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SFLSHOOTER
I have bought a new factory reconditioned FEG PA63 for a carry gun. Would like to know how much I've got or need to do toget it in real good shooting condition? And would appreciate info on best ammo for target and defence? Any info on these topics will be appreciated. THANKS
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  • SFLSHOOTER
    Just got a new pistol this weekend. Ruger birdshead Vaquero stainless steel with black micarta grips, .45 Colt, single action six shooter. What a great pistol. Feels great in my hand, like a kit glove. Shoots great, had terrific groupings at 25 yards on the first two boxes of shells through it.[:)]

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  • Cyclonus
    You can definately get a nice handgun in that price range go for a springfield XD if you can you could even afford some glocks in that range.

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  • SFLSHOOTER
    just out of curiosity do you have something against 1911's

    im just wondering to see if there is something i should know about before i get one.

    i like 1911's because there have such history and a classic gun

    is Kimber a good brand for 1911's
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  • SFLSHOOTER
    Any one else have any 1911's, Can you tell me the good things and bad things about them

    thanks
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  • GaBob
    The 1911 is a good choice if you are an experienced shooter. If a beginning shooter, I would recommend starting with a good .22. The reason being that ammo is cheap and you can do a lot of shooting and very little recoil. You can always upgrade to 1911 later. The 1911 is a wonderful piece of machinery but it is relatively hard for a new shooter to master. The Springfield .45s that I have seen were well made firearms.
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  • aztileman
    i was told for a first good pistol you should get a DAO because that 1911s can be touchy if not experinced

    travis
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  • Billsdadandson
    GaBob is right on. A good quality 22 can be bought for half of what a 45 ACP would run. The most important and responsible thing about owning a handgun is knowing exactly how it operates, where it shoots and how to handle and shoot it safely. A 22 gives you a great shooting experience and plenty of range time for little cost in ammo. The time spent on the range will get you more dividends (and bragging rights) beyond the caliber you choose. Just JMHO....Phil

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  • wolfdog45
    I own a Auto Ordnance 1911A1. I have owned it for 3 years and not a single problem. It is a sweet shooting gun. I've only had to replace the ejector once. A 22 pistol would be good for a new handgunner to use but you can get conversion kits for your 1911 to shoot 22LR and you can switch it back to 45acp in no time at all. Go ahead get a 1911
    you'll be glad you did.
    I love mine.

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  • Xracer
    I've been shooting 1911s for just about 50 years, and they're my favorite hangun....

    BUT......I absolute agree with GaBob and
    Billsdadandson....start off with a .22. Learn to become safe and proficient with it, then move up to a larger caliber.

    The advantages with "starting small caliber" are many. They're fun, accurate, have low recoil (it won't build in a "flinch") and they're cheap to shoot......thus encouraging lots of practice, practice, practice.

    If you like 1911s and think that that's what you'll move up to later, you might want to consider the Ruger 22/45. It's made to have the feel and control placement of the M1911, and it's well within your price range.

    http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/FAProdResults?function=famid&famid=54
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  • beantownshootah
    I agree with the .22 advice.

    You might think about a Kimber 1911 .22 rimfire target pistol.

    http://www.gunblast.com/Paco_Kimber-1911A22.htm

    That way you'll get all of the look and feel of your 1911 *BUT* the practicability and cheap ammo of the .22. (Plus adjustable sights, and the Kimber .22 is supposedly extremely accurate).

    I think this gun will also let you (when you are ready) drop in a .45 slide and barrel and be ready to go with .45 ACP. Can someone else confirm this?

    Another alternative (cheaper) is the Ruger 22/45, which is an inexpensive (but good) .22 that is designed to have the same controls and "feel" as the 1911 .45.
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  • SFLSHOOTER
    my dad has a few 22's i can learn and practice on untill i can even buy the 1911, i just turned 20 so i have almost a year

    i forgot about kimber making the 22 conversion for a 1911, that way its the same gun
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  • bobski
    get a 22 high standard.
    check out their website.
    www.highstandard.com.
    best choice youll ever make and it will be a gun youll keep for a lifetime.
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