The new guy

[camaro0991]

Hi all,

first im going to apologize because im new to all this. I am looking to purchase my first gun, and love the design of the 1911. I shot one this weekend and want one now. I really like the look of the 1911 .38 super in the bright stainless finish that Colt offers. Anything about this gun i should know about?

also im a bit confused on the whole single action routine on a semi auto pistol. Do you have to keep cocking that gun everytime you want to fire it? Or is it you have to cock it once, then the recoil cocks it again?

Thank you all in advance! :D

[para38super]

Welcome my friend! A single action gun you only have to cock it once and the recoil will cock it again until you run out of round in your mag. You reload the mag and just rack the slide and you are good to go again. The colt 38 super is a really nice gun, especially in bright stainless steel. I dont own one, but have shot them and have no complaints.
Good Luck!

[DV52]

Welcome,ejoy the journey.You will fondle many,ask a bunch,and then you will ffind one that fits the bill.Good luck with your quest.

[daveohno]

Welcome to the forum! :wc:

One of the first Colt's I bought was a bright stainless Super 38. The ammunition is a bit pricey for the Super 38, but you will find some sales from time to time. If you begin to reload, it costs about as much as 9mm to reload because it is very similar to 9mm. You just need Super 38 brass and the other components and you're off to the races. You can purchase that Colt usually at Buds Gunshop and ammunition from Natchez Shooters Supply. That's where I bought mine from.

Here is a picture of mine, I have buffalo horn, Colt medallion stocks on it now, but I don't have a current picture. This one is from a year ago or so. The lines on the slide are a reflection of the telephone and power lines overhead.
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j209/daveohno/Super38DSCN0335.jpg

[Gordon Jr.]

:wc: Good luck on your first pistol purchase. Research is half the fun! Don't hesitate to ask as many questions here as you like. There are some great members here that have a ton of knowledge and are always willing to help.

[Joni Lynn]

Welcome to the forum.
Doing the research on your first one is part of the fun. There's a lot to learn and there's a lot of knowledgeable members here that will be willing to help.
One word of caution, Colt's are addictive and this forum is full of enablers. :)

[jhudson]

Welcome to the show Camaro,,

[MoneyTree]

Welcome to the forums Camaro ! Like everyone says doing the research on your first pistol is a big part of the fun . You've came to the right place with over 30,000 members willing and able to assist you on the road to 1911 addiction .

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[Hunter]

Welcome to the forum. The "1911" is a great pistol and the Colt you are looking at is about the best place to start.
The Super .38 cartridge is one of my favorite.

[camaro0991]

Thank you all very much for the warm welcome. I'm sure I'll wind up with a ton more questions. I can definitly see this becomming an addiction :D

[Gordon Jr.]

I can definitly see this becomming an addiction :D
Yeah, and you should see what John charges for Rehab! :D