“If violent crime is to be curbed, it is only the intended victim who can do it. The felon does not fear the police, and he fears neither judge nor jury. Therefore what he must be taught to fear is his victim.” ~ Jeff Cooper, I allways liked this quote.
The Weaver stance is how I learned to shoot a handgun. Thanks for the video it has inspired me to bring my Government 1911 in .45 ACP and my Ruger Blackhawk in .45 Colt to the range. Happy Trails from southern Arizona!
Very interesting, I remember reading about these three cases in an article by Massad Ayoob. My conclusion is that one-handed bullseye practice, which has fallen out of fashion nowadays, actually comes in handy. What impressed me was that he got a one-shot stop in all three instances. He attributed it to the caliber, but Charlie Askins JR got similar results with the .38 spl super police load, so I'm more inclined to believe it's result of accuracy and penetration.
"One cannot legislate the maniacs off the street... these maniacs can only be shutdown by an armed citizenry. Indeed, bad things can happen in nations where the citizenry is armed, but not as bad as those which seem to be threatening our disarmed citizenry in this country at this time." Col Jeff Cooper
You can't really argue with a man that walked the walk and not just talked the talk. He was combat proven. That puts him way above most of the modern "tactical" gurus.
I love your picture of Patrick McGoohan. He was great in The Prisoner, and he genuinely believed that an overbearing government and a surveillance state would sound the death knell for democracy and freedom. "Freedom is a myth," he said. --Old Guy
Good morning! I’m actually carrying a 1956 Colt SAA in .45 Colt in a Simply Rugged holster this morning. One of my favorites when it is a bit cooler in Texas. I’m not one bit handicapped by my choice of sixgun.
Good choice and a classic! I don't fault Charles Askins' advice on the SAA. The southwestern US where he patrolled is a different environment from the sand and humidity of those Pacific Islands. Charles Askins is another of the long forgotten pioneers of shooting I want to delve into.
@@LionquestFitness a lot of people speak poorly about him but he was always kind to me. Of course I knew him in his later years and he was probably more patient with me as a young officer.
👍Great Vid Askins and Cooper both taught and trained others based on their real world experiences, failures, and successes. That’s a rare, valuable source of information. “Askins Avenger” style of OWB holster is still by far my favorite.😎
Nicely done sir! Very appropriate music to focus the mind and soul. Important history lesson along with preparation and being able to use whatever weapon you have effectively. Saw a lot of nice Piettas at Shot Show especially the black powder ones. Better variety of regular and black powder vs. Uberti. Still a lot to be said for the 1911. You motivated me to take mine to the range soon. Be safe and well Greg and Thank You.
I'm a retired Police Officer from San Bernardino Police Dept. In California and our society is not safe and I believe that every law abiding citizen should carry to protect themselves and family from these lunatics and violent criminals that the courts keep turning loose.
Most law abiding Americans feel much like you do. Our politicians have abandoned anything resembling sanity and common sense. They seem to be hell bent on creating a chaos driven society.
Greg, another great video. I really enjoyed when you were creating a new video almost every week. I hope you are well and just taking a break. I’m sure I can speak for all of your subscribers when I say we really look forward to your content.
One of the reasons I like your vids is that you have everyday type guns - not super expensive brands and models. I own a Rock Island 1911 like that and my 45 Colt SAA clones are Pietta made Cimarron P410's .
I sometimes carry a Colt SAA 4.75" .45 COLT for personal defense. When I was a kid we had a bank guard in uniform who packed a 5.5" Colt SAA .45 COLT with stag (real) grips. About 15 years ago it was for sale at a local gunshop. A piece of our history really considered the weapon but hesitated and it sold. I often carry one in the woods have for years. I think due to bore diameter and the power they can deliver these can still be effective for personal protection.
I remember way way back before anyone, myself included had even heard of the CZ-75 much less read a review concerning it, featured a magazine article of Col. Cooper shooting one, photos and his commentary of this mysterious, exotic pistol. As I recall it was one of very few handguns outside of a single action revolver and 1911s that he gave his utmost approval of notwithstanding caliber... Says a lot to me and many others and I still kick myself for not buying one while I was a young Infantry officer stationed in Germany in 1990. They were all pre-B versions and $275/ea, limit 5. The limit because G.I.s were trying to self import as many as they could get on an ATF form 6 for an ETS back to the states where they were in great demand. Turned out I bought a W. German SIG Sauer P220 "American' in .45 ACP and a S&W 29 Classic. The 29 is interesting because it has German proof marks, as required by German law along with its customary U.S. markings. I reloaded for both, and ETSd' just before a mandatory reloading license came into effect to buy propellant and primers. Will finish by saying Col. Cooper greatly helped the development of the BREN TEN and no surprise it is based on the CZ75. Again, can't give much higher praise for a pistol system than this. Thanks for the video; I enjoyed it.
The Colt SAA is a great pistol. I own a Ruger "artillery" replica. As modern automatics guy, I was taken aback at how well balanced and easy to handle with one hand it was. It's no wonder Old West gunslingers and their modern re-enactors can do such amazing shooting with it. Used by a pro it's faster to shoot than an automatic pistol. By comparison many contemporary guns proved awkward and annoying to handle despite much superior features. And the .45 LC is no joke! Out of the full sized cavalry versions it was supposed to stop horses. In cut down civilian versions like you have it's more than capable against humans That said, Browning tried to replicate .45 LC's power with the .45 ACP and the Colt SAA's balance with the M1911A1. I think he did a fairly good job. It should've been Lt. Col. Cooper's FIRST choice. Especially since a SAA Colt had to be carried safely with only 5 rounds while an M1911A1 could safely carry 7.
I came across this story a few years ago when researching revolvers in modern warfare and how long the Single Action Army lasted into the 20th Century. Interesting enough I found that double action .38 caliber revolvers, both Colt and S&W were commonly carried officially and unofficially during Vietnam, which is a story for another time.
@@LionquestFitness .38 Special is an under rated cartridge these days. It works perfectly well against normal people most of the time. Just not Moros or PCP addicts. Those are kinda rare these days.
@@mikeseier4449 Mike - they were issued to chopper crews, air crewmen and pilots, Air Police, and other auxiliary personnel. There were also used by some of the tunnel rats. The real story is that many officers and enlisted men carried personal handguns with them while stationed in Vietnam. For any who don't believe this, the Smith and Wesson forum is a treasure trove of information on this. There was even a tradition of passing a revolver to another soldier if you were going back stateside. Some were shipped to Vietnam by family members. Others were purchased, found or given in country.
I am not a .40 S&W fanboy, preferring the capacity of 9mm... but when people crap on the .40 because it isn't the 10mm round, I like to remind them that Jeff Cooper's vision for the 10mm (200 gr. bullet, 1000 fps) round when it came to ballistics and performance are was more similar to what became the .40 S&W (180 gr. bullet, 1000 fps) than the actual 10mm (180 gr. 1300 fps) round.
👍 good stuff Greg. Nice shooting. Thanks for posting. “If someone asks you to give up a little bit of your freedom for the greater good, remember freedom is the greater good.” Buffalo’s Outdoors.
Very cool video Greg! I was taught the Weaver Stance and the "Modified" Weaver or "Interview Stance" and as the years went by younger firearms instructors tried to "correct" my stance and I told them if they could out shoot me I would change. That always ended the conversation (what really drove them crazy was my "saucer and tea cup" grip, LOL!) No one will EVER convince me that any version of the Isosceles Stance is superior to the Modified Weaver (except in competition shooting) as you are in already your natural fighting stance and if things go south and you are prepared for defensive tactics. Just my humble opinion. BTW, there is a lot to be said for a 6 inch revolver; double action or single action, in term of accuracy and ballistics. But Cooper was smart to switch to a full size 1911 for combat purposes.
One of the biggest advantages to the Weaver is that you can see the suspect's hands much better. Instinctively during my years in LE, when drawing on a suspect, I always reverted to Weaver or to hip point if in close quarters. Recently while listening to Gun Cranks (all retired cops BTW) they brought that up about the hands and I had a DUH moment. So it is back to Weaver for me.
Greg new subscriber here! Went to work one day out of uniform dressed as you are with a denim jacket also. So they called me denim man till the day I retired. Some things you never live down, lol. Great channel,
The "Tactical Timmies", as I like to call em, who in their talking head youtube videos like scoff at things such as the Weaver stance and the 1911 by calling them antiquated, more often than not are completely ignorant to the fact that the entire industry of firearm training classes and schools owes its existence, including the existence of their jobs, to Jeff Cooper. He started it all with Gunsite. Modern handgun shooters owe the man a debt of gratitude.
That's for sure. Speaking of Weaver, I've gone back to it for a practical reason. You can see a suspect's hands with Weaver. With Isosceles, not as well. Also it makes a slimmer target for someone not wearing body armor.
@@LionquestFitness Good points about Weaver in regards to visibility and target size, though I admit I've never gone away from it. It was how I was taught to shoot a pistol and I never felt the need to change it even though the competition shooters had long moved on by the time I started with handguns.
LOL - Also you're never too old to learn new things. I've been doing a lot of plumbing repairs this past month. I will no longer take for granted hot showers, running toilets and a working washing machine!
Good tale of sidearms usage during WW2 ala Jeff Cooper, Greg. If he wanted to carry a revolver, I think he would have been better advised to have a 1917 DA Colt 45 with half/moons etc; but you couldn't beat the old Colt gov't. model as was proven by the great Alvin York many years before.
Cooper actually won that 1911 in college for a shooting competition. It was also the one he carried in Thailand when doing covert work for a fledgling CIA. Interesting enough the double action Colt in . 45 long Colt and the S&W 1917 were still in service during WW2, but not usually in Frontline battle roles.
Money doesn't buy much anymore, so purchasing the firearms I would like to add to my collection as having them as part of my collection is not much of an option for me at this time. A couple of Colt SAAs would be awesome to own. And of course I would want proper holsters and belt with cartridge loops. Old West style. As far as 1911s go, I would possibly settle for an RIA. I hear they are good value for the money. But a good quality M1911A1 Government Model would be nice to have. Heck, I want an MH73 as well! LOL. Oh well. One can dream.
Yeah, I can't afford Colt, but then again I couldn't decades ago either. These days I'll settle for Pietta and RIA, and keep on the lookout for old S&W revolvers.
I use the weaver stance or a modified weaver. only way i can shoot with cross eye dominance! is that a rock island 45 acp? I sold my kimber but still have my Norinco (pre ban) 1911. If i ever carry mine its in a slide holster like the one you use. I notice you fliped the safety before drawing. because i am left handed that safety is and issue for me also!
@@LionquestFitness I'd like to find out if its easier for me!!!!!! Does that pietta have a transfer bar safety? I would be inclined to use the ruger vacaro or blackhawk if not.
When will people ever take 5 minutes to learn about their "heroes". Pretty easy to do on any computer. Cooper served the entire war, WW2, as a Marine Officer aboard the USS Pennsylvania, a battleship. He never set foot on a Japanese held island. That photo in his blues in your clip, as a field grade officer, shows a single row of ribbons which disputes his alleged time in Korea too.
I suggest you do a little more research in your attempt to debunk Jeff Cooper. I'll never understand the animosity of people like yourself who get some kind of angry fulfillment in tearing down other people.
“If violent crime is to be curbed, it is only the intended victim who can do it. The felon does not fear the police, and he fears neither judge nor jury. Therefore what he must be taught to fear is his victim.” ~ Jeff Cooper, I allways liked this quote.
Amen. Semper Fidelis.
I'm a peaceful man. But those ne'er-do-wells showing up on slabs would not bother me too much.
The Weaver stance is how I learned to shoot a handgun. Thanks for the video it has inspired me to bring my Government 1911 in .45 ACP and my Ruger Blackhawk in .45 Colt to the range. Happy Trails from southern Arizona!
Salutations from an Arizona Native
Very interesting, I remember reading about these three cases in an article by Massad Ayoob. My conclusion is that one-handed bullseye practice, which has fallen out of fashion nowadays, actually comes in handy. What impressed me was that he got a one-shot stop in all three instances. He attributed it to the caliber, but Charlie Askins JR got similar results with the .38 spl super police load, so I'm more inclined to believe it's result of accuracy and penetration.
I agree.
"One cannot legislate the maniacs off the street... these maniacs can only be shutdown by an armed citizenry. Indeed, bad things can happen in nations where the citizenry is armed, but not as bad as those which seem to be threatening our disarmed citizenry in this country at this time." Col Jeff Cooper
Those words are even truer today.
@@LionquestFitnessIndeed!
You can't really argue with a man that walked the walk and not just talked the talk. He was combat proven. That puts him way above most of the modern "tactical" gurus.
That is for sure.
I love your picture of Patrick McGoohan. He was great in The Prisoner, and he genuinely believed that an overbearing government and a surveillance state would sound the death knell for democracy and freedom. "Freedom is a myth," he said. --Old Guy
@@Ed-ig7fj "I am not a number, I am a free man!" 🙂
Good morning! I’m actually carrying a 1956 Colt SAA in .45 Colt in a Simply Rugged holster this morning. One of my favorites when it is a bit cooler in Texas. I’m not one bit handicapped by my choice of sixgun.
Good choice and a classic! I don't fault Charles Askins' advice on the SAA. The southwestern US where he patrolled is a different environment from the sand and humidity of those Pacific Islands. Charles Askins is another of the long forgotten pioneers of shooting I want to delve into.
@@LionquestFitness a lot of people speak poorly about him but he was always kind to me. Of course I knew him in his later years and he was probably more patient with me as a young officer.
I remember reading his column every month. I still use the Weaver stance.
I do too. Decades of training and second nature to me.
I'm actually back to the weaver my own self.
Jeff Cooper certainly was a legend.Even with all of these "crack shots" out there today I don't believe an equal has come.
I couldn't agree more Mark!
👍Great Vid
Askins and Cooper both taught and trained others based on their real world experiences, failures, and successes. That’s a rare, valuable source of information.
“Askins Avenger” style of OWB holster is still by far my favorite.😎
Great Video, Greg. I’ve admired Col. Cooper for many years. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Nicely done sir! Very appropriate music to focus the mind and soul. Important history lesson along with preparation and being able to use whatever weapon you have effectively. Saw a lot of nice Piettas at Shot Show especially the black powder ones. Better variety of regular and black powder vs. Uberti. Still a lot to be said for the 1911. You motivated me to take mine to the range soon. Be safe and well Greg and Thank You.
Thanks Robert.
Thanks for posting this remembrance of Col. Cooper.
That was really interesting. Thank you for sharing.
It has been a minute my friend.
I'm a retired Police Officer from San Bernardino Police Dept. In California and our society is not safe and I believe that every law abiding citizen should carry to protect themselves and family from these lunatics and violent criminals that the courts keep turning loose.
Most law abiding Americans feel much like you do. Our politicians have abandoned anything resembling sanity and common sense. They seem to be hell bent on creating a chaos driven society.
Fantastic combination of history and shooting. Great to see you back, Greg!
Thanks Tom!
Greg, another great video. I really enjoyed when you were creating a new video almost every week. I hope you are well and just taking a break. I’m sure I can speak for all of your subscribers when I say we really look forward to your content.
Thanks Michael. I've been incredibly swamped with work and family this past few months.
One of the reasons I like your vids is that you have everyday type guns - not super expensive brands and models. I own a Rock Island 1911 like that and my 45 Colt SAA clones are Pietta made Cimarron P410's .
Who can afford the top tier guns? Not your average working Joe and Jane.
Love it! Thank you, Greg. I only met him once, but he has had a great influence in my life.
You are very fortunate.
Well edited and informational.
Thanks Pat. This is one of the personal favorites I've done.
Another outstanding presentation, Greg. The only thing missing was the trademark Greg Newton narration. Good shooting, my friend.
The truth and the best . A true Patriot . A lover of America . Similar to I . Thank you for posting. A joy to view. Thanks .
Thanks for watching!
Very nice tribute to Col. Jeff. Good to see you again.
Absolute legend 🇺🇸
great to hear greg glad all is good thank you for the time you put into these vidios thanks
Very impressive and informative , as expected Greg. (GRAMBO 😀)
Taking you time and hitting what your aiming at first time has many advantages. 😉
👍👍loved the history about Jeff Cooper and that was some really good shooting Greg. Appreciate the video.
I grew up reading articles by Skeeter Skelton about the SAA.
A name from the past. How soon we forget.
Great one Greg 👍😃✌️🇺🇸
Great informative, thanks for sharing.
Great shooting too!
Attended Gunsight in 1990, Col was still there. Great guy, have all his books, another good video.
Very nice production!
Best to ya',,,,!
I need to get a few of his books. Great video
Great video Greg! Don't know how this one slipped past me? Great shooting as always!
I sometimes carry a Colt SAA 4.75" .45 COLT for personal defense. When I was a kid we had a bank guard in uniform who packed a 5.5" Colt SAA .45 COLT with stag (real) grips. About 15 years ago it was for sale at a local gunshop. A piece of our history really considered the weapon but hesitated and it sold. I often carry one in the woods have for years. I think due to bore diameter and the power they can deliver these can still be effective for personal protection.
I remember way way back before anyone, myself included had even heard of the CZ-75 much less read a review concerning it, featured a magazine article of Col. Cooper shooting one, photos and his commentary of this mysterious, exotic pistol. As I recall it was one of very few handguns outside of a single action revolver and 1911s that he gave his utmost approval of notwithstanding caliber... Says a lot to me and many others and I still kick myself for not buying one while I was a young Infantry officer stationed in Germany in 1990.
They were all pre-B versions and $275/ea, limit 5. The limit because G.I.s were trying to self import as many as they could get on an ATF form 6 for an ETS back to the states where they were in great demand. Turned out I bought a W. German SIG Sauer P220 "American' in .45 ACP and a S&W 29 Classic. The 29 is interesting because it has German proof marks, as required by German law along with its customary U.S. markings. I reloaded for both, and ETSd' just before a mandatory reloading license came into effect to buy propellant and primers. Will finish by saying Col. Cooper greatly helped the development of the BREN TEN and no surprise it is based on the CZ75. Again, can't give much higher praise for a pistol system than this. Thanks for the video; I enjoyed it.
Thank you for your interesting g comments.
Great video Greg!
Excellent dedication video, Tough as nails and you are right the father of modern day training he was a pioneer in so many ways
He wouldn't fit in today, but I am sure he'd have cared less and spoke his mind anyway.
@@LionquestFitness absolutely
I agree about them being difficult to load in the dark. I just tried it...took too long! Great history about Mr. Cooper.
Thanks Santee - as a fellow amateur historian I was hoping you'd like it.
Another Super Video 😎
Thank you
I either carry a snubby .357 or my 1911 45acp
Awesome History !
Awesome tribute.
The Colt SAA is a great pistol. I own a Ruger "artillery" replica. As modern automatics guy, I was taken aback at how well balanced and easy to handle with one hand it was. It's no wonder Old West gunslingers and their modern re-enactors can do such amazing shooting with it. Used by a pro it's faster to shoot than an automatic pistol. By comparison many contemporary guns proved awkward and annoying to handle despite much superior features. And the .45 LC is no joke! Out of the full sized cavalry versions it was supposed to stop horses. In cut down civilian versions like you have it's more than capable against humans
That said, Browning tried to replicate .45 LC's power with the .45 ACP and the Colt SAA's balance with the M1911A1. I think he did a fairly good job. It should've been Lt. Col. Cooper's FIRST choice. Especially since a SAA Colt had to be carried safely with only 5 rounds while an M1911A1 could safely carry 7.
I came across this story a few years ago when researching revolvers in modern warfare and how long the Single Action Army lasted into the 20th Century. Interesting enough I found that double action .38 caliber revolvers, both Colt and S&W were commonly carried officially and unofficially during Vietnam, which is a story for another time.
@@LionquestFitness Greg, Looking forward to a video on that subject.. Didn’t know they carried them in Viet Nam.
@@LionquestFitness .38 Special is an under rated cartridge these days. It works perfectly well against normal people most of the time. Just not Moros or PCP addicts. Those are kinda rare these days.
@@mikeseier4449 Mike - they were issued to chopper crews, air crewmen and pilots, Air Police, and other auxiliary personnel. There were also used by some of the tunnel rats. The real story is that many officers and enlisted men carried personal handguns with them while stationed in Vietnam. For any who don't believe this, the Smith and Wesson forum is a treasure trove of information on this. There was even a tradition of passing a revolver to another soldier if you were going back stateside. Some were shipped to Vietnam by family members. Others were purchased, found or given in country.
@@LionquestFitness Thank you for that long answer,Sir.
I am not a .40 S&W fanboy, preferring the capacity of 9mm... but when people crap on the .40 because it isn't the 10mm round, I like to remind them that Jeff Cooper's vision for the 10mm (200 gr. bullet, 1000 fps) round when it came to ballistics and performance are was more similar to what became the .40 S&W (180 gr. bullet, 1000 fps) than the actual 10mm (180 gr. 1300 fps) round.
Good point.
The absolute BEST!!
Both still work. It will do if you will do.
Thank you, Greg. Enjoyed the footage.
Thanks Bob, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I enjoyed researching and making it. This is my personal favorite next to the one I did on Rex Applegate.
Good vid and history lesson I still need to get out to gunsite I'm only a couple hours from there have a good 1 be safe
That's good shooting. Jeff Cooper was something. Great vid thank you.
Thank you. Ii. Enjoy your videos 👍👍
👍 good stuff Greg. Nice shooting. Thanks for posting.
“If someone asks you to give up a little bit of your freedom for the greater good, remember freedom is the greater good.” Buffalo’s Outdoors.
Great thought - great guy - great channel
Good video and history lesson. Let us not forget people likeMr. Cooper. Are you shooting an RIA 1911?
Very cool video Greg! I was taught the Weaver Stance and the "Modified" Weaver or "Interview Stance" and as the years went by younger firearms instructors tried to "correct" my stance and I told them if they could out shoot me I would change. That always ended the conversation (what really drove them crazy was my "saucer and tea cup" grip, LOL!)
No one will EVER convince me that any version of the Isosceles Stance is superior to the Modified Weaver (except in competition shooting) as you are in already your natural fighting stance and if things go south and you are prepared for defensive tactics. Just my humble opinion.
BTW, there is a lot to be said for a 6 inch revolver; double action or single action, in term of accuracy and ballistics. But Cooper was smart to switch to a full size 1911 for combat purposes.
One of the biggest advantages to the Weaver is that you can see the suspect's hands much better. Instinctively during my years in LE, when drawing on a suspect, I always reverted to Weaver or to hip point if in close quarters. Recently while listening to Gun Cranks (all retired cops BTW) they brought that up about the hands and I had a DUH moment. So it is back to Weaver for me.
@@LionquestFitness Yup, ask any retired cop, "it's the hands that can kill you".
@@johnelder4273 As J.D. Buck Savage told us again and again.
@@LionquestFitness Yes, but was J.D. Buck Savage a member of the Organization of "Clueful" Firearms Instructors? I think not! LOL!
Great video thank you.
Thank you!
Excellent video, very informative! SAA Colt's... doesn't get much better than that.
Greg new subscriber here! Went to work one day out of uniform dressed as you are with a denim jacket also. So they called me denim man till the day I retired. Some things you never live down, lol. Great channel,
Thanks!
The "Tactical Timmies", as I like to call em, who in their talking head youtube videos like scoff at things such as the Weaver stance and the 1911 by calling them antiquated, more often than not are completely ignorant to the fact that the entire industry of firearm training classes and schools owes its existence, including the existence of their jobs, to Jeff Cooper. He started it all with Gunsite.
Modern handgun shooters owe the man a debt of gratitude.
That's for sure. Speaking of Weaver, I've gone back to it for a practical reason. You can see a suspect's hands with Weaver. With Isosceles, not as well. Also it makes a slimmer target for someone not wearing body armor.
@@LionquestFitness Good points about Weaver in regards to visibility and target size, though I admit I've never gone away from it. It was how I was taught to shoot a pistol and I never felt the need to change it even though the competition shooters had long moved on by the time I started with handguns.
God bless Jeff Cooper
That’s awesome thanks for the research on Cooper. Always found the history. to be very interesting. Good shooting rock island 1911 👍👍👍👍👍
Awesome video
Thanks Batjac! I figured it would be one you enjoyed.
thamk you sir great pistols and a great man awsome vidio hope all is well down your way
Hi Les - just working a lot and trying to spend quality time as a husband, father and grandfather.
LOL - Also you're never too old to learn new things. I've been doing a lot of plumbing repairs this past month. I will no longer take for granted hot showers, running toilets and a working washing machine!
@@LionquestFitness i hear you on all this stuff hope you get it under control
Good tale of sidearms usage during WW2 ala Jeff Cooper, Greg. If he wanted to carry a revolver, I think he would have been better advised to have a 1917 DA Colt 45 with half/moons etc; but you couldn't beat the old Colt gov't. model as was proven by the great Alvin York many years before.
Cooper actually won that 1911 in college for a shooting competition. It was also the one he carried in Thailand when doing covert work for a fledgling CIA. Interesting enough the double action Colt in . 45 long Colt and the S&W 1917 were still in service during WW2, but not usually in Frontline battle roles.
@@LionquestFitness YUP....A lot of those 1917s were also for sale in magazines while we boomers were growing up..
@@cleondubois1270 I'd love to get my hands on one now!
And loaded with 6 cartridges, hammer in the security notch….nothing about “cowboy load”…..
Other people have addressed that. This one was more about Cooper.
Thank you for the great history lesson. that was great shooting, too! now i want a sa revolver, which i've never had, even more.
They're a lot of fun.
Rocking that Canadian tuxedo nice
Thanks - my grandfather was a welder. I inherited his fashion sense.
@@LionquestFitness Absolute timeless design
Bom domingo e excelente semana. Bom ver seu retorno aos vídeos. Revólver espetacular.
Bom dia! Obrigado meu amigo.
@@LionquestFitness 🙏🤝🇧🇷🇺🇲
Carry both often. Mostly the 1911
Money doesn't buy much anymore, so purchasing the firearms I would like to add to my collection as having them as part of my collection is not much of an option for me at this time. A couple of Colt SAAs would be awesome to own. And of course I would want proper holsters and belt with cartridge loops. Old West style. As far as 1911s go, I would possibly settle for an RIA. I hear they are good value for the money. But a good quality M1911A1 Government Model would be nice to have. Heck, I want an MH73 as well! LOL. Oh well. One can dream.
Yeah, I can't afford Colt, but then again I couldn't decades ago either. These days I'll settle for Pietta and RIA, and keep on the lookout for old S&W revolvers.
@@LionquestFitness Alec Baldwin swears by Pietta.
Too soon?
I use the weaver stance or a modified weaver. only way i can shoot with cross eye dominance! is that a rock island 45 acp? I sold my kimber but still have my Norinco (pre ban) 1911. If i ever carry mine its in a slide holster like the one you use. I notice you fliped the safety before drawing. because i am left handed that safety is and issue for me also!
It's a Rocky GI Model. I'm so used to right handed guns I wouldn't know what to do with an ambi safety.
@@LionquestFitness I'd like to find out if its easier for me!!!!!! Does that pietta have a transfer bar safety? I would be inclined to use the ruger vacaro or blackhawk if not.
@@jeffpaul8260 It doesn't Jeff.
@@jeffpaul8260 It doesn't Jeff. I have to load with five when carrying it.
When will people ever take 5 minutes to learn about their "heroes". Pretty easy to do on any computer. Cooper served the entire war, WW2, as a Marine Officer aboard the USS Pennsylvania, a battleship. He never set foot on a Japanese held island. That photo in his blues in your clip, as a field grade officer, shows a single row of ribbons which disputes his alleged time in Korea too.
I suggest you do a little more research in your attempt to debunk Jeff Cooper. I'll never understand the animosity of people like yourself who get some kind of angry fulfillment in tearing down other people.
You dont know your ass from a pothole.