In my Navy days, bootcamp, (circa '89 ) we were taught gun safety, marksmanship and handed a .22 1911.
Later, upon being assigned to my ship CG-63, I was a member of the ship security force. Got to qualify with the .45 1911. Also had the opportunity to shoot for the pistol ribbon.
My current centerfire pistols are a German SIG Sauer P226 and Italian Beretta 92FS. Absolutely head - over - heels in love with them both, the history, the heritage, military significance.
Since the 1911 was my 'first' ... why don't I own one? Two reasons
1) I can't decide which one I want in the endless sea of 1911's
2) it will never be the same as my Navy job to qualify and carry one
To all 1911 people, you really have something special.
Later, upon being assigned to my ship CG-63, I was a member of the ship security force. Got to qualify with the .45 1911. Also had the opportunity to shoot for the pistol ribbon.
My current centerfire pistols are a German SIG Sauer P226 and Italian Beretta 92FS. Absolutely head - over - heels in love with them both, the history, the heritage, military significance.
Since the 1911 was my 'first' ... why don't I own one? Two reasons
1) I can't decide which one I want in the endless sea of 1911's
2) it will never be the same as my Navy job to qualify and carry one
To all 1911 people, you really have something special.