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DelayedReaction · 10-22-2004, 10:23 PM

It's a said state of affairs when we fear the police more than we fear the criminals, but that's the way things are.

I would recommend investigating into a full size pistol that you're comfortable with. A lot of people seriously enjoy the 1911, and I'm one of them. Springfield makes a wonderful model in the form of the MilSpec, which has very nice sights. Apparently reliability is pretty much guaranteed if you replace the extractor with a Browning Hardcore and install some high quality mag springs. The 45 ACP is a univerally appreciated round, and the gun itself has been used for nearly a century.

I'm 6'10" and around 300 or so, and I've found that the 1911 feels really good when combined with Pachmyer or Hogue wrap-around grips. The Hogue grips in particular have a fantastic feel to them.

I've also enjoyed firing Glocks, but I prefer the 1911.

Either way, get out there and find what fits. The only way you'll be sure is if you've fired it enough.

10-22-2004, 10:23 PM	#16 (permalink)
DelayedReaction BFG Builder Location: University of Maryland	It's a said state of affairs when we fear the police more than we fear the criminals, but that's the way things are. I would recommend investigating into a full size pistol that you're comfortable with. A lot of people seriously enjoy the 1911, and I'm one of them. Springfield makes a wonderful model in the form of the MilSpec, which has very nice sights. Apparently reliability is pretty much guaranteed if you replace the extractor with a Browning Hardcore and install some high quality mag springs. The 45 ACP is a univerally appreciated round, and the gun itself has been used for nearly a century. I'm 6'10" and around 300 or so, and I've found that the 1911 feels really good when combined with Pachmyer or Hogue wrap-around grips. The Hogue grips in particular have a fantastic feel to them. I've also enjoyed firing Glocks, but I prefer the 1911. Either way, get out there and find what fits. The only way you'll be sure is if you've fired it enough. __________________ If ignorance is bliss, you must be having an orgasm.