Want, but cannot have

I won't lie. I have an addiction. I want more guns. No matter what new purchase I make, I'll still want more. In fact, I'd pretty much like at least one firearm in every caliber known to man with the possibilities of backups for the more popular ones.

Fiscal reality dictates, however, that the closest I'm going to come to a new gun is if I win, inherit, or find one. Actually, fiscally I could purchase another firearm, but I've grown attached to my wife and kids and I'm pretty sure if I came home with another gun I'd find said home devoid of family and a Post-It™ Note indicating the reason for their now permanent absence.

At the NRA Merchant Of Death Bazaar, there were plenty of "Wants". I'd like to focus one of my million wants on something that would be high on my list, and that's a 1911 of some sort.

First off, the one I'd sell one of my kidneys for, the Dan Wesson Bobtail Commander in 10mm (click to massify)

This is the 1911 to beat all 1911's, mostly because 10mm is something I already shoot and ammo would be interchangeable. I ended up liking the bobtail at least insofar as just holding it. It's possible that shooting with the bobtail is less than desirable, but in my hands it felt wonderful. I doubt I'd turn this down in .45ACP though.

Next down the line is the Kimber. I've fired two Kimbers in my life and I loved both of them. I especially love the Pro Carry and the Ultra Carry II models. Compact, sturdy, elegant, even if a little overpriced. Of course, in my financial state, $5.22 is overpriced. Let a blogger dream, though.

Last on the "1911's I want and took pictures of" is the new line by Taurus. While I've not fired any of these, they appeared to be well made and were comfortable in my hand. They're also a bit more reasonably priced, I think in the sub-$700 range for most models, but don't quote me on that. Taurus seems to have a decent reputation for mid-priced firearms, and I'd be more than happy to try one out and give my opinion to my readers (hint hint. Call me Taurus guys!)

Now, honestly, if price weren't an issue, I'd pony up and buy an STI. Any company that tells California to stuff it where the sun don't shine deserves my money. Joe Huffman swears by his and I put a lot of trust into Joe's opinions.

All in all, there are a bajillion firearms I'd love to have. A Desert Eagle in .357 Magnum or .50 AE, a Smith & Wesson 500, a mouse gun, A Barrett .50BMG, and the list goes on farther than my bandwidth would allow. But on top of that list is a nice 1911, either in .45ACP or 10mm. One day, I shall hit the lottery and my dreams will come true, but until then, I get to at least enjoy the dreaming part.

rolled out on Thursday, May 22, 2008 10:07 AM