What specifically are your intentions for the weapon use?
Just like everyone asks what are the intentions of the use of their car in regards to building an engine.
I work for a weapons components MFG plant for alot of hand weapon MFR's up to and above 20mm Vulcan cannons.
So, "use" is the question. Protection? Sport? Target? Hobby?
All of the above.
As I said earlier in the thread, I've got several revolvers, and I love them, I have a growing interest in Semi-Autos now, and I've always been a 1911 fan. I'm probably going to end up with several guns, but I'm thinking my first semi-auto should be a 1911, as it is my favorite.
It will be used as a carry weapon, and for home protection.
I realize they are large weapons, and I have fired a number of them, but still don't know enough about them to make an "educated decision as to which one is the "best bang for the buck", so to speak.
I know a bunch of members here are "gun guys", and some are even Radical Right wingers, who shall go nameless, but his initials are BAD SPORT.... All of you have more experience with semi-autos than I, and have formed opinions on the pluses and minuses of the various brands and models, and price ranges.
I will use it as my carry weapon, it will also be used for targets, and self defense.
All that said, I'm not opposed to other semi-autos, either... .357's 9mm, 10mm, 380's, etc.
I'm asking about the 1911, since it's my first choice. I understand that is fairly large for a carry weapon, but, I've been carrying a a .357 revolver with a 5" barrel, and it's not small or light. I'd just like to move to a semi-auto.
I thank the Lord that I've never had to use it in self defense, or in the defense of another, but, It's still better to be safe than sorry.
I understand that carrying is not politically correct, but, but I consider that to be another plus.
will also be purchasing a couple of rifles over the next year. Presently I have a Remington 12ga., a Winchester 243, a Remington 700CDL 7mm Mag. and a Henry 45-70 Lever action.
I'd like pick up an AR15, too. a Colt LE6920MP is what I tried out.