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Forum: The M1911 in Self Defense

Whatever concerns the usage of the 1911 in self defense, goes in this forum. This is NOT the proper forum to discuss how to use a shotgun for self-defense or which are the best karate kicks. M1911 content only.

  1.   Sticky Threads  

  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Condition One: Dangerous?

    Started by 1911Tuner, 2nd January 2008 18:53
    6 Pages
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    • Replies: 51
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    15th June 2008, 18:06 Go to last post
  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Why Condition 2 or 3 are not good?

    Started by Frank, 1st October 2007 19:46
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 8,769
    1st October 2007, 19:46 Go to last post
  4.   Normal Threads  

  1. Icon16 45 Stopping Power Charted

    Started by Rich-D, 13th May 2007 21:06
    23 Pages
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    • Replies: 220
    • Views: 18,738
    29th October 2007, 19:10 Go to last post
  2. Poll Poll: Do you carry a 1911 full size conceled?

    Started by Whirlwind06, 12th April 2006 11:42
    21 Pages
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    • Replies: 205
    • Views: 20,647
    27th May 2007, 14:27 Go to last post
  3. Question What do you carry?

    Started by Big Sky Rancher, 31st May 2004 19:25
    18 Pages
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    • Replies: 177
    • Views: 22,478
    24th July 2006, 12:57 Go to last post
  4. How Concealed? (Picture Thread)

    Started by Ping Ping, 17th June 2007 14:11
    17 Pages
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    • Replies: 161
    • Views: 56,707
    20th July 2009, 12:16 Go to last post
  5. Do you "top off" your carry gun?

    Started by hackman, 7th July 2010 13:50
    16 Pages
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    • Replies: 156
    • Views: 36,043
    27th August 2014, 21:57 Go to last post
  6. 1911 Condition for Home Defense

    Started by drd, 10th July 2009 12:07
    14 Pages
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    • Replies: 139
    • Views: 15,414
    1st November 2009, 08:50 Go to last post
  7. Very odd question/observation

    Started by Saskia Quelle, 8th January 2006 17:38
    14 Pages
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    • Replies: 133
    • Views: 7,436
    8th February 2006, 13:51 Go to last post
  8. Your Primary weapon to defend the home?

    Started by Prezzz, 1st June 2004 22:31
    13 Pages
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    • Replies: 129
    • Views: 10,005
    29th May 2005, 23:44 Go to last post
  9. Who carries a full 5" 1911 concealed?

    Started by BluedSteelCharisma, 25th January 2011 20:32
    13 Pages
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    • Replies: 122
    • Views: 44,610
    13th July 2015, 20:17 Go to last post
  10. Self Defense in the Home -- What to do?

    Started by plws88, 22nd February 2006 11:17
    12 Pages
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    • Replies: 119
    • Views: 7,420
    21st May 2006, 07:53 Go to last post
  11. Thumb safety ALWAYS on until ready to fire?

    Started by shamster, 8th October 2009 08:54
    12 Pages
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    • Replies: 117
    • Views: 10,470
    14th April 2010, 09:53 Go to last post
  12. Poll Poll: how many of you CCW your full size 1911

    Started by neomentat, 9th June 2007 20:25
    12 Pages
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    • Replies: 113
    • Views: 14,073
    17th December 2007, 11:40 Go to last post
  13. Did I Break The Law????

    Started by 14-O, 2nd August 2007 12:31
    12 Pages
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    • Replies: 110
    • Views: 10,463
    4th December 2007, 18:45 Go to last post
  14. How many choose the 1911?

    Started by blgoode, 28th December 2007 06:49
    11 Pages
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    • Replies: 108
    • Views: 9,816
    19th August 2008, 13:46 Go to last post
  15. Question How do you carry, locked and cocked or ?

    Started by texasdrifter, 16th September 2008 18:57
    11 Pages
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    • Replies: 106
    • Views: 11,818
    14th October 2009, 10:41 Go to last post
  16. strong side or cross draw?

    Started by frsorrow, 11th October 2008 21:42
    11 Pages
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    • Replies: 100
    • Views: 12,569
    18th May 2009, 21:55 Go to last post
  17. Why a 1911 for self-defense?

    Started by MarcoPolo, 13th February 2006 10:16
    10 Pages
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    • Replies: 99
    • Views: 20,580
    18th September 2006, 00:13 Go to last post
  18. Poll Poll: What gun(s) do you carry as a backup?

    Started by warmrain, 15th September 2005 09:38
    10 Pages
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    • Replies: 95
    • Views: 10,964
    29th April 2007, 17:16 Go to last post
  19. Cocked and Unlocked?

    Started by MikePGS, 13th November 2007 19:50
    10 Pages
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    • Replies: 90
    • Views: 5,545
    28th December 2007, 23:50 Go to last post
  20. Standard 230g FMJ, 845-900 FPS Ammo For...

    Started by Mick_In_Texas, 4th April 2007 20:04
    9 Pages
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    • Replies: 89
    • Views: 5,400
    20th April 2007, 19:58 Go to last post

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