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Thread: My first 1911
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07-20-2010, 11:43 AM #1Junior Member
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My first 1911
I picked up my PT1911B last Friday. It's my first 1911 and I can say that it won't be my last. I give a
for adding the ambi safety. That was the deciding factor in my quest, since I'm a lefty. I got her all cleaned up and I can say that, that was the dirtiest new gun I've seen. I love the color of the bluing but I already have plans of an OD frame and matte or tactical black slide. Not sure when that will happen, but it's what I want. Sorry, but I don't have any pics at the moment. I'll get some up after work. Hope to get it to the range this coming weekend.
One more thing, mine came with 3 dot Novaks. Is that normal now on the newer guns? I was sorta hoping for the Heinie's as I've never tried them.When you need it, and don't have it...you sing a different tune.
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07-20-2010, 01:21 PM #2Senior Member
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Re: My first 1911
If you think pushing 60 is hard, wait until you start dragging it!
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07-20-2010, 04:32 PM #3Junior Member
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Re: My first 1911
Here she is, it's all stock for right now. I forgot to mention that I polished up the rails and other rough spots. I plan to get some wood grips but in the mean time, knocked the sharpness off of the plastic ones.
When you need it, and don't have it...you sing a different tune.
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07-20-2010, 06:15 PM #4Administrator
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Re: My first 1911
Congrats on the new pistol! Nice pictures, too.
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07-20-2010, 09:32 PM #5
Re: My first 1911
Congrats on the new pistol. Get that baby out to the range and blow some holes in the center of the target. BTW, there may be people here who would be happy to swap their Heine sights, but I am not one of them.
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07-21-2010, 06:08 PM #6Senior Member
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Re: My first 1911
Congrats,
But unfortunately, you must now understand, 1911s are a sickness... and you will aquire many more before you are done, and they require feeding very often!-----------------------------------------------
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07-21-2010, 06:18 PM #7Junior Member
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Re: My first 1911
Thanks everyone. I already see myself buying more, I really want a commander length. I'm hoping Taurus comes out with one.
When you need it, and don't have it...you sing a different tune.
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07-22-2010, 07:53 PM #8Supporting Member
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Re: My first 1911
Congrats on the PT 1911! I bought mine a month ago and put 1000 rounds through it in the first 3 days, handles perfectly.mp3mogul is right...1911's are a great sickness, like potato chips one isn't enough!
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07-24-2010, 04:43 PM #9Junior Member
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Re: My first 1911
Just thought I would post to say I finally shot my recoil spring to the ceiling. Came about an inch or two from my head
that thing moves pretty quick.
When you need it, and don't have it...you sing a different tune.
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07-24-2010, 09:06 PM #10Senior Member
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Re: My first 1911
The number one catch to owning a 1911, is you absolutely MUST have a good eye for tracking flying recoil springs. Or else you might never find the lil booger. Also beware of ricochet, cuz sumtimes they come BACK at you!!!
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