Anyone here into firearms?

m4a1mustang · 07-08-2012, 05:48 PM

BlackZeda · 07-08-2012, 07:43 PM

I have wanted to buy a 1911 for a long time now and have been considering a Wilson Combat or something similiar, but the more I thought about it spending $3000+ for a handgun may be silly since I don't know if I will like shooting it a lot. S&W has always been a brand that I have had a lot of respect for, but I have never been compelled to buy one, but after doing a lot of research on 1911s they moved to the top of my list. Unfortunately after calling around town for a few weeks it seems that S&W 1911s don't stay on the shelves very long, and the ones with the light rail seem to be even more desirable.

So the other day I went to the gun shop/range to shoot a few rounds and there it is...the exact model I have been wanting to check out. I was really struck by the beauty and the quality of it and since they were offering a 15% discount for range members I decided to buy it on the spot.

I have put only 50 rounds through it, but it operated perfectly and it is definitely a pleasure to shoot. I really like the fish-scale slide grips, the external ejector, the wood grips and the Trijicon tritium night sights. The finish is by far and away the best I have seen on a 1911 IMO.

On a technical note, I have read/seen reviews that indicate that the ejector retaining pin will move down after many rounds fired and eventually impede the operation of the slide. I was planning on applying some loctite but was pleased to discover that they remedied the issue by using a roll-pin. So far I like it a lot and I am glad I didn't wait to buy a 1911!

m4a1mustang · 07-08-2012, 08:06 PM

Hard to beat a good 1911!

Dzel · 07-08-2012, 08:47 PM

Love the 1911 a buddy of mine just spent 3200 on a Kimber. If you have the cash cool but this mexskin doesn't!

m4a1mustang · 07-08-2012, 10:07 PM

Magazines are such a gimmick. $27 for each 6rd mag. Just ordered four of them.

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BlackZeda · 07-10-2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Dzel

Love the 1911 a buddy of mine just spent 3200 on a Kimber. If you have the cash cool but this mexskin doesn't!

That is one of the big things going for a 1911 fan, they have SOOOO many to choose from. The brand I was first considering was Kimber...they make some purty guns.

m4a1mustang · 07-10-2012, 12:46 PM

Took the CM9 to the range last night. Put around 150 rounds through it. No FTF or FTE. Slide did not lock back after a couple early empty mags, but that's common during the break-in apparently.

Shoots really well. I like the trigger a lot. Very smooth. Going back on Friday to finish the break-in. Probably at least 200 rds of FMJ and then a box of 50 124gr Gold Dots.

It's definitely loosened up some after just 150.

xdeslitx · 07-10-2012, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackZeda

That is one of the big things going for a 1911 fan, they have SOOOO many to choose from. The brand I was first considering was Kimber...they make some purty guns.

still lovin mine...i feel ad for the glock because ever since i got the 1911 back, i sort of stopped using the glock in matches

m4a1mustang · 07-10-2012, 08:11 PM

Hmmm... Glock 19 or 17... decisions decisions.

xdeslitx · 07-10-2012, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Hmmm... Glock 19 or 17... decisions decisions.

get 10mm glock instead

m4a1mustang · 07-10-2012, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by xdeslitx

get 10mm glock instead

I need to keep it 9mm as that's the round that I stockpile.

After the 19/17 I think I'm going to start getting into other calibers for fun, like one of the S&W .45 1911s and a German Walther PPK...

xdeslitx · 07-10-2012, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I need to keep it 9mm as that's the round that I stockpile.

After the 19/17 I think I'm going to start getting into other calibers for fun, like one of the S&W .45 1911s and a German Walther PPK...

i guess depends on yours hands...the 19 doesnt fit my hand very well its too small
or a 1911 in 9mm too like i have

m4a1mustang · 07-10-2012, 08:37 PM

I have (access to) a 9mm 1911. Colt 70 Series.

I might buy a good optic for my AR and wait on the new Glock. Not sure. I don't really get a chance to shoot the AR much.

But I know if the zombies come I'll wish I had an Aimpoint.

xdeslitx · 07-10-2012, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I have (access to) a 9mm 1911. Colt 70 Series.

I might buy a good optic for my AR and wait on the new Glock. Not sure. I don't really get a chance to shoot the AR much.

But I know if the zombies come I'll wish I had an Aimpoint.

i wouldnt worry about the optic
zombie apocalypse comes, batteries will be scarce
id rely on my iron sights

m4a1mustang · 07-10-2012, 08:41 PM

Maybe I'll just get both.

BTW, I'm sort of the opposite of you... the 19 is a perfect fit for my smallish hands. The 17 would have the benefit of greater capacity and a slightly longer sight radius, but I'm not really sure how much of a difference there would be with the two. Maybe I should rent them next time I go to the range.

One of the major pluses of the 19 is I could easily carry it if I wanted to, whereas the 17 would probably be too big. The 19 would probably be pretty good at OWB carry in the winter.

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BlackZeda A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 1,109 Drives: 19 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 22	I have wanted to buy a 1911 for a long time now and have been considering a Wilson Combat or something similiar, but the more I thought about it spending $3000+ for a handgun may be silly since I don't know if I will like shooting it a lot. S&W has always been a brand that I have had a lot of respect for, but I have never been compelled to buy one, but after doing a lot of research on 1911s they moved to the top of my list. Unfortunately after calling around town for a few weeks it seems that S&W 1911s don't stay on the shelves very long, and the ones with the light rail seem to be even more desirable. So the other day I went to the gun shop/range to shoot a few rounds and there it is...the exact model I have been wanting to check out. I was really struck by the beauty and the quality of it and since they were offering a 15% discount for range members I decided to buy it on the spot. I have put only 50 rounds through it, but it operated perfectly and it is definitely a pleasure to shoot. I really like the fish-scale slide grips, the external ejector, the wood grips and the Trijicon tritium night sights. The finish is by far and away the best I have seen on a 1911 IMO. On a technical note, I have read/seen reviews that indicate that the ejector retaining pin will move down after many rounds fired and eventually impede the operation of the slide. I was planning on applying some loctite but was pleased to discover that they remedied the issue by using a roll-pin. So far I like it a lot and I am glad I didn't wait to buy a 1911! Last edited by BlackZeda; 07-08-2012 at 07:47 PM.

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Hard to beat a good 1911! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Magazines are such a gimmick. $27 for each 6rd mag. Just ordered four of them. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-10-2012, 12:46 PM	#2197 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Took the CM9 to the range last night. Put around 150 rounds through it. No FTF or FTE. Slide did not lock back after a couple early empty mags, but that's common during the break-in apparently. Shoots really well. I like the trigger a lot. Very smooth. Going back on Friday to finish the break-in. Probably at least 200 rds of FMJ and then a box of 50 124gr Gold Dots. It's definitely loosened up some after just 150. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-10-2012, 08:11 PM	#2199 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Hmmm... Glock 19 or 17... decisions decisions. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-10-2012, 08:37 PM	#2203 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I have (access to) a 9mm 1911. Colt 70 Series. I might buy a good optic for my AR and wait on the new Glock. Not sure. I don't really get a chance to shoot the AR much. But I know if the zombies come I'll wish I had an Aimpoint. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-10-2012, 08:41 PM	#2205 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Maybe I'll just get both. BTW, I'm sort of the opposite of you... the 19 is a perfect fit for my smallish hands. The 17 would have the benefit of greater capacity and a slightly longer sight radius, but I'm not really sure how much of a difference there would be with the two. Maybe I should rent them next time I go to the range. One of the major pluses of the 19 is I could easily carry it if I wanted to, whereas the 17 would probably be too big. The 19 would probably be pretty good at OWB carry in the winter. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!