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I didn’t watch it all because i’d been in a class when in the AF and a Augmentee, Also in Honor Guard .., I wore the Colt or S&W Mil .38 .. We were at a Military Funeral and it was an area known for those Militias. Not all Militias were 100%
Law abiding. ...some were questionable !
Law abiding. ...some were questionable !
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An interesting piece; always good to hear from these guys. Still, I'm going to upset the apple cart a bit. There are three reasons I don't carry a 1911...none of which keep me from admiring, respecting, and wanting a 1911...First, it's a single stack; everyone has different opinions, but I'm "sold" on the need for more capacity in a street gunfight. Second, I like not having an exposed hammer and thumb safety (let alone grip safety) on my 'combat pistol' . Third (ready, aim, fire!)...it ain't a Glock (I know, I know...I know).
I made some compromises in selecting the M&P Shield for my 'concealed carry'...I'm not crazy about it's capacity (8+1 best case), or the thumb safety, or the relative difficulty in doing a "tactical reload"...but it vanishes behind a tee-shirt with an IWB holster, is reliable, rugged, and accurate for a compact at any realistic distance. The next gen models dealt with the much discussed safety issues. For some reason, I just like my "Maggie Mae".
Not to take away from the wisdom being laid down by Wilson Combat, but just like I treat my power drill or circular saw...I put my weapons through some heavy abuse, and expect to have to replace parts, if not entire weapons periodically, as a result. I roll around in the dirt with 'em, do drills that destroy finishes and leave scars in the polymer, and shoot enough rounds to have to keep an eye on barrels and all moving parts. I often buy weapons used, and consider them "consumables" as opposed to finely tuned instruments... well, not all of 'em... but most of 'em.
Back to the 1911; the fact that the design is still popular (no, beloved) more than a century after its inception says a lot. It's a beautiful, proven, solid old gal that just oozes awesome. It was built for, and is born to battle...and has proven to be the standard for comp shooting in many respects. Still, it's been improved upon for a reason. When carrying my Glock, I feel more confident/efficient with the integrated trigger safety, I have more rounds available, and I have to worry much less about stovepipes and malfunctions. If guns were ladies; the 1911 is the classy, mature lady you take to the ball...the Glock (Mine's named, "Sarah") is the late twenties gal you go drinking Coors at the lake with. They both have their virtues and vices...and a man can be "happily married" to either; provided he understands what he's got.
If I were carrying a custom built Wilson Combat 1911, or "Gucci" Glock... I'd baby it as much as these fine gentlemen suggest. That's probably why I carry old LE turn-ins and have no compulsions about doing a "one handed reload" against a belt buckle :)
I made some compromises in selecting the M&P Shield for my 'concealed carry'...I'm not crazy about it's capacity (8+1 best case), or the thumb safety, or the relative difficulty in doing a "tactical reload"...but it vanishes behind a tee-shirt with an IWB holster, is reliable, rugged, and accurate for a compact at any realistic distance. The next gen models dealt with the much discussed safety issues. For some reason, I just like my "Maggie Mae".
Not to take away from the wisdom being laid down by Wilson Combat, but just like I treat my power drill or circular saw...I put my weapons through some heavy abuse, and expect to have to replace parts, if not entire weapons periodically, as a result. I roll around in the dirt with 'em, do drills that destroy finishes and leave scars in the polymer, and shoot enough rounds to have to keep an eye on barrels and all moving parts. I often buy weapons used, and consider them "consumables" as opposed to finely tuned instruments... well, not all of 'em... but most of 'em.
Back to the 1911; the fact that the design is still popular (no, beloved) more than a century after its inception says a lot. It's a beautiful, proven, solid old gal that just oozes awesome. It was built for, and is born to battle...and has proven to be the standard for comp shooting in many respects. Still, it's been improved upon for a reason. When carrying my Glock, I feel more confident/efficient with the integrated trigger safety, I have more rounds available, and I have to worry much less about stovepipes and malfunctions. If guns were ladies; the 1911 is the classy, mature lady you take to the ball...the Glock (Mine's named, "Sarah") is the late twenties gal you go drinking Coors at the lake with. They both have their virtues and vices...and a man can be "happily married" to either; provided he understands what he's got.
If I were carrying a custom built Wilson Combat 1911, or "Gucci" Glock... I'd baby it as much as these fine gentlemen suggest. That's probably why I carry old LE turn-ins and have no compulsions about doing a "one handed reload" against a belt buckle :)
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