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I understand the weight advantage. BTW, the full size grips (on the Pro carry 4.25 inch barrel & 5 inch barrel) accomodate an 8 rd mag without protruding. Plus 1911s are designed to be carried cocked & locked meaning you have a round in the chamber. So, my Kimber is carried with 8+1. I know this adds to the weight, but it is also decent capacity for a single stack pistol.

I too love variety. My next handgun purchase will probably be a wheelgun, then maybe a little pocket semi-auto.

The 1911s fit my hand so perfectly. The only other pistol I've held that rivals that feel is the Walther PPK. But, my favorite feature of the 1911 is that super smooth single-action trigger.

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In the 1911 family my favorite to carry is the lightweight (Gov't size) 5 incher. (I have a pair of the "Loaded" series from Springfield Armory.) However I do most of my practice with an all steel version, more often than not one of my Norinco 1911s.

Also have a small batch of Browning Hi Powers, a pair of each in both 9mm and .40 S&W calibers. I recommend the Mark III version in either matte finish or the Practical Model, if you can find them. While the blued ones are very pretty, that finish just doesn't hold up to carry in warm/wet weather. The BHP's are single action, but the triggers aren't quite as crisp as the 1911.

When traveling to places that the predators come bigger/deadlier than people, I opt for the Glock model 20 in 10mm. Pretty good combination of weight and power.

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I'm a sucker for Hi-Powers, although I've owned 2 .40's and they were both dogs... luck of the draw, I guess. I have a Mk III and an older Belgian Hi-Power that is a thing of beauty.

Couldn't agree more about the Glock 20! My very favorite Glock, I got one shortly after they were introduced. I put in a Bar-Sto barrel and a set of adjustable Meprolights, and it is pretty great. Accuracy, reliability, light weight, and nearly magnum- level performance. An impressive list of attributes.

Cheers,
G

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I know many people fear the idea of cocked & locked, but IMO it is safer than a DAO (Double-Action Only) style pistol like a Glock. I know technically speaking Glocks' aren't a true DAO, but that is not the point of my statement. What I mean is they lack a true safety. My Kimber has a thumb safety, and a grip safety that deactivates a firing pin block. Modern 1911s are extremely safe to carry when cocked & locked. Also, I don't feel it is difficult to get used to flicking off the thumb safety while drawing a 1911. The grip safety is natually disengaged and disables the firing pin block. All that, and you get a very nice consistent trigger pull. The thing I don't like about D/S (Double-Single) action pistols like Sig's is that the first round (most important one) is a long hard double action pull, and each one after that is a light singled action pull. DAO pistols are consistent, but still a long and heavy trigger. That said I don't dislike D/S or DAO pistols, it's just something to think about before choosing a carry gun.

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A fellow inmate brought his Glock 20 to the range at a pre-herf shoot around and I really enjoyed shooting it. That 10mm round is potent but manageable in that pistol.

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&please dont, I dont want to have to come get u. Ps: get at me for your renewal & ill do it for free....

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I know someone selling one if u like I can get u the details.

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I pretty much agree with all of this. My point is only that repetitious practice is required to make flicking off the safety a reflex action in a high stress situation, and applying the safety when required. For my own use, I prefer the 1911 format to all others... I don't consider it to be unsafe practice to carry cocked and locked for a dedicated and well practiced shooter; but I fear that someone who carries but does not shoot or dry fire a lot, or the police officer with no interest in guns beyond twice yearly qualifying, may not incorporate the necessary "muscle memory" to operate a SA auto effectively and safely. :2

Cheers,
G

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I am glad you enjoyed shooting it :gn

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My wife took the class some time ago and has thought about applying for her CPL, but we have moved since then and I'm not sure where the certificate is. She may have to retake it if she can't find it. If that's the case, I'll be in touch.

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Ok let me know and ill take care of her no problem. Ok let's stop thread jacking.

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The glock 20 is sweet. I have the S&W 1066 and it's a jewel. The 10mm is a stout round.

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Well...all done. Scored 100% on the shooting proficiency test and missed one trick question on the written test. 8-6 is a LONG day, but I am glad it is over. Now...the new pistola search commences.

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Good for you. Seems like an awful lot to go through. Living in the Commonwealth of Virginia does have it's benefits I guess. All I ever did years ago was fill out a form and pay my money.


Ron

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I had to go to a 4 hour course in the evening, pass a test and then take the certificate to the courthouse with my notarized and filled out application and certain types of ID. Then I got fingerprinted and they got back to me in about a month.

It's amazing how different two counties that border each other can be.

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Yeah..TX does not have a difficult process. It is just a long one. Turns out TX is very pro CHL. The rights are very much on the side of the carrier. Very glad I did it.

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I applied for my permit instead of drinking on my 21st birthday. 5 days later my lisence came in the mail. I love Florida. Ive been carrying everywhere but school and work for 2 years now.

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That is exactly my plan for my 21st coming up in a few months. First thing the morning of my 21st, I will be mailing in my application from New Orleans(where I will be spending my spring break, which falls directly on my 21st :) ), then I will drink myself silly. lol

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now if you guys could just get on with passing open carry, or at least decriminalizing it

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Maybe it was because of my prior military - I did submit a copy of my DD214. It was right after they passed the bill to allow it so it's been awhile.

I thought you were military, air force or something?


Ron

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Packet went out in the mail today. Hoping to have my plastic by Christmas.

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1911 for me. :banger

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/a...s/IMAG0285.jpg

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I had mine when I was stationed in Quantico, VA. Now that I'm in Cali the law varies by county and it's governed by them as well.

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Is that a Dan Wesson?

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Yep, new VBob. Absolutely incredible pistol. Accuracy, reliability, feel, everything is beyond my expectations.

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Damn I love those guns. I have handled one and was beyond impressed. Way too rich for my blood though.

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And....CHL license in the mail today. 25 days total turnaround. Time for a new pistola.

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Haha dude....my brother has that EXACT same pistol. I've shot it a few times, HELL of a gun. :tu

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You two shoulde look into Calguns.net and the CGF. They are making big changes in the way departments issue CCW. In California a lot of the requirements for a CCW are against the law. They are actually pushing for people from every county to contact them.

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Just passed my shooting qualification for my CHL. Made a 248 out of 250 with my XD 9mm :)

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Well done. :banger

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Congrats. Love those 1911 pics. Local smoke shop is actually offering CCW classes. For Michigan BOTLs, if Booker isn't available, check out Cigar Factory Outlet. I just got an e-mail from them about how they are hosting the class later this month.