Thread: For josh (or any other 1911 fans)

Originally Posted by trapperjohnme

You should EASILY be able to get an STI trogan or ranger to do that. It may take a few hundred break in rounds to get there though. but that is just a good reason to shoot a new gun more

Ya I usually give a gun around 500 break in roundsI would say I go through 2000 rounds before I will carry anything. Actually my springfield 1911A1 Loaded model has really impressed me, especially for the price range. I even had a customer service issue (which I think is posted in 1911forum) and SA was so great about their service I was just so impressed, especially for the price range of their weapons...of course it took another 1000 rounds or so until I would carry it again after the repair...but like you said more excuses to go shooting!!!

Here are some pics of my carry 1911 as is (if youre interested):

beauiful gun, and stainless is a wise choice in a gun that gets carried often

if you really want to see some stuff to make you drool, check out louderthanwords if you havnet already (can't remember if its .org or .com) those people are to pistols what Vlad and Bill are to Razors

I like the grips. Pretty cool. A 1911 just seems a bit heavy for concealed carry, even the Commander model.

Originally Posted by trapperjohnme

beauiful gun, and stainless is a wise choice in a gun that gets carried often

if you really want to see some stuff to make you drool, check out louderthanwords if you havnet already (can't remember if its .org or .com) those people are to pistols what Vlad and Bill are to Razors

I havent checked out that site. I will though. I used to be a moderator for 1911OG.org but now that site is gone.

It's .us

http://www.louderthanwords.us

It's .us

Oops, wrong on both counts

A 1911 just seems a bit heavy for concealed carry, even the Commander model.

not at all. I am by no means a big man 5'9" 175lbs (should probably be 155lbs though) and i carry a commander sized gun concealed all the time. the key is that you MUST have a good belt and holster. I can carry wearing shorts and an untucked T shirt and no one knows

Originally Posted by trapperjohnme

Oops, wrong on both counts



not at all. I am by no means a big man 5'9" 175lbs (should probably be 155lbs though) and i carry a commander sized gun concealed all the time. the key is that you MUST have a good belt and holster. I can carry wearing shorts and an untucked T shirt and no one knows

If this wasnt a double stack it would be my most perfect dream gun


I am also 5'9" I carry a full size 1911 with an extra mag...a good holster and belt its a MUST as trapperjohn mentioned. I use the following, it was made by Milt Sparks, they take a few weeks to make their stuff as everything is hand made. I also use one of their belts, its so comfortable I often cannot even feel the gun when Im carrying:

I have the same carry gear that Josh does, a Milt sparks Versa max II (VM2) and a milt sparks belt.
You can get them quicker at lighteningarms.com. Milt sparks himself usually has a couple months backlog

Originally Posted by trapperjohnme

I have the same carry gear that Josh does, a Milt sparks Versa max II (VM2) and a milt sparks belt.
You can get them quicker at lighteningarms.com. Milt sparks himself usually has a couple months backlog

Good luck if your a lefty like me lol I had to order from Sparks!