Don, If you’re ever down this way we’ll go to the range and let you run a bunch of rounds through mine. That invitation is extended to anyone, for that matter. You’ll have to be certified by my RSO first, however.
-D > On Dec 10, 2017, at 7:44 PM, OK Don via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > Wait, the polymer has higher reliability and lower recoil??? I'd expect > more wear and lower mass = more recoil. > I've never held a polymer gun, much less fired one, though I did love the > 1911 that I got to fire years ago. > > On Sun, Dec 10, 2017 at 6:36 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> I agree that the M1911 is a beautiful bit of engineering and a rugged >> beast. (I sure should have bought that Singer M1911 that a buddy tried to >> sell me for $100 back in the day.) Wonderful to take to the range for a bit >> of fun. But carrying it on your hip all day every day will make you love >> plastic for its reliability and lighter weight. My H&K USP Compact is just >> as powerful in .40 S&W and more pleasant to actually carry. Polymer cuts >> recoil a bit too. >> >> Is the Hogue wood? My experience with Pachmayr rubber grips has been very >> good. I have some on a T/C Contender pistol that really tame the recoil, as >> well as weld to the hand! Nice when you're approaching rifle ballistics in >> a pistol. >> >> Greg >> _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
