Poor Poor Fisherman
Senior Member
Back last year at age 72, I purchased my first 1911. It is a Springfield Range Officer. From the first time I sent a round down range into a target, I could see that I was going to really enjoy shooting this pisto! And each time I take it to the range, I find that I love it even more.
But what I'm so utterly amazing to me each time I shoot it and then dissemble and clean it, is the realization that this pistol's basic design goes back over 100 years! Yes, there have been some refinements from my father's military 1911 that I shot many times as a boy growing up. But, it's essentially the same pistol. And even compared to today's more advanced standards and gun design technology, it is still a brilliant piece of engineering and has obviously stood the test of time. Browning was indeed a genius!
Certainly, modern polymer pistols like the Glock have certain advantages, especially in their lighter weight and mag capacity. But, for pure shooting enjoyment and accuracy on a range, I'll take this 1911 over my Glocks on any day.
But what I'm so utterly amazing to me each time I shoot it and then dissemble and clean it, is the realization that this pistol's basic design goes back over 100 years! Yes, there have been some refinements from my father's military 1911 that I shot many times as a boy growing up. But, it's essentially the same pistol. And even compared to today's more advanced standards and gun design technology, it is still a brilliant piece of engineering and has obviously stood the test of time. Browning was indeed a genius!
Certainly, modern polymer pistols like the Glock have certain advantages, especially in their lighter weight and mag capacity. But, for pure shooting enjoyment and accuracy on a range, I'll take this 1911 over my Glocks on any day.
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