hipower

Looks pretty interesting all right. Guess I got plent of time to watch and catch up till the release. And not to hijack, but did you watch the Conan trailer that was attached to this? That looks great with Ron Pearlman as a trainer(?) for the young Conan.

Not to make light of your sentiments...but honestly, this was the first thing that popped into my mind. "Happiness...is a warm gun" Courtesy of the Beatles. And yeah, if I were any good at this, I'd have a clip with them singing linked here.

Nice looking job you've done there.

What a putz.

Yes, those are really sweet looking. I can think of a good place for them in my 1911 stable.

Hey, that could be dangerous. Acrumegdely ol fart like me and a young whippersnapper in the same county? Whoa! But good luck with the interviews. Any company I might have heard of? I'd offer to help, but my rep has gotten around.

Congratulations from one old fart to another! May you post 10,000 more. And speaking of post numbers, how did Eric get so many up when he has less interesting things to say than I do.:p How's it going since graduation?

This is very good advice. Start with a good solid production model. Get the high-end big names when you have more experience with the 1911 in gerneral and can tell more about what you do and don't want on your next one.

nysos, if at all possible, don't get rid of your hp clone. As you say great range gun, but it's no slouch as an self-defense or home defense pistol either. Maybe it's not the latest high-tech plastic wonder pistol (yeah I've got some of those too), but it's a solid, functional pistol that's easy to use and has readily available ammo. I know money has a lot to do with the decision, but hey, tell the old lady, and mine's not listening so I can say this, It's mine and I'm gonna keep it. Then tell her you are looking for a 22 for her so you can both shoot together and each have their own to enjoy. It's worked for me.

That Civil War Edition looks pretty good. Makes me sad that I sold my Heritage some time back.

I recently purchased an FM hipower from a forum member here. It is stamped "FM Hi-Power Industria Argentine" on the left side slide and "Detective" on the right. It's a 4in barrel in black finish similar to the black parkerized versions of the Belgian Hipowers. I was a little aprehensive til I inspected and shot the pistol, but it's in excellent shape and functions and shoots very well. Except for paying more than I had hoped for it(a little did for pops here) I'm very satisfied with it. I'd heard of these "compact" hipowers but hadn't seen one before. Had run across the Arcus information, but not the actual pistol. This seems to be a good copy of the orginal. It is easily as good as the Charles Daly Phillipine imported hp clones and in my opinion much better. If yours, nysos, is as good as this, it should be a great Hipower copy.

I'll second the quality of the Cougar 8045; owned one for several years till the parts manager at one of my accounts talked me out of it. They are great. When I get all the others I want...maybe buy another Cougar, this time in 9mm.

Pretty much agree with these exceptions; Never dealt with Hero Gear, so I can't comment on them. But in no particular order--Eastside/G&L-Greenbriar/D&T.

I didn't remember the size difference, but now that you mention it, I remember that I thought it was close enough for me. But hey, I'm not a very discriminating person when it comes to the size of guns...I want them all. Seriously though, I didn't remember that, but like you, I was surprised that the Colt had a lower price. I had in mind getting one or the other recently, but an SP101 with crimson trace grips talked me out of it. Maybe later....

Jonnin, I'd agree with you on the Colt New Agent in 9mm. I've had the opportunityto check out several and really like the look and feel of them. Haven't shot on of the 9's, but have shot the 45 version. It is pretty stout, but not unmanagable recoil; so thinking the 9 would be a good choice. Have you looked at the Springfield EMP in 9? Might be a viable candidate. I haven't investigated enough to really make an informed decision between the two as yet. Just thinking.

Sig P250.

Whether you consider it an upgrade or not, the XD45 is a great gun.

I'd bet that it's just one more tactic by Dean and his cronies to get rid of the fairgrounds. Even if saved by the August referendum, he'd use the gate moies somewhere else, or when the attendance dropped, say " I told you the fairgrounds were a losing proposition."

Personal opinion only. After looking at the DB9 at D&T the other day, I was less than impressed. Didn't care for the feel of it at all, but the trigger wasn't too bad. Long but consistant throughout till it broke. That much I did like. Other than that, I still feel I'm searching for the best size/carry/caliber combination without success. But...I did like it better than the LC9.

Well said. If nothing else, awnser a serious complaint like this quickly, quietly, and humbly; ensuring that a dissatisfied customer will not cause you to lose far more than one class fee.

Situation Normal. All Fouled Up. Or something like that.

Normal range session for me has been to take 3 guns. Usually a 45, 9mm or 38, and a 22. Lately its been 50-75 rounds of 45 with one of my 1911s, and about the same with one of the 9s. Which usually is the G19 or one of the Hipowers. But I've been enjoying the SW model 10/15/66 so much I've started cutting back on the 45. And since I picked up the SP101, I've been shooting even more 38/357. I usually try to finish off with a hundred rounds of 22 in either a revolver, SW417, or one of the rugers.

"Trust Us" Famous last words.

Yeah. Looking forward to 60 degrees again.

Never seen a Potter or a Rings movie. Don't really think I care.