This is a discussion on Good read if you're into history within the Off Topic & Humor Discussion forums, part of the The Back Porch category; These several posts are by a friend of mine, a true authority and collector (several of his pistols are pictured in Charles Clawson's books on ...
These several posts are by a friend of mine, a true authority and collector (several of his pistols are pictured in Charles Clawson's books on M1911s/M1911A1s and Commercial Government Models). I found it fascinating.
The M1911 Pistols Organization Forums Site - U.S. Naval Aviator Cmdr. C.G. Lewis, decorated hero at Gela, Sicily 10 July 1943
"The pistol, learn it well, carry it always ..." ~ Jeff Cooper
"Dilgentia Vis Celeritas"
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That was a great read. Too bad I couldn't see the photos.
Don't believe what you hear and only half of what you see!
-Tony Soprano
Amen... I love stories like that, but they'd be so much richer with the pics. I'll just use my active imagination for now.
OD, thanks for posting!
Smitty
NRA Endowment Member
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Yes, thanks for posting!
Ignorance is a long way from stupid, but left unchecked, can get there real fast.
What, you have to be a member to see them? Sorry fellas, I didn't realize that.
"The pistol, learn it well, carry it always ..." ~ Jeff Cooper
"Dilgentia Vis Celeritas"
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