December 28, 2012, 09:02 PM | #1 |
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I have a co-worker whose son (late 20s, early 30s?) bought a handgun because of the feared ban. This young man has never owned a firearm and he bought a Sig 1911, the one that is the commander size and paid about $900 for it. My thoughts are for a novice that is a lot of gun and maybe he should have started out with something easier for the inexperienced. P.S.: He is laid off and has children! Rmocarsky |
December 28, 2012, 09:13 PM | #2 |
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Are you wanting us to say he should have bought a mid-size 9mm? Its a little late now.
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The first gun I ever bought was a shotgun, the second gun was a .44 magnum. Worked out okay for me.
I don't think there is any specific "first gun" someone should buy. If he's interested in the gun, that's what counts. Whether it's a .22 or .45 - he still has to learn how to shoot it. Might as well start with one he wants to own. Quote:
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December 28, 2012, 09:33 PM | #4 |
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I think he made a fine choice.
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December 28, 2012, 09:45 PM | #5 |
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An M1911 is indubitably the correct choice.
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December 28, 2012, 10:35 PM | #6 |
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The Sig 1911 is an awesome choice. They are great 1911's. I have a Sig C3 CT Edition 1911 and love it.
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While I would not recommend a 1911 as a first pistol, he has it and can learn to shoot it relatively well. As far as paying that much for a pistol in his economic situation, I can understand some second guessing but he has to be man enough to make and live with those kind of choices.
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1911 is great platform
While I am not sure what your actual question is, the Sig 1911 is a great gun. If he took money intended for food to purchase, then shame on him, but it is his decision and not yours.
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December 28, 2012, 11:37 PM | #9 |
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OP here,
It is my opinion that he would have been better off buying a Glock or Springfield and still had a quality firearm, and had more money for family needs and that maybe a lesser caliber would be better for a beginner. Rmocarsky Last edited by rmocarsky; December 29, 2012 at 01:09 AM. Reason: spelling |
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I learned how to run a 1911 @18 years old in the Army. It's not that tough.
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Just goes to show you where many people's priorities are these days.
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He already made his choice. What's done is done. I'm glad he got something.
He just needs to practice a lot and that .45 is going to cost a pretty penny to practice with. Could he have been better off getting a 9mm and pocketing the rest of the money according to the financial situation he's in? Yes.. Back to the first thing I said, he made a choice. It's said and done. He still made a darn good choice. My most reliable .45 has been my SIG 1911 (My P220 is new to me and I'm awaiting a new magazine I ordered. ProMag's are garbage) |
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Stick with the SIG mags in that P220.
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CORRECTION: All pro mags are garbage.
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D'you mean like the ones with somebody's name on them?
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KyJIM,
Uh, it's Constantine's P220. |
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My first gun was a lightweight frame 1911.
Not the ideal first gun, but it's still a good one. The Sig 1911s are very fine models and great values. If someone wanted a 1911 for a first gun, the Sig would make an excellent choice, IMO. |
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Yeah, it's my P220. I have a thread open on it. You have to see the anomaly of a malfunction the promags are getting me. Ridiculous.
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My first firearm was a 1903 Springfield I bought when I was 18. My first handgun a Colt Commander when I turned 21.
1911s aren't as difficult to operate as a lot of people make them out to be. |
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