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On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:52:32 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:



"J Herring" wrote in message
.. .


And, did you figure out where the confusion with your slide was? Does
that pistol need some work?


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It works fine. The initial confusion was on my part because it's a
little different than other pistols I've used. Once I understood the
single blowback design of it, I haven't had any confusion or issues
with it.

In fact, my son and I went over to the range this morning and fired
several magazine loads through it. The more I use it, the more I
like it. I had forgotten that it has a built-in laser sight on it.
Works pretty good.

Stopped at my favorite gun shop on the way home hoping to find some
more ammo for it. They were fairly well stocked with 380 ammo but
had a limit of two boxes each, regardless of caliper, on all ammo.

They had several subcompact pistols in the case. I asked to see the
S&W Bodyguard 380 because I've heard they are a decent handgun,
especially for carry. But it just felt too small and too light in my
hand. With the magazine removed I could only get two fingers around
the grip. With the magazine inserted, I could just barely get my
pinky finger hooked on it's bottom edge. Probably a good gun, but I
like the Walther better. It's still small enough to comfortably carry
but has some weight to it and fits my hand.

If I ever get another pistol type handgun, I might get a S&W 1911
"Elite" .45 cal. Don't know what the heck I'd use it for, but it's
a absolutely gorgeous handgun. The gun shop had a regular S&W 1911
without the tactical accessory rail, but I am holding out for the
Elite model.

Today I looked at the Baretta Nano, the Ruger LC9, and the Kahr CW9. The Baretta was by far the
heaviest. I didn't shoot any of them, but without knowing anything about any of them, I'd probably
take the Kahr based on feel.


Salmonbait
--

"That's not a baby kicking, dear Bride, it's just a fetus!"
[Attributed to Harry Krause]

Thanks, but we'll pass on that cruise...
 

On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:52:32 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:



"J Herring" wrote in message
.. .


And, did you figure out where the confusion with your slide was? Does
that pistol need some work?


----------------------------------------

It works fine. The initial confusion was on my part because it's a
little different than other pistols I've used. Once I understood the
single blowback design of it, I haven't had any confusion or issues
with it.

In fact, my son and I went over to the range this morning and fired
several magazine loads through it. The more I use it, the more I
like it. I had forgotten that it has a built-in laser sight on it.
Works pretty good.

Stopped at my favorite gun shop on the way home hoping to find some
more ammo for it. They were fairly well stocked with 380 ammo but
had a limit of two boxes each, regardless of caliper, on all ammo.

They had several subcompact pistols in the case. I asked to see the
S&W Bodyguard 380 because I've heard they are a decent handgun,
especially for carry. But it just felt too small and too light in my
hand. With the magazine removed I could only get two fingers around
the grip. With the magazine inserted, I could just barely get my
pinky finger hooked on it's bottom edge. Probably a good gun, but I
like the Walther better. It's still small enough to comfortably carry
but has some weight to it and fits my hand.

If I ever get another pistol type handgun, I might get a S&W 1911
"Elite" .45 cal. Don't know what the heck I'd use it for, but it's
a absolutely gorgeous handgun. The gun shop had a regular S&W 1911
without the tactical accessory rail, but I am holding out for the
Elite model.

Oh...glad to hear the 'problem' wasn't. I still get mixed up. I am also in the market for a 1911,
but I'd like a Colt...just for grandkids sake. (This is what grandpa carried in the war!) I think
they'd get a kick out of firing one. Plus, they *do* have some stopping power if needed.

I assume you mean one of these two: http://tinyurl.com/ax2ur3v They're beautiful weapons. Get one
and let me know what you think. Personally, I think the rail detracts from the looks, so I wouldn't
push for one. Also, a laser sight is cool, but when a friend was thinking of buying one at the last
gun show, I asked him to hold it up and point at a spot on a wall about fifteen yards away. Then I
mentioned that on a range, everyone else could see how much that laser spot was bouncing around! He
changed his mind. Try it next time you're in the store.


Salmonbait
--

"That's not a baby kicking, dear Bride, it's just a fetus!"
[Attributed to Harry Krause]

Thanks, but we'll pass on that cruise...
 

On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 18:00:49 -0400, Meyer wrote:

On 3/10/2013 11:29 AM, J Herring wrote:
On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 08:23:51 -0700 (PDT), True North wrote:

On Sunday, 10 March 2013 12:00:06 UTC-3, John H wrote:
On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 10:15:03 -0400, Meyer wrote:



On 3/10/2013 9:47 AM, wrote:

On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 09:34:46 -0400, J Herring

wrote:



On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 09:04:07 -0400, Gogarty wrote:



Did our first big ship cruise over the Christmas holidays. We did absolutely

nothing and had a blast. The thing is the sea not the ship. We did not get off

the ship at all. Now we are looking for a Cruise to Nowhere.



Agree. I can spend a lot of time just sitting in a deck chair, drinking a cup of coffee, reading and

watching the waves go by. It's even better if the water's rough.





Salmonbait



And you have to PAY to sit in an enormous herd of people to do this? I

have a boat.





The govt. payed me to do just what John was talking about.



The govt almost paid me to ride a ship to Vietnam from Boston harbor. But, I got a change to orders

at the last minute and went somewhere else. Missed a nice (?) boat ride.





Salmonbait

--



"That's not a baby kicking, dear Bride, it's just a fetus!"

[Attributed to Harry Krause]



"ride a ship"...??
What kind of seaman talk is that..especially in a boating newsgroup?
Try SAIL on a ship'

It would have been a boat ride, not a sailing adventure. This ship had no sails.

** I don't suppose you've ever gone 'boating'? When you take out your boat, do you tell all your
friends you're going 'sailing'?**

**Why not stop looking for ways to be unpleasant?**


Salmonbait
--

"That's not a baby kicking, dear Bride, it's just a fetus!"
[Attributed to Harry Krause]


When he crewed on a sailboat he was a wincher, not a sailor.

I wish he'd answer the questions above. I'd like to learn something from one so knowledgeable.


Salmonbait

--
'Name-calling'...the liberals' answer to a lost argument!

You know you live in a Country run by idiots if...
....the death penalty is a 'no-no', but death by Hellfire
*without* a trial is AOK!

Thanks, but we'll pass on that cruise...
 

"J Herring" wrote in message
...

On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:52:32 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:


If I ever get another pistol type handgun, I might get a S&W 1911
"Elite" .45 cal. Don't know what the heck I'd use it for, but it's
a absolutely gorgeous handgun. The gun shop had a regular S&W 1911
without the tactical accessory rail, but I am holding out for the
Elite model.

Oh...glad to hear the 'problem' wasn't. I still get mixed up. I am
also in the market for a 1911,
but I'd like a Colt...just for grandkids sake. (This is what grandpa
carried in the war!) I think
they'd get a kick out of firing one. Plus, they *do* have some
stopping power if needed.

I assume you mean one of these two: http://tinyurl.com/ax2ur3v
They're beautiful weapons. Get one
and let me know what you think. Personally, I think the rail detracts
from the looks, so I wouldn't
push for one. Also, a laser sight is cool, but when a friend was
thinking of buying one at the last
gun show, I asked him to hold it up and point at a spot on a wall
about fifteen yards away. Then I
mentioned that on a range, everyone else could see how much that laser
spot was bouncing around! He
changed his mind. Try it next time you're in the store.

--------------------------------------------------

I've looked for a Colt 1911 M1 but they are hard to find and those
that are available command big bucks ... well over $2k used around
here.
The new ones are not MA compliant, so legally I can't buy one. If I
can find a used one that is grandfathered, it has to have been always
owned in MA, further limiting their availability.

I almost bought the Ruger version that *is* MA compliant ... until my
buddy bought a new S&W E-series. It's the closest to the authentic
Colt 1911 that the Marine Corps is adopting as their primary sidearm.
That's why it has the tactical accessory rail on it.

The few times the Navy trusted me with a sidearm it was always an old
Colt 1911 ... probably from WWl or WWll. Didn't happen often and we
had to turn them back in to the Gunner's mate after we got off watch.

Thanks, but we'll pass on that cruise...
 

On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 19:34:04 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:



"J Herring" wrote in message
.. .

On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:52:32 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:


If I ever get another pistol type handgun, I might get a S&W 1911
"Elite" .45 cal. Don't know what the heck I'd use it for, but it's
a absolutely gorgeous handgun. The gun shop had a regular S&W 1911
without the tactical accessory rail, but I am holding out for the
Elite model.

Oh...glad to hear the 'problem' wasn't. I still get mixed up. I am
also in the market for a 1911,
but I'd like a Colt...just for grandkids sake. (This is what grandpa
carried in the war!) I think
they'd get a kick out of firing one. Plus, they *do* have some
stopping power if needed.

I assume you mean one of these two: http://tinyurl.com/ax2ur3v
They're beautiful weapons. Get one
and let me know what you think. Personally, I think the rail detracts
from the looks, so I wouldn't
push for one. Also, a laser sight is cool, but when a friend was
thinking of buying one at the last
gun show, I asked him to hold it up and point at a spot on a wall
about fifteen yards away. Then I
mentioned that on a range, everyone else could see how much that laser
spot was bouncing around! He
changed his mind. Try it next time you're in the store.

--------------------------------------------------

I've looked for a Colt 1911 M1 but they are hard to find and those
that are available command big bucks ... well over $2k used around
here.
The new ones are not MA compliant, so legally I can't buy one. If I
can find a used one that is grandfathered, it has to have been always
owned in MA, further limiting their availability.

I almost bought the Ruger version that *is* MA compliant ... until my
buddy bought a new S&W E-series. It's the closest to the authentic
Colt 1911 that the Marine Corps is adopting as their primary sidearm.
That's why it has the tactical accessory rail on it.

The few times the Navy trusted me with a sidearm it was always an old
Colt 1911 ... probably from WWl or WWll. Didn't happen often and we
had to turn them back in to the Gunner's mate after we got off watch.


Ditto. There are serial number listings on the web by which one can determine the year the Colt 1911
was made. They go back a long way. And, they're not near as beauteous as that S&W!


Salmonbait

--
'Name-calling'...the liberals' answer to a lost argument!

Thanks, but we'll pass on that cruise...
 

On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 20:18:43 -0400, J Herring
wrote:

Ditto. There are serial number listings on the web by which one can determine the year the Colt 1911
was made. They go back a long way. And, they're not near as beauteous as that S&W!

===

Have you ever seen a Kimber? I had a chance to shoot one last year
and have been lusting after it ever since.

Thanks, but we'll pass on that cruise...
 

"Wayne B" wrote in message
...

On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 20:18:43 -0400, J Herring
wrote:

Ditto. There are serial number listings on the web by which one can
determine the year the Colt 1911
was made. They go back a long way. And, they're not near as beauteous
as that S&W!

===

Have you ever seen a Kimber? I had a chance to shoot one last year
and have been lusting after it ever since.

------------------------------------------------

The Kimber 1911 is what led my buddy into buying the S&W 1911 Elite.
He has a son currently serving in the Marine Corps in Afghanistan.
When the Marines announced they were going to switch from Berettas to
the new Colt 1911 as the standard issue sidearm for some of the
special recon forces, Kimber made a bunch of custom engraved versions
of their 1911 and made them available for private purchase to active
duty Marines in those units. Ironically, my friend's son, although
in a recon unit, was not eligible to purchase one however because he
has not yet turned 21 years of age. So, my friend decided to try to
get one and save it for him until he is discharged, turns 21 and gets
a handgun permit. That didn't work. The Kimber is not on the MA
Compliant list. But then we were at a gun shop and saw the new S&W
1911 E-series. It has a stainless body ideal for engraving
(engraving chrome isn't a good idea) so he got it and is having it
engraved.

The new Marine Corp issue Colt 1911 is done in a non-glare Cercoat
finish, has some safety improvements and has the rail for tactical
accessories. The civilian versions are either black or stainless.
Here's a picture of the Marine version:

http://www.gunsandammo.com/files/2012/07/railgun.jpg

Thanks, but we'll pass on that cruise...
 

On Mon, 11 Mar 2013 04:57:59 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:

The new Marine Corp issue Colt 1911 is done in a non-glare Cercoat
finish, has some safety improvements and has the rail for tactical
accessories. The civilian versions are either black or stainless.
Here's a picture of the Marine version:

http://www.gunsandammo.com/files/2012/07/railgun.jpg

===

Nice.

Thanks, but we'll pass on that cruise...
 

On Monday, 11 March 2013 12:37:23 UTC-3, Gogarty wrote:
In article om,

says...



(Snip)



When he crewed on a sailboat he was a wincher, not a sailor.



No, no. Deck ape.


Actually, I filled all positions including helmsman, navigator etc.
The boat owner was great for letting us all have a turn at everything.

Thanks, but we'll pass on that cruise...
 

On Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:48:37 -0300, Wayne B wrote:

On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 20:18:43 -0400, J Herring
wrote:

Ditto. There are serial number listings on the web by which one can determine the year the Colt 1911
was made. They go back a long way. And, they're not near as beauteous as that S&W!

===

Have you ever seen a Kimber? I had a chance to shoot one last year
and have been lusting after it ever since.

Only in pictures. But even then they're a beautiful gun.


Salmonbait

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'Name-calling'...the liberals' answer to a lost argument!