July 4th Semiauto Challenge

TunnelRat · July 4, 2013, 10:07 AM

Hi all,
First off happy Independence Day!

In my opinion if ever there was a day to carry, today is that day. While I know the laws in some states prevent that, and if so you have my sympathies, for the rest of us this is a great day to exercise a right we were ensured by those long before us.

In keeping with that I'd like to present a challenge, of three steps. How American can you get?

1. First off carry. If that's the only of these that you can meet then you're well ahead of the game.
2. Secondly, carry a firearm in the venerable 45 ACP. Caliber wars aside, it's as American as apple pie.
3. Carry a firearm made in the U.S.A., even if just partially and even if the company is based overseas. Support the American workers around the country.
4. Carry in a holster made in the U.S.A. It doesn't even have to be a fancy custom model, though extra points if it is, but made in the U.S.A.

Feel free to post pics of your gear meeting and number of those points. And if you come up with a point yourself feel free to mention it. This is meant to be fun and to realize that arguments aside we're all here for the same passion.

Enjoy the holiday,
-TR

TunnelRat · July 4, 2013, 10:52 AM

Link to my carry today:

GLI45 · July 4, 2013, 11:04 AM

How about this? STI Ranger (Texas) in .45; Leather holster w/ shark trim from TT Gunleather (California); Benchmade Mini Barrage (Oregon).

Aristides · July 4, 2013, 12:00 PM

Even before reading the initial challenge, I already met all four qualifications. In fact, I'm carrying two 45's: Ruger 1911 Commander (IWB) and Colt New Agent in my pocket (cargo shorts). So, I'm claiming double the points!

I'm also heading out to the Cabela's which recently opened just down the road from me. Don't really need anything, just a fun way to enjoy my 4th of July!

Lest we take our freedoms for granted, just turn on the news and see what's going on in Egypt, Syria and many other places around the world. If we don't stand up for our freedoms, there are surely people who are ready to take them from us.

9mm · July 4, 2013, 12:03 PM

nice backward ammo

TunnelRat · July 4, 2013, 12:04 PM

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nice backward ammo

Lol thanks, had to do justice to the HK tradition.

Glad to see others following suit today.

Kevin_d77 · July 4, 2013, 12:24 PM

Travelling today with my S&W Shield, in my Galco holster about go shopping in the actual Palmetto State Armory store!

Murica.......F Yeah!!!!!

Tactical Jackalope · July 4, 2013, 12:28 PM

snuzzo29 · July 4, 2013, 12:30 PM

I will carry a pocket knife made in the USA today. I can't carry since my state isn't a free state.

n6zop · July 4, 2013, 12:32 PM

Don't leave home without it.

Erikbal · July 4, 2013, 01:21 PM

I'll be carrying the usual, Bodyguard .380 in a theis holster. I don't own a .45 yet, but my gun and holster are both made in the U.S.!
I can't wait to get my first 1911. I've been drooling over the SR1911's since they came out..

CDW4ME · July 4, 2013, 02:02 PM

Not carrying any of these today, but this otherwise meets your criteria.

Ed Brown Special Forces, Les Baer UTC, Dan Wesson Valor.
The holster is a Blade-Tech UCH that has been CDW4ME modified.

rickyrick · July 4, 2013, 02:15 PM

If Beretta USA counts I am good on gun, but I failed this challenge.
caliber
holster
cartridge
but I do carry lol

I was considering grips similar to the ones on Constantine's pistols, but havent seen how they look on a gun. I kinda like them

tahunua001 · July 4, 2013, 02:23 PM

I'll be carrying an SR9C in a crossbreed supertuck so I'll be meeting 3 of the criteria.

the only other option I have is an XDM45 which still only meets 3 of the criteria and I don't have a holster for it currently so it'd be 2 criteria.

BigJimP · July 4, 2013, 02:27 PM

Ok, I'll play....

....happy 4th guys....

Carrying a Wilson Combat, 5", 1911 in .45 acp...made in Arkansas of course by Wilson Combat.../ in a Kramer horsehide leather IWB with a forward FBI tilt ...( made in Tacoma, WA ).....and Federal Hydra Shok 230gr HP's ..( don't know where they're made )../ but then that's what I carry, when I carry, 99% of the time anyway...

ttarp · July 4, 2013, 02:52 PM

Auto Ordnance 1911
.45
I mexican carry and my cargo shorts are made in Bangladesh, so I guess I fail that point.

tahunua001 · July 4, 2013, 03:00 PM

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and Federal Hydra Shok 230gr HP's ..( don't know where they're made )

those would be made right here in Lewiston Idaho at the ATK pistol cartridge plant.

BigJimP · July 4, 2013, 06:59 PM

Outstanding...I did not know Federal Hydra Shoks were made in Idaho....very cool ....

TunnelRat · July 4, 2013, 09:23 PM

Great to see all the pics and to read what people are carrying. Today was my first day carrying the HK45c for a whole day and once again I tip my hat to the folks at Crossbreed for making one comfortable holster. (Interesting note: This HK45c was made, at least the frame, and assembled in Newington, NH, not too long of a drive from me in my home state and part of the reason I bought it.)

I hope everyone is having a fun and safe 4th!

LockedBreech · July 4, 2013, 10:20 PM

I met three of your criteria. I carried, I carried an American-made Ruger in .380 ACP, and I carried in an American-made DeSantis Nemesis pocket holster (I think it is American-made, anyway).

However, .380 is no .45...but I think Patton liked it.

Also carried American-made Remington Golden Sabers an an American-made Benchmade mini-grip.

This is an older pic of the carry rig, and it no longer has the CT grip. I sold that at a deep discount to a friend who loved it, since my big paws couldn't get a proper grip on the LCP with the little activation bump.

Tactical Jackalope · July 4, 2013, 10:44 PM

I didn't carry American today. :| posted pics but didn't carry any of those. Carried my usual Glock 19.

Sorry mates!!!

Mrgunsngear · July 4, 2013, 10:52 PM

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Carried and shot this the US made SW1911SC today and uploaded a fitting video of only 1911 and AR15 shooting. Giddy up!

Plouffedaddy's Independence Day 1911 and AR-15 shooting montage link

Tactical Jackalope · July 4, 2013, 11:10 PM

^^^^ Oh hell yeah. I'm on that like white on rice. I'll comment there.

TunnelRat · July 4, 2013, 11:18 PM

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Carried and shot this the US made SW1911SC today and uploaded a fitting video of only 1911 and AR15 shooting. Giddy up!

Awesome setup!

Tad_T · July 4, 2013, 11:56 PM

I carried this M1911A1 for the first time today in an Uncle Mike's Holster.

Then I shot 100 rounds of American Eagle 230 grain FMJ ball.

This was the first magazine I ever fired from it, 10 meters, standing.

This was from 25 meters, standing.

I'm claiming full points.

I don't think I can get much more American than that.

Oh, and I had my 2004 Springfield Armory Bi-tone Mil-Spec 1911-A1 with me and shot it some, too.

July 4, 2013, 10:07 AM	#1
TunnelRat Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 12,212	July 4th Semiauto Challenge Hi all, First off happy Independence Day! In my opinion if ever there was a day to carry, today is that day. While I know the laws in some states prevent that, and if so you have my sympathies, for the rest of us this is a great day to exercise a right we were ensured by those long before us. In keeping with that I'd like to present a challenge, of three steps. How American can you get? 1. First off carry. If that's the only of these that you can meet then you're well ahead of the game. 2. Secondly, carry a firearm in the venerable 45 ACP. Caliber wars aside, it's as American as apple pie. 3. Carry a firearm made in the U.S.A., even if just partially and even if the company is based overseas. Support the American workers around the country. 4. Carry in a holster made in the U.S.A. It doesn't even have to be a fancy custom model, though extra points if it is, but made in the U.S.A. Feel free to post pics of your gear meeting and number of those points. And if you come up with a point yourself feel free to mention it. This is meant to be fun and to realize that arguments aside we're all here for the same passion. Enjoy the holiday, -TR __________________ Know the status of your weapon Keep your muzzle oriented so that no one will be hurt if the firearm discharges Keep your finger off the trigger until you have an adequate sight picture Maintain situational awareness

July 4, 2013, 10:52 AM	#2
TunnelRat Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 12,212	Link to my carry today: __________________ Know the status of your weapon Keep your muzzle oriented so that no one will be hurt if the firearm discharges Keep your finger off the trigger until you have an adequate sight picture Maintain situational awareness Last edited by TunnelRat; July 4, 2013 at 11:35 AM.

July 4, 2013, 12:00 PM	#4
Aristides Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 352	Even before reading the initial challenge, I already met all four qualifications. In fact, I'm carrying two 45's: Ruger 1911 Commander (IWB) and Colt New Agent in my pocket (cargo shorts). So, I'm claiming double the points! I'm also heading out to the Cabela's which recently opened just down the road from me. Don't really need anything, just a fun way to enjoy my 4th of July! Lest we take our freedoms for granted, just turn on the news and see what's going on in Egypt, Syria and many other places around the world. If we don't stand up for our freedoms, there are surely people who are ready to take them from us. __________________ If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back...Regina Brett ------ The government cannot give to anybody anything that the government does not first take from somebody else...Dr. Adrian Rogers Last edited by Aristides; July 4, 2013 at 02:53 PM.

July 4, 2013, 12:28 PM	#8
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	July 4th Semiauto Challenge

July 4, 2013, 01:21 PM	#11
Erikbal Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2012 Location: Olean, NY Posts: 375	Re: July 4th Semiauto Challenge I'll be carrying the usual, Bodyguard .380 in a theis holster. I don't own a .45 yet, but my gun and holster are both made in the U.S.! I can't wait to get my first 1911. I've been drooling over the SR1911's since they came out.. Last edited by Erikbal; July 4, 2013 at 01:26 PM.

July 4, 2013, 12:03 PM	#5
9mm Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2011 Location: Land of the Free Posts: 2,834	nice backward ammo

July 4, 2013, 12:24 PM	#7
Kevin_d77 Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2012 Location: SW FL Posts: 953	Travelling today with my S&W Shield, in my Galco holster about go shopping in the actual Palmetto State Armory store! Murica.......F Yeah!!!!!

July 4, 2013, 12:30 PM	#9
snuzzo29 Member Join Date: May 11, 2012 Location: WY Posts: 33	I will carry a pocket knife made in the USA today. I can't carry since my state isn't a free state.

July 4, 2013, 02:02 PM	#12
CDW4ME Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2009 Posts: 1,321	Not carrying any of these today, but this otherwise meets your criteria. Ed Brown Special Forces, Les Baer UTC, Dan Wesson Valor. The holster is a Blade-Tech UCH that has been CDW4ME modified. __________________ Strive to carry the handgun you would want anywhere, everywhere; forget that good area bullcrap. "Wouldn't want to / Nobody volunteer to" get shot by _____ is not indicative of quickly incapacitating. Last edited by CDW4ME; February 17, 2014 at 02:02 PM.

July 4, 2013, 02:15 PM	#13
rickyrick Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2010 Posts: 8,238	If Beretta USA counts I am good on gun, but I failed this challenge. caliber holster cartridge but I do carry lol I was considering grips similar to the ones on Constantine's pistols, but havent seen how they look on a gun. I kinda like them __________________ Woohoo, I’m back In Texas!!!

July 4, 2013, 02:23 PM	#14
tahunua001 Senior Member Join Date: July 21, 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 7,839	I'll be carrying an SR9C in a crossbreed supertuck so I'll be meeting 3 of the criteria. the only other option I have is an XDM45 which still only meets 3 of the criteria and I don't have a holster for it currently so it'd be 2 criteria. __________________ ignore my complete lack of capitalization. I still have no problem correcting your grammar. I never said half the stuff people said I did-Albert Einstein You can't believe everything you read on the internet-Benjamin Franklin

July 4, 2013, 02:27 PM	#15
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	Ok, I'll play.... ....happy 4th guys.... Carrying a Wilson Combat, 5", 1911 in .45 acp...made in Arkansas of course by Wilson Combat.../ in a Kramer horsehide leather IWB with a forward FBI tilt ...( made in Tacoma, WA ).....and Federal Hydra Shok 230gr HP's ..( don't know where they're made )../ but then that's what I carry, when I carry, 99% of the time anyway...

July 4, 2013, 06:59 PM	#18
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	Outstanding...I did not know Federal Hydra Shoks were made in Idaho....very cool ....

July 4, 2013, 09:23 PM	#19
TunnelRat Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 12,212	Great to see all the pics and to read what people are carrying. Today was my first day carrying the HK45c for a whole day and once again I tip my hat to the folks at Crossbreed for making one comfortable holster. (Interesting note: This HK45c was made, at least the frame, and assembled in Newington, NH, not too long of a drive from me in my home state and part of the reason I bought it.) I hope everyone is having a fun and safe 4th! __________________ Know the status of your weapon Keep your muzzle oriented so that no one will be hurt if the firearm discharges Keep your finger off the trigger until you have an adequate sight picture Maintain situational awareness

July 4, 2013, 10:20 PM	#20
LockedBreech Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 2009 Location: Rocky Mountain West Posts: 3,395	I met three of your criteria. I carried, I carried an American-made Ruger in .380 ACP, and I carried in an American-made DeSantis Nemesis pocket holster (I think it is American-made, anyway). However, .380 is no .45...but I think Patton liked it. Also carried American-made Remington Golden Sabers an an American-made Benchmade mini-grip. This is an older pic of the carry rig, and it no longer has the CT grip. I sold that at a deep discount to a friend who loved it, since my big paws couldn't get a proper grip on the LCP with the little activation bump. __________________ 16 Pistols, 5 Rifles, 1 Shotgun, no time to shoot them

July 4, 2013, 10:44 PM	#21
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	July 4th Semiauto Challenge I didn't carry American today. :\| posted pics but didn't carry any of those. Carried my usual Glock 19. Sorry mates!!!

July 4, 2013, 10:52 PM	#22
Mrgunsngear Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2011 Location: Carolina Posts: 3,415	Uploaded with ImageShack.com Uploaded with ImageShack.com Carried and shot this the US made SW1911SC today and uploaded a fitting video of only 1911 and AR15 shooting. Giddy up! Plouffedaddy's Independence Day 1911 and AR-15 shooting montage link __________________ Mrgunsngear Youtube Channel

July 4, 2013, 11:10 PM	#23
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	^^^^ Oh hell yeah. I'm on that like white on rice. I'll comment there.

July 4, 2013, 11:56 PM	#25
Tad_T Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 231	I carried this M1911A1 for the first time today in an Uncle Mike's Holster. Then I shot 100 rounds of American Eagle 230 grain FMJ ball. This was the first magazine I ever fired from it, 10 meters, standing. This was from 25 meters, standing. I'm claiming full points. I don't think I can get much more American than that. Oh, and I had my 2004 Springfield Armory Bi-tone Mil-Spec 1911-A1 with me and shot it some, too.