weapon for concealed carry

Amorok · 03-03-2009, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by BobTheBiker

and as I hear it, most GIs are trading in those beretta M9's for 1911's anywhere they can get hands on a 1911. why? ohhhh I dont know, maybe its because the 1911 has been the standard issue and damned reliable since ww2 perhaps?

Actually the 1911 was replaced by the Beretta 92 FS in 1985, so for the last 20 years it has been the standard. Doesn't change the fact that it's shit.

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Originally Posted by BobTheBiker

Given the choice, a 1911 variant would CERTAINLY be my choice, but thats well out of my budget. I'm wanting an entry level pistol to start off and later when I'm bringing in money I'll buy a fancier pistol to replace my hi point as the carry weapon, or alternate them.

Listen, buying a cheaper pistol is fine, but don't buy a Hi-Point. They are unrelaible junk. Seriously, they aren't entry level pistols, they're advanced clubs. Get a Taurus, get a Charles Daly, or look at the used market. Sites like Gunbroker.com, gunsamerica.com, and auctionarms.com will help you with price indexing, and you might just find a deal on there.

Adeptus_Minor · 03-03-2009, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Amorok

Listen, buying a cheaper pistol is fine, but don't buy a Hi-Point. They are unrelaible junk. Seriously, they aren't entry level pistols, they're advanced clubs. Get a Taurus, get a Charles Daly, or look at the used market. Sites like Gunbroker.com, gunsamerica.com, and auctionarms.com will help you with price indexing, and you might just find a deal on there.

Yeah... what he said.

fnfalman · 03-03-2009, 10:41 AM

All of those who tout GI issued M1911A1 obviously have neither handled nor shot them. Listen, they ain't like your Kimber Custom Carry or your Les Baer Elite Tactical. They were and are a bunch of rattling pieces of shits.

Amorok · 03-03-2009, 11:51 AM

I carry and fire a Charles Daly 1911. I'm not recommending a Colt, but mine is decent and runs under $500, I think I paid $400 even for my first one.

Smittie61984 · 03-03-2009, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by fnfalman

All of those who tout GI issued M1911A1 obviously have neither handled nor shot them. Listen, they ain't like your Kimber Custom Carry or your Les Baer Elite Tactical. They were and are a bunch of rattling pieces of shits.

They were Colts weren't they? I've fired (And drank) Colt 45s before. Nothing spectacular but always felt it was better than a Beretta.

BobTheBiker · 03-03-2009, 01:29 PM

My understanding of the GI issue .45's was they were just the same ANCIENT ww2 pieces, refurbished like a million times or so and reissued over and over. Unless I'm wrong, they were Springfield Arsenal or armory manufactured too, colt just copied the design.

I may be wrong though, so feel free to correct me if I am. I still like the look of a 1911. not that that really makes any difference when you're using it to lay some scumball out for trying to invade your home.

HokieDNA01 · 03-03-2009, 02:25 PM

I am a big fan of Taurus and love my PT24/7 9mm. Very accurate, reliable and you can't beat the price. It is however a little big for me to conceal so I opted for the Kahr CW9. Just ordered one the other day. Can't wait to pick it up!!

OTB · 03-03-2009, 09:43 PM

As to carry guns...the NUMBER 1 consideration should be that if you should have to ever pull the trigger that it goes BANG!. The rest are just personal preferences. I know nothing of the Hi-Point, they look cheap but if they do the job, who cares?....but before I would carry one, I'd need to put a couple hundred rounds through it ( the real gun aficianados say at least 1000) without a hiccup, feeding jam, stovepipe or misfire or find the ammo that would allow it to operate 100%.

JMHO

03-03-2009, 10:41 AM	#3
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	All of those who tout GI issued M1911A1 obviously have neither handled nor shot them. Listen, they ain't like your Kimber Custom Carry or your Les Baer Elite Tactical. They were and are a bunch of rattling pieces of shits. __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

03-03-2009, 11:51 AM	#4
Amorok Issukangitok Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Biloxi, MS Moto: '06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Posts: 2,225	I carry and fire a Charles Daly 1911. I'm not recommending a Colt, but mine is decent and runs under $500, I think I paid $400 even for my first one. __________________ What goes around comes around. Sometimes you get what's coming around, and sometimes you are what's coming around. You see what I mean?

03-03-2009, 02:25 PM	#7
HokieDNA01 WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Moto: 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 Posts: 1,404	I am a big fan of Taurus and love my PT24/7 9mm. Very accurate, reliable and you can't beat the price. It is however a little big for me to conceal so I opted for the Kahr CW9. Just ordered one the other day. Can't wait to pick it up!! __________________ XX>XY 2014 Honda NC700X 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 2000 Yamaha XT225 2004 Kawasaki EX250 (sold)

03-03-2009, 01:29 PM	#6
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	My understanding of the GI issue .45's was they were just the same ANCIENT ww2 pieces, refurbished like a million times or so and reissued over and over. Unless I'm wrong, they were Springfield Arsenal or armory manufactured too, colt just copied the design. I may be wrong though, so feel free to correct me if I am. I still like the look of a 1911. not that that really makes any difference when you're using it to lay some scumball out for trying to invade your home.

03-03-2009, 09:43 PM	#8
OTB The Man Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CrabTown USA Moto: 00 Bimota DB4 Posts: 823	As to carry guns...the NUMBER 1 consideration should be that if you should have to ever pull the trigger that it goes BANG!. The rest are just personal preferences. I know nothing of the Hi-Point, they look cheap but if they do the job, who cares?....but before I would carry one, I'd need to put a couple hundred rounds through it ( the real gun aficianados say at least 1000) without a hiccup, feeding jam, stovepipe or misfire or find the ammo that would allow it to operate 100%. JMHO