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11-21-2020, 04:10 PM | #3916 |
It's Five O'Clock Somewhere
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11-21-2020, 04:20 PM | #3917 |
Live free or die hard
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Location: Durango, CO
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11-21-2020, 06:44 PM | #3918 | |
Suupraa Geniuuusss
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11-21-2020, 07:08 PM | #3919 | |
Elway be drinkin' again
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Colorado USA
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I have a half dozen self defense "shorties" that are crap past 10 yards. I really want to hone the craft at 20 plus. The 40 cal I shot today did ok, but at 15 yards I was on target ( 6") but it looked like someone was aiming with a bum eye. I have two 1911 45's that are great at 15 to 20 yards. 20 yards plus it gets a tad iffy. Looking forward to a 9 with a competition set up. Easy load to shoot. |
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11-22-2020, 09:57 AM | #3920 | |
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Location: Olathe
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That's weird......my 45's (1911s and P220) are my most accurate pistols - hell, maybe it's just me since I have been shooting 1911s since I was 19 (74 now). My Springfield 1911 (military) is the best shooter I have had....I can safely shoot it up to (and above) 50-75 yards and hit paper well... |
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11-22-2020, 10:37 AM | #3921 | |
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11-22-2020, 10:56 AM | #3922 |
sorta mod-ish
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: KC North
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I think I'm all ammo'd up now, but I'm leery of going to shoot it all away at the range, lol. Every now and again a decent deal for ammo will pop up, but you have to be quick on the trigger to nab it (no pun intended).
I'm also maybe interested in upgrading my two pistols, but same as with the ammo, I'm hesitant to try and shop for better deals in the current climate. I have a Berretta PX4 Storm full size and an SCCY .380 sub, and I think I'd like to have a Springfield and/or H&K. |
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11-22-2020, 11:16 AM | #3923 | |
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS
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You really can't go wrong with a Sig. |
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11-22-2020, 11:28 AM | #3924 | |
Elway be drinkin' again
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Location: Colorado USA
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11-22-2020, 11:37 AM | #3925 | |
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Olathe
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Well, you have to take into consideration that the .45 was as near and dear to me as was my M16 - all through Viet Nam and after I became a CI Officer, I carried the .45 throughout Europe - unit the damned DoD took them away from us. As soon as I retired, I bought another .45 (the one I had in Viet Nam hangs on my wall in a case never to be fired again, and it shows its' years). Through the years I haven made it a habit to fire both the 1911 and the P220 on a regular basis. (1) I love the feel of the .45 recoil and (2) At my age if I don't keep current on my practice, I'm liable to lose my ability. Can't have that now! I WILL admit, however, that I find it incredibly hard to EDC the 1911 OR the P220. Just too damned heavy for me. My pistol of choice for EDC is the P365. LOVE that little fella!! |
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11-22-2020, 11:38 AM | #3926 | |
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Location: Olathe
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First thing I recall with the .45 is that it is usually hard to prepare for the recoil - until you get used to it. Hell, after a while, I have completely forgotten about it. Today? The 9mm seems like a toy to me..... |
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11-22-2020, 11:40 AM | #3927 | |
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Location: Olathe
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Indeed. My Wife was carrying a PPK for the longest time and she loved it. I made the mistake one afternoon in Wyoming of letting her give the 365 a trial. Bought another one for her about a week later.................Now, The PPK resides in her car (hidden). |
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11-22-2020, 11:43 AM | #3928 | |
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11-22-2020, 12:09 PM | #3929 |
The Constitutional Choo choo
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Location: homeof43conferencetitles
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Id be confident with +P 380 ammo.
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11-22-2020, 12:16 PM | #3930 |
The Constitutional Choo choo
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: homeof43conferencetitles
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In other news.
I shot the Remington model 81 in 300 Savage I bought a couple weeks back Shot it 8 times in row. 4 more times in a row than my shoulder wanted. The 1905 Browning long action is anything but a pleasure to shoot. But it's a beautifully built piece of American history. Very happy with my purchase. |
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