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Offline JHatmaker

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I'm Torn (1911 or another R9)
« on: June 03, 2010, 12:21:34 PM »
So I've reached a dilemma (and not a bad one per se  ;))

I'm trying to decide whether to get an R9 Stealth or a 1911 (model TBD).  I love both, have an R9s as well as a 1911. I love 1911's, always have collected them, love the way they shoot, look etc.

I also love my R9, and have been wanting a Stealth for a while. I always have the hardest time deciding what to buy next, because there are so many great guns out there.  On top of using pistols for personal protection/concealed carry, I also just love collecting them. They remind me of watches; all the parts that go into them, how those parts all work together in unison. The craftmanship, how they are hand made and put together...

It's a sickness I admitted to having a long time ago  :-[

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Offline kjtrains

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Re: I'm Torn (1911 or another R9)
« Reply #1 on: June 03, 2010, 12:45:42 PM »
One way to solve the decision, is to buy another of each!    ;D  I know.....but it does solve the problem.    :D
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Re: I'm Torn (1911 or another R9)
« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2010, 12:59:55 PM »
Very true, good point...
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Re: I'm Torn (1911 or another R9)
« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2010, 04:02:41 PM »
yes, by all means, get both.  Tom
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Re: I'm Torn (1911 or another R9)
« Reply #4 on: June 04, 2010, 10:59:12 AM »
Yep, Both is the way to go, they have 2 distinct functions that are almost counter in nature. One is designed to be carried alot and shot a little , the other Shot alot and more inconveniant/cumbersome to carry.  So, by having both you cover all the bases.  win-win

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Re: I'm Torn (1911 or another R9)
« Reply #5 on: June 04, 2010, 11:06:12 AM »
Quote

It's a sickness I admitted to having a long time ago  :-[

As to the sickness and it's incurability, it is treatable, with the addition, of course, of a gun or guns of your choice, in a timely manner.    ;D
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Re: I'm Torn (1911 or another R9)
« Reply #6 on: June 04, 2010, 03:05:57 PM »
It is my experience as well that, while symptomatic treatment is possible, the disease itself is basically incurable.
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Re: I'm Torn (1911 or another R9)
« Reply #7 on: June 04, 2010, 03:15:02 PM »
If you leave this disease untreated, it will haunt you and gnaw at you;  you will be miserable.  Treat it, and you will be fine.    ;D
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Re: I'm Torn (1911 or another R9)
« Reply #8 on: June 04, 2010, 05:34:12 PM »
If I get a vote,I vote both!!

I am/have been "looking"for a 1911 for some time now!!!
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Re: I'm Torn (1911 or another R9)
« Reply #9 on: June 04, 2010, 05:44:25 PM »
I vote Ed Brown, 1911.  Love it!    :)  And of course an R9!
« Last Edit: June 04, 2010, 05:50:55 PM by kjtrains »
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Re: I'm Torn (1911 or another R9)
« Reply #10 on: June 06, 2010, 01:12:07 PM »
I like the kimber RCP's looks "almost" like a big dog  version of the pup. Might be a good toss up!
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Offline DanR9SF

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Re: I'm Torn (1911 or another R9)
« Reply #11 on: June 06, 2010, 03:27:08 PM »
Get a Stealth to go with your R9.  Wilson Combat Stealth that is... 4 inch barrel, 7+1 in .45ACP, it's small for a 1911, and it's a Stealth.  Actually it's called the SDS.  In this photo you really can't tell how small that 45 is unless you know how small that 9mm is... and we all know how small the R9 is don't we?

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Re: I'm Torn (1911 or another R9)
« Reply #12 on: June 06, 2010, 04:20:40 PM »
There are millions of 1911's out there and only about 5000 R9's.  Ill take another R9 for collection!
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Re: I'm Torn (1911 or another R9)
« Reply #13 on: June 06, 2010, 05:36:24 PM »
I still like the answer, another of each.    ;D
« Last Edit: June 06, 2010, 05:45:33 PM by kjtrains »
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Re: I'm Torn (1911 or another R9)
« Reply #14 on: June 06, 2010, 07:04:51 PM »
kytrains the only problem I see with "another of each" is that if you spend enough $ to get another of each you could have gotten 2 of the Rohrbaughs!
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