D-Day, The Gipper, and Guns
Two stalwart icons of American history came to being in the year 1911: President Ronald Reagan and the Model 1911 .45 caliber semiautomatic pistol - a sidearm that has served many American GI's admirably through several wars.
"On March 29th, 1911, the Browning-designed, Colt-produced .45 Automatic pistol, was selected as the official sidearm of the Armed Forces of U.S.A., and named Model 1911."
It is quite fitting that we commemorate together the life of Ronald Reagan and the 60th anniversary of the D-Day invasion at Normandy. Two of the strongest examples of America and her people demonstrating to the world the power of resolve in the face of evil. Take notice, Ms. Pelosi, there are countless like-minded citizens determined to keep our country strong and free, despite what the voices in your diminutive, surgically-altered head are telling you.
The 1911 model has been copied by many, but one such version I find myself extremely attracted to is this beauty by Springfield Armory. While the olive drab finish wouldn't normally appeal to me, all can say here is damn, but this is one handsome (and affordable) firearm. Definitely on my short list.
Springfield Mil-Spec 1911-A1 in OD Green Armory Kote Finish
Caliber: .45 ACP
Capacity: 7+1
Barrel: 5", 1:16 LH
Sights: 3 Dot Fixed
Sight Radius: 6.25"
Size: 35.6 oz., 8.625" overall length
Trigger Pull: 5 to 6 lbs.
Magazines: 1
MSRP: $641.00
From Kim's Gratuitous Gun Pics:
"On March 29th, 1911, the Browning-designed, Colt-produced .45 Automatic pistol, was selected as the official sidearm of the Armed Forces of U.S.A., and named Model 1911."
It is quite fitting that we commemorate together the life of Ronald Reagan and the 60th anniversary of the D-Day invasion at Normandy. Two of the strongest examples of America and her people demonstrating to the world the power of resolve in the face of evil. Take notice, Ms. Pelosi, there are countless like-minded citizens determined to keep our country strong and free, despite what the voices in your diminutive, surgically-altered head are telling you.
The 1911 model has been copied by many, but one such version I find myself extremely attracted to is this beauty by Springfield Armory. While the olive drab finish wouldn't normally appeal to me, all can say here is damn, but this is one handsome (and affordable) firearm. Definitely on my short list.
Springfield Mil-Spec 1911-A1 in OD Green Armory Kote Finish
Caliber: .45 ACP
Capacity: 7+1
Barrel: 5", 1:16 LH
Sights: 3 Dot Fixed
Sight Radius: 6.25"
Size: 35.6 oz., 8.625" overall length
Trigger Pull: 5 to 6 lbs.
Magazines: 1
MSRP: $641.00
From Kim's Gratuitous Gun Pics:
The nice thing about the 1911-A1 is that it's a very basic, bare-bones model (my kinda piece -- less to go wrong), but which offers a great platform for any future customization. New, it costs about $420 - $500, and represents a considerable bargain, if you don't happen to care for skeleton triggers, adjustable sights, ivory grips and other such stuff (which I don't).Yep.
