Hi, I'm new here

[BruceC]

Hello, my name is Bruce. Found this place while looking up some Python info. I'm a couple of years shy of 60 and have been collecting guns since I was a kid. My first Colt was a brand new Diamondback 4" in 38 spec. I got for Christmas in 1968. I wasn't old enough to even own it, but I was always a responsible kid, so my mother let me have it. It was a gift from my older sister and her husband, I still have it of course. I like older Colt DAs from the 20th century, nothing after the 1960s. Have lot's of Police Positives and their variations, a couple of 1917s, a minty 4 digit SN 6" Python, a gorgeous .45LC New Service from 1941, some snubbies and a bunch of 1911s and A1s, plus a bunch of other Colts. Got some S&Ws and other stuff too, but Colts are my favorite. As far as I'm concerned, unless it was made for the U.S. government during WW1 or WW2, NOBODY ever made 1911 or 1911A1 handguns but Colt. Everything else on the market is just a cheap imitation. Same goes for AR-15's. I'm just prejudiced I guess. I'm also into collecting militaria, knives, and things I find interesting. I love to shoot, but hitting the target is another matter.
I gave my older son a Colt 1911A1 for his 13th birthday (he was a responsible kid also, raised around guns), I taught him to field strip it at 10. He's now 30 and prefers Glocks. I think I'm going to disown him. At least he's into guns, my slightly younger son is also very responsible and raised around guns, but he's just not into them yet (he must have been "switched at birth").

[Colt-SL]

Glad to have you with us Bruce. Welcome to the Forum.

[J.D.]

Hi Bruce & welcome from Australia Mate. I'm with you about the Glock Mate carried one for a few years because it was issue but always loved the 1911 !!! As your boy gets older he will appreciate the Colt 1911A1 his Dad gave him. Trust me he will I'd like to see some pics of your 1917's !!!
All the best.
JD

[big_gus]

welcome to the forum!

[pawncop]

Welcome from Texas Bruce. Great forum for all things Colt, have fun, learn lots, share what you know.