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Howdy! C

I am hoping to pick up my Kimber in a few weeks. Need to get the permit in hand and the cash as well. I will let you know when I have picked it up and if you feel like taking a ride up this way, you can run a few rounds through it. I was in the same boat as you and was seriously hemming and hawing over what to buy. I walked into Ramsey and lo and behold, they had just received a Kimber in 9mm the day before. I slapped the money on it right then and there. I was between that and the Sig 226. I love the look of the 1911 and it's what I wanted, I just wasn't enthused about waiting for 5-7 months for it. I'll consider what happened to me to be Divine Intervention. Good luck. All your choices are top notch. C

HOLY CRAP!!! That looks like fun! I can't wait to try that out. C

Hey Colonel, what time does that go off? C

Howdy. Can someone on here give me a simple breakdown on what shooting competitons entail and what I would likely encounter if I were to try one out? What would you recommend for a newbie shooter with a 9mm 1911? Thanks for any and all help. C

I read this thread yesterday. Absolutely amazing!!! And, the fact that he logged in EVERY round and any/all malfunctions is simply amazing. A staggering amount of discipline. C

^^^ What I am looking for.^^^ Thanks a bunch. Any other suggestions, please post. C

You ever try and get someone to come from that direction over the bridge? C

Yes, the laws are very tough. She proposed that I bring my gun to shoot when I got it as we discussed it several months ago. Thank GOD I asked a friend about it as I wouldda been cuffed and stuffed for it in a hurry. To top it all off, the range that she belongs to in NYC will not let me shoot without a NYC permit which I can't get as weapons are permitted to a residence, not a person. I ain't got no residence in NYC. C

I know it's VERY illegal for me to bring my gun into NYC even if it's for use at a range. However, is it illegal for someone to bring their gun from NYC to here to shoot at a range? Or, Penn-cy? Any help would be appreciated. I have a client and she and her hubby want to meet up and shoot. Just trying to facilitate it. C

Cool. Thanks for the info. I will definitely look into those. C

Hey Anthony. Thanks for the offer. Much appreciated. I will take you up on it. Have already spoken with Marie(?) about a class for my soon to be 12 year old. I'm looking forward to taking him and also looking into a class or two for myself. C

So, as a few of you know, I put some money down on a Kimber 9mm Stainless Target II. I'm hoping to pick it up at the beginning of January, but we'll see how long it takes for the permit to come thru. Anyway, I am looking for suggestions/guidance on what to do to the gun before I take it to the range for the first time. I've never owned a gun before and don't want my experience to suck because I did something wrong or used the wrong product. I am assuming that I will field strip it and clean it beforehand. What products would y'all recommend? Do Kimbers like to run on the wet side or are they ok with very light lube? Recommendations on lubes? (keep the snickers to yourself!!!) Anything else I am missing, please let me know. Thanks much and I am looking forward to learning about this hobby. C

That's funny!! C

Wow. That sucks. Unfortunately I think you are right in assuming that the antigunnuts will be taking to the streets to ban guns of any type if they can. Really sucks. My prayers go out to the surviving family members. C

Whassup Gents!! C

Hey TT. I am very excited about my purchase. Most likely this will be my only gun, so I figured I'd do it as right as I can. C

I will add pics when it is firmly in my hand. Gonna be a minute, but I will get them up. Thanks all for all your suggestions. I really appreciate them. C

I bought it new and I believe I did pretty well. I didn't pay sticker. And, I'm happy. The Spartan is made overseas or of imported parts and the Trojan has that big ugly logo on it and is named after a prophylactic. I just couldn't do it. C

FWIW, this is all now a moot point. I put some money down on a pistol today. Went up to Ramsey Outdoor to speak with Ron and see if he had anything further to recommend/take a look at (unfortunately not all that busy). As I was waiting for him to finish up a conversation I decided to take a look in the case and there she was... The gun that I really wanted but was fairly sure I couldn't have. US made, 1911 in 9mm. It showed up out of the blue yesterday. A Kimber Stainless Target II. I asked to take a look at it and as soon as it hit my hand, it was all over with. I spoke with the powers that be and made the deal. I'm very happy. Now just need to wait for the permit to come through and this part of the journey will be done. Thanks all for your help and I look forward to meeting a few of you at a local range some day. C

It a beautiful gun but I would prefer no shorter than a 4" barrel. C

The plastic guns aren't out of contention, but as the first I just feel like I want steel. I don't know why, but I do. As for the Beretta, not my thing. At least not the 92. Great guns, but I just don't like them. The storm seems cool and if it was a metal frame, I'd strongly consider it. Thanks for the offer, M4BGringo. I do appreciate it. Does anyone feel like letting me try out their 226? Or Baby Eagle? Or, 9mm 1911. Drop me a line. I'd really appreciate it. C

I also wanted to say, please don't feel obliged to stick to the list I provided. I appreciate the Ruger suggestion. I am not in love with the way it feels, however. But, I appreciate the suggestion. Anyone shot the Baby Eagle 4.5'' in steel? C

So, I'm completely befuddled right now. I want to buy a 9mm. It has enough pop and power for what I want to do. I don't want anything larger. No .40, .45. .50 or anything else. The 9 will have enough bang without killing the bank. So, that's what I want.. I caught between getting a Sig 226, possibly a tupperware gun (not all that appealing) or a 1911. I have a 1k budget, and that is the TOP of my budget. Unfortunately, if it's a 1911, I would prefer a U.S. made gun. The other stuff, I can do out of country. The gun will be mostly a range toy. Possibly some local competition, but not much. Also will do duty as HD gun. My buddy shoots, so I will have the opportunity to shoot a bit and I am hoping to meet some folks on here to hook up with as well. Given these criteria, I am looking for suggestions. FWIW, I really like the Kimber Stainless II 9mm, and the Springfield Armory 9mm (I know, not truly U.S. made), the 226 (specifically the Extreme), and the Smith and Wesson M&P Pro 9mm. Thanks and I am looking forward to the discourse. C

Howdy Neighbor C