Bought a new toy

Corey · 01-07-2011, 02:38 PM

It's 2011, so I figured it was time to buy a new toy, and what better way to celebrate 2011 than buying my first 1911. My budget was a little less than I had planned, but I think I came away with a nice piece of hardware.

I picked up an ATI 1911 GI with 4.25" bbl. For a nice little price, I'm pretty impressed so far. It's a solid gun with some impressive tolerances. The trigger has a nice, crisp pull on it, and it's got a good feel in hand. I haven't been able to put any rounds down range yet, so this is all just initial impressions. Hopefully it performs as well as it looks. It's not quite the carry gun I was looking for, but if it shows itself to be reliable after a couple hundred rounds, I could see carrying it. Hell, it fits perfectly in the holster I currently carry my Keltec in.

Sorry for the suck camera phone pic, but it's what I gots for the moment.

This be the gun.

Here it is with the rest of the family.

Gas Man · 01-07-2011, 02:58 PM

Nice... my next one will be a snub nose revolver. I myself don't like having guns that are too similar.

Cass · 01-07-2011, 02:58 PM

Congrats Corey!! Me gusta

Corey · 01-07-2011, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

Nice... my next one will be a snub nose revolver. I myself don't like having guns that are too similar.

Very cool. Revolvers are next for me. Do you have any revolvers in mind? The Chiappa Rhino in .357 is calling my name.

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Originally Posted by Cass

Congrats Corey!! Me gusta

Thanks Cass!

Gas Man · 01-07-2011, 03:15 PM

The ruger SP101 with CTC
http://www.ruger.com/products/sp101/...eets/5758.html

if I can find a used one... I'll sport the $$ for the titanium version

ericr · 01-07-2011, 03:32 PM

Nice looking gun Corey, let us know how it shoots!

wildchild · 01-07-2011, 04:23 PM

very nice, got my first 1911 last month. it could quickly become a favorite.

DLIT · 01-07-2011, 08:08 PM

Why the pens? Just to pose the gun for pics?

Adeptus_Minor · 01-07-2011, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DLIT

Why the pens? Just to pose the gun for pics?

Those are 'firing pens'

Corey · 01-07-2011, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DLIT

Why the pens? Just to pose the gun for pics?

To prop them up and get a decent picture.

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Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor

Those are 'firing pens'

That's a tactical sharpie, I'll have you know.

01-07-2011, 02:38 PM	#1
Corey AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Moto: Not a damn thing Posts: 2,612	Bought a new toy It's 2011, so I figured it was time to buy a new toy, and what better way to celebrate 2011 than buying my first 1911. My budget was a little less than I had planned, but I think I came away with a nice piece of hardware. I picked up an ATI 1911 GI with 4.25" bbl. For a nice little price, I'm pretty impressed so far. It's a solid gun with some impressive tolerances. The trigger has a nice, crisp pull on it, and it's got a good feel in hand. I haven't been able to put any rounds down range yet, so this is all just initial impressions. Hopefully it performs as well as it looks. It's not quite the carry gun I was looking for, but if it shows itself to be reliable after a couple hundred rounds, I could see carrying it. Hell, it fits perfectly in the holster I currently carry my Keltec in. Sorry for the suck camera phone pic, but it's what I gots for the moment. This be the gun. Here it is with the rest of the family. __________________ Half man, half horse, half motorcycle. All awesome. "Your game is shit, your company is shit. Activision ruined you! Activision ruined you." - Francis

01-07-2011, 02:58 PM	#2
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Nice... my next one will be a snub nose revolver. I myself don't like having guns that are too similar. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

01-07-2011, 02:58 PM	#3
Cass Cassolicious! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: SV Posts: 1,377	Congrats Corey!! Me gusta __________________ Begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end: then stop.

01-07-2011, 03:15 PM	#5
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	The ruger SP101 with CTC http://www.ruger.com/products/sp101/...eets/5758.html if I can find a used one... I'll sport the $$ for the titanium version __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

01-07-2011, 08:08 PM	#8
DLIT Clit Commander Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Moto: 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Posts: 4,189	Why the pens? Just to pose the gun for pics? __________________ Dress for the crash. Not the ride.

01-07-2011, 04:23 PM	#7
wildchild cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the run Moto: '09 HD superglide, 16 Yamaha FZ 09 Posts: 2,749	very nice, got my first 1911 last month. it could quickly become a favorite.