One of my best friends has an FFL, owns a firearms business, and he lives right aorund the corner from me. Works out really nice. I pay the cost, shipping, and transfer fee and I buy him a lunch.

 

In addtion to the ones I posted the photo of out on the first page, I also have:

Stag Arms Model 2T AR-15
Heckler & Koch HK416 D tactical rifle
L.C. Smith Double Barrel 12 gauge, made in 1894
Mossberg Maverick Model 88 12 gauge w/ tactical grip/stock
Smith & Wesson K-38 Masterpiece .38 Special revolver w/6" barrel (early 1970s, pristine condition)
Smith & Wesson Sigma .40 cal semi auto handgun w/laser sighting
Mossberg .22 Tactical rifle
Winchester Model 94 .30-30
Savage Model 94 .410/22 over under
Savage Model 775 12 gauge
Winchester Model 97 12 gauge
Browning 6mm 35 (.25 ACP) semi auto hand gun (fits in the palm of your hand)
Eibar PV 7.65mm (.30 ACP) semi auto hand gun. Made in Spain early 1900s
J.C. Higgins Model 90 .22 revolver
High Standard Model 6B .22 semi auto handgun

 

Sweet deal, have to hit you up when I figure out which 1911 I want for CCW

 

i think we need a new slogan

DON'T
MESS
WITH
TEXANS

 

I need a friend like that.


Well I was wondering I would rather go through a dealer than the fire arms store. Been thinking about getting a 1911

Anyone with manufacture preferences for the 1911?

 

Exactly what I am researching, hope someone has some good advice.

 

Mee too.

I have some friends that like the Springfield but I want some others to comment.

 

Kimber
Colt
Springfield
would be my guesses

 

What are you looking for in a 1911? For CCW I'm guessing you're looking at a commander or officer size, probably in a lightweight model? What price range are you looking in?

I'm not a huge fan of Kimber. They seem a little pricey for what you get, but with a little love and care can be nice pistols. I also don't really like the commander sized pistols that only have a 4" barrel. Springfield is a nice option for the price point if you don't mind a foreign made model. Colt is nice and it's hard to argue with the name brand. Just keep an eye on the pricing so you don't pay too much.

Smith & Wesson makes a nice lightweight commander sized pistol. For concealed carry, I like a bobtail on a full size grip so I did that to mine. Of course now you can buy a Smith E series with a bobtail done from the factory.

Of course we can't really talk about 1911's in a Texas gun thread without bringing up STI, that little company in Georgetown. STI makes some great 1911's. I've never been a fan any 1911 smaller than a commander, but I did have a little STI Escort follow me home one day.

 

I feel much safer now that I know EVERY man in Texas has a small arsenal in his cupboard - mine included. I don't dare even try to list what we have.

BUT, I can list mine - I just bought myself a S&W Bodyguard 38 spc. 5 shot with a laser. Nice compact little gun that fits in a purse. No hammer so you can't get that caught on anything. Nifty little protector.

 

Since you are talking about guns I thought I would send this pict.
We sell Mahindra tractors and one of our customers fixed his tractor up like this.
Bill

 

uh...WOW! What does he plan on getting attacked by?

 

All of the aliens hiding in the hay bales.

 

I have to look STI up.
Thanks Chris

Thats exactly what we have been looking at. She has a 9mm DA that she does not like and we have been looking at those. So hows it shoot?

Where are you at Bill?


EXACTLY from south of the border.

 

In the drvers seat but this was a few years ago. I live on the Eastern edge of San Antonio.
Bill