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[dhawk46]

I'm a lifelong member of the 1911 fan club. Got my first 1911 pistol (Ithica, stamped "U.S.Property") in about 1967. I am now 74 years old, and still carry a 1911 (Colt Officer Model .45) as matter of course. I was able to attend Gunsite in the summer of 1978, and learned from the Master Instructor, himself, Col. Jeff Cooper. .45 ACP has always been my pet caliber, and I don't think that will ever change.

 

[CECannonJr]

I'm a lifelong member of the 1911 fan club. Got my first 1911 pistol (Ithica, stamped "U.S.Property") in about 1967. I am now 74 years old, and still carry a 1911 (Colt Officer Model .45) as matter of course. I was able to attend Gunsite in the summer of 1978, and learned from the Master Instructor, himself, Col. Jeff Cooper. .45 ACP has always been my pet caliber, and I don't think that will ever change.

Well, you will fit right in here. We're a bunch of true Americans who discuss anything while appreciating the genius design of John Moses Browning's timeless 1911 pistol. Welcome!

 

[PanHandlerFL]

Welcome, and Thank You for bringing and sharing your pool of knowledge! Can't imagine anyone who went to a course like Gunsight with Col. Cooper came out of it less smart.

 

[dhawk46]

That API 250 class at Gunsite was life changing. Jeff was a great teacher. Not only about effective gun handling, but he shared a wealth of knowledge about life situations and how to evaluate others who you may come into contact with.

 

[switchback]

Welcome. Looking forward to your posts.

 

[Babboonbobo]

Welcome from nw Ohio, always hood to have some great Americans join us!

 

[Whit]

I'm a lifelong member of the 1911 fan club. Got my first 1911 pistol (Ithica, stamped "U.S.Property") in about 1967. I am now 74 years old, and still carry a 1911 (Colt Officer Model .45) as matter of course. I was able to attend Gunsite in the summer of 1978, and learned from the Master Instructor, himself, Col. Jeff Cooper. .45 ACP has always been my pet caliber, and I don't think that will ever change.

Welcome from Northern Indiana enjoy the conversation.

 

[dhawk46]

Thanks,

Good to be among like minded patriots.

 

[Blackbeard]

Welcome from NC!

 

[Fred_G]

Welcome! It would have been awesome to take a class from Col. Cooper...

Currently my only .45 ACP.

 

[dhawk46]

Yes! Jeff was a gifted instructor. He was able to quickly move the class to focus and learn from basics to effective gun handling and, within a week, we students became very capable defenders, with confidence to control our immediate environment, always.

 

[Mike Galway]

Welcome from Missouri

 

[dhawk46]

Thank You very much

 

[Mike A]

Thank You very much

Your welcome & were happy to have you here.

We do talk a lot here, however we talk truth not Bologna like some. LOL

 

[dhawk46]

That man has lots of blood on his hands

 

[billvincent]

Welcome from Maine!

 

[dhawk46]

Agreed. Your pistol is a tool. It is up to the owner to learn how to use it and be comfortable with it. When one NEEDS a pistol, he/she really NEEDS it!. That time of NEED is not a good time to be learning how to shoot. (DVC)

 

[aegiswa]

Welcome from WA! Everyday carry