Owning a 1911 style pistol is something that I have always wanted to do. Ever since I shot a colt 1911 way back around 1984 or 1985, I knew I wanted one.
The thing is, I have never taken the time to buy a 1911. Its one of those things that you say you "want" to do, but never actually take the time to do.
Years ago I owned a Ruger P90. Sometime around 2003 my wife and I fell on hard times. The pistol hwas sold to catch up on bills.
Selling firearms is something I do as a last resort. At this time I am 43 years old, and have only had to sell 3 firearms during my adult life, and all three sells I regret. Some of the firearms I had to sell over the past 25 years - Ruger mini-14 with folding stock, Ruger P90, 410+22 long rifle combo shotgun rifle.
Besides the firearms, somehow several my my firearms "disappeared" during the divorce to my first wife. Some of the firearms that came up missing included a Colt AR15 (preban 1990s model), H&K SP89, Maudi AK47, Ruger P91, Mossberg shotgun, Winchester singleshot 410 and Ruger Mini-30.
I wish I would have had the serial numbers so I could have filed a claim on my home owners insurance. Let this be a lesson to you, keep a list of your firearm serial numbers somewhere besides your home. Keep 2 or 3 list at a friends house. You never know when you could go home and everything be cleaned out.
I want a new 45acp pistol, and this time I want a 1911. The 1911 is more then “just” a pistol or a handgun, its an American tradition. Owning a 1911 is like owning a chevy, ford or dodge, its just one of those things that defines what its like to be a US citizen.
The question is, what make and model 1911 do I get?
My first choice, based on a recommendation from the buddy of mine was the Rock Island 1911. But after doing some research, I found out the Rock Island 1911 is not made in the USA. When given the choice, I would like to buy made in the USA products.
Lance, over at the Gun Slinger told me he had a Remington 1911 R1 in stock. The plans are to make it over to the Gun Slinger in the next couple of weeks to take a look at the R1 and to get a feel for it.
I would like to add a light to the R1, but the pistol does not have a rail on it. But since the R1 does not come with a rail,,, what can I do? I can either add an after market rail, something that clamps to the trigger guard, or buy a 1911 with a factory rail. My ideal setup would be a light + tritium sights. But if I have to go with just the tritium sights, then so be it; I keep a 3 D cell maglight under my side of the bed, + an LED on the computer desk.
Something else I have not mentioned, I like to bring a pistol while camping on the deer lease or camping on the river. If something wonders into the camp site, I would like to be able to protect myself and the people that are with me. I have been carrying a beretta 9mm, but would like to upgrade. Mostly what I am concerned about are animals with rabies, coyotes, snakes,,, stuff like that.
Even though I like the 9mm, I miss owning a 45. There is just something about shooting a 45 that makes it a pleasure to fire off a few rounds.
I will keep yall updated as things progress.
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