The I LOVE THIS GUN Thread - Page 61

Bulldogs2k · 01-08-2009, 12:00 PM

First time shooter here, I guess you can't edit your thread title, oh well.
I picked up a tan Para 1911 with etchings of 82nd Airborn and Afganistan. I'm holding on to it because my pops got stationed to Kuwait, but from what he told me, this gun is not sold to the public. It is a nice gun but its too much for this newb. My groupings suck, in fact, I almost missed the target due to anticipation!

Anyways, I'm hooked, but I want to start small because the .45 auto is burning holes in my wallet, and it is embarrassing going to the shooting range with a man gun and barely shooting my target....

My current wish list,

walther p22 for plinking and working on form.

Kriss Super V: the company is based in Va Beach so It is easy for me to shoot. The thing had NO recoil!

toolfan · 01-08-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bulldogs2k

Hey guys,
My dad got stationed to Kuwait and left me his Para 1911, it is tan with etchings of 32nd Airborn and Afganistan. I guess it can only be bought if you where stationed in Afganistan, but it is mine for the time being.

I've never shot anything in my life so this gun is a handful for me. My groupings suck, in fact, I almost missed the target due to me anticipating the recoil!

Anyways, I'm hooked, but I want to start small because the .45 auto is burning holes in my wallet.

My current wish list,

walther p22 for plinking and working on form.

Kriss Super V: the company is based in Va Beach so It is easy for me to shoot. The thing had NO recoil!

A browning buckmark has similar ergos as a 1911.

FXRocket · 01-08-2009, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dolomoto

A buddy just picked up a Taurus Judge (@ the Eglin AFB BX gun shop).

What a blast to shoot!

We shot both .410 and .45 with impressive results, he bought it as a personal carry weapon.

I was pondering one a those, but the Box-o-truth kinda changed my mind.

Zapp22 · 01-09-2009, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark-60

Yup. It's a 10/22. I had the barrel cut, threaded, and crowned at just over 16". With subsonic ammo (I preferr CCI Standard velocity) it's pellet gun quiet. The Can is an SWR Warlock. I have a lot of fun with this little rifle. I have to get my Buckmark threaded now so I can run the can on it also.

-Mark.

where'd you pickup that Can?
i have both those little .22's.... looks like a fine idea.
i actually thought the pic was of a mini-14

Mark-60 · 01-09-2009, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Zapp22

where'd you pickup that Can?
i have both those little .22's.... looks like a fine idea.
i actually thought the pic was of a mini-14

I got the Warlock from my local FFL/SOT guy. It was about $200 IIRC. It's fun as hell.

-Mark.

Zapp22 · 01-09-2009, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Zapp22

can some of you smart guys that build your own 1911 .45ACP's tell me which maker has the best Receivers/kits? I'd like to buy one populated with the receiver parts, then build the rest myself, but there are so many... yipes

c'mon guys - don't hold out on me

blacksan · 01-09-2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Zapp22

c'mon guys - don't hold out on me

I've used Caspian Arms frames and slides in the past and am totally satisfied.

Hoots Magoon · 01-09-2009, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Zapp22

can some of you smart guys that build your own 1911 .45ACP's tell me which maker has the best Receivers/kits? I'd like to buy one populated with the receiver parts, then build the rest myself, but there are so many... yipes

How about a Springfield Armory GI.45 as the base and modify it as necessary? Also the 1911Forum is a wealth of information.

KingRat · 01-09-2009, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark-60

I got the Warlock from my local FFL/SOT guy. It was about $200 IIRC. It's fun as hell.

-Mark.

SAK or Parker Hale .22 rimfire suppressor about $45, no 'tax stamp' nonsense

you just wouldn't credit it would you?

Ge-Mini-gun · 01-09-2009, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Zapp22

can some of you smart guys that build your own 1911 .45ACP's tell me which maker has the best Receivers/kits? I'd like to buy one populated with the receiver parts, then build the rest myself, but there are so many... yipes

Use these guys...

http://www.caspianarms.com/

Every now and then they have over runs for very good prices. I've built 4 so far with their frames and receivers and have been nothing but satisfied, getting the money together for a fifth.

Paper · 01-09-2009, 07:10 PM

Fixed (ok, Modified)

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Originally Posted by jeep44

Never enough Garands in a thread like this...

Or Swedes..

Russians..

03A3s...

Can't forget Carbines,either...

And some of the new stuff's fun, too..

Arizona · 01-09-2009, 07:17 PM

These are all my favorites
GP100 357, Kimber 45ACP, XDM 40

Zapp22 · 01-10-2009, 08:41 AM

Just the advice I needed! thanks Ge
and blacksan and others - thank you also.

I love SA pistols, all of them, but I just want to build one of these from 'scratch' with a friend. prolly two at once
Caspian it is!

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Originally Posted by Ge-Mini-gun

Use these guys...

http://www.caspianarms.com/

Every now and then they have over runs for very good prices. I've built 4 so far with their frames and receivers and have been nothing but satisfied, getting the money together for a fifth.

Zapp22 · 01-10-2009, 08:45 AM

love the xd's ... I would go 45 personally but the 40 is awesome.

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Originally Posted by Kayakur

These are all my favorites
GP100 357, Kimber 45ACP, XDM 40

jeep44 · 01-10-2009, 09:31 AM

As you might guess from my choice of motorcycles, my tastes run to...older firearms.

An M1861,and an M1863 Springfield,plus a .36 Manhattan revolver.

For the cornfed side, an M1853 Enfield,and an m1854 Austrian Lorenz.

01-08-2009, 12:00 PM	#901
Bulldogs2k Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Oddometer: 294	First tim shooter and now hooked! First time shooter here, I guess you can't edit your thread title, oh well. I picked up a tan Para 1911 with etchings of 82nd Airborn and Afganistan. I'm holding on to it because my pops got stationed to Kuwait, but from what he told me, this gun is not sold to the public. It is a nice gun but its too much for this newb. My groupings suck, in fact, I almost missed the target due to anticipation! Anyways, I'm hooked, but I want to start small because the .45 auto is burning holes in my wallet, and it is embarrassing going to the shooting range with a man gun and barely shooting my target.... My current wish list, walther p22 for plinking and working on form. Kriss Super V: the company is based in Va Beach so It is easy for me to shoot. The thing had NO recoil! Bulldogs2k screwed with this post 01-08-2009 at 12:13 PM

01-09-2009, 07:17 PM	#912
Arizona Sh*t, what now?? Joined: Sep 2008 Oddometer: 68	These are all my favorites GP100 357, Kimber 45ACP, XDM 40 __________________ god's don't kill people, people with god's kill people. "What dosen't kill you, shorten's your life"

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01-10-2009, 09:31 AM	#915
jeep44 junk collector Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Canton,Michigan Oddometer: 1,658	As you might guess from my choice of motorcycles, my tastes run to...older firearms. An M1861,and an M1863 Springfield,plus a .36 Manhattan revolver. For the cornfed side, an M1853 Enfield,and an m1854 Austrian Lorenz.