This is a discussion on My Birthday 1911 within the Defensive Carry Guns forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; In joint celebration of my 42nd b-day and the Heller opinion from SCOTUS, I purchased my first (assumes it won't be last) 1911 type pistol ...
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In joint celebration of my 42nd b-day and the Heller opinion from SCOTUS, I purchased my first (assumes it won't be last) 1911 type pistol today.
Picked up a Taurus PT1911 stainless with the Walnut grips at Cabela's for $715 out the door. Camera batteries are dead. Pics and a range report to follow.
Any special emphasis on cleaning, maintenance, etc. that 1911 newbie should be mindful of?
Thanks all.
When in doubt, just ask yourself, "What would Theodore Roosevelt do?"
Every society is 3 missed meals away from anarchy.
Be extra careful when reassembling your pistol, particularly when reinserting the slide stop, be gentle, and don't scratch the frame or slide.
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A 1911 is like Lays potato chips; nobody can have just one!!! Congrats on the purchase and happy birthday.
We will be much better off when we learn to deal with things as they really are, instead of how we wish them to be!
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Congrats on the PT1911!
Happy birthday, try not to lose your barrel bushing, or get the half moon scrape from the slide stop.
Fortes Fortuna Juvat
Former, USMC 0311, OIF/OEF vet
NRA Pistol/Rifle Instructor, RSO, Ohio CHL Instructor
My Firearms Blog: Little Miami Tactical Shooter's Corner
And congratulations on your first 1911.
"The pistol, learn it well, carry it always ..." ~ Jeff Cooper
"Dilgentia Vis Celeritas"
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for all the knowledge you will ever need on maintenance/upgrades/tinkering on a 1911 visit forum.m1911.org - pay special attention to the posts by 1911Tuner.
Gratz on the new pistol (one of the best ever designed IMO) and Happy Birthday man.
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes
The will to win is worthless if you do not have the will to prepare. -Thane Yost
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Happy B-Day and welcome to the fraternity.
Might as well start saving up for your next one now. lol.
When you've got 'em by the balls, their hearts & minds will follow. Semper Fi.
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Thanks all. If anyone is in the market, the Cabela's in Maine has a small, stainless Para Ord. .45 in great shape for $524. w/ a Galco Summer Comfort 2 included.
When in doubt, just ask yourself, "What would Theodore Roosevelt do?"
Every society is 3 missed meals away from anarchy.
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Happy birthday and congrats...let's see my birthday is coming up too. :)
"Eternity is Too Long to be Wrong"
Texas CHL Instructor & Holder & Utah CFP Instructor
NRA Instructor & Life Member
Member TSRA, USCCA, TCHA
Christian, Heterosexual, Pro-2A, Pro-Life, Conservative, Common Sense American
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I will second that. When I first got my ultra carry, the slide stop was very tight fitting and difficult to get back on. As a result, I did scratch the frame a bit. No big deal, but wish that I had been a bit more careful, so heed JD's advice.Originally Posted by JD
"It does not do to leave a dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him."
J. R. R. Tolkien
Congrats on the 1911 and happy B day
Brownie
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Happy B-Day and congrats on joining the brotherhood of John Moses Browning!
Cheers,
Rod
"We're paratroopers. We're supposed to be surrounded!" Dick Winters
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Congratulations! I want a 1911.... :(
EVIL PREVAILS WHEN GOOD MEN FAIL TO ACT.
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That's a good way to treat yourself.
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