...and $30-$80 more will get you a plastic .45 that holds twice as many rounds and doesn't feature a completely unnecessary grip safety (unless you're an XD guy) or require the addition of Fancy Brand Name tuner parts. The 1911 is a fine hobby gun but given Zeraph's level of experience with firearms (minimal), his stated desire to practice (rarely), and requirements for use (a .45 handgun for self-defense) he'd be better served with a dummy-proof polymer-framed automatic like a Glock 21 or S&W M&P 45. Don't buy the commuter an old project muscle car to restore... get him a damn commuter car.
Last edited by Plan9; 12-19-2010 at 11:37 AM..
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