So my restricted licence came in the mail finally, after finishing the course in mid April. So of course I went straight to the Internet to purchase a gun immediately! (I was a bit anxious) bought the Canadaammo.com deal for the Ruger SR1911 with the 1000 rounds of ammo. Wondering if it is a good gun to start on? Should I get different sights? Grips? Or just learn it the way it comes.
Bought my first pistol!
- Thread starter Segue2002
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Congrats. SR1911 is a great gun and you'll have fun shooting her. You can always buy whatever grips that tickle your fancy. Sights are fine unless you want a fiber optic or adjustable or other sight design. I say wait till you get it and decide after. You might find yourself racking up a bill quickly 'cause 45ACP can be pricey to shoot all day.
This belongs in the Pistol & Revolvers section btw.
This belongs in the Pistol & Revolvers section btw.
Great idea. Like a GSG 1911-22, for around $400.
Or for around the same price, a Ruger 22/45, who's grip angle mimicks that of a 1911.
The SR1911 is a fine gun. If you can learn the basics of shooting handguns it'll produce great results.
A warning though. A .45 has a goodly amount of kick which can easily lead to a flinch issue along with poor groups. That's where something like the GSG comes in. It's a great trainer with a softer recoil so you can really concentrate on the basics of shooting well and accurately.
The fact that it's also crazy cheap to shoot is a nice bonus. Any trigger time is good time.
A warning though. A .45 has a goodly amount of kick which can easily lead to a flinch issue along with poor groups. That's where something like the GSG comes in. It's a great trainer with a softer recoil so you can really concentrate on the basics of shooting well and accurately.
The fact that it's also crazy cheap to shoot is a nice bonus. Any trigger time is good time.
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- West Quebec
Great deal shoot it first worry about grips etc later..
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- Meaford Ontario
Love my GSG!
I have 2 suggestions
1) Don't listen to those who say you need to start out with a .22.
You can learn to shoot accurately with a .45.
A .45 is less snappy than a 9mm.
You can put snap caps randomly in your mags to see if you flinch.
2)Save your brass and start learning how to reload.
It will cost you around $10.00 a box to produce .45ACP.
1) Don't listen to those who say you need to start out with a .22.
You can learn to shoot accurately with a .45.
A .45 is less snappy than a 9mm.
You can put snap caps randomly in your mags to see if you flinch.
2)Save your brass and start learning how to reload.
It will cost you around $10.00 a box to produce .45ACP.
Armored Metal
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