Rock Island 1911 .45.

Terry Tiell · 07-30-2012, 05:12 PM

Took the wife to the range today we fired the Luger and we rented a RI .45 to try out. First the Luger and after 3 rounds one of the shells went down her top and tried to make its home in her bra, needless to say that did not go over well at all. She damn near threw it at me screaming and trying to get the shell out. Once she got it out she looked at me and said "I do NOT like that gun. Can I try the .45?" So I gave her the .45 with 4 round to try as its the biggest gun she's ever held and she said how heavy it was. She took aim and fired and hit all 4 in the size of a softball and she turned to me with a smile and said "I like this one!"

She tried the Luger a few more times but kept going for the .45 when I'd load up magazines for her. So it looks like we're getting a RIA 1911 .45 in 2 weeks when my bonus check comes in.

On the way home she said next time we go out shooting to remind her to wear a tighter shirt or t-shirt so the Lugers shells don't go down her top. I'm just glad she said next time!

Edward Tinker · 07-30-2012, 05:31 PM

hah, hah

yes, i have had one go down the back of my neck

don't tell her that a 45 has done that to me too

Ed

mrerick · 07-30-2012, 06:12 PM

But... for the left handed shooter, upward eject is a valued feature. Otherwise, ejection is across your face to the right...

I do recommend keeping shirt openings buttoned on the range. That brass starts out quite hot...

Marc

07-30-2012, 05:12 PM	#1
Terry Tiell User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Fascist State of Maryland Posts: 224 Thanks: 55 Thanked 26 Times in 14 Posts	Rock Island 1911 .45. Took the wife to the range today we fired the Luger and we rented a RI .45 to try out. First the Luger and after 3 rounds one of the shells went down her top and tried to make its home in her bra, needless to say that did not go over well at all. She damn near threw it at me screaming and trying to get the shell out. Once she got it out she looked at me and said "I do NOT like that gun. Can I try the .45?" So I gave her the .45 with 4 round to try as its the biggest gun she's ever held and she said how heavy it was. She took aim and fired and hit all 4 in the size of a softball and she turned to me with a smile and said "I like this one!" She tried the Luger a few more times but kept going for the .45 when I'd load up magazines for her. So it looks like we're getting a RIA 1911 .45 in 2 weeks when my bonus check comes in. On the way home she said next time we go out shooting to remind her to wear a tighter shirt or t-shirt so the Lugers shells don't go down her top. I'm just glad she said next time! __________________ Trying to redo grand dads Luger the best I can.

07-30-2012, 05:31 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	hah, hah yes, i have had one go down the back of my neck don't tell her that a 45 has done that to me too Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

07-30-2012, 06:12 PM	#3
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,900 Thanks: 1,372 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	But... for the left handed shooter, upward eject is a valued feature. Otherwise, ejection is across your face to the right... I do recommend keeping shirt openings buttoned on the range. That brass starts out quite hot... Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.