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by NTexas_V-Star
Tue Apr 21, 2009 2:22 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: I went to the darkside.....
Replies: 53
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Re: I went to the darkside.....

I know that this has been a long time coming...but the gun shot AWESOME!!

Cleaning it was a different experience, seeing as I'm used to my XD and M&P......the 1911 was a little more work, which wasn't a bad thing. I enjoy cleaning my firearms almost as much as I do getting the dirty in the first place.



Anyways....I didn't shoot further than 50 feet....but everything between 9 feet and 50 feet, the gun held excellent groups. I had to switch targets several times. I broke the gun down and cleaned it around 100-125 rounds, then fed another 100-125 through it. You could cover the vast majority of my hits on the paper with a Dr.Pepper can or a CD disc.

I love it. :evil2:
by NTexas_V-Star
Thu Mar 19, 2009 8:57 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: I went to the darkside.....
Replies: 53
Views: 7738

Re: I went to the darkside.....

Also, folks....I'll have a range report on my Springfield by Monday, I plan on going to the range this weekend (if not before) and putting some rounds through it.

I haven't had a chance since buying it, because my grandmother's battle with cancer has taken a turn for the worse, and I've been spending whatever spare time I have at the hospital.

If possible though, Sunday I'm going to run to the range between visiting hours.
by NTexas_V-Star
Thu Mar 19, 2009 8:55 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: I went to the darkside.....
Replies: 53
Views: 7738

Re: I went to the darkside.....

UpTheIrons wrote:
NTexas_V-Star wrote:
UpTheIrons wrote:Help!

My wife has been fully into the vortex of 1911 lust. Not that I mind -- my next handgun will be a 1911 too, but she's got expensive taste! She really, really, really likes the Kimber Pro Carry II. All it took was 2 magazines through a Kimber Ultra Carry II and I knew by her grin that there was going to be no other style of pistol that would make her happy.

I'll be plenty happy with a more 'economical' model - even two! But she's seriously eyeing the top end. I had to go and tell her that since it's gonna be her gun, she gets to pick whatever she wants, and she'll get it.

Anybody wanna buy a couple of well trained kids? How about a dog? Need some plasma? Slightly used shoes? I need to have a serious garage sale!

What kind of shoes??? :lol::
Gently worn size 12 black dress shoes (I almost exlusively wear boots now) and two pairs of well-loved Justin Ropers (Black & Navy). Yours for the low, low price of $600 (OBO)! Think of them as 'vintage'! :lol:

The most expensive pair of shoes/boots I own are my Harley boots........around 100 bucks. They also serve quite well as dress boots with a good cleaning. I've got some dress shoes, but I think they were bought at a going out of business sale, and I wear those very rarely.

Lol, good luck with the shoes....or the plasma.... :lol:
by NTexas_V-Star
Mon Mar 16, 2009 9:56 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: I went to the darkside.....
Replies: 53
Views: 7738

Re: I went to the darkside.....

apostate wrote:
NTexas_V-Star wrote:Blasphemy!!!! ;-)
Apostasy. :tiphat:

Well played sir. :thumbs2:
by NTexas_V-Star
Mon Mar 16, 2009 9:54 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: I went to the darkside.....
Replies: 53
Views: 7738

Re: I went to the darkside.....

UpTheIrons wrote:Help!

My wife has been fully into the vortex of 1911 lust. Not that I mind -- my next handgun will be a 1911 too, but she's got expensive taste! She really, really, really likes the Kimber Pro Carry II. All it took was 2 magazines through a Kimber Ultra Carry II and I knew by her grin that there was going to be no other style of pistol that would make her happy.

I'll be plenty happy with a more 'economical' model - even two! But she's seriously eyeing the top end. I had to go and tell her that since it's gonna be her gun, she gets to pick whatever she wants, and she'll get it.

Anybody wanna buy a couple of well trained kids? How about a dog? Need some plasma? Slightly used shoes? I need to have a serious garage sale!

What kind of shoes??? :lol::
by NTexas_V-Star
Mon Mar 16, 2009 9:53 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: I went to the darkside.....
Replies: 53
Views: 7738

Re: I went to the darkside.....

flb_78 wrote:I thought that maybe you put a car tire on the back of your motorcycle...

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Very interesting read! Thanks man.
by NTexas_V-Star
Sat Mar 14, 2009 3:16 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: I went to the darkside.....
Replies: 53
Views: 7738

Re: I went to the darkside.....

Whattup Bridge?

Grayson county, the county itself....is pretty cool; I enjoy living in this area. There's a noticeable lack of rifle ranges in the area....but I hear a rumor of one going in on highway 82 halfway between Sherman and Whitesboro.

As far as the college, I couldn't tell ya. I've been there a few times.....I know they aren't gun-friendly, but that's about it.


I feel the same about rescuing pistols from pawn dealers.....puts a dent in the wallet, but that's ok. :biggrinjester:
It just has to be the right gun.....I work next door to one of the best pawn shops in the area, and in my down time I can usually be found next door looking at the new arrivals, lol. I saw the Springfield the other day and I was all :anamatedbanana
by NTexas_V-Star
Sat Mar 14, 2009 2:26 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: I went to the darkside.....
Replies: 53
Views: 7738

Re: I went to the darkside.....

apostate wrote:
NTexas_V-Star wrote:What an addiction!! :drool:
As someone who started with 1911s and now carries a Glock, you have my sympathy.

Blasphemy!!!! ;-)
by NTexas_V-Star
Sat Mar 14, 2009 9:07 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: I went to the darkside.....
Replies: 53
Views: 7738

Re: I went to the darkside.....

BigRon wrote:I yielded to this addiction about 28 years ago. There are very few things that compare to the beauty of an elegant 1911. 230 grains at around 850fps inspires confidence. :thumbs2:

That was kind of poetic man. :txflag:
by NTexas_V-Star
Sat Mar 14, 2009 9:06 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: I went to the darkside.....
Replies: 53
Views: 7738

Re: I went to the darkside.....

gemini wrote:you feed the addiction..... 1 is never enough .....you will buy others .....
so many sizes, styles, manufacturers, finishes, custom parts etc to
chose from ..... it's crazy I say .... trying to fight it is useless ....
yield to the force.......

I know man....I've been poking around a few magazines, reading up a little bit on some of the things that can be done.......I believe that a monster may have been created.....

Oh well. :biggrinjester:
by NTexas_V-Star
Sat Mar 14, 2009 9:04 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: I went to the darkside.....
Replies: 53
Views: 7738

Re: I went to the darkside.....

Jeez, I love this forum, you guys are hilarious.


My next purchase will either be some custom parts for the 1911, or a revolver.

I've heard a Dwyers Group Gripper is a good upgrade for this pistol. Any opinions? Also, what does everyone think of the lasers that go in where the guide rod is?
by NTexas_V-Star
Fri Mar 13, 2009 4:13 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: I went to the darkside.....
Replies: 53
Views: 7738

Re: I went to the darkside.....

The Annoyed Man wrote:That's the light side! Glocks are the dark side! :mrgreen:

BTW, I have that exact same pistol. I bought it from HighVelocity. It's a shooter and a keeper.


That's good to hear, I haven't fed this thing yet, but I've got high hopes!


Agreed on Glocks....I'm not sure what it is about them, but just holding one feels wrong.
by NTexas_V-Star
Fri Mar 13, 2009 2:16 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: I went to the darkside.....
Replies: 53
Views: 7738

Re: I went to the darkside.....

LOL, cranberry juice and hohos


I can definitely feel the 230 grains though......I'm going to have to go to the range in the next few days to break in the new gun.
by NTexas_V-Star
Fri Mar 13, 2009 1:39 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: I went to the darkside.....
Replies: 53
Views: 7738

Re: I went to the darkside.....

Lol.....Hi steve.

How do you cope with it?
by NTexas_V-Star
Fri Mar 13, 2009 12:51 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: I went to the darkside.....
Replies: 53
Views: 7738

Re: I went to the darkside.....

best pic I could find on the interweb...

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