Combat Auto

Lots of PDs carry 1911-45, my township included...Military: lots of the NON-1911 movement was due to ammo considerations/political-correctness/UN-BS, and just easier to train troops to shoot a 9mm. Many special ops/elite-pros prefer the 1911/45...As far as the 1911 being heavy - "Yea"-that is one of the pros of the platform (if you are shooting a meaningfull caliber "mass" is good to help with the recoil)...You can run a quality 10R Wilson or Mcormic mag in a 1911 with very high-reliability - plenty of firepower for a good shooter.

Bob, How about doing IDPA at CJR&P? What would have to happen for this to become a reality?

Beavis, Butthead, et al, are wierd...Not sure why they are putting on a show like this...Albiet it is their right....I'd respect them more if they were doing something for the comunity like standing nieghborhood watch or something. But just to "test" the cops is like waving raw meat in front of a tiger. On the Cop's side, I am not sure why he "played" to thier game. If he would have given them a quick check and showed them no more attention he would have been better of. He is doing exactly what Beavis and Butthead want....Oh yea, one more thing, those freakin shorts the cop is wearing gatta go - don't work with the tactical gear :-).

At first I was uncomfortable watching the Bevous and Butthead generation ;-) running around with those ARs. But you know what - good for them, bet you there are no violant criminals around there when they are out...And kudos to the Sheriff's Deputy, his discussion was off the charts!

That is an amazing video.

RE: Your Edit: Like many governments, looks like the Mexican gov't wants a "monopoly" on the ability to be violent...You know the old story: "You are not alowed to protect yourself; (and shush, we can't protect anyone either)."

These civilians are at the point where they have nothing to lose. They are standing and fighting. Much respect is due them. Instead of sending the cruise missiles to Syria, a civil war, why doesn’t Obama send some real help to the Mexican Civilians - a much, much, more potent war of atrocities, IMHO? And, more important to the USA national security. This abomination will continue to spill over across our boarders in a big way.

I have so much respect for the Curagous Civilians standing-up like this in Mexico. I agree with the OP about the 2nd A coment. In the main, taking individual rights away and giving the goverment more power generally leads to a degredated society one way or another. The Nazis, Cambodia, Mexico, the list is long and throughout history...This is what it is going to have to come to in our Chicago, Good-Civilians are going to have to ban together and defend themselves with guns (there was a fantastic article in this month's NRA-Magazine where the "Decon's", Black Men of the South did just this to protect their famillies against the KKK, where the local governments wouldn't). Of course, under Chicago Law they will be arrested even as the gangs have their way. The quintessential Liberal-Hell-Whole run by Rahm Emanual (need I say more). It is so sad to see what those people in Chicago are going through, the children. It is an abomination and DISCRACE that in the USA, street-gangs and drug-thugs control the streets. So much for relying on government to protect you. Sandly, our great country of America is slowly slipping away, and at a key-point now, not only with Gun-Rights (which for now Nationally, the Lefties are at bay), but also another very important issue, Obama care... Folks may not realize it but having the Government contol health-care is right up there with Gun-Control in importance for the long-term freedoms of this country...As a person who has overcome cancer, and live through the decision and choices in managing my health care, I can tell you, the last thing you want is the government to make life and death health care decisions for you (or make it harder to get the care YOU want). -So please fight ObamaCare with all the dedication you have fought Gun-Control.

For these sought of "nuasance" things it is hard to get help from the Cops/authorities. They generally try to stay out of it unfortunatly. During Sandy-Storm my street had 3 feet of water in it for 2 days, and assanines from all over the area with these huge trucks where speeding through it for a thrill for two days creating tidal waves up to the houses on the block, and safty hazards. I called the PD to ask them to close the street and they didn't help. You will probably have to take them to court (don't count on the authorities to help you, sadly).

Anyone know statistically, if it is safer to mail/fedex/ups ypur gun that travel with it in luggage? I would guess statistically mail is less likely to be stolen.

Another idea: Pt 4: DO NO HARM to Bystanders!..Change the NYPD ethos from aggressiveness first, to First: Do No Harm. Bystanders should be protected with all the enthusiasm NYPD has for protecting other Cops...Don't forget just last year the LA Cops shot up a pick-up hiting two women several times because they thought it was that Rouge X-Cop...

+10 - can't suger coat this ---Fire the negleget cops...The follow my 3 point plan above so it dosn't hapen in the future.

Ok, Ok, Here is my 3 point plan for NYPD - toung in cheek but much truth to it: Switch the NYPD platform from glock ( i guess) to 1911. Cocked and locked at least that thumb safty will give them a split micr-second to either decide it might not require a shoot, or at least take better aim. (not to mention the better trigger). Have all NYPD study this link and be regirously tested on it every 6 months: (Note all the Tabs not just the intro!): http://www.bullseyepistol.com/zeninfo.htm As stipulated above require all NYPD to shoot the Monthly-Steel Match. :-).

PS...Pls note I made no reference to Cops in general, the vast majorit which are great...But these shooters should find another line of work. Can't afford to make these kind of mistakes in this line'o-busness. We are very lucky someone wasn't killed.

OP, another way to get better is cross-train.Shoot the Steel Matches - which is mostly about Speeeeeed!->>>>>>

Force all Cops to shoot the Steel match every month that should help. Seriously, why are these donut heads shooting at an unarmed nut. He post no threat that would justify deadly force. Never mind thier crappy marksmenship. Grounds for dismisal!

Also you better have a plan in case it comes after you and Dog whan you are outside.

Don't fool around Bro...If the Cat is sick (even maybe rabies) he will go after your dog possibly...Why take the chance - do not leave Dog outside unattended day or night...The fact that the Cat is near people means he is desperate, and may not only hunt at night.

+1; Glock's are Souless; 1911's are Iconic....All in fun of course.....I met a ret-Cop at the USPSA match Sunday shooting a Glock. He put it nicely: "I would like to afford a STI, or some custom gun, but for now I know my Glock is fine, I pull the trigger and it goes Bang". So I replied, "That is 90% of it". :-)...Still, there is nothing like a 1911 for pushing the envelope in pistol performance. I have a Sig, Kimber, and Wilson, 1911s each at distict price/performance points. If funds were limited, I would pick the Kimber as the best trade-off of price/performance. - NUFF Said ;-)!

Your of Funny Guy My-Friend! :-) BTW, to Others: Kimbers are great 1911s...Mine has had zero failures...They do have that NJ/NY attidute a little on Customer Service, but they come around after a while (Hum, just like the attitude by some on this NJ Forum ;-)).

Nice Buddy, I am in...Although I am a 1911 guy through and through, ever once in a while you want to use a lighter blaster. And HK is one of the best of the semi-poly. Thanks for the info!

Is it true you can carry it cocked and Locked? (hense avoiding the first DA pull?)

Thanks buddy, Good insight...What "Variant" do you have of the HK 45 and what does that variant denote? (for example, on Impact Guns they list HK45 Variant 1 but don't really explain WTH it means)?

Hey Buddy...I have 3 more permints in progress, two for 1911's (my favorate) and I am considering an HK45...Everyone agrees that the HK is an engineering marvel, reliable and accurate....Some 1911 shooters say the HK's bore axist is too high relative to the grip, and the grip is "blocky" compared to a 1911...Do you shoot 1911's and how would you compare your HK45 to your full sixe 1911 for acuracy (single shot), shootability (multiple faster shots), and feel in hand?

Not sure why you are wasting your time.People have ingrained beliefs and your 5 min-ed-session isn't going to change that. It is called mass programing...On Hanity last night they had 7 libs and 7 conserves students from top universities. The libs out talked the consrv kids by quite a margin. What did the say? The same thing that Nancy Pilocy and other grown-up libs say. It was like a recoring. -To a "T". While gun control wasn't talked about, all the usual propaganda about big-gov't, big gov-programs, gov't health care, police keep us safe, high taxes are ok, social programs, etc was spouted as if the 7 colledge age libs were rofessional talking heads. While their reasoning made (no) sense, I was impressed how they articilated their message (actually it was "scarry")...Beliefs usually change in one or two ways. Gradually, over continuing development of the concious mind leading to greater awarness; or through a life changing event.