An old US Army training video, with a few "updates" - got the link from my nephew (did a search and didn't find anything previously posted, so have at it ;^):
"The Mighty Stopping Power of a 1911"
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Paul B
Hunter
Let me go and get my hip boots. it's getting pretty deep. A 1911 is my favorite carry piece and it ain't that good.
Paul b.
Paul b.
bigbillyboy
Buckeye
Yeah, not sure I buy shooting thru a tank.
Man, that's nothing. You should see what modern ammo does to a tank, or a skyscraper.
lipofsky
Single-Sixer
Enjoyed the funnies, just don't let a liberal see it,
but...
I remember very well, my very first M-16 orientation class. The DI told us, "more power than a 'effin' elephant gun".
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There seems to be no shortage of folks on gun forums who actually believe that the 1911, firing 45 acp, is second only to a nuclear bomb in destructive power. As a handgun, it does do the job that it needs to do, so I have no problem with those that are in love with the 1911. I'm just not one of them.
GunnyGene
Hawkeye
There's more to a 1911 .45acp than merely it's appearance and caliber. It's a political, military, and cultural symbol of the history of the USA. Much like the AK, M1 Garand, swords, and other weapons that have appeared on flags, shields, and banners throughout history. They have meaning far deeper and wider than just their technical lethality.
You mean that ain't the truth? I am shocked! Shocked I tell you!
I love the 1911 45 acp. It's my favorite non Ruger pistol, and self defense pistol for 2 legged creatures. But I don't carry it when I'm hunting or hiking in the woods, for that the .44 mag gets to tag along.
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An old US Army training video, with a few "updates" - got the link from my nephew (did a search and didn't find anything previously posted, so have at it ;^):
That Soldier must've been shooting that special Patton load....
Pál_K
Single-Sixer
.45 ACP is ok, but...
"A 9mm bullet blows the lung out of the body"
- Joseph R. Biden
"A 9mm bullet blows the lung out of the body"
- Joseph R. Biden
"The Constitution, The Second Amendment was never absolute"......however, Joe's ignorance IS!
bigbillyboy
Buckeye
We know the 2A is absolute , Joe is full of
redfernclan
Bearcat
I don't own one, but I do love them. I think for most, the relationship began when you were packing one in the service. Depending on it to get you out of a bad situation. Coming to rely on it to not fail when needed. Over time, you begin to trust in the weapon.
And a relationship is born.
Much the same as a trusted hunting rifle that the two of you have many stories to tell.
And a relationship is born.
Much the same as a trusted hunting rifle that the two of you have many stories to tell.
Don Lovel
Hunter
I EDC the Underwood 185gr+p with the Nosler JHP doing 1200fps in a full size 1911 Springfield Range Officer. I figure this load dumps alot of energy in the first 8 inches of hitting a problem critter. Not quite a 10mm but close.
jmca
Bearcat
I don't advocate this BUT!
All I know is if you go shooting porcupines, they will take four or five 38's to stop or two or three 357's to stop, BUT if you shoot them once with a 45, they cease to function!
Disclaimer: OK, so we were younger and dummer back then!
All I know is if you go shooting porcupines, they will take four or five 38's to stop or two or three 357's to stop, BUT if you shoot them once with a 45, they cease to function!
Disclaimer: OK, so we were younger and dummer back then!
bigbillyboy
Buckeye
Porkies get the death sentence in my neighborhood as I have seen the destruction they can do to farm buildings . They actually knaw on old fashioned aluminum siding . I put them in same category as the tunneling "dirt pig " aka groundhogs .....
I had a Viet Nam Vet tell when me he was in his fox hole out of nowhere a young skinny Vietnam regular was going to stab him (from the top of his fox hole) with an SKS. This Viet Nam Vet took his .45 and fired 2 or 3 rounds and blew the Vietnam regular right out of the fox hole.
