.45 ACP X 2

BigBlue · Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 4:54 pm Post subject: .45 ACP X 2

I went to my local FFL dealer this past Saturday to pick up a NIB American Classic Government Model 1911 made by Metro Arms Co. in the Philippines. I have been without a .45acp for too long and had to make amends. This gun is pretty much a standard 1911A1 with a few exceptions, G.I. sights, throated barrel, lowered ejection port and a flat MSH.
Well while I was at the dealer I spotted a great looking used Kimber Pro CDP II for $750. I asked to see it, checked it out and tried the trigger. At that point I started shaking and just barely managed to get to the door without buying a second gun. It ate at me all day on Sunday and so today I went back and put a deposit on it. I'm soooo weak!!
Don

Gil Martin · Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 5:09 pm Post subject: Re: .45 ACP X 2

I hate it when that happens. Be strong and go for it. All the best...
Gil

slimjim · Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 7:58 pm Post subject: Re: .45 ACP X 2

BigBlue, you have an addition like a kid in the candy story. Have fun with your new treats!

stovepipe · Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2011 7:24 am Post subject: Re: .45 ACP X 2

Them Phili guns are rock solid. Looks nice too.

Two in one day...that's not weak, that's smart buying- get it all outta yer system at once, plus, you were makin; up for lost time and like the old saying goes....

Ya cant have too many guns!

Nice score.

glockman55 · Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2011 3:51 pm Post subject: Re: .45 ACP X 2

Love the Kimber....Congrats..

BigBlue · Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2011 6:34 pm Post subject: Re: .45 ACP X 2

Thanks guys. I always loved the feel and look of the original 1911. I took the GI model out for a little off hand informal shooting yesterday and it's on the money. I was just shooting at an old log, but it shoots to POA and no failures of any kind. It just feels right in your hand.
When I saw that Kimber I felt like it was calling to me. They had a nice Kimber Pro Carry II NIB for $40 less than the CDP was used, but everything about the CDP was nicer. Especially the trigger!
Don

stovepipe · Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 7:32 am Post subject: Re: .45 ACP X 2

Held a lot of handguns.

I always comeback to that 1911. It's like shaking hands with an old freind or sumthin'. Glock's good too. But the 1911 just fits me.

BigBlue · Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 1:31 pm Post subject: Re: .45 ACP X 2

stovepipe wrote:

Held a lot of handguns.

I always comeback to that 1911. It's like shaking hands with an old freind or sumthin'.

That about sums it up! My regular carry gun is a Glock 27, but it doesn't fit my hand like a 1911 does. For dependability and low weight it's hard to deny a Glock, but those darn one size fits all finger grooves don't work. I used a Dremel and ground them off the grips on my Mod. 27. Even the grip angle of the 1911 lends itself to point-ability(is that a word??) better than the Glock.
Don

stovepipe · Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 1:50 pm Post subject: Re: .45 ACP X 2

That's exactly the word Blue- pointability.

Glock's rock and anyone that wants to challenge that is an idiot.
Full size Glock works for me, compacts dont, I cant tac reload w/o pinching my hand and having to really fiddle faddle around with the pistol.

1911 is slam rack BOOM BOOM BOOM. Sooo many good pistols out there. but each time I grab a 1911 it's just a natural thing.

Joe Boleo · Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 4:12 pm Post subject: Re: .45 ACP X 2

Very nice pictures. Makes we want to go out and buy another 1911. Take care...
Joe

BigBlue · Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 6:18 pm Post subject: Re: .45 ACP X 2

I'll pick up the Kimber this coming Thursday. Supposedly there is some kind of notification form the FFLs have to send to the Feds if you buy more than one gun in ten days? I'd rather avoid any paper trails with the Feds if I can. Any rate I ordered a real nice holster for the Kimber from Kramer Leather. There's a 4-8 week wait, but I think it will be worth it.
Don
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