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Fox_Hound

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I think John Browning would be proud...
« on: November 03, 2008, 12:03:09 PM »
Well, I made up my mind. Attended the Collector's West gun show in Eugene, OR yesterday and took home my new baby. I tell you, Para makes a beautiful 1911. Got it for $700, NIB with two mags and all the trimmings and a lifetime warranty. The one I picked up is the stainless PXT model. Top of the slide and the dust cover are black, as well as the mainspring housing. The first thing I noticed is just how SOLID this pistol feels. No slide play, no play in the barrel hood, the lockup is just perfect. Action is smooth as glass too. The trigger is a bit heavy, but it is adjusted well. I'm happy with the sights, too. I'm going to replace the factory grips with something a little less cheesy for now, but later on down the road it will wear Crimson Trace grips. I guess what I am trying to say is that I am the happiest guy on earth, sitting in front of my PC with a cup of coffee and this 1911. Thank you to MB and all the guys who gave me advice on my purchase. But excuse me for now, I have a lot of staring and dry firing to do (with snap caps of course).

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Re: I think John Browning would be proud...
« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2008, 12:06:38 PM »
Pics?
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Re: I think John Browning would be proud...
« Reply #2 on: November 03, 2008, 12:37:12 PM »
Argh! I can't find the USB cable to connect my camera to my PC. Pics will have to wait until I get back home from work. Around 7:30 Pacific time. Sorry, should have thought ahead.

~Fox
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Re: I think John Browning would be proud...
« Reply #3 on: November 03, 2008, 01:08:49 PM »
Never mind! Found my cable!

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Re: I think John Browning would be proud...
« Reply #4 on: November 03, 2008, 01:28:22 PM »
Looks good!

Let us know how it shoots.
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Re: I think John Browning would be proud...
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Re: I think John Browning would be proud...
« Reply #5 on: November 03, 2008, 02:27:39 PM »
Congratulations on the new toy..
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Re: I think John Browning would be proud...
« Reply #6 on: November 03, 2008, 02:48:35 PM »
Now THAT thing is sweet. You'll have to let us know how it shoots. My 1911 is my most accurate pistol...it's just a wonderful thing. AND all that steel and precision...it's just a hell of a machine.
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Re: I think John Browning would be proud...
« Reply #7 on: November 03, 2008, 07:26:37 PM »
Speaking of Para's -

Hey, Michael, what the low-down on the MB Memorial Honorary Para LDA you talked about some months back? Due date? Specs?

Enquiring minds want to know!   And buy!!!   ;D
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Re: I think John Browning would be proud...
« Reply #8 on: November 03, 2008, 07:30:19 PM »
Fox_Hound, ya done good.  You'll get a lot of enjoyment out of it.  Now if the price of .45acp would just drop some....
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Re: I think John Browning would be proud...
« Reply #9 on: November 03, 2008, 10:10:32 PM »
I must say gentlemen, I think I'm twitterpated with this one. Here are a couple more pics...

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