Handgun Harry
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I just bought my first gun yesterday.. well, first handgun at least, I've owned rifles before.
I am still new to the handgun scene. I was reading through my manual last night and have a few questions..
It mentioned series.. series 70, 80 and 90.. I cannot tell what "series" my gun is...... The gun is a Colt 1911 Combat Commander .45, slighty customized (came that way), bought new. The guys at the gun store said the model is not in production anymore. I cannot find any other markings on it other than "Colt Commander 1911, .45, Combat Commander".. and the serial number of course.. and a few little odd markings on it, small ones.
I paid $789 for it..new.. 3 of the employee's working at the gun store at the time were raving about the gun when I bought it.. and not like a Salesman rave.. like a fan rave.. I work with salesmen co-workers and I can tell the difference (I'd like to think!). Was this a fair price to pay for a gun like this?? Yeh I know it's a little late to ask since I already bought it, but I was just curious. It's a REALLY nice looking gun, again, already with a few customizations. Going to shoot it on Saturday. 8)
How many rounds should I put through it when I take it out for the first time? I bought 100 rounds of normal loads, and a box of hollows for home defense.
I am still new to the handgun scene. I was reading through my manual last night and have a few questions..
It mentioned series.. series 70, 80 and 90.. I cannot tell what "series" my gun is...... The gun is a Colt 1911 Combat Commander .45, slighty customized (came that way), bought new. The guys at the gun store said the model is not in production anymore. I cannot find any other markings on it other than "Colt Commander 1911, .45, Combat Commander".. and the serial number of course.. and a few little odd markings on it, small ones.
I paid $789 for it..new.. 3 of the employee's working at the gun store at the time were raving about the gun when I bought it.. and not like a Salesman rave.. like a fan rave.. I work with salesmen co-workers and I can tell the difference (I'd like to think!). Was this a fair price to pay for a gun like this?? Yeh I know it's a little late to ask since I already bought it, but I was just curious. It's a REALLY nice looking gun, again, already with a few customizations. Going to shoot it on Saturday. 8)
How many rounds should I put through it when I take it out for the first time? I bought 100 rounds of normal loads, and a box of hollows for home defense.