Anyone here into firearms?

VABAM · 08-05-2014, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SgtGoldy

In the process of obtaining my CCW (OC) so I grabbed a Kimber Pro CDP II off GunBroker

Super excited since I have shot 1911s a bunch of times but never owned one

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Nice!

Kimber 1911s are great pistols.
I had a Tatical Ultra II for a while but I gave it to my Dad.
It was a great gun but I didn't like the way it recoiled.

SgtGoldy · 08-05-2014, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by VABAM

Nice!

Kimber 1911s are great pistols.
I had a Tatical Ultra II for a while but I gave it to my Dad.
It was a great gun but I didn't like the way it recoiled.

This has a aluminum frame so I'm a bit worried about the recoil. But it's a carry gun and wont be shot a lot (except to stay proficient) and hopefully never need to use it for its intended purpose.

Gadgetech · 08-07-2014, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SgtGoldy

This has a aluminum frame so I'm a bit worried about the recoil. But it's a carry gun and wont be shot a lot (except to stay proficient) and hopefully never need to use it for its intended purpose.

I've got a Springfield Armory Lightweight Champion Operator which has an aluminum frame and recoil is very manageable. This isn't mine but gives you an idea of what it looks like.

Ghostvette · 08-06-2014, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SgtGoldy

In the process of obtaining my CCW (OC) so I grabbed a Kimber Pro CDP II off GunBroker

Super excited since I have shot 1911s a bunch of times but never owned one

Nice. I've got a Kimber Ultra Carry II that I sometimes carry. Recoil is manageable with the self-defense loads that Hornady puts out. I wouldn't recommend shooting 230 gr FMJ's out of it.

VABAM · 08-06-2014, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

Nice. I've got a Kimber Ultra Carry II that I sometimes carry. Recoil is manageable with the self-defense loads that Hornady puts out. I wouldn't recommend shooting 230 gr FMJ's out of it.

Then what is the point of having a .45 ACP. Just my

I shoot 230gr FMJs out of my Springfield XDS.

There is only one load I use that is less than 230gr.
Hornady's 220gr Critical Duty.

Don't mind me, just felt like stirring things up a little.

Ghostvette · 08-08-2014, 01:26 PM

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Then what is the point of having a .45 ACP. Just my

I shoot 230gr FMJs out of my Springfield XDS.

There is only one load I use that is less than 230gr.
Hornady's 220gr Critical Duty.

Don't mind me, just felt like stirring things up a little.

I don't know what the bullet weight on the Hornady's are, I'm not overly concerned. I shot some Mil Ball out of it once and while the recoil wasn't really that bad, after 100 rounds, the palms stung a bit. My primary carry gun is a 9 because I can put more rounds on target in a shorter amount of time than I can with a .45. I attended a class put on by Ron Pinkus (sp?) and discovered that interesting fact. It seems recoil management is the key, but that's just my

Important thing is what you are comfortable with...

VABAM · 08-08-2014, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

I don't know what the bullet weight on the Hornady's are, I'm not overly concerned. I shot some Mil Ball out of it once and while the recoil wasn't really that bad, after 100 rounds, the palms stung a bit. My primary carry gun is a 9 because I can put more rounds on target in a shorter amount of time than I can with a .45. I attended a class put on by Ron Pinkus (sp?) and discovered that interesting fact. It seems recoil management is the key, but that's just my

Important thing is what you are comfortable with...

Hornady low recoil 45s are 185gr which usually is the weight of low recoil 45 rounds in general.

I can shoot 230gr 45 all day comfortably, but that just me.

Got big hands.

For my purposes I rather have a 45 for defensive shooting and a 9 for offensive shooting (i.e. go to war, WROL, SHTF, etc.). Just my

I definitely agree with you on shooting what you are comfortable with. No point in having a defensive firearm (hand gun, shotgun, or rifle) that you hate to shoot. That's why I gave my Kimber Tactical Ultra II to my dad and now have a Springfield XDS (in 45) which I like a lot. If you like to shoot your defensive firearm you'll shoot it more. There is no substitution for practice/training.

SgtGoldy · 08-07-2014, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

Nice. I've got a Kimber Ultra Carry II that I sometimes carry. Recoil is manageable with the self-defense loads that Hornady puts out.

I got this because it has all the custom features I want without having to go get it customized

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I wouldn't recommend shooting 230 gr FMJ's out of it.

but Kimber recommends shooting 230 fmj....

HKYStormFront · 08-05-2014, 09:37 PM

Nice 1911!!

I went and took my CWP class today for a SC carry license. Scored 98 on the written part and 100 on the shooting part. I was kinda surprised at the latter because I haven't shot my pistol in, sad to say it, probably 6 months. I've been so busy with work and photography I haven't had time. My grouping was all over the place but it was all on target

(I used my XDm .40 3.8" for the class)

Gadgetech · 08-07-2014, 07:19 AM

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Nice 1911!!

I went and took my CWP class today for a SC carry license. Scored 98 on the written part and 100 on the shooting part.

Almost exactly how I scored all those years ago. I'd rather be proficient in hitting the target that getting the right answer on a multiple choice question test.

HKYStormFront · 08-07-2014, 08:46 AM

You going to the FD center this weekend Paul?

That Springfield looks a lot like my cousin's Sig P249 that she carries. Very nice carry gun.

Gadgetech · 08-07-2014, 09:56 AM

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You going to the FD center this weekend Paul?

That Springfield looks a lot like my cousin's Sig P249 that she carries. Very nice carry gun.

I haven't given it any thought but would meet up there if you're going.

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VABAM · 08-08-2014, 03:39 PM

PSA

Saw this on Hornady's website today.
Hornady 135gr 9mm Critical Duty Recall

Ghostvette · 08-08-2014, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by VABAM

PSA

Saw this on Hornady's website today.
Hornady 135gr 9mm Critical Duty Recall

Thanks for the heads up. I don't think I have any of this, but I'll sure check.

Fantastic Z · 08-11-2014, 10:11 PM

Just chiming in here. I picked up a Walther PPQ M2 over the weekend. Feels great in hand.
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HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 53	You going to the FD center this weekend Paul? That Springfield looks a lot like my cousin's Sig P249 that she carries. Very nice carry gun. __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

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VABAM A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: No Where VA Posts: 4,003 Drives: with VDC off. Rep Power: 197	PSA Saw this on Hornady's website today. Hornady 135gr 9mm Critical Duty Recall __________________ 2009 370Z Touring W/SP

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