Prior to joint here I’d have been inept and foggy on facing such a decision.
I’ll have to admit here and now I was simply in the dark.
The majority of the gun owners I knew were hunters. For the most part the lions share of their gun money went towards accurate bolt action rifles, best glass they could afford and a few shotguns each. Handguns were low priority.
There really weren’t many friends to bounce ideas around with on handguns. I quietly went down that road on my own.....then a buddy jumped on the bandwagon and we both had same/similar Blackhawks, G20, S&W 500 and etc.
He got more into Ruger wheelguns as I went down the CZ75, Sig, Glock path for years.
We each had a 1911. His a .45 Kimber Eclipse. I had an early SA Loaded. We both figured folks were crazy for buying high dollar 1911 guns......they all looked and felt the same....made of same parts....why spend thousands when hundreds worked as well ?????
Over the years we remained good friends and our gun tastes changed. He got heavy into AR15 & AR10....and the DA Ruger wheelies.
I upheld my “small gun safe policy”. If it won’t fit in there then I can’t have it, lol. (Oh how I could revisit that self-imposed policy).
Joining 1911 Addicts found me at the point where I was daily carrying 5” TRP & Loaded (set up very similarly) and still failing to understand what more the 1911 had to offer.
All I can say is that the logic, rationale, and EXPERIENCE of you and fellow members here has helped me to grow in my understanding of the vast differences among 1911 offerings.
Quality of materials, fitment of parts, finish options, functional customization, setup that best fits the shooters hand & sighting........huge array of considerations.
Grateful for the Addict insight. It’s sure helped me to “get it right” with gun purchases. I’ve slowed my roll and better considered the features that appeal most to me......and bought guns that will fit my needs-wants long term.
Fewer guns inbound......but better selected for a lasting fit in my “small safe policy”.
Quality parts, excellent fitment for long lasting accuracy & reliability.....OP will have lots of solid options in 2k-4K budget in semi-custom and I believe you steered him very well towards the Alchemy Custom offerings.
I’m very interested in a Prime Elite and saving my coins.
Some people say that being on 1911Addicts has cost them money.
My time here has been quite the opposite.....I’ve saved money. The insight from here has helped me see a bigger picture.
Now......if we can only be assured that we will be able to continue in our gun-related hobby. Huge looming worry there.
I'm in Oklahoma,
Well I don't know how to answer the range toy question, cause I don't plan on shooting a bunch of people. So I guess it will be a range queen. If this helps, I shoot my ****, I love the smell of gun powder, and being a former Marine, won't think twice to pop who ever is breaking the law.
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Perhaps this is one of those situations where it’s impossible to discern the intent of a poster....typed responses much more difficult to interpret than real conversation.
Humor, sarcasm ? That’s my take....hopefully.