Recent content by johnk568

Hi, Your question left out alot of details. Now my experience has been with several different manufacturers. I own/have owned Colts, Remingtons, RIA, Sigs, & Springfields. I have them in 9MM and .45ACP and .22LR. Each one has it's purpose and I use all of them.

Colt 1911 reissue 1918 in carboma blue

When I carry my XD9 Sub Compact, I have 3 16 rounds mags and in my man purse (Maxpedition Versapack, I carry a XD9 Tactical with 3 16 round mags, that gives me 96rounds, plus in my Man purse, I carry a blow out kit, tegaderm patches, Tourniquets, and clotting sponges. Also 2 boxes of hollow...

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Hi, I bought a pair of G-10 Grips in ranger green that are perfect. They are a perfect match for my SA 1911 in OD. The grip is fantastic and even with gloves on, they is no movement. Google G-10 grips. I think I have a woodland pair someplace. I found these at CDNN. I can't upload picture...

Hi, Carry a man purse. Maxpedition Versapack, comes in regular and jumbo. I have one and it stores a full size 1911in the holster. I currently have a Springfield Armory, XD9 Tactical and 3 16 round mags, a blowout kit, tourniquet, Israeli combat bandage, quick-clot, chest seal, Nalgene...

My opinion is, buy one you can afford and fits in your hand. I have a lot of1911's, 3- 5", green, blue, black, and tan. I love them all. I have Colts, Springfields, RIA's, Sig Sauers, Essex, and Caspian. I carry a Colt Defender in 9MM with crimson trace grips in summer and a full size 1911...

Depends on a lot of factors. First- budget, 2nd-use. I have/had owned a lot of 1911's. From Colt to RIA, all sizes 3" to 5", all colors, Black, blue, FDE, OD Green. My choice would be a Colt 5" blue. My first was a Springfield Mil-Spec, and still have it. My favorite is the one I had...

NRA-Life member; Illinois State Rifle Association, Patron Member and NRA certified Range Safety Officer. Cowboy Action shooter.

Hello Everyone, My name is John, I retired in May, 2018 from a government position, in Chicago, Illinois, and relocated to SW Missouri. I have 5 acres to putz around on and my neighbors have horses. He loves to shoot, which makes me happy and am contemplating building a range on the property...