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How about a vote for Richard Widmark. He played some of the meanest sob's ever on screen.

Don't stop the Star Wars trivia now-- I was just about ready to go get out all the old comics and figures to try and find the awnser.

A good choice for your first 1911. I think you'll find, as jHatmaker says, it won't be your last. My first was a Colt Officer's model, an early 70's Auto Ordnance, a very old Remington Rand ex-service pistol, and then a high-priced toy--a 945 S&W Performance Center Micro 45. But my current favorite is a Springfield LW Champion Operator. Very Accurate! It's a short-barrel commander size and feeds everthing I've put thru it. With the aluminum frame it's a handful, but 185 grain fmj or jhp seem to be the best load for it. You'll enjoy getting to know the Springfield.

Great choice with the xd! I've had an xd9 for about a year. Very accurate, easy to shoot and maintain. Mtac iwb carry holster. You won't regret it. Thinking of upgrading to an xd45sc.

I bought the Jerico 941Pistol Pak-9mm/41AE years ago when it was introduced. Still own it. A good shooter with both calibers, but the earlier versions of the 41AE weren't the most accurate. The 9mm was and still is excellent. But as previously said, it's a little heavy for carry. I was told at the time of purchase that the sherrif in Lavergne had one as his carry/duty gun. This info came from Specialty Arms. Personally, I prefer the Jerico over the Beretta 92, but that's just my opinion.

Another reason Ford may become the last American car manufacturer.

The devil made me do it!

I would agree about the Sigma pistols. I bought a SW40ve used at a steal. Didn't think I'd like it because of all the negative comments made about them. So I took it to G&L and was pleasantly surprised. The gun holds well, is pretty accurate and has very little recoil. All in all, it's a prety good low cost handgun. It's not an xd40, but not bad.

xd9sc. My wife has shot mine and it fits her very well. You mentioned the xdm pistol, that's larger than the subcompact version.

I'll echo the previous guys comments on the xd pistols. I have 3 now, looking to pick up a 4" xd45 next. They are accurate, easy to carry and shoot, and can be found used at good prices. All mine were bought used and I've been very satisfied with them. BTW, I don't know Rightwinger, except by reputation here, but his offer is a good one. I've thought about picking it up myself. Don't be afraid to pick up this xd at this price, you won't regret it.

If that were not so pathetically true about the intelligence (or lack thereof) of so many of the far left liberals, it would be really hilarious.

I'm not downing the Glock pistols. They seem to be fine weapons; but just like many others say--they just don't seem to suit me. That bring said, I own four Springfield pistols--xd9c xd40,a.357 sig.and a 1911 Operator. all the polymer guns function flawlessly. I've never had even a misfeed with any of them. All very accurate especially the xd9c(surprisingly, since the 3" barrel) and the .357 sig. The .357 sig is a bit stong on recoil, but not excessive. The Operator is a wonderful example of the many fine 1911's available. I bought all of these used and have no issues at all with them and wouldn't hesitate to buy another for the right price. Just my opinion, but I favor the xd line.

Now that's the kind of friend I want!

Seriously, I used to think that the idea of keeping 1000 rounds of my primary shooting calibers was maybe a little over the top, but now......? I don't "hoard" ammo at the expense of keeping others from buying, but I do have a minimum round count per caliber that I try to maintain and try to use oldest ammo first when range time comes around. Some of my friends called me crazy/fanatic/even panic-driven; but during the last few months of 'shortages' I could go shooting without scrounging the stores or having to pay extravagant prices. And I will continue to buy a few extra boxes as prices and availability comes back to a more normal level.

Absolutely Fantastic! I'm a very rank amature with a camera; but I think the kind of shots you took are the best. People in their natural daily movements are some of the most striking photos possible to take. And yours are wonderful examples. Keep it up.

The "back story" thread made this all worthwhile. Haven't laughed this hard in a long time.

Wonderfull!!!! One of the best stories I've heard in a long time.

Man, you guys make me feel old. I don't even recognize sone of the references, but I'll check them out, I haven't found very much musically that I can't appreciate. Currently listening to Marc Cohn from the early 90's-- probably best known for "Walkin' in Memphis" and my personal favorite; "Silver Thunderbird"; which could have been written for and about my father.

Comment is off thread, but--SUNTZU, do I recognize a John Ringo fan? Your avatar sure looks familiar.

Great weapon and a fine choice. Probably will be my next sig pirchase.

Personal opinion, love my xd40 compact. Light, easily carried, very accurate. Also have Taurus Milpro PT140. Good gun. Not as accurate or pleasant to soot as the xd, but usually can be found new/used 75/100 or sometimes more, cheaper. You won't go wrong with either. But go with what fits your hand and feels best, not what is recommended by shop salespeople or any of us. That's just my humble opinion.

I vote for the xd9. All your choices are fine weapons, but the xd is unbelievably accurate for a compact and very easy to shoot even with the newest hot 9mm loads.

NO comments on Usleton's, his reputation speaks for itself. However, Jeff at Guns and Leather has done work for me on a Colt Officers Model and some other firearms. I would not hesitate to use him for custom work.

Just to add my thoughts; I've had two 1st gen Pt145, a Milpro PT145,and a Milpro PT140. All have been extremely accurate and comfortable to shoot/carry. Fired easily a thousand rounds thru each. They feed reliably with everything loaded--fmj/hardball military surplus/reloads and hp; in any weight loaded, Although the Milpro 145 seemed to like 185 gr best, it was more accurate and controllable to reacquire sight picture than with 200 gr loads. But in any event they all fed well with the exception of a weak mag spring with the 1st gen Pt145, and polishing the feed ramp on it made me fell perfectly comfortable with it as a primary carry. And no, I'm not a glock basher. They are fine weapons. I'm just saying the Taurus is a good alternative at a most competative price.

:cool:IMHO, Metalhead has a good point. I did some trading last year and acquired a Springfield Lightweight Loaded Champion Operator (isn't that a mouthfull of a name) and have been very pleased with it. The finish is a little rough but it shoots great and is quite accurate for a commander-size gun. It handles jhp and fmj equally well and has fed eveything I put thru it. My personal favorite shooting load is 185 grain fmj and 185jhp for a carry load. Yeah, some will say that is wimpy, but with the aluminum frame, I like the somewhat lighter load. It's a little higher than the RIA 1911 but well worth it.