muzzleblast...
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Not owning a 1911 is virtually un-American.
If it were me I'd stick with another nine and spend more money on ammo and enjoying shooting.
Jacket67: said:Should I actually be looking at something like a full or midsize double stack 9mm to keep my caliber range small, or continue looking into the 1911 platform? What about a double stack .45acp?
I definitely plan to get whichever I don't get next at some point down the road. I may opt for the 9mm next, and then save and research and get my perfect idea of a 1911. I've definitely considered it being a gift to myself once I get out of school and get into my career!.....
.......I'm going to retract my earlier proposal of a double stack 45. I'd just rather have the 1911 over any other.
The 9mm I'd be looking at is the m&p 2.0 compact. By the time I'd be getting one, the kinks (if any) should be well established and worked out. It's about half the cost of a good Colt 1911, and I'd stick to just 9mm. Then I'd treat myself to a Colt later on, and make it a special purchase all the way around.
1911 9 mm is a hoot to shoot. Springfield makes the range officer and in 9 mm keeps you with one ammo. Great range gun and doesn't need anything out of the box except shooting it. If a double stack 1911 fancy's you Rock Island make one. many shooter at the competitions I shoot at are shooting them and they seem to run flawlesslyStick with 9, or add a 45?
Sounds like you asked your question & then answered it
I know this is a centerfire topic, but have you thought about the amount shooting you could do with something like the S&W Victory .22?
There you go....I've been pondering an M&P Shield 45.