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Cajun_Redneck “Just harmless fun”-Apocalypto- Joined Jul 2010 Posts 8728 EE 100% (24) LA, USA	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?

DoubleARon Tier 1 PX Operator Joined Apr 2005 Posts 38061 EE 100% (13) USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 7:57:45 PM EDT [#1] It wouldn't be acceptable if you were 21.
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Lungbuster weather-eyed shooter Joined Feb 2009 Posts 16583 EE 100% (1) ID, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 7:57:58 PM EDT [#2] Yes.
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FMJshooter Joined Nov 2004 Posts 24099 EE 100% (22) FL, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 7:58:33 PM EDT [#3] Sure, if you love cock.

raider00 Member Joined Apr 2003 Posts 14140 EE 0% (0) NV, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 7:58:53 PM EDT [#4] Quote History Originally Posted By DoubleARon: It wouldn't be acceptable if you were 21. View Quote
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DarkStar Joined Nov 2000 Posts 24063 EE 100% (29) MI, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 7:59:14 PM EDT [#5] I'm over 60 and don't own one. With age comes wisdom.

8654 Member Joined Nov 2006 Posts 3281 EE 0% (0) TX, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 7:59:33 PM EDT [#6] Quote History Originally Posted By DoubleARon: It wouldn't be acceptable if you were 21. View Quote This guy knows…^^^*! 8654

BigDeeeeeeee I-Da-Ho Member Joined Oct 2002 Posts 9054 EE 0% (0) ID, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:00:17 PM EDT [#7] No! Attached File
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Pallas Joined Mar 2021 Posts 25724 EE 100% (5) FL, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:02:39 PM EDT [#8] It’s apparently okay to be trans now.

Tuco22 resident of many ignore lists Joined Dec 2015 Posts 12992 EE 100% (1) AZ, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:03:23 PM EDT [#9] Do what makes you happy.

Aspida1776 Joined Oct 2020 Posts 16788 EE 100% (5) TN, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:05:25 PM EDT [#10] Just traded my one and only yesterday!

dump1567 Member Joined Feb 2002 Posts 6277 EE 100% (127) AZ, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:06:17 PM EDT [#11] If the 1911 isn't your thing, that's fine. I've actually picked-up a few in 9mm recently.

Rheinmetall792 Joined Nov 2023 Posts 3840 EE 0% (0) USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:06:36 PM EDT [#12] 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.

11boomboom Member Joined Oct 2020 Posts 8262 EE 0% (0) TX, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:07:37 PM EDT [#13] Quote History Originally Posted By DoubleARon: It wouldn't be acceptable if you were 21. View Quote FPNI
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oscardeuce Member Joined Jun 2012 Posts 12696 EE 100% (6) OH, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:08:09 PM EDT [#14] Attached File One of 3 This one witnessed the Japanese surrender on the USS Missouri
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Plasticseng Member Joined Jul 2010 Posts 5446 EE 100% (1) NC, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:08:33 PM EDT [#15] I have one in 9mm and one in 10mm. No .45 ACP. I never considered that it wouldn't be acceptable.

Curmudgeon762 Member Joined Jun 2022 Posts 6150 EE 0% (0) FL, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:09:51 PM EDT [#16] Quote History Originally Posted By DoubleARon: It wouldn't be acceptable if you were 21. View Quote AND love cock

California_Kid Something something of the something Joined Jan 2001 Posts 81550 EE 0% (0) CA, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:11:07 PM EDT [#17] 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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toby1 Joined Dec 2007 Posts 6779 EE 100% (3) TX, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:12:05 PM EDT [#18] I prefer my Browning Hi-Power. I'm 64.

FlyLeaf Brass Slinger Joined Jan 2010 Posts 25937 EE 100% (420) SC, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:12:57 PM EDT [#19] 51 and never owned or wanted one
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DJPodratz Joined Jan 2013 Posts 308 EE 0% (0) MN, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:13:35 PM EDT [#20] 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?

Wineraner Joined Mar 2022 Posts 6897 EE 0% (0) TX, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:14:17 PM EDT [#21] 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.

JT_26 Savant Supreme Joined Oct 2006 Posts 18248 EE 0% (0) GA, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:15:26 PM EDT [#22] FPNI
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countryflatlander Joined Jul 2020 Posts 1710 EE 0% (0) USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:16:13 PM EDT [#23] Sure,most people over 50 don't drive model T Fords either.

Aimless Suburban pot bellied snow chicken Joined Sep 2001 Posts 312995 EE 100% (46) UT, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:16:48 PM EDT [#24] 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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WinstonSmith No comment. Joined Nov 2002 Posts 61741 EE 100% (2) USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:16:49 PM EDT [#25] I kinda like 'em. If you don't, well, ok.

HRoark87 Member Joined Jul 2016 Posts 13458 EE 100% (93) KY, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:21:11 PM EDT [#26] 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.

JustinU235 Not great. Not terrible. Joined Mar 2005 Posts 24755 EE 100% (64) TN, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:23:15 PM EDT [#27] Never have, never will.
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Into_the_Void Strength Determination Merciless Forever Joined Oct 2009 Posts 21827 EE 100% (233) PA, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:24:26 PM EDT [#28] Attached File

Slufstuff Another uppity guinea pig. Joined Nov 2000 Posts 8257 EE 100% (279) SC, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:25:22 PM EDT [#29] 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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xring67 Member Joined Apr 2017 Posts 1560 EE 100% (52) AL, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:27:44 PM EDT [#30] 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.

bcw107 RIP SSG Juan M Solorio Joined May 2002 Posts 51631 EE 100% (59) TX, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:28:23 PM EDT [#31] With Tisas regularly in the $300 range there's really no reason not to.
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mojo7 Mean Tweets 2024 Joined Feb 2003 Posts 4494 EE 100% (99) SD, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:34:08 PM EDT [#32] 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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19ontheslide

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Posted: 5/10/2024 8:34:59 PM EDT

[#33]

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.

UV18 You need a hug Joined Jul 2005 Posts 36747 EE 100% (13) VAT	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:35:52 PM EDT [#34] My son's goal was to have a 1911 when he was 11. He succeeded.
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nutation My pronouns are U/S/A Joined Aug 2020 Posts 997 EE 100% (13) ME, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:36:22 PM EDT [#35] Quote History Originally Posted By FMJshooter: Sure, if you love cock. View Quote TWO WORLD WARS

tc556guy Member Joined Dec 2004 Posts 104736 EE 100% (4) NY, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:36:47 PM EDT [#36] Sure. I sold both of my 1911s post-divorce and during my collection consolidation
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nutation My pronouns are U/S/A Joined Aug 2020 Posts 998 EE 100% (13) ME, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:37:22 PM EDT [#37] Quote History 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

Creature Just misunderstood Joined Apr 2008 Posts 8250 EE 100% (28) USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:38:03 PM EDT [#38] If you're 50 and still own a 1911, you're not a good learner.
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freeride21a 45-70 Master Race Joined Mar 2002 Posts 36319 EE 0% (0) AZ, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:38:38 PM EDT [#39] Colt 1991A1 was the first handgun I ever got at 18.

LUZCANNON

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Posted: 5/10/2024 8:40:20 PM EDT

[#40]

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

DernHumpus 10mm is the best mm Joined Jun 2007 Posts 7808 EE 100% (14) IA, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:40:22 PM EDT [#41] I haven't owned one in years. A CZ obsession has filled that void.

amendment Joined Jan 2005 Posts 9082 EE 100% (12) AS, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:40:50 PM EDT [#42] Quote History 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???

nutation My pronouns are U/S/A Joined Aug 2020 Posts 999 EE 100% (13) ME, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:41:25 PM EDT [#43] Quote History 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.

Dino11 Joined Oct 2013 Posts 658 EE 100% (2) OH, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:44:29 PM EDT [Last Edit: Dino11] [#44] " />

BolivarBill Joined Feb 2021 Posts 845 EE 100% (3) TN, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:46:45 PM EDT [#45] Quote History 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

nhsport

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Posted: 5/10/2024 8:46:52 PM EDT

[#46]

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"

Need4Guns Member Joined Nov 2020 Posts 4719 EE 0% (0) VA, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:48:10 PM EDT [#47] 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

BigDeeeeeeee I-Da-Ho Member Joined Oct 2002 Posts 9056 EE 0% (0) ID, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:48:23 PM EDT [#48] Attached File
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ztug Joined Jul 2012 Posts 20722 EE 0% (0) FL, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:49:34 PM EDT [#49] Quote History Originally Posted By DoubleARon: It wouldn't be acceptable if you were 21. View Quote Agree 100%!

OTHP Joined Dec 2019 Posts 2006 EE 100% (1) PA, USA	Posted: 5/10/2024 8:50:08 PM EDT [#50] 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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