[Cycletroll]

Howdy,
New to this forum but not to gun, knife, outdoors sites in general. Some may recognize my name from other sites. Been using it close 20 years.
I've always been a 1911 fan and have owned many a 1911 but sad to say don't currently own one.
I'll be soliciting advice on finding a quality (read Dan Wesson level up to entry Wilson Combat) 1911 to be my primary shooter. Looking for a traditional steel 5" Government with preferably a smooth slide without forward serrations. Considering aforementioned Dan Wesson Valor. Springfield Armory TRP and Professional; Les Baer Premier, SRP, Tactical or TR. Wilson CQB?
Would love to hear thoughts or be directed to threads featuring like discussions. Am open to PM's with suggestions as well.
I'm a nearing retirement Fire Captain/Paramedic and enjoy tactical medical discussions as well.-Cycletroll

 

[ORShooter]

Welcome from the PNW!

 

[Cycletroll]

Thanks! Especially for the pic! Love me some mountain snow
Have a sister that lives in Portland so I get up there from time to time.

 

[Scaramouche]

Welcome to the forum from Nevada, we're glad you've joined us! We appreciate your service to the community Cap'.

 

[Cycletroll]

Thanks Scaramouch! (is that from Bohemian Rhapsody? "Scaramouch, Scaramouch, will you do the Fandango?)

 

[Scaramouche]

Thanks Scaramouch! (is that from Bohemian Rhapsody? "Scaramouch, Scaramouch, will you do the Fandango?)

from the Rafael Sabatini novel. Welcome, we're glad you're here! We have other members from that State of Enchantment.

 

[Cycletroll]

from the Rafael Sabatini novel. Welcome, we're glad you're here! We have other members from that State of Enchantment.

Excellent! It's good to be here. Time to delve back into the 1911 World!

 

[tarosean]

Welcome...

What Northern part? I was born and raised in Northern NM. Born in Taos and raised in the 4 Corners.

 

[removed]

Welcome from Spring Hill, TN!

 

[Cycletroll]

Welcome...

What Northern part? I was born and raised in Northern NM. Born in Taos and raised in the 4 Corners.

Born in SF. Skied in Taos many a time!

 

[Just Terry]

welcome from Pennsylroonie. Ever been to Tucumcari?

 

[bobo3020]

Welcome from Pittsburgh!

 

[Cycletroll]

welcome from Pennsylroonie. Ever been to Tucumcari?

Many times! Always passing thru on 40.
Have stopped for lunch and gas and once spent the night on a long drive home from college.

 

[Cycletroll]

Welcome from Pittsburgh!

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Hi!
Never been to Pittsburgh, only Philly. But driven on there turnpike quite a bit passing thru.

 

[Cycletroll]

Welcome from Spring Hill, TN!

Hi! I Love TN! Lived in Western NC for 8 years going to school. TN is a great state!

 

[removed]

Hi! I Love TN! Lived in Western NC for 8 years going to school. TN is a great state!

Yeah, I am a recovering Upstate New Yorker (Rochester) and married a TN girl. Promised her family I would bring her back home as soon as I could. Made that happen 6 years ago.
Don't miss New York for a second. Well, some of the regional food, but not the weather, taxes or politics!

 

[Cycletroll]

Amen to that!
My wife and myself are both native New Mexicans but are considering relocating to another state due the rampant liberal Politics manifesting here in NM. Taxes are medium but climbing and gun control is in the wind.
TN is definitely under consideration. So is Wyoming

 

[removed]

I would suggest TN or even Alabama. I have actually purchased a home there in Gulf Shores. The weather is even better than TN, and it is another tax and gun friendly state.

 

[Cycletroll]

I would suggest TN or even Alabama. I have actually purchased a home there in Gulf Shores. The weather is even better than TN, and it is another tax and gun friendly state.

One of my good buddies and fellow firefighters is from Alabama and he speaks highly of it too!

 

[unclebuck5]

Welcome from NE Ohio.