Post by Bo/CCPU Founder on Sept 30, 2015 12:04:57 GMT -6
Taylor's 'Compact Carry' 1911 www.taylorsfirearms.com/taylor-s-tactical-1911-compact-carry-45-acp-3-5-8.html
www.personaldefenseworld.com/2013/08/taylors-compact-carry-1911/
Was on the horn with a rep at Taylor's this morning and was informed their 'Compact Carry' 1911 is not (nor will be) available in 10mm, as I'd (previously) heard. She did tell me that a 'mid-size' (Commander, iow) was on the way, at around the same SRP of $585. Best time frame she'd say was after next SHOT, but (personally) I'd take that with a healthy grain of salt, as gun companies are infamous for failing to keep delivery promises.
Taylor’s Tactical 1911 Compact Carry, .45 ACP, 3-5/8"
I’ve heard a lot of people say they don’t use 1911 pistols for self-defense because it’s an “expert’s gun.” This attitude always surprises me. The fact is, any handgun is an expert’s gun. Double-action (DA) revolvers and DA autos may be simple to operate, but that doesn’t make them any less of an expert’s weapon. I have seen shooters with J-frame revolvers who, shooting quickly and under pressure, completely miss man-sized targets 10 yards away. Regardless of your choice of handgun, you have to train with it if you expect to successfully use it.
I came of age as a handgunner in the 1970s. In those days, revolvers ruled the roost. I was working my way through college as a night manager of a large bowling and recreation center, and I carried a five-shot, snub-nose revolver chambered in .38 Special. I felt like I was well armed. That little gun allowed me to convince several would-be robbers to take the night off. But I never needed to fire it with serious intent.
Then one night a friend of mine on the local police force told me some horror stories of guys who were high on PCP absorbing .38 Special bullets like sponges absorbing water. As a result, my cop friend changed his off-duty gun to a .45 ACP 1911, and he convinced me to do the same. I’ve been a 1911 guy ever since…
www.personaldefenseworld.com/2013/08/taylors-compact-carry-1911/
Was on the horn with a rep at Taylor's this morning and was informed their 'Compact Carry' 1911 is not (nor will be) available in 10mm, as I'd (previously) heard. She did tell me that a 'mid-size' (Commander, iow) was on the way, at around the same SRP of $585. Best time frame she'd say was after next SHOT, but (personally) I'd take that with a healthy grain of salt, as gun companies are infamous for failing to keep delivery promises.
Taylor’s Tactical 1911 Compact Carry, .45 ACP, 3-5/8"
I’ve heard a lot of people say they don’t use 1911 pistols for self-defense because it’s an “expert’s gun.” This attitude always surprises me. The fact is, any handgun is an expert’s gun. Double-action (DA) revolvers and DA autos may be simple to operate, but that doesn’t make them any less of an expert’s weapon. I have seen shooters with J-frame revolvers who, shooting quickly and under pressure, completely miss man-sized targets 10 yards away. Regardless of your choice of handgun, you have to train with it if you expect to successfully use it.
I came of age as a handgunner in the 1970s. In those days, revolvers ruled the roost. I was working my way through college as a night manager of a large bowling and recreation center, and I carried a five-shot, snub-nose revolver chambered in .38 Special. I felt like I was well armed. That little gun allowed me to convince several would-be robbers to take the night off. But I never needed to fire it with serious intent.
Then one night a friend of mine on the local police force told me some horror stories of guys who were high on PCP absorbing .38 Special bullets like sponges absorbing water. As a result, my cop friend changed his off-duty gun to a .45 ACP 1911, and he convinced me to do the same. I’ve been a 1911 guy ever since…