My understanding of the GI issue .45's was they were just the same ANCIENT ww2 pieces, refurbished like a million times or so and reissued over and over. Unless I'm wrong, they were Springfield Arsenal or armory manufactured too, colt just copied the design.

I may be wrong though, so feel free to correct me if I am. I still like the look of a 1911. not that that really makes any difference when you're using it to lay some scumball out for trying to invade your home.

I am a big fan of Taurus and love my PT24/7 9mm. Very accurate, reliable and you can't beat the price. It is however a little big for me to conceal so I opted for the Kahr CW9. Just ordered one the other day. Can't wait to pick it up!!

As to carry guns...the NUMBER 1 consideration should be that if you should have to ever pull the trigger that it goes BANG!. The rest are just personal preferences. I know nothing of the Hi-Point, they look cheap but if they do the job, who cares?....but before I would carry one, I'd need to put a couple hundred rounds through it ( the real gun aficianados say at least 1000) without a hiccup, feeding jam, stovepipe or misfire or find the ammo that would allow it to operate 100%.

JMHO

Considering that it'll still be awhile before I get the CCW permit, due to funds and the wait time on recieving one after applying, I'll have PLENTY of time to put a few hundred rounds or so through the gun to see how reliable it is, and how I like it before saying it'll be a carry weapon. I'm 85% sure I want it as my carry gun, but 85% isnt good enough to say its absolutely perfect. Like you said, in the instance I NEED it, it MUST go BANG when the trigger is pulled every time.

I'm testing for my permit next weekend.

We have an indoor range at work, so once I get my pistol, there will be lots of practice.

*jealous*!!

I'm tossing around the idea of getting a compact revolver and my CCW...

i'll be getting my CCW this summer.



Why a .45 for CC? What made you think to go with that round?

I usually carry my Taurus snubbie for CC, It works out pretty good. I recommend the .45 because it's proven and works well, but if you really want to conceal something the compact Glocks might be better for you. I hate the fucking things myself, but to each his own.

I know you all are going to accuse me of "trolling" but why do you all feel the need to be armed everywhere you go? I grew up in the hood,I've lived in the hood as an adult,and I even spend some time there now but I've never been in a situation where I've needed a gun. Heck,in fact,it's probably better that I didn't have one in some instances. Honestly,I know we've had this fight over machine guns in the home,now all of you want to roam the streets packing heat and I have to ask,what are you all so afraid of? I mean all this talk about,"it better go bang when you NEED it". What do you all expect to happen ? Seriously,no offense,but I know that some of you live in the suburbs and others live in the sticks,how many muggings do you encounter in your daily lives? Now don't get me wrong,I know and agree that you have a right to bear arms. I'm just wondering why do you think you need to carry a gun on your person at all times?