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OK, all kiddin’ aside, I’ve never met a gun I didn’t like….. Well, there was that RG .22 short revolver that I threw (unloaded, of course) at the target board, to prove that my fastball pitch was more accurate than the gun….. but other than that….. I liked ‘em all!
What’s more, I like workin’ on 'em as much as I like shootin’ ‘em. So when I get one that has … ahh … issues, I don’t fret. I love a challenge!
I’m often amused by those who recommend one gun, or one brand as the “best” and dismiss all others as inferior. Well, take it from someone who’s traded off or sold more guns than many here will ever own, the best gun is the one you have with you. The one you’re familiar with and know how to use.
I rarely recommend a particular gun to a first time gun owner but if I do, Glocks are on the list.

While I have an ongoing love affair with the 1911, it’s certainly not the only gun I’ve owned or loved. In fact, I seldom recommend it to the novice, until they have shot one of mine (and are drooling sufficiently).
I started a half century ago, shootin’ black powder, with my Dad. I still have two of the guns he made. I also have a ’92 Winchester, that I killed my first (and second) Deer with.
There is no “best”…. except…. right now…. where I’m sittin’….. the Glock 19 is the best. Tomorrow it might be the G36, or the Kimber UC, or…… well, I haven’t given much thought to my wardrobe plans for tomorrow.

I know, I know, I’ve got a problem…. but it’s not the guns….. it’s the bank account…

I’m a 1911 guy. What can I say? I grew up with them. I learned, years ago, to work on them. I shoot reasonably well with them. I like ‘em….. OK, I luv ‘em…
Glocks came along and, well, they were….. PLASTIC! That can’t last! But, everywhere I turned, I was reading about someone putting thousands of rounds through one and it kept on tickin’!
Then, I ran across a used G26 at a gun show. I didn’t need it. I didn’t even really want it. But I bought it.
I shot it, and liked it. I tinkered with it and liked it. It was taking time away from my 1911’s and I got scared. I gave it to my daughter for her CCW.
I went back to my 1911’s. Happy, once again!
Well, I lasted about two months and got a G19…. OK, I’m weak. My wife shot it and liked it better than her XD so I got her a G26. After a while, all I was shooting or working on was the ugly ducklings….. Glocks!
I was feeling pretty guilty and decided something had to be done…. So I got a G36…. Well, at least I’m still paying some tribute to John Browning…..
When friends come over and want to see my guns, I show them a 1911. I can find tons of photos of my 1911’s to send to friends….. But….. right now…….. I'm carryin’ a Glock! ……. I’m so ashamed!

I Hate Glocks and what they have done to my relationship with 1911's!