I don't know if there is a question here but just wondering about your thoughts.
To start off with, I own 40 plus western style and Civil War era revolvers. I have about a thousand rounds of handloaded BPCR ammunition at any given time. Also six rifles from 1880 to 1900.
Why in the name of common sense would I go to a gunshow and buy a RIA 1911 GI?
One reason and one reason only....Nostalgia....
It is what I shot in the NAV and those were the best years of my life.
I did not buy it for home defense. I do not view my revolvers as home defense either. If I tried to fend off an intruder I would most likely:
1. Accidently shoot myself (humor intended)
2. Put a bunch of holes in my walls and just scare off the guy (Not a bad thing)
3. Shoot what turns out to be an unarmed kid
But
Lets say I wanted to use the 1911 for home defense. The Gunners Mates always said that keeping rounds in the clip weakens the spring.
Do I buy two additional clips and rotate the rounds every week? Just wondering.
To start off with, I own 40 plus western style and Civil War era revolvers. I have about a thousand rounds of handloaded BPCR ammunition at any given time. Also six rifles from 1880 to 1900.
Why in the name of common sense would I go to a gunshow and buy a RIA 1911 GI?
One reason and one reason only....Nostalgia....
It is what I shot in the NAV and those were the best years of my life.
I did not buy it for home defense. I do not view my revolvers as home defense either. If I tried to fend off an intruder I would most likely:
1. Accidently shoot myself (humor intended)
2. Put a bunch of holes in my walls and just scare off the guy (Not a bad thing)
3. Shoot what turns out to be an unarmed kid
But
Lets say I wanted to use the 1911 for home defense. The Gunners Mates always said that keeping rounds in the clip weakens the spring.
Do I buy two additional clips and rotate the rounds every week? Just wondering.