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re: Whats up with all the love for 1911's?
Posted on 4/29/13 at 12:40 pm to Judge Smails
Posted on 4/29/13 at 12:40 pm to Judge Smails
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Tom I've been on the sidelines for the last few pages but have been following along. Wouldn't it be reasonable to say that comparing a SEAL's choice in weaponry (or any member of a Special Forces outfit, elite fighting unit, SWAT, etc.) to an ordinary citizen looking for home defense is an apples to oranges comparison? Meaning, those guys are transported by Humvee's and tanks. I go to work in a Chevy pickup everyday.
My point in citing those examples was to refute the assertion that holding less rounds effectively neuters the 1911 as an effective combat pistol. So I brought up examples of professionals who face legit combat action and still choose to carry 1911's. Basically, if a 1911 can handle insurgents, many of whom are drugged up, then it can certainly handle any situation a civilian will run into. It all comes down to training and familiarity with your weapon of choice.
This post was edited on 4/29/13 at 12:42 pm
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Posted on 4/29/13 at 12:52 pm to Tom288
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It all comes down to training and familiarity with your weapon of choice.
I agree. But because a "pro" uses a 1911 doesn't mean "john q" should. A sharpened pencil is a deadly weapon in the hands of a SEAL. In my hands it's likely to just turn into a pencil with broken lead.
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