mebiuspower
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Because sissies use Glocks and real men uses 1911.
So I gotta ask ... Why so many 1911s??
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Lol, no!
I'm literally only here to giggle at your take-yourself-seriousitiveness, the level of which is almost never seen outside of a Cub Scout discussion of how best to start a campfire, 20 minutes before the first overnight outing.
Here's another definition!
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{yawn}
Again, I have presented evidence of old technology being more useful in some situations than new technology... but who cares, hgeo33 claims it's a rant, so clearly it was wasted breath. Amidst all the subterfuge, when did you intend on acknowledging the inaccuracy of that post of yours I keep referring to? Funny, I haven't even trashed the polymer pistol (as I find that to be folly and inappropriate) to bolster the image of the model 1911. Another point of interest: The DeHavilland Mosquito was a wood and fabric aircraft, material used in the first flying machines. 1945 stealth technology, leaving a hardly legible blip on early radar, this beautiful aircraft used speed to defend in absence of extensive defensive armament. Leads into another point: Radar and sonar are still used today, although they have endured refinements, the same technology is employed for the detection of other aircraft or vessels.
For the record, I'd love to fly a Fairey Swordfish: Unfortunately I cannot afford to fly this rare aircraft, even if they were common, so for the time being I'll keep flying the C-172 I am familiar with.
It seems evident that the only interest you have in my words is to poke so perhaps your tastes will be indulged with the words of another:
From The Life of Reason by Spanish philosopher and author George Santayana:
Progress, far from consisting in change, depends on retentiveness. When change is absolute there remains no being to improve and no direction is set for possible improvement: and when experience is not retained, as among savages, infancy is perpetual. Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.
or the once, more popular but similar quote:
Those that fail to learn from history, are doomed to repeat it. Winston Churchill
I can think of a few guns that do...the 1911 is "heavy" but its about all it has going for it in that part.
All the 1911s I've shot have had constant malfunctions. Failures to feed or return to battery, failures to eject, light primer strikes, you name it. They're a pain to strip, inaccurate, fire relatively pricey ammo out of a small magazine, and I don't much care for the slide release placement or the grip safety. For a time, yes, they were by far the best thing out there. But that time was nearly a century ago.
They are, however, classy cultural icons with deep historical significance that make an extremely satisfying thump against your hand when you pull that incredible trigger. Is that reason enough to get one?
Of course it is! I am tempted daily.
They are, however, classy cultural icons with deep historical significance that make an extremely satisfying thump against your hand when you pull that incredible trigger. Is that reason enough to get one?
Of course it is! I am tempted daily.
people invest their ego in their guns, so no matter what you cant get an honest assessment on here. You have to take a large case study to get decent facts. Why the Glock stands out. However, Beretta 92fs is my second choice. For reliability.
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Beautiful iron
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Beautiful indeed.
My 1911 isn't tool to me. It's an expensive toy because that's what I do, play. I like nice things which is why I have expensive knives for butchering chickens and the like. My P-210 is also a joy to play with and to look at too. I'm not an art expert but I know what I like. Nor am I a firearms expert. I'm probably pretty much like 90% of us here.
There's nothing wrong or foolish or ill informed about owning and using something that pleases you. That's what life teaches some of us. As they said in the 60's, if it feels good do it or something like that. I think I'll fondle my 1911 and take a nap.
There's nothing wrong or foolish or ill informed about owning and using something that pleases you. That's what life teaches some of us. As they said in the 60's, if it feels good do it or something like that. I think I'll fondle my 1911 and take a nap.
I have only commented on your small minded approach to attacking somebodies argument at an irrelevant detail level while missing the bigger picture. Yet you keep going on and on trying to do what I am not sure. I have not agreed, disagreed or even acknowledged your point on technology.
All this coming from a guy that does not appear to understand the fundamental difference between an idea and a piece of technology. I agree that the understanding of history is critical but so is vision. I fear that you lack the latter and are stuck in the former. As for the yawn I second that. I prefer to talk to people that don't quote the past but ... will be quoted in the future.
My three Colts all function just great
Gold Cup about 4000 rounds no failures
WWI Black Oxide 3500 rounds 4 FTF due to bad reloads no malfunctions last 2K rounds
WWI Carbonia about 1500 rounds no malfunctions
That's a beautiful trio Heddok.
I picked up a Series 70 Repro a few months ago and it also runs flawlessly.
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