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So Reloader (against my will) took me to a gun show in Wickenburg, AZ. Naturally, I had to figure out something I might wanna purchase there. I ended up looking for shotguns and HK 9mm. Didn't find either, so I was forced to look locally. Good shop near my house http://beararmsaz.com/ that carries a good selection of HK firearms. My HK .40 is by far my favorite item to take out to the range. Doing my due diligence, I found that HK came out with a more reasonably priced 9mm called the VP9 and had a subcompact called the VP9SK. Their subcompact doesn't quite make compact dimensions, but it's still a nice piece.
Took it out to the range last weekend and it's a fun one to shoot. Great trigger action.
Took it out to the range last weekend and it's a fun one to shoot. Great trigger action.
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Since it's been more than a year since the lat post here, let me be the one to break the silence. With my new-found passion for overlanding in remote places, I felt like I needed to be able to protect myself. I was able to find (and it wasn't easy!) a Rock Island Armory 1911A1. I'm thinking of it as a beginner's pistol, because that's what I am. A beginner. It's a new hobby and universe of knowledge to start absorbing but I'm having fun so far.
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The 1911 has been my favorite pistol for years. I have 3 Colt Gold Cup 70 Series National Match 1911s. One is from the Colt custom shop in a nickel finish. One is NIB. I also like the Sig P220. Most of my pistols are 9MM, they are cheaper to shoot and reload for. Glad you moved into the firearms arena. 45ACP is a great choice. JJ normally carries a 380 but she is deadly accurate with my 45s.
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Pick your poison!
Great choice especially where you live and the limited choices you have. These have the best triggers.
Shooting a single stack 1911 match on Saturday. Go start shooting some matches it will accelerate your learning curve and teach you to shoot under stress. You have to get to the point where disengaging the external safety is muscle memory and second nature.
Yeah no kidding on the limited choice. I did not know how CRAZY regulated all things firearms are here in California.
I like the 1911 for the way it looks, and for its heritage. This could become an expensive hobby.... "I want a nicer one" very quickly becomes synonymous with "bye bye bank account" LOL!!!
Also, given the general market situation for firearms, this .45 1911 was just about the only thin I could get at all. So, I thought that *A* pistol is much, much, much better than no pistol.
Now to find some ammo......
I like the 1911 for the way it looks, and for its heritage. This could become an expensive hobby.... "I want a nicer one" very quickly becomes synonymous with "bye bye bank account" LOL!!!
Also, given the general market situation for firearms, this .45 1911 was just about the only thin I could get at all. So, I thought that *A* pistol is much, much, much better than no pistol.
Now to find some ammo......
No doubt about being another expensive hobby. If you decide to upgrade check out Wilson Combat they make first class 1911’s.
My suggestions to a new shooter would be. Find a range that host competitions and get involved. There will be some very experienced shooters there that will be glad to help you. Spend money on training not the latest and greatest gear. Training is more important in a gunfight than gear as long as your gear is reliable.
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I used to shoot at the indoor range in Huntington Beach with Mike Sabaresse a good bit. Beer and a burger usually followed.
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With our new President elect anything dealing with guns is about to get more difficult. I am sure that the attitude of the feds and Cali are going to get more hostile to firearms, ammunition and gun rights in general. Contribute to the Senate run-off races in Georgia ( Perdue and Loeffler ) if you value your gun rights.
That sounds like solid advice.
Beer & burger *IS* a strong combination!
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Hit Mike up. I am sure he would love to have another shooting buddy, if you guys can find any ammunition.
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I have plenty and loading supplies for much more. I have been on many of the ammo websites and usually the main calibers people are looking for are sold out. Around here 9mm, 45, 223/556 are going for 60 cents a round if you can find it.
Pick your poison!
You surely have a great set of guns, choosing one won't be easy.
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Not as sexy as Al's guns but I just picked up a Bergara in 6.5 Creedmoor. Putting a Pulsar Thermion XP50 on it to help solve the local pig and coyote issue.
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Picked up a 28 gauge O/U. Always wanted one. Got a couple of more suppressors after about a 6 month wait. Not a lot of selection the last few months but it seems like things are starting to open up a little bit.
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Picked up an FN PS90. Quirky little carbine that shoots the 5.7x28. Haven't had a chance to shoot it yet but love my 5.7 pistol. Also like the higher capacity of the mags.
Interesting little bull pup. Want to hear what you think after you get to run it.
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Will post up after I burn a $40 box of ammo.
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50 for this little guy. Probably 7-8 for your 300 Win Mag
All too true.....