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[Tall Paul]

Good Evening,
Long time shooter short time 1911/2011 owner. Served in the US Army as a medic. They phased out the 1911 as I was in my first unit to the M9. Didn't think much of the M9 or the worn out 1911's. After the service I became pretty much a Glock fan boy. Owning practically every Glock in 9mm, .45acp, and 10mm. For the last 10 or so years my boss has been trying to bring me to the light and shoot a 1911.
Well I finally cut my teeth on a STI 9mm Trojan. After a few trips to the range I was a convert. I have since bought 3 now Staccato 2011 and shoot in USPSA and Steel Challenge.
I am hoping to learn and add to the community. Thanks and God Bless

 

[Babboonbobo]

Awesome to have another convert! Thank you so much for your service. We here truly appreciate all you and your fellow service members have done and continue up do.
So long story short, WELCOME to a great place and hope you enjoy the journey.

 

[Blackbeard]

Welcome, congrats on the purchases after seeing the light!

 

[CECannonJr]

Welcome, congrats on the purchases after seeing the light!

Welcome from Eastern NC. I own 1 Glock that I enjoy shooting, but there's nothing like a fine 1911. JMB was truly a genius.

I hope you enjoy the forum. There are people here with a lot of knowledge.

 

[Whit]

Welcome from Northern Indiana enjoy the conversation.

 

[switchback]

Welcome Doc!!! and thank you for your service.

agreed, a 1911 in 9mm that is reliable is a pleasure to shoot. again welcome to the convo

 

[Bob Lee]

Good Evening,
Long time shooter short time 1911/2011 owner. Served in the US Army as a medic. They phased out the 1911 as I was in my first unit to the M9. Didn't think much of the M9 or the worn out 1911's. After the service I became pretty much a Glock fan boy. Owning practically every Glock in 9mm, .45acp, and 10mm. For the last 10 or so years my boss has been trying to bring me to the light and shoot a 1911.
Well I finally cut my teeth on a STI 9mm Trojan. After a few trips to the range I was a convert. I have since bought 3 now Staccato 2011 and shoot in USPSA and Steel Challenge.
I am hoping to learn and add to the community. Thanks and God Bless

Welcome aboard!

 

[PanHandlerFL]

Welcome to the Site, and much Thanks for your service as a Soldier and Medic! I always appreciated the duality of your chosen profession in the military...Life Saver to Life Taker (if need be) in the blink of an eye!

 

[william.james201]

Good Evening,
Long time shooter short time 1911/2011 owner. Served in the US Army as a medic. They phased out the 1911 as I was in my first unit to the M9. Didn't think much of the M9 or the worn out 1911's. After the service I became pretty much a Glock fan boy. Owning practically every Glock in 9mm, .45acp, and 10mm. For the last 10 or so years my boss has been trying to bring me to the light and shoot a 1911.
Well I finally cut my teeth on a STI 9mm Trojan. After a few trips to the range I was a convert. I have since bought 3 now Staccato 2011 and shoot in USPSA and Steel Challenge.
I am hoping to learn and add to the community. Thanks and God Bless

I agree. I too am a 67/70 Army Vet 1st Infantry. Still love my 45's. Have several Glock's. Do quite a bit of customizing and smithing. Once I got rid of the MIM parts and crappy plastic sights they started to become better pistols. Won't get rid of them now because of the extreme amount of money to correct all the factory garbage. Each to their own. At any rate nothing like my Colts. I personally like metal guns. STI is making some really nice pistols. Best of luck to you!