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4/19/2014 11:29:26 AM EDT
My dad said he would split the cost with me on a Nighthawk as a gift. But we have been going back and fourth about Nighthawk. He believes that it should strictly be a safe queen. I believe you should shoot the ever loving crap out it.
I need some opinions on it, I told him a lot of people actually shot them. Not store them in a dark hole, he thinks I'm full of it.
4/19/2014 11:32:43 AM EDT
[#1]
I have a rock river and don't hesitate to shoot it or put it in a holster.

It's neither antique or irreplaceable. At some point in 80 years it might be but I'd buy two if I were obsessed with having a new one put away
4/19/2014 12:31:14 PM EDT
[#2]
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My dad said he would split the cost with me on a Nighthawk as a gift. But we have been going back and fourth about Nighthawk. He believes that it should strictly be a safe queen. I believe you should shoot the ever loving crap out it.
I need some opinions on it, I told him a lot of people actually shot them. Not store them in a dark hole, he thinks I'm full of it.
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I put well past 5k through my old Talon 1 5 years ago.  Never should have sold that gun.
4/19/2014 12:33:00 PM EDT
[#3]
I'm a function > fashion kinda guy, so I'd shoot the ever-lovin' shit out of it.


All of my guns are tools, not collectibles. If I have to drop down on the asphalt and slide under a truck, jump in a lake, roll down a hill, etc, the last thing I want to worry about is scratching the finish on my gun.
4/19/2014 2:26:12 PM EDT
[#4]
If I own it, I'm going to shoot it.  No reason to own safe queens unless they are extremely rare and collectible

ETA:  I'm guessing "Yes" means "Shoot" in the poll.
4/19/2014 3:43:05 PM EDT
[#5]
I'd shoot the hell out of it. It's not some old, rare piece.
4/19/2014 4:35:35 PM EDT
[#6]
agreed.  Shoot it.  Assume it does appreciate.  How much of a premium do you think it would bring being unfired vs used?    If you are buying it as an investment, there are MUCH better things to sink your money in to instead.
4/19/2014 5:46:04 PM EDT
[#7]
Shoot it, old and rare collectables are different, this is made to be shot.

Also, your poll doesn't make sense.
4/19/2014 5:58:59 PM EDT
[#8]
Yeah I know, can't figure out how to change it. Can't see to well on a iPhone.
4/19/2014 7:07:33 PM EDT
[#9]
Safe queens are a waste of a gun in my opinion.
I like the been through hell and back look and feel anyway.
4/20/2014 3:12:32 AM EDT
[#10]
1) I would never share ownership of a gun.
2) I would never buy a gun that I planned on keeping in the safe.
4/20/2014 4:05:08 AM EDT
[#11]
It's wouldn't be shared ownership, it's a gift. I just said I would add more cash for Nighthawk.
I would never share a gun anyways, I very selfish.
4/20/2014 8:10:00 PM EDT
[#12]
Step 1: Get a production Nighthawk 1911 45acp
Step 2: Giver her a good name
Step 3: Buy a worthy holster no Fobus or Uncle Mikes
Step 4: Carry her everyday
Step 5: Train with her
Step 6: Run the hell out of her
Step 7: Keep her clean and ready to go
Step 8: Repeat steps 4 through 7

Did I miss anything ???
4/21/2014 6:51:44 AM EDT
[#13]
Probably #9 hold her tight at night.
4/22/2014 7:36:19 AM EDT
[#14]
Shoot the piss out of it, how else will you ever be able to say you truly love the gun?
4/22/2014 9:58:17 AM EDT
[#15]
IMHO,nighthawks are overrated.

clown

4/22/2014 1:23:50 PM EDT
[#16]
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1) I would never share ownership of a gun.
2) I would never buy a gun that I planned on keeping in the safe.
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This
4/22/2014 2:23:58 PM EDT
[#17]
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IMHO,nighthawks are overrated.

clown

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What has your experience been with them? What other 1911s do you shoot and own?

4/22/2014 6:04:42 PM EDT
[#18]
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My dad said he would split the cost with me on a Nighthawk as a gift. But we have been going back and fourth about Nighthawk. He believes that it should strictly be a safe queen. I believe you should shoot the ever loving crap out it.
I need some opinions on it, I told him a lot of people actually shot them. Not store them in a dark hole, he thinks I'm full of it.
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No offense, but I think he's full of it.  Shoot the piss out of it or don't buy it!

Which one are you looking at?