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mward58

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New Colt 1911
« on: August 04, 2009, 10:37:33 PM »
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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Re: New Colt 1911
« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2009, 12:06:52 AM »
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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Re: New Colt 1911
« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2009, 06:50:23 AM »
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!

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Re: New Colt 1911
« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2009, 08:51:44 AM »
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
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Re: New Colt 1911
« Reply #4 on: August 07, 2009, 05:39:30 PM »
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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Re: New Colt 1911
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Re: New Colt 1911
« Reply #5 on: August 07, 2009, 05:43:36 PM »
Very nice piece you got there.
IMO 1911's are the most natural feeling guns to shoot.
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Re: New Colt 1911
« Reply #6 on: August 11, 2009, 02:09:41 PM »
Don't shoot it. Put it in the safe.
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Re: New Colt 1911
« Reply #7 on: August 11, 2009, 02:23:42 PM »
It is too pretty to shoot. And being one of 300? I would hold on to that as an investment.
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Re: New Colt 1911
« Reply #8 on: August 11, 2009, 02:29:17 PM »
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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Re: New Colt 1911
« Reply #9 on: August 12, 2009, 12:01:54 PM »
OMG thats is a beautiful gun
magnificent!!!

enjoy it no matter if you choose to shoot it or not
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