The Church of John Moses Browning.
Got myself a late graduation present in the form of a Rock Island 1911A1. Now I'm itchy for Saturday to get here so I can actually go to the range with it!
As soon as the camera quits messing around, I'll get some pictures up.
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Welcome to the 1911 crew. Yes sir, JMB got it right the first time. 
Carry 24-7 or guess right.
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Will there be no end,
The Borg consumes all,
The Borg consumes all,
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"Today, we need a nation of Minutemen, citizens who are not only prepared to take arms, but citizens who regard the preservation of freedom as the basic purpose of their daily life and who are willing to consciously work and sacrifice for that freedom." John F. Kennedy
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Liberty:
School me - define "Borg" please.
74novaman:
Now that you've got your 1911 will it be a safe queen, range use only, or
your daily carry?
SIA
School me - define "Borg" please.
74novaman:
Now that you've got your 1911 will it be a safe queen, range use only, or
your daily carry?
SIA
N. Texas LTC's hold 3 breakfasts each month. All are 800 AM. OC is fine.
2nd Saturdays: Rudy's BBQ, N. Dallas Pkwy, N.bound, N. of Main St., Frisco.
3rd Saturdays: Golden Corral, 465 E. I-20, Collins St exit, Arlington.
4th Saturdays: Sunny St. Cafe, off I-20, Exit 415, Mikus Rd, Willow Park.
2nd Saturdays: Rudy's BBQ, N. Dallas Pkwy, N.bound, N. of Main St., Frisco.
3rd Saturdays: Golden Corral, 465 E. I-20, Collins St exit, Arlington.
4th Saturdays: Sunny St. Cafe, off I-20, Exit 415, Mikus Rd, Willow Park.
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A "Star Trek the Next Generation" reference. The Borg was a planet type entity that consumed all, My reference was to my observation that everyone seems to be joining the 1911 club.surprise_i'm_armed wrote:Liberty:
School me - define "Borg" please.
74novaman:
Now that you've got your 1911 will it be a safe queen, range use only, or
your daily carry?
SIA
My weird humor in action.
Liberty''s Blog
"Today, we need a nation of Minutemen, citizens who are not only prepared to take arms, but citizens who regard the preservation of freedom as the basic purpose of their daily life and who are willing to consciously work and sacrifice for that freedom." John F. Kennedy
"Today, we need a nation of Minutemen, citizens who are not only prepared to take arms, but citizens who regard the preservation of freedom as the basic purpose of their daily life and who are willing to consciously work and sacrifice for that freedom." John F. Kennedy
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To liberty: Resistance is Futile. You will be assimilated.surprise_i'm_armed wrote:Liberty:
School me - define "Borg" please.
74novaman:
Now that you've got your 1911 will it be a safe queen, range use only, or
your daily carry?
SIA
SIA: I'm going to the range with it on Saturday. As soon as the next paycheck comes in and I can afford a quality holster, if its proving to be reliable it will be carried, alternating with the PT145. I'll probably go for the 1911 more this winter....summer heat has designated IWB carry, which works better for the small PT145. I'm thinking its time to try OWB for the 1911.
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Liberty:
I'm also feeling the attraction of the 1911 gravitational pull.
For the most part I kept thinking that my "move up" gun would be an XD
or XDM in one of their multitude of appealing flavors, but the 1911 owners
seem to be the most dedicated and enthusiastic of any style of handgun on the
board.
They say that the collective wisdom of a group is the most accurate.
If so, I may just have to go Taurus PT1911, bitone, when the finances allow.
SIA
I'm also feeling the attraction of the 1911 gravitational pull.
For the most part I kept thinking that my "move up" gun would be an XD
or XDM in one of their multitude of appealing flavors, but the 1911 owners
seem to be the most dedicated and enthusiastic of any style of handgun on the
board.
They say that the collective wisdom of a group is the most accurate.
If so, I may just have to go Taurus PT1911, bitone, when the finances allow.
SIA
N. Texas LTC's hold 3 breakfasts each month. All are 800 AM. OC is fine.
2nd Saturdays: Rudy's BBQ, N. Dallas Pkwy, N.bound, N. of Main St., Frisco.
3rd Saturdays: Golden Corral, 465 E. I-20, Collins St exit, Arlington.
4th Saturdays: Sunny St. Cafe, off I-20, Exit 415, Mikus Rd, Willow Park.
2nd Saturdays: Rudy's BBQ, N. Dallas Pkwy, N.bound, N. of Main St., Frisco.
3rd Saturdays: Golden Corral, 465 E. I-20, Collins St exit, Arlington.
4th Saturdays: Sunny St. Cafe, off I-20, Exit 415, Mikus Rd, Willow Park.
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SIA: Forgot to mention the idea of a Safe queen for a Rock Island is really funny. 
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74novaman:
Is it funny because a Rock Island is not on as high a plateau of gun
snobbery as a Kimber or other higher end 1911?
SIA
Is it funny because a Rock Island is not on as high a plateau of gun
snobbery as a Kimber or other higher end 1911?
SIA
N. Texas LTC's hold 3 breakfasts each month. All are 800 AM. OC is fine.
2nd Saturdays: Rudy's BBQ, N. Dallas Pkwy, N.bound, N. of Main St., Frisco.
3rd Saturdays: Golden Corral, 465 E. I-20, Collins St exit, Arlington.
4th Saturdays: Sunny St. Cafe, off I-20, Exit 415, Mikus Rd, Willow Park.
2nd Saturdays: Rudy's BBQ, N. Dallas Pkwy, N.bound, N. of Main St., Frisco.
3rd Saturdays: Golden Corral, 465 E. I-20, Collins St exit, Arlington.
4th Saturdays: Sunny St. Cafe, off I-20, Exit 415, Mikus Rd, Willow Park.
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If I must be assimilated, let it be 7of 9 that does me...... I mean assimilates me......Liberty wrote:Will there be no end,
The Borg consumes all,
Congrats 74novaman, the RIA GI has a very reasonable price point and will serve your purposes well.
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TexasFlash
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74novman;
I saw the Rock Island models at the Saxet Gun show this past weekend and started feeling that old 1911 itch mysel; liked their style and fair prices. Please keep us informed on progress, I for one will be verrry interested to see how she performs...
thanks,
I saw the Rock Island models at the Saxet Gun show this past weekend and started feeling that old 1911 itch mysel; liked their style and fair prices. Please keep us informed on progress, I for one will be verrry interested to see how she performs...
thanks,
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Liberty wrote:Will there be no end,
The Borg consumes all,
“Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. And, weak men create hard times.”
― G. Michael Hopf, "Those Who Remain"
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Basically. Its a cheaper gun. Obviously I want to take care of it and keep it nice just like my other guns, but I'm not going to cry if it gets scratched or something. I'd love to try out some IDPA type shooting with this gun sometime.surprise_i'm_armed wrote:74novaman:
Is it funny because a Rock Island is not on as high a plateau of gun
snobbery as a Kimber or other higher end 1911?
SIA
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That pistol looks awfully familiar
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