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    How to Proceed?

    Hi, I am a newbie on this site, but have read about every thread concerning the workings of the 1911. I know, I have too much time on my hands! Anyway, you guys seem to have plenty of knowledge around here, so here goes.

    I have purchased a SIG GSR, and it is a nice weapon. I have carried/shot a HK P7M8 for over 10 years, and decided to give the .45 a try. I had previously owned a Colt Combat Commander many years ago, but that one was just not for me. I am wondering what the best way to proceed with regards to "making" up another 1911, as I am interested in a .45 for my girlfriend. She loves my P7, but I would like her to get into the 1911. So, how should I proceed? Would you buy a meduim priced stock gun and then do the "drop-in upgrade thing", or just buy a Mid-range and let her go? I was thinking of possibly being able to assemble a gun that is more suited to a "softer female touch" that would better suit her needs. That said, she is not a small girl, being 5'9" and about 135 lb.s.

    Thanks for any help you may be able to give this newbie, but I can tell you, I am having a ball with this whole 1911 thing. Nothing like having something to be able to play with. I love adult toys!

    Thanks again,

    Z

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    Rule #1: No matter what you buy, always get a "better" one for the better half.


    Rule #2: Always ask her what she likes to have. Stainless, SS frame/Blue slide, or all blue. (you can change the color with Brownells Gun-Kote. It works on parkerized finishes pretty good.)

    Rule #3: Allow her the privilege to best your shooting on the range.


    Now as a side note: I've taught my 12 year old niece to shoot by starting her on .22, then the .38, then 9mm, finally with the .45 in one day. She was hitting a 2X4 1 out 2 times with the .45. I've seen a lady from France shoot a .45 in competition and she was about 4'2" and weighed (i guess) less than 100lbs. The secret lies in how the gun is held and handled.

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    If you ask her what she likes or wants in a handgun, you are going to be sorry. I am. I can't even spell fuschia, let alone find a bake on finish that color.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stumbler

    Rule #3: Allow her the privilege to best your shooting on the range.
    Yes, and then you will have to live with the comments of the other shooters. Something along the line:

    "OK, we understand why XYZ is here, but why are you? Why aren't you at home doing the laundry?"

    or

    "John, time to sell your P-226, the girl needs a Walther GSP for her matches with the Greek national team."

    or

    "Hey John, my rounds hit low and left, what shall ...., never mind I'll ask XYZ"

    Very interesting, I am telling you.
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    Quote Originally Posted by John Lawson
    If you ask her what she likes or wants in a handgun, you are going to be sorry. I am. I can't even spell fuschia, let alone find a bake on finish that color.
    Thank God, my current better half is not into shooting. But with my luck, you never know.
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    As a former Pro Athlete, 15 years, I have NEVER let anyone beat me, when they do, it is a solid hard earned victory!

    If she starts to get close, I will just practice harder.

    But, getting back to my original questions, what do you guys think with regards to selecting a weapon for her?

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    I don't believe in working up to anything. I trained my late wife by giving her a .45. Later, when I bought her a .25, she complained that the .25 had more kick than the .45.
    I started my 10 year old niece on an Officers ACP with very good results. Part of the effectiveness of a .45 is that in the hands of a rather nervous and distraught lady, that large bore is quite intimidating, especially if she is aiming it at below belt level.

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    John, yes, it will be a .45. For several reasons, one being having the same ammo, makes it much easier. The other being, I am gonna reload, and don't want to have to reload two calibers.

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    For what it's worth, I wouldn't start her with a small 1911. Minimum size would be a Commander, with standard frame (not lightweight), to protect her from the recoil, although I do not believe the .45 recoils that hard.

    Rgds
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    OK, my bad!

    John, I totally agree, I am only looking at 5" full size options. I should have clarified that in my original post. I personally think the extra weight of the full size helps to reduce recoil.

    I am really asking for the little tricks that you guys might know of to soften the recoil. Say a lighter recoil spring type of thing.

    Sorry to have not been more clear the first time.

    ZH

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