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I just bought a Springfield 1911 and just wanted to let anyone know planning to buy a semi-auto pistol soon that until the end of the month Springfield Armory is giving a free 2 pistol range bag, 2 extra mags, and a 2 mag pouch away with each pistol purchased. Plus the one I bought came with an extra set of grips and holster to boot. Sportsmans Guide had a great deal on this gun and then my local shop beat the price to boot for me.
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I've had one for several years.. I love mine.
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Very Nice which model did you get?
45 is my favorite caliber.
It makes me feel like I are throwing lead.
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1911 A1 I think is the model, military spec parkerized version. There are a couple minor differences from the WW2 original but you have to really know your guns to see the difference.
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Nice!I liked the .45ACP when I shot it.the 9mm was ok but the .45 just fit my hand and gave me confidence it would do what's it was designed for.
Dinosaur.
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shooting a 9 to me is like riding a 250 on an interstate
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any model Springfield has that promo until the end of the year.
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any model Springfield has that promo until the end of the year.
I meant to convey that when I said "anyone looking to buy a semi-auto pistol"
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shooting a 9 to me is like riding a 250 on an interstate
and .40 designed by committee, doesn't shoot as comfortable as a 9 mm and doesn't work as well as the .45, Much prefer .45 ACP.
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any model Springfield has that promo until the end of the year.
I meant to convey that when I said "anyone looking to buy a semi-auto pistol"
gotcha.
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shooting a 9 to me is like riding a 250 on an interstate
I'd like to try a 9mm with heavy pills.I think they make 147 gr.?
Overall I preferred the .45 but the 9mm Browning fit my hand pretty good.
Dinosaur.
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"Don't let the bastards get you down". Kris Kristofferson
"I am only paranoid because everyone is against me". Larry [Frank Burns] Linville
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My carry piece is a S&W 9mm, I will decline to say what ammo I use in it.
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Bought this a few years back and was lucky finding it. 
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My small carry is a 357cc six cylinder, and my other carry piece is a 44cc six cylinder, but the latter makes me limp. It's a big hunk of steel ! If it comes down to lead hurling I don't wanna play. 
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The dealer I ordered my 1911 through has a real WW2 1911 he is thinking of selling. It didn't have a blemish on it and was very tight. Made me drool.
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Nothing to do with handguns, but I just bought a Carl Gustav Swedish 96 Mauser made in 1914 today.I've been wanting another one for a long time.
Dinosaur.
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"Don't let the bastards get you down". Kris Kristofferson
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Dang Donny, that sure is purty. I'd never shoot that one, just sit around and wipe it down.
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Dang Donny, that sure is purty. I'd never shoot that one, just sit around and wipe it down.
Yes its going to stay unfired,no way I'm shooting it even though I have the urge.
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No use having a gun you don't fire. I grew up with the complete Stevens collection, the complete Winchester collection, 2 45-70 civil war era flip breech grande rifles that still had the armory stamp on the butts. Museum pieces and we fired them all, I even hunted with the Winchesters, usually a 32-20 lever action. We had Shootzens , Winerocks, Ithicas, and so on. Over 500 long guns and 50 pistols. Sadly when my grandfather died they went to auction. I was given a 30-06 Mauser that my grandfather sporterized from a military rifle, made a stock, cut the barrel, etc.... If I owned that beauty I would fire it!
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Sounds like you had a great time growing up shooting all those guns.We had several as well but nothing on that level.My dad hunted with a 30/40 Krag a lot and several old Mausers.
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Donny, not a gun person so is that a collectible piece worth more virgin then experienced?
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My grandfather brought many of them back from places all over the world he had traveled to. This was back when a gun could be carry on luggage.
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Donny, not a gun person so is that a collectible piece worth more virgin then experienced?
Yes it increases with value being unfired and new in box.Most Colt collectable pistols are worth way much more over the years in mint condition.
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Here is a Browning Nomad bought in 1970 with original leather pouch,owners manual and receipt.I was lucky to find this one as well.  
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That's a sweet little .22
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"Don't let the bastards get you down". Kris Kristofferson
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Taurus Model 85 with 3 inch barrel. 38 cal. This is my carry. I normally have Plus P loads in it. 
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I like the 3 inch barrels much better than the 2 or 2 and a half inch.Nice piece.
Dinosaur.
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"Don't let the bastards get you down". Kris Kristofferson
"I am only paranoid because everyone is against me". Larry [Frank Burns] Linville
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Springfield makes some real nice shooting irons. 
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Dog Merry Christmas, enjoy your new M1911. To celebrate. chicks with M1911s. http://evilbloggerlady.blogspot.com/2015/12/rule-5-for-greatest-pistol-in-history.htmlAlso note that the military is getting ready to sell surplus M1911s to the public.
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Do you know where and when they will be available? Do you know if they are modern or vintage?
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Do you know where and when they will be available? Do you know if they are modern or vintage?
Looks like we will know more in 2016.
https://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/
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I would love an M1 carbine in 30 cal. Used to have one, not the most accurate gun but fun to play with. Seems those auction prices are crazy high though. An M1 Garand in mint condition just sold at my local gun shop for $900 and those on that site are over $2000
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Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
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My gunshop received my Swedish Mauser model 96 today. It looks real nice.Original.I hope it shoots as good as it looks.Now I have to wait for the paperwork to come through!  
Dinosaur.
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"Don't let the bastards get you down". Kris Kristofferson
"I am only paranoid because everyone is against me". Larry [Frank Burns] Linville
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I would love an M1 carbine in 30 cal. Used to have one, not the most accurate gun but fun to play with. Seems those auction prices are crazy high though. An M1 Garand in mint condition just sold at my local gun shop for $900 and those on that site are over $2000
Those are the sniper M1s selling for $2K.
A Springfield Special sells for $1,030 on the CMP site.
I've seen people selling "mint" Garands for $1K or more than can't shine the shoes of a CMP Special M1.
That being said, I have a CMP field grade M1 that shoots just great.
Your best bet is to go to the CMP stores in Ohio or Alabama and hand pick your rifle of choice. Be sure you qualify for CMP purchases before you make the trip.
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I bought a new Springfield 1911 myself, just this past October. MC Loaded Operator. Not the current MC, but an older version still new in box. Just appealed to me more. : 
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That looks like a really nice piece but the grip safety looks uncomfortable.
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