Cooper on Handguns

Call me crazy but wasn't Col. Cooper in the USMC?

If I understand your post you are stating that not many civilians bought the colonel's favorite guns? Your right that is why there aren't that many 1911's in the USA.

Maybe "we" should think about what "we" post before "we" actually post it.

BTW, his "current favorite" handgun is the 1911. It has been his "current favorite" handgun for around 40 years.
 
Mike H: Cooper's "we" is the "editorial we", used by all professional writers who write columns for newspapers or magazines. Check your local newspaper's editorial page; I doubt you'll find the writer saying, "I ..." It is purely a literary convention...

Regards, Art
 
Jeff Cooper may not be very PC, but I started reading his stuff back in 1959 (!) and you have to give him credit for clearing the way for an awful lot of us who came along later. Some time back I reviewed his writings on guns and was able to find a number of things he either called wrong or in which his ideas evolved over the years; but on the whole he has probably done more for defensive pistolcraft than anyone else in the last century. Some of this was probably his ability to communicate well as much as his specific doctrines, but a lot of things changed for the better as a consequence of his work, both in the private and in the public sector. I don't necessarily worship the man, but you sure have to respect him! (And if you're going to disagree, you'd better do your homework...)

Not to mention that reading the old 'Gossip' and current 'Commentaries' are time well spent, even when I disagree with his point of view.

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Have appreciated Col. Cooper's opinions thru the years and have gleened alot of very useful information from his articles. The man does make you think. I believe much of his use of "we" was in reference to opinions of the Colonel and his peers and associates who may share a concensus on certain topics. I took it that way anyway. And considering all he's contributed to the 'Gun' community if he shows a few minor extravagances and takes a few small liberties I'm certainly willing to overlook them considering the overall balance of things. I certainly appreciate his contributions. Long live the 'Modern Technique'. One shooter's opinion.

[This message has been edited by GgnubrKihn (edited March 30, 2000).]
 
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