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spyderdude · 06-19-2006, 07:38 PM

Today, I was bored so I decided to go out and go drool over some fancy shootin irons, for future reference. Well, needless to say, my little "future reference" trip turned into a firearm purchase. I tell ya, I'm running myself broke by looking at guns. Anyway, I was at a local gun shop that had the biggest selection of handguns I had ever seen. I made my way down the display cases, and came across a Springfield 1911-A1 GI 45 for 479 NIB. I didn't think I could find a Springfield 1911 for that kinda price, so I just couldn't resist the urge to make it mine. I'm glad to be the owner of a gun that's been around since the beginning of the 20th century. I keep telling myself "This will be my last gun for a while".

bigun · 06-20-2006, 07:11 PM

Just keep lying to yourself your hooked and there aint no 12 step program for our addiction.

I've thought of getting one of those myself for sentimental reasons.

BBunin · 06-21-2006, 01:33 AM

Hello, my name is Brian and I'm an addict. It's been 2 months and 5 days since my last firearm purchase...................

Not
sure
how
much
longer
I
can
resist..........

**hobocircus** · 06-21-2006, 03:34 AM

Thats a very nice "heater"

Shoot it alot, take good care of it and if you ever need to sell it you will get a good return on your investment since you bought quality

Kimura · 06-21-2006, 11:01 AM

Excellent choice. I have handled a lot of 1911's lately, since I'm in the market for a Full Size pistol in .45. The SA is a way better buy for the money than any other of the Mil-Spec type 1911's around.

As to affliction with Firearm Aquisition Disorder, I am pretty sure every member of this forum suffers from it.

beakersloco · 06-23-2006, 01:39 AM

Welcome to the 1911 club . Feels good to own a peice of history doesnt it ?

The Marshal · 06-23-2006, 05:45 AM

No other gun shoots like Ol' Slab Sides!
I *love* my 1911, and it is a dream to shoot. It is a gun that make me look good.

Congrats! I suspect you will feel the same, shortly.

~Bill

zulu45 · 06-28-2006, 04:38 PM

That's the 1911-A1 that I bought, and I love it. It's accuracy is amazing, I love the sights, and it's so easy to strip. It's my first choice for defense.

Cat Juggler · 06-28-2006, 08:26 PM

One word: Boss!
You guys aren't helping my fad(firearm acquisition disorder)

A 1911 is next on the list. Is 9 guns in a year too many? lol

**Kauzi XD45** · 06-28-2006, 08:44 PM

Well thanx a lot all of you! BASTARDS!

I was just talking myself out of buying one of those, thinking...I really don't NEED another gun. But now...its like when you quit smoking, then someone lights up near you and you just cant help yourself! So now i am back to "how can i get one without getting in trouble"?

Thanks a lot! Some support group this is turning out to be!

06-19-2006, 07:38 PM	#1
spyderdude XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 202	My first 1911-A1 Today, I was bored so I decided to go out and go drool over some fancy shootin irons, for future reference. Well, needless to say, my little "future reference" trip turned into a firearm purchase. I tell ya, I'm running myself broke by looking at guns. Anyway, I was at a local gun shop that had the biggest selection of handguns I had ever seen. I made my way down the display cases, and came across a Springfield 1911-A1 GI 45 for 479 NIB. I didn't think I could find a Springfield 1911 for that kinda price, so I just couldn't resist the urge to make it mine. I'm glad to be the owner of a gun that's been around since the beginning of the 20th century. I keep telling myself "This will be my last gun for a while". __________________ Fistfull Of Boomstick!

06-20-2006, 07:11 PM	#2
bigun XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 3,084	Just keep lying to yourself your hooked and there aint no 12 step program for our addiction. I've thought of getting one of those myself for sentimental reasons. __________________ The second ammendment is the ammendment that protects all of the others.

06-21-2006, 01:33 AM	#3
BBunin XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,029	Hello, my name is Brian and I'm an addict. It's been 2 months and 5 days since my last firearm purchase................... Not sure how much longer I can resist.......... __________________ . When seconds count, the police are only five minutes away. ------------------------------------ MY PARTIAL TOY LIST XD-9 5" (Production) XD-40 5" (Limited10) SA 1911 Loaded (Limited10/SingleStack) STI Spartan (Limited10/SingleStack) Kahr PM9 (CCW) KT P3AT (CCW) Remington 11-87 (Trap) Remington 870 Express (HD/Trap) Misc Rifles for fun and hunting

06-21-2006, 03:34 AM	#4
hobocircus XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Nevada Desert on a Dry Lakebed. Living in a trailer with thunderstorms looming in the distance. Posts: 3,382	Thats a very nice "heater" Shoot it alot, take good care of it and if you ever need to sell it you will get a good return on your investment since you bought quality __________________ Ported V-10 XD9 Service SOLD Tactical XD9 in Basic Black I like to shoot Wolf ammo out of my Hi-Point pistol and rifle.

06-21-2006, 11:01 AM	#5
Kimura XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 273	Excellent choice. I have handled a lot of 1911's lately, since I'm in the market for a Full Size pistol in .45. The SA is a way better buy for the money than any other of the Mil-Spec type 1911's around. As to affliction with Firearm Aquisition Disorder, I am pretty sure every member of this forum suffers from it. __________________ "It isn't that Liberals are ignorant, it's just that they know so much that isn't so" --Ronald Reagan

06-23-2006, 01:39 AM	#6
beakersloco XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 1,024	Welcome to the 1911 club . Feels good to own a peice of history doesnt it ? __________________ \"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” (Edmund Burke)

06-23-2006, 05:45 AM	#7
The Marshal XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Rockwall TX Posts: 7	No other gun shoots like Ol' Slab Sides! I love my 1911, and it is a dream to shoot. It is a gun that make me look good. Congrats! I suspect you will feel the same, shortly. ~Bill __________________ Famous last words of many an East Texan: \"Hey y\'all, watch this!\"

06-28-2006, 08:26 PM	#9
Cat Juggler XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 227	One word: Boss! You guys aren't helping my fad(firearm acquisition disorder) A 1911 is next on the list. Is 9 guns in a year too many? lol __________________ Be professional; Be courteous; but have a plan to kill everyone you meet

06-28-2006, 08:44 PM	#10
Kauzi XD45 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: The Wonderful Wild West - Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 2,146 Blog Entries: 1	Well thanx a lot all of you! BASTARDS! I was just talking myself out of buying one of those, thinking...I really don't NEED another gun. But now...its like when you quit smoking, then someone lights up near you and you just cant help yourself! So now i am back to "how can i get one without getting in trouble"? Thanks a lot! Some support group this is turning out to be! __________________ Respect Few, Fear NONE! Sic Vis Pacem Parabellum! People understand compassion, mercy, dignity and honor.... Predators understand STRENGTH!

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