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I got my first 1911
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2015 5:56 pm
by CoffeeNut
and I'm hooked!
I got a Rock Island GI in .45 and I am extremely pleased with it. I plan to throw some checkered grips on it and pair it with an El Paso Saddlery tanker holster for the opening day of open carry. According to the manual they suggest a break-in of 500 rounds and I'm more than happy to have an excuse to take her out to the range. I had a few failures to fully feed but they cleared up in the first 20 rounds and for all I know that could have been me limp wristing the thing since I haven't shot .45 in a long time.
Took my first shots at 15 feet and decided I could back up...
Re: I got my first 1911
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2015 6:14 pm
by Taypo
Nice choice for a first 1911!
Re: I got my first 1911
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2015 6:19 pm
by CoffeeNut
Taypo wrote:Nice choice for a first 1911!
Thanks! SO many options out there but this one won me over. The classic look really appeals to me.
Re: I got my first 1911
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2015 6:26 pm
by Taypo
Definitely looks like a working gun. The only thing I'd add is the standard Hogues that ride on all my 1911's. Looks like you're shooting it well already, too
Re: I got my first 1911
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2015 6:32 pm
by Pawpaw
You must be a young guy. You didn't complain about the tiny GI sights.
Re: I got my first 1911
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2015 6:47 pm
by CoffeeNut
Pawpaw wrote:You must be a young guy. You didn't complain about the tiny GI sights.
Yeah I'm in the sub 30 club on this forum but it hasn't stopped me from looking at the Trijicon sight set
Re: I got my first 1911
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2015 7:10 pm
by nyj
Congrats. 1911's are timeless and by far my favorite handgun to shoot. I don't get enjoyment out of shooting plastic guns (but I couldn't live without my glocks).
Re: I got my first 1911
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2015 8:02 pm
by eureka40
Very nice. I wonder if Rock Island (Armscor) has produced more 1911's than any other manufacturer. I wouldn't be surprised.
Re: I got my first 1911
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2015 8:06 pm
by Countryside
Welcome to the addiction. It won't be your last.
Re: I got my first 1911
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2015 8:06 pm
by CoffeeNut
eureka40 wrote:Very nice. I wonder if Rock Island (Armscor) has produced more 1911's than any other manufacturer. I wouldn't be surprised.
I'm pretty sure I have seen/heard that somewhere. My serial # is in the one million range.
Re: I got my first 1911
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2015 8:07 pm
by CoffeeNut
nyj wrote:Congrats. 1911's are timeless and by far my favorite handgun to shoot. I don't get enjoyment out of shooting plastic guns (but I couldn't live without my glocks).
It is already my favorite gun to shoot at the range. Just incredibly pleasant to shoot.
Re: I got my first 1911
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2015 8:37 pm
by Pawpaw
CoffeeNut wrote:Pawpaw wrote:You must be a young guy. You didn't complain about the tiny GI sights.
Yeah I'm in the sub 30 club on this forum but it hasn't stopped me from looking at the Trijicon sight set
These are the sights you'll want, then:
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/357574 ... tium-green
Note that it will require special tools and skills to remove & install the front sight.
Re: I got my first 1911
Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2015 8:20 am
by TexasCajun
There is nothing that quite compares to the fit and feel of a classic 1911. And shooting the vaunted .45 ACP from the platform is pure joy! Might as well just go ahead and double your ammo budget now, though.
Re: I got my first 1911
Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2015 10:07 am
by misterlarry
Congrats on a classic looking pistol! Love the RIA 1911 that I have.