How do you conceal it? I usually only carry mine in the colder months when I can conceal under a jacket in a shoulder holster. Otherwise I carry a P220 Compact that I can carry IWB or on my ankle. I would carry my 1911 more if I had a more comfortable way to carry it.

Do you really carry a 1911? Concealed carry?

Nice! That baby will rain fire upon the foolhardy squirrel population.

Excellent advice. Thanks!

That ranch hand is a wicked design...but I'll be using my pistol (revolver?) for concealed carry, so I'd prefer at least a carbine-length gun for my primary rifle. The ranch hand stock is too short for me to use as a shoulder arm (large limbs), and too bulky for an everyday carry. Your 1911 is pushing the limits on size for everyday carry, and that ranch hand makes the 1911 seem compact!

An astute observer, I see. I keep it in the Israeli drill; loaded, safety off, but no shell in the chamber. Five 12ga shells of #4 buck in the tube. Unglamorous, brutal recoil, and incredibly effective.

And for a man my size...incredibly fun to shoot! Since my Dad has decided to keep his vintage Colt 1911, however, I'm now in the market for a handgun. Haven't decided between a revolver or a semi, though Washington may just decide for me.

Also, if ARs and AKs are going the way of marijuana, may look into lever-action carbines. Perhaps a Rossi chambered in .357 magnum.

Yeah...you know your shit. You can kick it in my foxhole any day.

Logical? Hey, we're just talking firearms! I miss reading your crazy intro's btw.

Anytime, man.

WOW, that's a great price. Enjoy that baby, you'll take down anything in North America with it.

I'm a big fan of padded shooting vests with lots of pockets. Anything that serves multiple tactical purposes is game in my book.

-spoiler comment- Yeah man, you seem like a logical guy with a good head so I thought I'd throw that comment in there. kill is a kill is a kill.

In prime condition, it's capable of sub 1 moa at 100m - they are fantastically accurate rifles. If it's a run-of-the-mill used milsurp piece, I'd still say you could do 2 moa, maybe better. I've shot them before cold, and been very impressed with my groups. Pretty sure I did around 2.5 moa from bench with open sights the first time I ever shot one, and it was a beater. Convinced I could've grouped much better if I spent time on it. Hardy too - they'll go through a war and still function excellently (oh wait...they did).

Downside is it's really heavy, loud, and the damn thing kicks like nothing I've ever shot before. It will beat your shoulder up, but there are ways to work around that, of course.

If you're getting a legit price on one (what do they run...$200-$300?), it's certainly a great addition to your armory. As you mentioned, just take a bore-light to it before purchase. Sniper rifle fo sho.

Lulz. The birthday card.

Zesty!

Hey, I just read your letters to the editor.

You rock, man! And that's all there is to it.

Will the madness never end!?

Yes! Let's not be hasty about this "common sense" fad.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reparations_Agreement_between_Israel_and_West_Germ any#Reopened_claims

Great stuff Anders!

In most places I think you're covered under your parents until age 26, if that's your scenario.

A deed well done, then!

Kids and animals..I trust them more than the average person. Or even the above average. Must be the same thing I am picking up. If a plant nearby needs water..I know it. I feel it. I hear it. Sometimes I want to hate that. But I dont like to hate anything..lol

I knew that is what you were going to say. Your talking to a cowgirl, who does all her own dirty work. I actually shy away from the too clean. If I wear white.. it rarely stays that way. You should see me after a few hours at the ranch, and that is my favorite place.