More gun porn: my new toy

[alwynsw]

What can I say? I'm just a sucker for anything in a .45 by Colt. And that barrel is the longest 3 inches you'll ever see. 7 plus 1 up the pipe. HEAVEN!

[delhurgo]

1. Very cool.

"7 plus 1 up the pipe". Wha?

[alwynsw]

3. 7 round mag + one in the chamber

for a total of eight rounds available.

[delhurgo]

5. Oh, I see. Thx.

[Rick Myers]

2. Nice...

How bad does that thing kick? I'm looking for a small knock-down gun and debating 9mm v. 40 cal... That is a great lookin' toy! :thumbsup:

[alwynsw]

4. The recoil seems to be nop worse than my 1911's

I have to confess that IMO, a 9MM is just a .45 set on stun. The .40 is marginally better: but then, I'm a .45 fanatic.

[streakr]

6. ParaOrdinance has a small

45ACP that holds up to 14 with a pre-ban mag. I thinks it has a 4" pipe.

streakr

[alwynsw]

7. 14 is way cool, but I went to Gunsite and learned a few things

That doesn't make me a pro, but it does make me better than average by a long shot (rimshot).

I recommend the courses to anyone interested in shooting for pleasure, self defense, or both. I'm not sure about the curriculum nowadays. I took my training back in the late 70's under none other than Jeff Cooper. O.K., so I'm bragging a bit, but Cooper is the best ever for defensive handgun use. It's probably his fault that I'm so hooked on .45's.

[OpSomBlood]

9. Practice shooting for defensive purposes is "violent"

Didn't you get the memo?

[alwynsw]

20. Uh....I just practice for pleasure. Yeah! That;s it!

But I gotta admit, after checking my debit card transactions for the last month at Ammo For Less, Sportsman's Guide, Natchez Shooters Supply, etc. shooting is getting less pleasurable.

HELP ME! I CAN'T RESIST THE SARDINE CAN BULK PACKS! THEY'RE CALLING MY NAME! MOMMY! MAKE THEM STOP!

[madrchsod]

8. i shot a 45 once

didn`t hold right just about broke my wrist-that was enough for me, back to rifles...

[-..__...]

10. Nice carry gun.

Unfortunately, here in MA, the legislature (in their divine wisdom), doesn't allow the sale of that particular "killing machine".

We're supposed to be "civilized" here. :eyes:

[alwynsw]

12. Ain't it the pits?

Almost as bad as the PDRK or PRNJ. 'nuff said.

[T Town Jake]

11. Sweet...

I almost bought this same model, but opted for a Kimber instead. Have fun!

[alwynsw]

15. I like the Kimber, but as noted above

I'm just a Colt guy. But just try to get my Smith Corona 1911 away from me! I once got on a kick to get my hands on a 1911 from every WWII manufacturer. That'll break the bank in a hurry.

[Columbia]

13. I LOVE 1911's

Is this going to be your carry weapon? Looks mmm good.

[alwynsw]

16. Either that or my 145, depending on my mood

I know, Taurus ain't Colt, but mine is kinda sweet. BUT IT'S STILL A .45!

[alwynsw]

18. Speaking of 1911's

I'm just starting a new project 1911. Bought a Springfield WWII commemorative - actually 2 because they were CHEAP (under $400 - new). Got one to keep as is and one to build on. I just ordered the new spring kit and ported barrel. Got a nice set of Millets in the safe. By the time I get done, the frame is about all that will be original. Gonna trick this one out for some serious target work.

[Columbia]

19. Man, I'm so jealous

I just bought a car, so no purchases for me in the near future. But $400 for a Springfield WWII commemorative... hmm... that's a great deal. There's probably a major markup for the California market though.

[alwynsw]

21. I bought 'em in Phoenix.

Luckily, my local "dealer" doesn't charge me to receive from out of state "dealers". I think Big 5 will do the deed for about $25 in the LA area - IF I was told correctly by the storemanager in Phoenix.

[Columbia]

22. Hmm...

Could you PM me dealer info please? :evilgrin:

[FeebMaster]

14. That's some quality gun porn. (nt)

[alwynsw]

17. Ain't it though!

Thanks

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[NorthernSpy]

24. so that's what a .45 looks like!

It seems -- I dunno -- kind of stubbier-looking than other pistols I've seen. I'm sure it's great, though. It's just that I thought it'd be bigger.


Mary

[FeebMaster]

30. They chopped 2" off the front of it

So crazy gun owners can conceal them better. Does the corrupt gun industry have no decency?


On edit: spelling

[alwynsw]

32. Ain't it amazing what one can do with a hacksaw?

[Retired AF Dem]

34. No

[FeebMaster]

35. No what? (nt)

[OpSomBlood]

25. I was in the market for a concealment .45 and I went with the Glock 36.

It's too bulky...had to get rid of it. Wasn't pleasant to shoot, either.

[TX-RAT]

26. Carried concealed a few times when i was working

Never could get used to it. No matter what i tried to carry it felt big as a barn. Alway felt like it stuck out like a sore thumb, and it was a PPK in 380.

[OpSomBlood]

27. Yeah, the PPK is significantly slimmer than the G36.

Admit it...you said "Bond, James Bond" at least once when you owned it.

[TX-RAT]

28. Didn't Bond originally carry a PP in 32

I believe that was just in the books.

[daemon734]

29. heres my preference

[alwynsw]

31. Not too shabby - sweet actually.

I'm partial to single action but I do own doubles.

[mosin]

33. HK's. Yuck.

HK USP's have to be my least favorite name-brand pistols. They are way too fat through the grip. Very uncomfortable in my hand.

They're ugly too. :)

Or maybe it's just me. ;)

[Hammie]

36. The compacts are nice

They are much slimmer in the grip, and they are utterly reliable.

Not much to look at though.