CamaroRacing12

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So easy to shoot and have great "knock down power" with the big 230 grain slug. Plus its muzzle velocity isnt extreme so the chances of the slug going right thru the assailant are less. Also helps with the recoil.

People say they rnt as reliable as say a glock but ive read numerous reviews of the SR1911 having 2000 rounds through it with no or minimal issues

Double-aught_Z/28

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1911's are very reliable. The disadvantage is they are a b*tch to strip and reassemble compared to some newer designs. My one concern with the Ruger would be that stainless steel guns get ugly with holster wear, and can't be as easily refinished as a blued gun.

rel3rd

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Not to be a dick, but you inferred that you were concerned about some random driver cutting you off, because your daughter's on the back and wife's there, also on her bike, but evidently (as per your own story), you both are in traffic going 80 MPH with daughter on the back???

I am also a rider, and been doing so since 1974 (yep, 49 yr. old MF'er here), and one of the first things I learned on a street bike, was not to play "tag" with cars on the highway. If you were by yourself, and wanted to play Billy Badass by flashing your gun, is one thing, but doing so with your family around you was pretty ******* stupid IMHO...Nowadays it would be no surprise for that knucklehead in that random car to run you the **** over for flashing your pistol at him...Don't be stupid...oh, and Merry Christmas.

P.S. Sig is what I'd have, but....No concealed or open carry for 99.9% of us here in Maryland. If I get cutoff, like we all do on a bike, then I can only make the pistol sign with my fingers, or let them know what's on my mind at the next redlight...lol.

lsxtreme17268

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I respect your opinion but have you ever rode on 81 ? I know you have its right threw md and pa (where im from) 80 during rush hour is just about the normal speed limit . I agree with not playing tag with a car but when theres no where to go and they are trying to push you out of the way , Ill do what i have to . It was not just one being cut off ,as i said to make a long story short . It was several times and him riding my *** for a few miles . Not being billy bad *** just stuck in a bad spot with no where to go .

Sorry you live in a communist state and have to use your fingers or let them know whats on your mind at the next light so they can run you over when it turns green . One reason i would never live in MD ,even though i can spit on the PA/MD line from my house lol

Merry Christmas to you to

MaSTi

Glad you guys stayed on topic...

On another note, I plan to carry, but not a 1911. I plan to have a 9mm. My carry will probably be a S&W shield.

1RawTA

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Great small gun... i plan to check out that and the nano very soon

CamaroRacing12

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Im planning on getting either a SR9c SR40c and a SR22. The 22 will always be on my ankle as a backup carry

But i also want the SR1911 1911 's are so nice to shoot

Giddswat

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The Springfield XDM 3.8 in 9mm is another good choice, comes with 19 round magazines. I would feel well armed with 19 rounds of 147gr. HST ammo. The weapon has a full size grip, but is compact enough to carry, and they shoot very well. This is a very easy weapon to shoot fast and accurate with.
I am not a big fan of Ruger semi-auto handguns, especially the SR series of guns. I have a lot of information in reference to the testing of these weapons, if you want more info., send me a PM.

Mike G

Double-aught_Z/28

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I'll agree with Mike^^^ on the rest of the SR series. I've fired the SR9 and I didn't like it at all. Its almost too lightweight and recoil was a little snappy for a 9mm. The Glock 19 is pretty much the gold standard for a 9mm carry piece.

CamaroRacing12

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See thats funny i didnt like the 19 at all but loved the SR9c. Mayb cuz im a lefty. Unfortunatly the xdm's are illegal in mass

LS1LT1

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That's exactly what I'm looking at as my very next pistol purchase as well, still very difficult to find them though even after being out for almost two years now.
I likely wouldn't be carrying it though as getting a CCW/CWP here in NJ is almost impossible.
If it ever does get passed though I have my new little Beretta Nano for a more comfortable carry pistol.





I really wanted an M&P Shield (I have an M&P 9mm full size already) and still do, but like the ultra popular SR1911 it too is nearly IMPOSSIBLE to locate/buy hence why I broke down and finally bought the Nano last month.
The Nano is VERY nice as well though, so tiny yet still shoots like a much larger pistol, especially with the new 8 round magazines.
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mjs1012

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maybe its me but personally i wouldnt carry a 1911. either a glock 19 or ruger sr9

WS6TransAm01

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How big are you guys? LOL

I print with a G17 with a CompTac A-IWB holster in summer cloths.

I could never carry a 1911 and a compact one. I need something like a SW Shield... of M&P9 Compact...

topher3134

In the military we carry pistols on our hip or leg holster. Unless you live in an open carry state I wouldn't get a 1911. I like the guns don't get me wrong just don't think its a carry piece. Rather heavy very big and I bet that steel gets cold! or hot! I say XDm subcompact or something like that. Get a 1911 to have as a nice gun to shoot on the weekends. You want light small and plastic to concel.

topher3134

How are they illegal? Is it mag capacity? cant you get smallet mags? or that XDS thing?

mjs1012

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I have big hands lol...my buddy has and lcp and it feels like a squirt gun in my hand lol

CamaroRacing12

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im not quite sure. I believe it is mag capacity but i know they are illegal in mass. right now the plan is a Ruger SR1911 or if they come out with a compact or commander 4" barrell 1911 i'll get that. and also a Ruger SR22 to plink and a Ruger SR9c to carry. I heard in the winter time a 1911 isn't too bad to carry yes it is big and heavy but it is thin and with the right holster you can carry it inside the waiste. we will see. I plan to carry the SR22 on my ankle at all times as a backup.

LS1LT1

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I would definitely consider carrying a 1911 but only in a more 'traditional' type of shoulder holster and only in the winter under a coat or heavy sweatshirt.
But summer carry would likely only be something 'tupperware' and much smaller.
Again, only if this silly state allowed it of course.





I'd considered an XDS for my 'small gun' as well, but the cost of .45ACP ammo is so freakin' high that I really want to limit myself to just one .45 cal pistol as I know I won't be shooting/practicing with it as much as with my 9s LOL.
Plus the idea of a potent round like that in such a small frame (especially during a potentially 'panicked/adrenaline pumping' self defense situation) is still a concern of mine. But please let's not take this off into the whole 9mm versus .40 versus .45 debate LOL.

LS1LT1

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LOL, I was just looking at the LCP (and the Kel-Tec P3AT) again last night online, those are the true 'pocket carry' pistols and .380 can get the job done too. Though I personally still feel that 9mm should be the 'minimum' for a self defense round.
I do like the idea of pocket carrying as well but I think my Nano might just be a little 'too big' for the Levi's that I usually wear.

CamaroRacing12

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i shot the LC9 last week and didn't like it at all. extremley long trigger pull which i hated and recoil was high becuse it was so small and light.