If was unforgivingly cold...me and my dog stayed home in the cold while my wife at the time was at the Hospital working safe and warm. The cold was bad but when her paycheck came in, it was worth it lol

On another note, didn't know you were local, it'd be good to connect and have lunch some time.

 

What was the real story down there? This true at all? Kinda made the whole climate change story look goofy.

 

Need to do that... I'm from Katy

 

I'll send you a PM

 

Seriously, if I didn't see the step near the bumper I would have thought he broke out the drone!

Great looking engine bays folks. Some of you could serve dinner in them...

 

Right!!!!

It's a truck damnit!!!

LOL

 

Haha at least mine is... dirty AF...
but well taken care of with regular maintenance.

I've always been a function over form guy...

Like when 1911 guys make fun of Glocks... Glocks are the original hammers of the handgun world. A 1911 would not survive the Glock torture test.

 

Oh lord here we go!!!

Plastic is for toys, be a man... 1911 is Gods gun

 

I was hoping to trigger someone...

I owned two of them... one was a brand made in somewhere not here, bought used from a Bflo copper at the local, friendly neighborhood gun store my buddy owns, threw an offer and he bit (the copper selling it). Had Wilson Combat parts on it but didn't shoot right... my buddy added Wilson springs to it. Still was off (target). It was an Officers model, 4 inch barrel, IIRC... my buddy bought it for what I paid for it, F ed with it some more, it was still off so he sold it.

I also bought a brand new Auto-Ordance Thompson Custom 1911 because I fell in love it. Shot it some and was a wonderful gun to shoot. The problem was for me, at that time, I didn't want a handgun that I would never carry concealed because I don't train with a locked slide style handgun like the 1911. I was introduced to handguns in 1995 when I got on the department in the academy. A Glock 17, full size 9mm. Has a trigger safety and the finger becomes your safety. Finger outside the trigger guard, off the trigger, until on target and ready to shoot. We train walking and shooting now, and each time you are done shooting, finger comes off the trigger and rides on the slide until ready to shoot. The gun will not fire with that trigger safety being engaged, then the trigger will move. It's been dropped from buildings and helicopters to proof their safety system works.

I have so much muscle memory when it comes to carrying striker fired handguns, that carrying a 1911 was dangerous because I was afraid in the moment of truth, I'd go for the trigger and not disengage the slide lock.

I sold it and traded it for an XX style weapon that my buddy was building, so instead of getting most of my money back, I had to spend more...

Have much respect for the 1911, believe me. But that said, a full metal gun like the 1911 would not survive conditions that a Glock has/can, but that said, is not as cool looking as a 1911, but hammers aren't... For your reading amusement, here and here.

My next handgun purchase will be a Glock 36, single stack 45 ACP. I still kept the 45 ammo I acquired when I owned my two 1911s, so I want Glock in 45ACP flavor. Plus, the 36 will fit in the 19 holsters I have because I own a Gen 5 19.

 

Carried a 1911 in combat for nearly 25 years up thru Afghanistan with many kills. All were customized to me. My first 7 years I was in the Ranger Bn and didn't carry a pistol much.

The best pistol is the one you train with.

 

 

Lots of military history with Browning's semi auto pistol design...

I have tons of respect for the military and veterans. I taught my older son to walk up to veterans, shake their hand and thank them for their service. Same with my 12 y.o.

Some years back while on patrol, saw a vehicle with a WW2 Purple Heart Recepient plate on it. I pulled him over to just acknowledge his service and shake his hand.

Saw another man in a wheelchair being pushed by a younger female with a WW2 service hat on, it had something about General Patton on it IIRC. I turned on my lights and pulled a u turn. Got out to greet him. It felt good to make his day. I go out of my way when I'm out and about to walk up to older vets or any current member to acknowledge them. Guys like those and you should be acknowledged and respected.

Thanks for your service... much respect sent your way. I know an Army Ranger vet who knocked in doors. Huge respect for guys like you and him who chose a life of service instead of going into something else.

Spot on advice. Not an expert just posting my opinion. They call guys like me "Glocktards..." I'm comfortable carrying a striker pistol, with the safety built in the trigger, with one in the chamber ready to go. I guess the next best thing to a 1911 is a Glock 45ACP which is in my future...



What's nice is What's called the Glock trigger... fire the first round, long trigger travel, hold the trigger and slide it forward, it will click about halfway forward and then its single action time. If trained in that, two shots can be placed just about on top of each other in quick fashion.

You ever shoot a striker fired handgun?

 

My unit switched to 10mm and then 9mm GLOCK. I gave it a try but was much more comfortable with the positive safety and overall ergonomics of the 1911. Many of us "older" guys stuck with the 1911 as the cherries, not knowing any different, went with the Glock which was provided in our training course.
Like I always say, the best pistol is the pistol you train with and most comfortable with.

 

I get it... go with what you know...

I like being about to tuck a smaller handgun like the Glock 43 in a Blackhawk IWB holster, with a softer type of Kydex plastic with rounded edges, for summer carry.

What do you carry daily?

 

My EDC gun is a Wilson Combat CQB Elite 45ACP full size. Carry in Kirkpatrick leather pancake OWB. I always wear a long shirt so the only print is if Im bending over.
Also Im 6'4" 245lbs so I have enough girth to conceal it. LOL