#31: Re: U.S going back to the .45 ACP? Author: Flint54, Location: North CarolinaPosted: Tue Nov 08, 2005 11:08 pm ---- Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my 1911s, I have 2 that I built, 1 Les Baer and a Kimber Tactical. They are all reliable to a great extent but they are Tight and a little crud will slow them down to where a failure would not be unlikely. Whereas the Glock by its design will keep on running. Its just a matter of design. IMO for their intended purposes neither is better or worse than the other in any way.
One thing that I very much dislike about my Glocks are the factory chambers, I really believe that Glock could tighten them up without effecting their reliability in any way and could also provide a more supported chamber. I like to reload but limit my Glocks to standard loads and not using unknown brass along with only loading brass for them a maximum of 3-4 times. I have a Wilson barrel in my .40 and am able to shoot cast/lead bullets in it without any problem.
The G25 in .380 is a DREAM to shoot, I had the chance when stationed in Miami and the DEA was looking at them for a back up for their agents. I worked with Customs & DEA at various times. I also had a chance to fire and play with a G18, whoooooeeee fun time X100!!!! That lil bugger was a lead hose!!!! Very easy to keep on target and to also engage multiples! Has a lot to say for how controllable the Glock is, the barrel sits very low in your hand and makes multiple shots easy and quick.
#32: Re: U.S going back to the .45 ACP? Author: 515034s10ring, Location: Working my way back up and aroundPosted: Tue Nov 08, 2005 11:36 pm ---- A good well tuned 1911 will always be nice and tight....but smooth! I've had a few modular framed 1911's as well as conventional framed (but i like modular better) and there is nothing like the feel of a good 1911 (except for the ones Bushmaster owns. Damn rusty boat anchors! ).
I would like to see Glock have a better supported chamber though as well. Not that i've had even a lick of problems with a factory barrel (i've never) but id still like to see a fully supported polygonal rifled barrel.
I'm yet to shoot a .380 Glock (JEALOUS JEALOUS JEALOUS ) .....BUT the 18 is too fun to shoot, with all the control in your hand from an auto that IS NOT a prey and spray pistol....Highly accurate!
#33: Re: U.S going back to the .45 ACP? Author: Flint54, Location: North CarolinaPosted: Tue Nov 08, 2005 11:42 pm ---- WWWWWWWWWWHHHHHHHHEEEEEEEEE!!!!! the G25 is a hoot!!!!! I want one!!!!!
#34: Re: U.S going back to the .45 ACP? Author: 515034s10ring, Location: Working my way back up and aroundPosted: Tue Nov 08, 2005 11:49 pm ---- Hey now......... you have just been officially put on the Bushmaster List of antagonistic smarta$$es!
BUT I'M STILL JEALOUS!!!!
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#35: Re: U.S going back to the .45 ACP? Author: Flint54, Location: North CarolinaPosted: Tue Nov 08, 2005 11:59 pm ---- Thanks, what an honour!!!
#36: Re: U.S going back to the .45 ACP? Author: Bushmaster, Location: Ava, MissouriPosted: Wed Nov 09, 2005 5:54 pm ---- My Colt .45 ACP shoots 1 1/2" on a good day and 2" on a bad day at 25 yards. Bench resting of course. I still can't shoot quite that good.
If you mean the Ken in Stockton... Then yes...
I just HATE this when it happens...Here I am trying to answer that 10ring and four people (maybe two) slide in between. Not fair...
#37: Re: U.S going back to the .45 ACP? Author: 515034s10ring, Location: Working my way back up and aroundPosted: Wed Nov 09, 2005 5:59 pm ---- Bushmaster......you seem off today.....your reply was just......well ummmmmm too civil!
#38: Re: U.S going back to the .45 ACP? Author: Bushmaster, Location: Ava, MissouriPosted: Wed Nov 09, 2005 6:15 pm ---- Don't get me goin'...either one of you, Mr Flint54...I've had a not so good day trying to teach idiots. Who said there was no such thing as a stupid question was blowin' smoKe up someone's a$$. I am a firm believer in "stupid questions". They DO exist!!
NEXT!!!
#39: Re: U.S going back to the .45 ACP? Author: 515034s10ring, Location: Working my way back up and aroundPosted: Wed Nov 09, 2005 6:57 pm ---- Hmmmmm, i have to ask........Why in the world would you "TRY" to teach an idiot? And....would a question be in fact "a stupid question" comming from an idiot?
So what do you mean "NEXT!!!" ...I'll dodge 'em ALL!
Seriously though....i know what you mean, and have fired a many of people based on stupidity!
#40: Re: U.S going back to the .45 ACP? Author: Bushmaster, Location: Ava, MissouriPosted: Wed Nov 09, 2005 7:04 pm ---- It's what I do for a living and I'm stuck with it until I reach 65 & 10 or my wife gets tired of my whinning and sniveling (also known as "bitching")
And you can't dodge fast enough. I may not be able to shoot as good as my .45 ACP, but I am gettin' close.