Considering my next purchase

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Johnc

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Heres the story, I feel the need to add one more handgun to my collection. I already have three revolvers (two S&W J frame .38, one Taurus 605 .357). So I am ok on the revolver side. My semi auto collection includes a Beretta model 87 .22, Browning BDA .380, AMT Backup .380, Glock 23 .40, Springfield XD-45,Taurus PT-145, Witness Tanfoglio .45 Silver Team.

I do not need another carry gun, I do not hunt. I am not into Cowboy guns or C&R guns. I guess I need a "just because gun". That being said, I am looking at my collection and trying to find out what is missing. My thoughts are a 1911 may round out the collection.

Any suggestions?

John
 
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Everyone should have a 1911 ! :D I don't know what your budget is, but I've heard good things about the Tauruses. I've got a Para LTC, and I love it ! Very accurate and has never jammed, and was really pretty economical. I think I got it on sale about 2 years ago for $550 brand new.
 
What's your budget? We could go on and on about which 1911 could be a good choice. But price can certainly limit what is out there.

If you're willing to spend only $400, I'm not going to recommend a Wilson Combat

If you're willing to spend $3000, I'm not going to recommend RIA...
 
If you're just looking to "round out" your collection, I suggest you don't go the 1911 route. Most can't stop with just one.

If you go 1911, expect to be in it for the long haul.:D
 
buy more ammo for the gun you shoot best and practice more.
you'll be best served by a weapon you've mastered, one that maximizes your chance of survival in a conflict.
you owe it to yourself to become perfect your proficiency with each class of primary weapon (primary rifle, primary shotgun, primary handgun).
 
What ever you get, do not, I repeat do not get a pistol that shoots a 9mm! You need a .45 or a .40cal. 9mm over penitrates and dose not have good stoping power.
 
What ever you get, do not, I repeat do not get a pistol that shoots a 9mm! You need a .45 or a .40cal. 9mm over penitrates and dose not have good stoping power.
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In reality, real fast lightweight Hollowpoint 9mm loads tend to expand violently to the point of actually fragmenting. They generally have lower penetration, and offer excellent stopping power.

Here is a photo of CorBon's hot 115 gr 9mm Hollowpoint load, with some recovered bullets:

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Handgun

Sig P210-6, Walther P88, Mauser Luger, HKP7M8, Walther P5 Compact, Browning High Power, all superbly accurate and collectible.
 
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