The Down Range Forum
Member Section => Handguns => Topic started by: mward58 on August 04, 2009, 10:37:33 PM
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Just bought this Talo Exclusive Colt Sterling. Never owned or shot a 1911. Please tell me your experience with Colt 1911's and any other helpful hints on shooting 1911's
http://www.taloinc.com/images/ColtSterling_Big.jpg
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That's an awful gun. I can help though. I'll give you my FFL dealer's information and you send that to me. I wouldn't want you to burden yourself with such a firearm.
True_Texan who is jealous and would stop & think twice about firing such a nice looking gun but would get over those thoughts rather quickly.
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That's more of a "Safe Queen" if you ask me, but if you want to shoot it go ahead! .45 is easy to shoot...Load it with any quality ammo, aim and pull the trigger. I've seen pictures somewhere of the 1911 being shot with the thumb and index finger so the recoil isn't as bad as some want you to believe.
Nice Blaster!
Richard
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I think shooting it will definitely reduce its resale value.
If that is not a concern, blast away.
Some tips from a man who can shoot a 1911 fairly successfully.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4584332856867071363 (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4584332856867071363)
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The design is time tested, good ammo is a big factor in accuracy, but the pistol is designed to shoot just about anything.
Get used to the grip safety, be aware of any potential limp wristing that will cause jams or failure to fire and feed.
If this is going to be used as a SD pistol, get some Wilson Mags, (clean them too), cocked and locked is not for the inexperienced, and enjoy. Spring kits and save the original.
Get an aftermarket barrel, and save the original one. If you plan to shoot it often, triggers can be "tweaked" without changing the appearance, if it feels heavy,...
Or just shoot the thing as is and enjoy.
Fine looking pistol, look forward to a range report.
Just my .02 cents.
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Very nice piece you got there.
IMO 1911's are the most natural feeling guns to shoot.
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Don't shoot it. Put it in the safe.
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It is too pretty to shoot. And being one of 300? I would hold on to that as an investment.
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Gotta go with Ping on this one. One of 300 shouldn't be fired. In a few years you'll be able to buy two or three 1911's for what it is worth. If you don't care though, have at it. I love mine and they are wonderful to handle, wonderful to shoot, and jusst a fine piece of machinery. Either way, congrats on a good score!
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OMG thats is a beautiful gun
magnificent!!!
enjoy it no matter if you choose to shoot it or not
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I'd have to say the same thing.. don't shoot it! handle it.. caress it.. stroke it and talk dirty to it.. but don't shoot it.. ;D
It will be worth a mint in a few years................. and if push comes to shove. you can ALWAYS shoot it then. ;)
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Wow. Nice BBQ piece. I do not have any use for safe queens, so I would shoot it, enjoy it, and show it off. It is true the value of it as a collector's item would be reduced were you to take this route. It depends on what you want though.
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I'm coming down on the side of BBQ gun! That's an awful nice-looking piece to subject to teh wear and tear of everyday shooter...
Still, I have a history of shooting 1911s I should have put in the safe, so maybe I shouldn't even speak.
Congratulations!
Michael B
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I like MB's idea of a BBQ gun. Gotta show her off! ;)
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I like MB's idea of a BBQ gun. Gotta show her off! ;)
+1 on that. She's way too purdy to shoot.