Anyone here into firearms?

semtex · 01-04-2010, 09:23 AM

I picked this up on Saturday. I decided it'd be a good way to bring in the New Year.

SgtGoldy · 01-04-2010, 11:23 AM

oorah that looks nice... I have been wanting to buy another handgun. I was looking into getting a Kimber SIS:

Kimber > 1911 Pistols > SIS > SIS Custom/RL™

pretty awesome little girl, never shot one but have heard nothing but good things. I heard about it from a buddy that works L.A. SWAT, that there is a section of the LA PD called Special Investigation Section. Extremely hard to get into, and extremely elite. Well kimber made them their own little gun and thus the Kimber SIS was born.

*EDIT* Found sum info on it here:
http://www.gunsandammomag.com/cs/Sat..._C/Kimbers+SIS

just in case anyone was curious

370Zsteve · 01-04-2010, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 09Nismo

oorah that looks nice... I have been wanting to buy another handgun. I was looking into getting a Kimber SIS:

Kimber > 1911 Pistols > SIS > SIS Custom/RL™

pretty awesome little girl, never shot one but have heard nothing but good things. I heard about it from a buddy that works L.A. SWAT, that there is a section of the LA PD called Special Investigation Section. Extremely hard to get into, and extremely elite. Well kimber made them their own little gun and thus the Kimber SIS was born.

*EDIT* Found sum info on it here:
Kimber's SIS

just in case anyone was curious

Oorah? I smell jarheads in here

370Zsteve · 01-04-2010, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex

I picked this up on Saturday. I decided it'd be a good way to bring in the New Year.

Hot damn that is nice. Does that say "Global Response Pistol" lol, I love it

Holes in the trigger point to a seriously lightweight design

semtex · 01-04-2010, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 09Nismo

oorah that looks nice... I have been wanting to buy another handgun. I was looking into getting a Kimber SIS:

Kimber > 1911 Pistols > SIS > SIS Custom/RL™

pretty awesome little girl, never shot one but have heard nothing but good things. I heard about it from a buddy that works L.A. SWAT, that there is a section of the LA PD called Special Investigation Section. Extremely hard to get into, and extremely elite. Well kimber made them their own little gun and thus the Kimber SIS was born.

*EDIT* Found sum info on it here:
Kimber's SIS

just in case anyone was curious

I've been through two SIS pistols -- the 3" Ultra and the 4" Pro. The Ultra shot really nicely, but I had a lot of problems with the Pro. It jammed a lot, even on ball ammo, and the safety actually snapped off during my very first range session with the thing! I sent it back to Kimber and they replaced the safety, and also made some 'reliability adjustments' to the pistol to fix the feeding issue. It worked fine when I got it back but I traded it in a few days later. One other thing to be aware of is that the finish on the SIS models isn't very durable, plus it's really slick, which can be good or bad depending on your needs/preferences. If you're looking for a 1911 with rails, you might want to look at the new Tactical Entry model. I had a Tactical Ultra last year, and it shot really nicely.

semtex · 01-04-2010, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

Hot damn that is nice. Does that say "Global Response Pistol" lol, I love it

Holes in the trigger point to a seriously lightweight design

Yep, it's the Nighthawk GRP. You can read about it here if you're interested: Nighthawk Tactical Global Response Pistol GRP

vash_241987 · 01-04-2010, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Yep, it's the Nighthawk GRP. You can read about it here if you're interested: Nighthawk Tactical Global Response Pistol GRP

noice

man do I need to buy a 1911, I miss them.

SgtGoldy · 01-04-2010, 04:22 PM

yea I was thinking bout getting the SIS for just shooting range. My glock 21 SF is for on duty and I just bought a shotgun I am gonna load sum Less-Than-Lethal rounds into

vash_241987 · 01-05-2010, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

I picked this up on Saturday. I decided it'd be a good way to bring in the New Year.

If you don't mind me asking, but how much? I want to a local gun shop that had two glass cases full of 1911 and this beauty caught my eye

Its a kimber warrior, they are asking $1300 for it....felt like a kid in a candy store when I held it.
I also looking at a kimber target for $900

and a springfield GI for $600

Obiviously the GI is cheaper but I wasn't fond of the old skool sights which were, the target sights were bigger, but all black, and of course the warrior the most epensive had the big 3 dot sights that I like. Suffice to say I think I'll be saving up for now.

Forgot to add the para big hawg, they didn't have one, but they said they could order one and he would sell it to me $100 off MSRP

which would be at $800, but he said I would have to wait until their supplier had them in stock.

semtex · 01-06-2010, 08:55 AM

$2300 for the Nighthawk GRP. Nighthawks are high-end pistols, like Wilson Combat, Ed Brown, Les Baer, etc. I have five 1911s now, all of which are high-end except for a Kimber Ultra Covert II, which is my regular carry gun. (I have one Wilson, two Nighthawks, and one Ed Brown.) Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that Kimbers are cheap. As with everything else in life though, it's all relative.

vash_241987 · 01-06-2010, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

$2300 for the Nighthawk GRP. Nighthawks are high-end pistols, like Wilson Combat, Ed Brown, Les Baer, etc. I have five 1911s now, all of which are high-end except for a Kimber Ultra Covert II, which is my regular carry gun. (I have one Wilson, two Nighthawks, and one Ed Brown.) Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that Kimbers are cheap. As with everything else in life though, it's all relative.

yeah....$2300 is like a down payment for a car IMO

but I bet they are pretty aweasome in quality and design. My price range is $700-$1000...maybe $1300 if I REALLY want the warrior or even an operator.

dad · 01-09-2010, 05:19 PM

Pretty good story, I got it from another site!

To the guy who mugged me and my girlfriend on Monday night - 32 (Miami)

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Date: 2010-01-06, 10:36AM EST

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To the Thug Latino Guy With the Dumb Looking Mustache Who Tried to Mug Me in Downtown Miami night before last:

I can only hope that you somehow come across this rather important message.

I was the guy wearing the black Burberry jacket that you demanded that I hand over, shortly after you pulled the knife on me and my girlfriend, threatening our lives. You also asked for my girlfriend's purse and earrings.

First, I'd like to apologize for your embarrassment; I didn't expect you to actually crap in your pants when I drew my pistol after you took my jacket. The evening was not that cold, and I was wearing the jacket for a reason. My girlfriend had just bought me that Kimber Model 1911 .45 ACP pistol for my birthday, and we had picked up a shoulder holster for it that very evening. Obviously you agree that it is a very intimidating weapon when pointed at your head ... Isn't it?!

I know it probably wasn't fun walking back to wherever you'd come from with that brown sludge in your pants.. I'm sure it was even worse walking bare-footed since I made you leave your shoes, cell phone, and wallet with me. [That prevented you from calling or running to your buddies to come help mug us again].

After I called your "Mami" as you had her listed in your cell, I explained the entire episode of what you'd done. Then I went and filled up my gas tank as well as those of four other people in the gas station, -- on your credit card. The guy with the big motor home took 150 gallons and was extremely grateful!
I gave your shoes to a homeless guy outside Vagabond, along with all the cash in your wallet. [That made his day!]
I then threw your wallet into the big pink "pimp mobile" that was parked at the curb ... After I broke the windshield and side window and keyed the entire driver's side of the car.
Later, I called a bunch of phone sex numbers from your cell phone. The phone company just now shut down the line, although I only used the phone for a little over a day now, so what 's going on with that? Earlier, I managed to get in two threatening phone calls to the DA's office and one to the FBI, while mentioning President Obama as my possible target.
The FBI guy seemed really intense and we had a nice long chat (I guess while he traced your number etc.).

In a way, perhaps I should apologize for not killing you ... But I feel this type of retribution is a far more appropriate punishment for your threatened crime. I wish you well as you try to sort through some of these rather immediate pressing issues, and can only hope that you have the opportunity to reflect upon, and perhaps reconsider, the career path you've chosen to pursue in life and the kind of crap that you put other people through every day.

Remember, next time you might not be so lucky.Have a good day!
Thoughtfully yours,
Alex

P.S. Remember this motto ... An armed society makes a civil society!

http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/mis/1539838256.html

SgtGoldy · 01-09-2010, 07:48 PM

*win*

Inspector71 · 01-12-2010, 12:37 PM

I picked up a new Springfield Armory Mil Spec. It has better sites than the GI, lowered and flared ejection port, polished ramp, and nice wood grips. I paid $535 out the door. It came with two mags and a holster. It shoots great but the trigger is not as good as say the Taurus trigger. I don't really want a lighter trigger (it is a single action after all), just a cleaned up or smoothed out trigger. It is actually made by Imbel in Brazil. I would like to get a .45 auto with a 4" barrel for carry. I like STI but they are pricey.

vash_241987 · 01-12-2010, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Inspector71

I picked up a new Springfield Armory Mil Spec. It has better sites than the GI, lowered and flared ejection port, polished ramp, and nice wood grips. I paid $535 out the door. It came with two mags and a holster. It shoots great but the trigger is not as good as say the Taurus trigger. I don't really want a lighter trigger (it is a single action after all), just a cleaned up or smoothed out trigger. It is actually made by Imbel in Brazil. I would like to get a .45 auto with a 4" barrel for carry. I like STI but they are pricey.

+1 nice, I'm saving up to get a SA mil spec also so I can customize it myself and as you state the reason why I'm opting for it rather than the GI. The trigger pull should be about 5-6lbs from the factory, anyways if its NIB it does need a break in period. I've heard people say that it smoothes out after its break in. Congrats on the new gun!

01-04-2010, 11:23 AM	#272 (permalink)
SgtGoldy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 3,503 Drives: C63 AMG - LSD Rep Power: 650	oorah that looks nice... I have been wanting to buy another handgun. I was looking into getting a Kimber SIS: Kimber > 1911 Pistols > SIS > SIS Custom/RL™ pretty awesome little girl, never shot one but have heard nothing but good things. I heard about it from a buddy that works L.A. SWAT, that there is a section of the LA PD called Special Investigation Section. Extremely hard to get into, and extremely elite. Well kimber made them their own little gun and thus the Kimber SIS was born. EDIT Found sum info on it here: http://www.gunsandammomag.com/cs/Sat..._C/Kimbers+SIS just in case anyone was curious __________________ C63 AMG LSD - Straight Pipe - EuroCharge v5 - Vossen CV7 - IG: @SuperFastYo Last edited by SgtGoldy; 01-04-2010 at 11:26 AM. Reason: add info link

01-04-2010, 04:22 PM	#278 (permalink)
SgtGoldy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 3,503 Drives: C63 AMG - LSD Rep Power: 650	yea I was thinking bout getting the SIS for just shooting range. My glock 21 SF is for on duty and I just bought a shotgun I am gonna load sum Less-Than-Lethal rounds into __________________ C63 AMG LSD - Straight Pipe - EuroCharge v5 - Vossen CV7 - IG: @SuperFastYo

01-06-2010, 08:55 AM	#280 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	$2300 for the Nighthawk GRP. Nighthawks are high-end pistols, like Wilson Combat, Ed Brown, Les Baer, etc. I have five 1911s now, all of which are high-end except for a Kimber Ultra Covert II, which is my regular carry gun. (I have one Wilson, two Nighthawks, and one Ed Brown.) Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that Kimbers are cheap. As with everything else in life though, it's all relative. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

01-09-2010, 07:48 PM	#283 (permalink)
SgtGoldy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 3,503 Drives: C63 AMG - LSD Rep Power: 650	*win* __________________ C63 AMG LSD - Straight Pipe - EuroCharge v5 - Vossen CV7 - IG: @SuperFastYo

01-12-2010, 12:37 PM	#284 (permalink)
Inspector71 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lee's Summit Missouri Posts: 337 Drives: 2015 Pearl White Z Rep Power: 16	Springfield Mil Spec I picked up a new Springfield Armory Mil Spec. It has better sites than the GI, lowered and flared ejection port, polished ramp, and nice wood grips. I paid $535 out the door. It came with two mags and a holster. It shoots great but the trigger is not as good as say the Taurus trigger. I don't really want a lighter trigger (it is a single action after all), just a cleaned up or smoothed out trigger. It is actually made by Imbel in Brazil. I would like to get a .45 auto with a 4" barrel for carry. I like STI but they are pricey.

01-09-2010, 05:19 PM	#282 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 26	Pretty good story, I got it from another site! To the guy who mugged me and my girlfriend on Monday night - 32 (Miami) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: 2010-01-06, 10:36AM EST -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To the Thug Latino Guy With the Dumb Looking Mustache Who Tried to Mug Me in Downtown Miami night before last: I can only hope that you somehow come across this rather important message. I was the guy wearing the black Burberry jacket that you demanded that I hand over, shortly after you pulled the knife on me and my girlfriend, threatening our lives. You also asked for my girlfriend's purse and earrings. First, I'd like to apologize for your embarrassment; I didn't expect you to actually crap in your pants when I drew my pistol after you took my jacket. The evening was not that cold, and I was wearing the jacket for a reason. My girlfriend had just bought me that Kimber Model 1911 .45 ACP pistol for my birthday, and we had picked up a shoulder holster for it that very evening. Obviously you agree that it is a very intimidating weapon when pointed at your head ... Isn't it?! I know it probably wasn't fun walking back to wherever you'd come from with that brown sludge in your pants.. I'm sure it was even worse walking bare-footed since I made you leave your shoes, cell phone, and wallet with me. [That prevented you from calling or running to your buddies to come help mug us again]. After I called your "Mami" as you had her listed in your cell, I explained the entire episode of what you'd done. Then I went and filled up my gas tank as well as those of four other people in the gas station, -- on your credit card. The guy with the big motor home took 150 gallons and was extremely grateful! I gave your shoes to a homeless guy outside Vagabond, along with all the cash in your wallet. [That made his day!] I then threw your wallet into the big pink "pimp mobile" that was parked at the curb ... After I broke the windshield and side window and keyed the entire driver's side of the car. Later, I called a bunch of phone sex numbers from your cell phone. The phone company just now shut down the line, although I only used the phone for a little over a day now, so what 's going on with that? Earlier, I managed to get in two threatening phone calls to the DA's office and one to the FBI, while mentioning President Obama as my possible target. The FBI guy seemed really intense and we had a nice long chat (I guess while he traced your number etc.). In a way, perhaps I should apologize for not killing you ... But I feel this type of retribution is a far more appropriate punishment for your threatened crime. I wish you well as you try to sort through some of these rather immediate pressing issues, and can only hope that you have the opportunity to reflect upon, and perhaps reconsider, the career path you've chosen to pursue in life and the kind of crap that you put other people through every day. Remember, next time you might not be so lucky.Have a good day! Thoughtfully yours, Alex P.S. Remember this motto ... An armed society makes a civil society! http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/mis/1539838256.html