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LMLarsenLMLarsen Senior MemberPosts: 8,337 Senior Member
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Wife and I were running errands this morning and popped into our LGS. We got to chatting with the owner, and Wife decided it might be interesting to look at a new Colt LW Commander XSE.

SHE LIKES IT!!

She's never ever ever shown an interest in 1911s, no matter how often I've offered to let her shoot mine. Granted, this one was in 9mm, but it's progress!

She's actually talking about selling a few pieces of horse tack to go back and buy it! :silly:
“A gun is a tool, no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that.”

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  • BigslugBigslug Senior Member Posts: 8,337 Senior Member
    #2
    LW Commander in 9mm for a Missus gun? The only thing that might complicate the No-Brainerness of that purchase would be the possibility of loading 185-200 grain .45's in an effort to both keep the recoil down and simplify your loading press and primer supply. That's a fire you wanna pour gas on.
    WWJMBD?

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  • LMLarsenLMLarsen Senior Member Posts: 8,337 Senior Member
    #3
    Well, I don't reload, so that's not an issue. And it *would* bring a 9mm 1911 into the house. :devil:
    “A gun is a tool, no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that.”

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  • Big ChiefBig Chief Senior Member Posts: 32,995 Senior Member
    #4
    LMLarsen wrote: »
    Well, I don't reload, so that's not an issue. And it *would* bring a 9mm 1911 into the house. :devil:

    Well, get going reloading...............not reloading and wanting to shoot a bunch is to me like owning a Corvette and not filling your own gas tank.........................
    It's only true if it's on this forum where opinions are facts and facts are opinions
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  • NNNN Senior Member Posts: 24,779 Senior Member
    #5
    Hope it works out, would not here unless it was a .380
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  • LMLarsenLMLarsen Senior Member Posts: 8,337 Senior Member
    #6
    I think part of the equation is a set of real purty spalted maple grips the shop has from a local woodsmith, Mike Galayda, but he only makes grips for the 1911, the P35, and Ruger single actions. So in true female form, the grips have to go on something, so...

    Kind of like a new outfit needs new shoes, new purse, new iPhone case, etc.
    “A gun is a tool, no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that.”

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  • timctimc Senior Member Posts: 6,684 Senior Member
    #7
    The STI Electra was designed by ladies for the ladies they say,

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  • ZeeZee Senior Member Posts: 24,344 Senior Member
    #8
    LMLarsen wrote: »
    Well, I don't reload, so that's not an issue. And it *would* bring a 9mm 1911 into the house. :devil:


    Why is is it not bought yet?!?!?
    "To Hell with efficiency, it's performance we want!" - Elmer Keith
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  • ZeeZee Senior Member Posts: 24,344 Senior Member
    #9
    timc wrote: »
    The STI Electra was designed by ladies for the ladies they say,

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    Is it wrong that I like that gun?
    "To Hell with efficiency, it's performance we want!" - Elmer Keith
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  • timctimc Senior Member Posts: 6,684 Senior Member
    #10
    Zee wrote: »
    Is it wrong that I like that gun?

    I can't fault you, I actually bought it!
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  • LMLarsenLMLarsen Senior Member Posts: 8,337 Senior Member
    #11
    Zee wrote: »
    Why is is it not bought yet?!?!?

    Hey, her gun, her timetable!
    “A gun is a tool, no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that.”

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  • EliEli Senior Member Posts: 3,074 Senior Member
    #12
    Zee wrote: »
    Is it wrong that I like that gun?


    It's not that I don't like it, I just don't understand it.

    The grip is longer than the slide......shouldn't it be the other way 'round? :uhm:
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  • ZeeZee Senior Member Posts: 24,344 Senior Member
    #13
    Eli wrote: »
    It's not that I don't like it, I just don't understand it.

    The grip is longer than the slide.....

    I prefer it that way. I hate officer frames.
    "To Hell with efficiency, it's performance we want!" - Elmer Keith
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  • EliEli Senior Member Posts: 3,074 Senior Member
    #14
    Zee wrote: »
    I prefer it that way. I hate officer frames.

    T'isn't the length of the grip that's wonky, but the shortness of the slide.
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  • ZeeZee Senior Member Posts: 24,344 Senior Member
    #15
    Better for IWB as far as I prefer.
    "To Hell with efficiency, it's performance we want!" - Elmer Keith
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  • EliEli Senior Member Posts: 3,074 Senior Member
    #16
    Zee wrote: »
    Better for IWB as far as I prefer.


    You're small.........and weird.
    This, no doubt, clouds your judgement.
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  • LMLarsenLMLarsen Senior Member Posts: 8,337 Senior Member
    #17
    Eli wrote: »
    You're small.........and weird.
    This, no doubt, clouds your judgement.

    One gets used to him after awhile. Just smile, nod your head, and edge toward the door.
    “A gun is a tool, no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that.”

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  • ZeeZee Senior Member Posts: 24,344 Senior Member
    #18
    Meanie.
    "To Hell with efficiency, it's performance we want!" - Elmer Keith
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  • LMLarsenLMLarsen Senior Member Posts: 8,337 Senior Member
    #19
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    “A gun is a tool, no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that.”

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  • EliEli Senior Member Posts: 3,074 Senior Member
    #20
    Zee wrote: »
    Meanie.

    :tooth:

    :wink:
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  • snake284snake284 Senior Member Posts: 22,394 Senior Member
    #21
    Big Chief wrote: »
    Well, get going reloading...............not reloading and wanting to shoot a bunch is to me like owning a Corvette and not filling your own gas tank.........................

    Or worse, owning a 2015 Vette with a straight 6 and a Power Glide in it. That's about as sexy as a Ball Point Pen, :rotflmao::rotflmao::rotflmao:

    Of course, I'm a great one to talk. I don't reload for my 1911 either, even though it begs it of me.
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  • HvyMaxHvyMax Senior Member Posts: 1,786 Senior Member
    #22
    Zee wrote: »
    Is it wrong that I like that gun?

    Not that there's anything wrong with that.
    Wal Mart where the discriminating white trash shop.
    Paddle faster!!! I hear banjos.
    Reason for editing: correcting my auto correct
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  • ZeeZee Senior Member Posts: 24,344 Senior Member
    #23
    Wambli Ska wrote: »
    Why?
    I don't like the way they feel.
    "To Hell with efficiency, it's performance we want!" - Elmer Keith
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  • LMLarsenLMLarsen Senior Member Posts: 8,337 Senior Member
    #24
    How do they feel? Sad?
    “A gun is a tool, no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that.”

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  • ZeeZee Senior Member Posts: 24,344 Senior Member
    #25
    Very.
    "To Hell with efficiency, it's performance we want!" - Elmer Keith
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  • LMLarsenLMLarsen Senior Member Posts: 8,337 Senior Member
    #26
    Have you tried cuddling?
    “A gun is a tool, no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that.”

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  • ZeeZee Senior Member Posts: 24,344 Senior Member
    #27
    We are beyond that point. It's officially over between us.
    "To Hell with efficiency, it's performance we want!" - Elmer Keith
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  • breamfisherbreamfisher Senior Member Posts: 13,518 Senior Member
    #28
    Wambli Ska wrote: »
    Interesting... Thanks.
    I know, you'd think someone with wee little hands like he has would prefer a shorter grip...
    Overkill is underrated.
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  • ZeeZee Senior Member Posts: 24,344 Senior Member
    #29
    breamfisher wrote: »
    I know, you'd think someone with wee little hands like he has would prefer a shorter grip...

    I'm used to something of mine that's bigger.
    "To Hell with efficiency, it's performance we want!" - Elmer Keith
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  • breamfisherbreamfisher Senior Member Posts: 13,518 Senior Member
    #30
    Zee wrote: »
    I'm used to something of CPJ's that looks bigger in my little hands.
    FIFY
    Overkill is underrated.
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  • ZeeZee Senior Member Posts: 24,344 Senior Member
    #31
    breamfisher wrote: »
    FIFY

    My hands ain't small enough to make THAT look bigger.
    "To Hell with efficiency, it's performance we want!" - Elmer Keith
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