DevJames

I genuinely find this very hard to believe. Maybe I should mess with a new Sigma. The old ones had a very long and heavy pull. I had to adjust my grip to get teh trigger to break putting the brunt of the recoil across the knuckle of my thumb...wasn't fun. I wouldn't be surprised at all if it's a now a much improved gun however. I just never gave them a look since the first ones.

I wouldn't be surprised if the 226 shot a little better but I think it'd really come down to the shooter. The 226 is gonna be heavier and might make less flip. in faireness, I've not shot the 2022. I do like the P series though. I've shot a 226, 220 and a 239. All have been very good shooters.

I don't doubt it. I can't recall ever shooting a short though. What's the drop like? I've seen the Aguila SSS rounds, I kinda wanna try some out and see what that's like...

it's got a different feel. have you looked for a used 226? They're for the most part, durable and trouble free pistols. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a used in a heartbeat. Especially the W. German marked.

I got an ESEE 4 for this purpose, but it's too questionable in length...I need to get an ESEE 3 now. I'd suggest giving them a look. Not exactly cheap at around 100 bucks, but they offer a great warranty and well, damnit, they're tough and come very sharp out of the bag (no box, you get a plastic bag!) http://www2.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_store.html?ttl=ESEE%203%20Series%20Knives&k=rat3& I kinda want one of the venom green so I don't ever have to worry about losing it anywhere except maybe a haunted house.

guide gun, they come factory with the big loops. For that very reason. I want one

they used to be single ACTION BAR guns. They're made a little cheaper by using some imported parts from mexico but are still very serviceable. I haven't heard of anyone having issue with them. You can find them for around 200 dollars brand new still. If you want to shoot clays and have a home defense gun, you're gonna want a barrel combo package. While you can bust them with a 20" or 18.5" barrel, it's rather difficult past about 25yds as the pattern really starts to open up with number 8 shot through the cylinder choke you'll find in these barrels. Keep in mind though, if you go for the 8 shot Maverick or Mossberg, you don't have an option of a longer barrel. In the capacity regard, the 870 with extended mag tubes makes for ultimate versatility in a shotgun. Either of the three mentioned will be a very good weapon to you though. I personally have a Mossberg 500A I've had for about 15 years. It started as a 28" accu choke II gun in American walnut stocks. It currently wears the 18.5" barrel with a Meprolight tritium bead installed. It's seen A LOT of shooting through the years and the only issue I've ever had was the tang safety needing to be rebuilt (if you're rough enough on the gun, it'll start slipping down and engaging under recoil but you can get a rebuild kit for about 20 bucks and be ready to go for another 5k or so rounds) That said, I love my 500.

I wanna see 100yd groups! is that even possible with a .22 short?

the Range Officer is probably one of the best buys from a 1911. You have to keep in mind it's intended purpose though, it's meant to be a very cheap entry into competitive shooting and with the accuracy they display for around 800, I think Springfield did a fantastic job on it for it's role.

everyone needs a 1911 in their life. Right now is a fantastic time to buy as there's a ton of great options in a huge price range. The Phillipines and Turkey are producing some fine pistols that are being imported here if you want something more budget friendly. I prefer Rock Island Armory for the cheap pistols as they tend to run and shoot well and are backed up by fantastic customer service out of Nevada. If you want a slight step up in fitting, while it's still essentially built by RIA, there's always the STI Spartan. They have Armscor (this is the company that makes the RIA and Citidel branded pistols, also, the older Charles Daly 1911's that are marked "Made in Phillipines") make them to their spec. I think the most important question when it comes to buying a 1911 is how much do you want to spend. You can get a very nice pistol for as little as $450 brand new.

Another budget friendly make to look at is Bersa. Argentine company but make well built pistols for the price. They're one of the gun shop secrets.

THIS For 600, you can swing an SP-01. The tactical, with night sights and a decocker instead of safety runs around 650. It's on the very short list of 9mm's I want.

If you felt like saving a little more money up, you can land a new Sig 2022 or CZ P-07 Duty. They can be had around 400 brand new and are fantastic pistols. (with much nicer triggers and ergonomics) I've only shot the earliest Sigmas...can't stand them.

the only thing you need to be mindful of is shoving it in too hard and causing damage to the ejector.

oh man...CZ-52's I love those pistols. Just a really neat design. The only down to them is that absurd grip angle. And aluminum firing pin...that was dumb. But yeah, on topic. 1911's...I love them and need more. I want one of the Hi cap 2011's Rock Island Armory is supposed to have out now. their 2011 is a full rail pistol. For around 600 bucks it's a mean piece.

Wooooaah. Not out of a 1911. The .45 Super stands a good chance or damaging the gun and shooter. There's only 2 .45 auto pistols from factory that can eat those and be considered safe. The XD45 and HK45. Most production .45 pistols don't have a fully supported chamber and stand a good chance of going kaboom from the added pressure of the Super.

Is that what's in your avatar? With a boat tail shoved in it? interesting. I kinda wanna get one of the Rock Island Auto .22TCM pistols. Seems like a fun caliber to mess with.

try looking at some used ones? Both my Ruger revolvers were bought used. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another used. as long as it locks up and the cylinder gap isn't ridiculous, you'll have a good pistol.

To be fair, this is Remington's first outting in them. You may be thinking of the Remington Rand guns from the war days. wait...my mistake, there's around 21,000 Reminton UMC 1911's made during WWI. Remington-Rand however made office supplies and a decent chunk of 1911's for wartime efforts. Kinda like the Singer and Corona rifles.

not at all. makes for a more controllable gun too. hardest part about tucking the XD Service is the big freakin' grip hanging out.

True. And the ATI guns as well. a perk on the RIA's however is the rave reviews of customer service should the gun need to go in.

if you want a great defense round that won't totally break you at the range. Federal HST can usually be found for around 30 bucks for a box of 50. It's one of the best hollowpoint designs on the market today as well;). It's most commonly found in 230 gr. http://www.ammunitiondepot.com/federal-premium-tactical-grain-rounds-p-16916.html

I think you're talking about the Smith model 27. It's an 8 shot .357 built on the bigger N frame. This taurus looks comparable to a L Frame 686+ I need more .357's in my life too. It's just a good versatile caliber.

did they use the same approach Springfield did with the XD45 and leave the fullsize slide and just chop the grip down?

for general range fun, it's hard to beat the Ruger MK's and Buckmarks. It gets to the point when they shoot so well you find ways to challenge yourself. best I've done with one was break raw spaghetti 7 of the 10 shots I had with a Buckmark from about 7yds. They're both ridiculously accurate pistols.