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To: Retired Greyhound

What’s a 1911? My wife is looking for a self defence pistol and we saw some 380’s that felt good to her. One was a Kel-tek.


46 posted on 08/13/2010 10:17:38 AM PDT by RobRoy (The US Today: Revelation 18:4)
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To: RobRoy

A 1911 is a model of .45 semi auto pistol. The Army commisoned them in 1911, I belive, hence the name.

Several manufacturers make them. They are tried and true to this day.

Try one!

(Admittedly, it’s kind of a cult thing too!)


57 posted on 08/13/2010 10:24:15 AM PDT by Pessimist
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To: RobRoy
I was just checking this out at a local gunshop - SigSauer P238 in .380 cal.

I plan on an inside the belt back holster for summer wear. For winter I have a tactical jacket with a velcro inside pocket that easily handles my 1911, two mags, a novel, and a turkey sandwich...or two.

59 posted on 08/13/2010 10:28:30 AM PDT by Cuttnhorse ("It is terrible to contemplete how few politicians are hanged." - G.K. Chesterton, 1921)
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To: RobRoy

This is a 1911. It shoots .45ACP. The greatest handgun of all time.

Although it is large, it actually has a narrow grip because it only holds 7 rounds. The narrow grip makes it a very comfortable gun for most women.

They are available in compact versions better suited for concealed carry.

64 posted on 08/13/2010 10:32:49 AM PDT by Retired Greyhound
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