Hello from Orlando!

[Rick McC.]

Originally Posted by pitor

Hello fellow pistoleros!

After getting seriously tired of the bull$h!t from some "other forum" that shall not be mentioned, joe suggested I signed up and participate in this fine forum. I contacted Mike (riverusmc), so here we are. I know a great deal of members in here already, having met quite a few in person.

A little bit about me. I've been a dedicated gun scholar for the past 5 years, and a college professor for over 12 yrs. Naturally I saw the need to combine both interest so I recently started a side biz as a pistol instructor focused on instinctive/reactive point shooting.

I enjoy discussing everything firearms and look forward to learn more about the mighty fine 1911 platform. I don't own a 1911 but they are such an iconic firearm that helped shape the freedoms we currently enjoy, and needless to say some are just a work of art, that I look forward to the day I own one.

I need to do research as I want my first to be an entry level one, one I can tinker with without fearing screwing (screwing up?) a $2,500+ gun in the process.

Thank you and look forward to interacting and learning from all of you.

Happy New Year.

Pedro (pitor)

Welcome, !

I enjoyed meeting you, along with several other fine folks that hang their hats here, in Volusia last November.

As far as getting a "budget" 1911 to start with; I recommend against that, and suggest getting a Colt (best bang for the buck in their price range). As long as you're swapping out/fitting parts (Rule #1 of working on 1911's; always "work" on the cheapest part); you won't damage the pistol itself beyond resurrection. Otherwise, regardless of how much you spend on quality parts; it'll always just be a cheap pistol. Start with a good quality one to begin with.

I'd be pleased to have you look over my small collection of 1911's, and loan you one to shoot until you decide what you'd like to purchase.

I have them in three, 3 1/2, four, 4 1/4, and five inch sizes; either lightweight, or all steel. (Can't loan you a guitar though; I have less of them than I do 1911's.)

Happy New Year to you and yours!