If you have ever thought about buying a gun, say a 1911, you know there is some thought that goes into such a purchase. Xavier over at Xavier Thoughts has an excellent article titled “Choosing Your First 1911.” It is a fantastic post.

Like an automobile, the 1911 is often called an expression of a shooter’s personae, and it’s easy to get caught up in the expression of one’s self when a person does not yet know their specific wants and needs. The difference is, with a mature 1911 shooter, the 1911 becomes that expression honestly, over time. The trick is to get ahead of the “I just want a 1911″ idea. Get some hands on research done. Try some out. If you have a rental range near by, go there and rent several 1911s to shoot. Try different sizes, calibers and manufacturers. Ask your shooting buddies if you can shoot their 1911s. Ask their opinions. If you are unable to shoot a few 1911s before buying, at least know what you do not want. Go to a gun show. Handle as many variations as possible. See what feels good, and what comes to sights readily for you.

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