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Posted: 5/10/2024 7:56:51 PM EDT
Is it acceptable to be 50 years old and over and not on a 1911 chamber in 45 ACP?
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It wouldn't be acceptable if you were 21.
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I killed a bacon puppy. :(
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Yes.
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Then there came from hunting, the weather-eyed shooter.
ARFCOM Callsign: Varmint |
Sure, if you love cock.
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"Political correctness is fascism pretending to be manners" - George Carlin
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I'm over 60 and don't own one. With age comes wisdom.
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Darren was here.
Is Wayne Brady Gonna Have To Choke A Bitch? |
It’s apparently okay to be trans now.
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Do what makes you happy.
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Just traded my one and only yesterday!
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Originally Posted By Cajun_Redneck: Is it acceptable to be 50 years old and over and not on a 1911 chamber in 45 ACP? View Quote No, and I bet you have a secret collection of skirts. |
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Why is the sky blue?
What makes the green grass grow? |
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Not even straight down at full throttle with a tailwind
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I have one in 9mm and one in 10mm. No .45 ACP. I never considered that it wouldn't be acceptable.
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Originally Posted By Cajun_Redneck: Is it acceptable to be 50 years old and over and not on a 1911 chamber in 45 ACP? View Quote None of my gay friends over age 50 own one. |
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Everywhere we go, we are surrounded by people who stumble through life dependent upon the vigilance and/or kindness of others. - Zardoz
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I prefer my Browning Hi-Power. I'm 64.
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51 and never owned or wanted one
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Neotopiaman -"Communism could take over the Sahara and have a shortage of sand."
SI VIS PACEM PARA BELLUM |
I'm 66. Bought my SA 1911 (first 1911) in 2013.
My math says I missed the deadline of 50 YO. Can I be grandfathered? |
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Originally Posted By Cajun_Redneck: Is it acceptable to be 50 years old and over and not on a 1911 chamber in 45 ACP? View Quote It's your money. Shoot what you like. I like mine. I really like their triggers, and truthfully mine isn't that good as far as 1911's go. The Wilson I tried a few years ago, OTOH... Then again, mine runs. |
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FPNI
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18,000
HOLD FAST |
Sure,most people over 50 don't drive model T Fords either.
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We talked to some guys who taught gun classes and did security guard work for rich people. They were vets and former police. They each owned a Glock and an ar15, that was it.
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What’s the difference between pancakes and a Mini-14? Pancakes hit the spot.-dvanblaricom
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I kinda like 'em. If you don't, well, ok.
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I sold mine. They are nice to shoot at the range, but I'm not carrying one. I know a lot of guys here do, but I'd rather have a Glock. I'll probably buy a 2011 one of these days. Hell, I'll probably buy another 1911. But they just don't fill any real need for me.
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Never have, never will.
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Become prompt critical.
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Strength Determination Merciless Forever
PA, USA
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I own a few, mix of USGI and others. I enjoy shooting them and would feel well armed if I carried one. But a modern high capacity 9mm is a better choice for home or CCW.
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Our idea of a rough TDY was if the hotel did not have a swimming pool.
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I'm over 50 and have 1911's in multiple calibers and formats. I wouldn't force a 1911 on anyone, but they're missing out on the best trigger pull available for a semiauto. They're also thin for a large caliber handgun and easy to conceal. Get an alloy frame if the steel frame version feels too heavy.
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With Tisas regularly in the $300 range there's really no reason not to.
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Originally Posted By JAD762:
I know. But a few posts above this there’s a perfect demonstration that people don’t want reality, they just want to be mad. And angry retards always find something retarded to be angry about. |
I'm over 60 and have one. If my budget allowed I would change that and get some more variety in my life but oh well.
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"The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted." Psalm 12:8 KJV
"Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." Voltaire |
I was raised on 1911s in .45 ACP. Still my favorite self-loading centerfire pistol. I don't dislike Glocks or Sigs or HKs, and I recognize their engineering advancements and understand why they're probably a better choice for big groups of semi-trained people. But at the end of the day I just know the 1911 better. I know how to build them, I know how to diagnose and fix issues with them, and I just plain shoot them better than the others. They feel better in my hand. They're more enjoyable to shoot. And mine are set up to be as reliable as I'll ever need a pistol to be if things get warm. I guess there are a lot of parallels between why I still carry a 1911 and why I still shoot trap with a Winchester 97.
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My son's goal was to have a 1911 when he was 11. He succeeded.
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He who covers his sins will not prosper,
But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy. |
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Sure. I sold both of my 1911s post-divorce and during my collection consolidation
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*post contains personal opinion only and should not be considered information released in an official capacity*
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Originally Posted By dump1567: If the 1911 isn't your thing, that's fine. I've actually picked-up a few in 9mm recently. https://i.imgur.com/5pJWESI.jpg https://i.imgur.com/LHMRZ56.jpg https://i.imgur.com/gKXqCPM.jpg View Quote Attached File |
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If you're 50 and still own a 1911, you're not a good learner.
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Never confuse motion with progress; never confuse a college degree with intelligence.
USN, Ret. |
Colt 1991A1 was the first handgun I ever got at 18.
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59 and don't have one.
not because I hate on em. they are fine if reliable. but I got a g19 and preferred glocks ever since. if the glock never existed or I got one as a first gun. I could see myself perfecting it for myself and using it until the day I died. the trigger is surgical and it feels great in my hand. It just didn't happen to me. always thought highly of col Cooper. team Weaver stance forever |
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I haven't owned one in years. A CZ obsession has filled that void.
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Originally Posted By oscardeuce: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/307202/IMG_0910_jpeg-3210815.JPG One of 3 This one witnessed the Japanese surrender on the USS Missouri View Quote Family hand me down??? |
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Originally Posted By Aimless: We talked to some guys who taught gun classes and did security guard work for rich people. They were vets and former police. They each owned a Glock and an ar15, that was it. View Quote The correct answer is already known, but it's okay to have fun once in a while. |
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Originally Posted By oscardeuce: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/307202/IMG_0910_jpeg-3210815.JPG One of 3 This one witnessed the Japanese surrender on the USS Missouri View Quote |
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At the ripe old age of 70 I have come to the point where I don't spend much time and effort trying to work out what other people are thinking .
However , a 1911 is generally fun , interesting lots of fun to mess with and I believe that are not on board most likely are missing. Yeah , I know they are made in 4 or so common calibers and another 6 or so oddball calibers but to my way of thinking you should buy your first 2 or 3 1911s in 45acp and then think if you need to branch out . It says it right in the name "45 AUTOMATIC COLT PISTOL" |
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41 here and own two.
One runs (10mm) and one doesn't (45acp). Both are range toys. Obligatory shot of working 10mm fireball... Attached File |
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Darren was here.
Is Wayne Brady Gonna Have To Choke A Bitch? |
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Over 50 and have 3 of them.
Had 4 but sold the WWII Remington Rand Don't carry any of them I use a G30 for carry or a 29. Important part is to own a gun, practice, & carry it. |
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