Recent content by dhawk46

Don't expect too much. Wait and see.

Never had a imported 1911. My experience with Springfield and Kimber has been good, but for over 20 years I have carried a Colt Officers ACP. Hands down, my favorite. Buy quality and never look back. Amen.

Welcome to the group. Best to consult with a qualified gunsmith, as I believe the top of the slide will need to be modifiel.

May want to consider a solar generator just for a standby...

Our home is a ranch in central Texas. Rural community with very little crime. Truck never goes to the city.

Glock 19 with 2 mags always in my pick up.

Have to agree. Big pistol-Big bullet, just the way J.M.B. intended

Welcome to the site from the Texas Hill Country

Sights you can see and a trigger you can manage, then, plenty of practice!

My experience is pretty much focused on Colt. I have, over the years, owned a couple of Kimber 1911's, but sold them. My EDC for many years has been a Colt LW Officer's Model, and I own a few Gov't models and two LW Commanders. Never unhappy with any of them. Stick with Colt...

Hands down, Best .45 ACP magazine you can buy!

On the question that started this thread: Purchase the best pistol you can afford. Learn how to use it effectively. Your life may one day depend on it. DVC

Especially if the purpose of a particular pistol is a fighting tool, best to trust any reliability issues to a professional gunsmith, then take the piece out and function test it yourself before it is put back into service. DVC

Unless you are needing to replace a part (maybe a trigger, mainspring ?), no need to go past basic field strip, lubricate and reassemble. DVC

Good luck DVC