Long Time No See

Wow!!! It's been a long time since I have posted on this blog. I apparently still have 3 followers. Thank you for being faithful!!

A lot has happened since the last time I posted an entry to this blog. I try to list some things in chronological order.

Left AT&T.
Worked as a Covert Field Operative for a private investigations company.
Sold my motorcycle. :-(
Graduated college with a Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice Administration
Had my first baby. It's a boy!
Started a new job with a federal government law enforcement agency.
Received my first 1911.

Some of you may have a few questions for me. I will answer a few for you:
Yes; I am still a patriot. Yes; I am still a Republican. Yes; I still can't stand our current administration or the legislative branch. No; I do not know "so-and-so that works at so-and-so".

On August 18, 2011, my wife gave birth to the cutest little boy in the world, Holden. He is our first and I love this little guy to death. He is the cutest kid EVER!! Some of you may disagree with me, but you're wrong. It is a proven fact!!



In November I attended FLETC in Glynco, GA. I had a blast! I did not graduate with honors but I did qualify with an award of Exceptional Firearms for shooting perfect with all three weapons platforms (9mm pistol, M-16, & Remington 870 shotgun).

I recently acquired a 1911 pistol. I was thrilled to own my first 1911. I took this legendary gun to a local gunsmith who is a friend and famous for his customizing of weapons (www.accurateiron.com). I found out that my new 1911 was a "frankenstein" gun with parts from different guns. The slide is Colt; the barrel is Springfield Armory; no clue who makes the frame or the internals. I do know the ambi-safety and disconnector are Cylinder and Slide due to the fact that I replaced them myself.



I seem to have been bitten by a bug after the acquisition of my new pistol. I found myself suddenly wanting to compete in pistol matches. I have been reading non-stop about 1911's so I can learn more about them and read through the Jerry Kunnhausen 1911 Shop Manual in a couple of days. After learning how each part in the 1911 interacts with the other, I decided to take it apart and replace the disconnector. Piece of cake!! It took me less than an hour to stip the pistol, replace the disconnector, and safety and function check the pistol. I also had Jared from www.coldhandarms.com refinish my slide with a Cerakote finish.



Now that I am wanting to shoot in some matches I have started visiting an awesome website: www.boomershooter.com. My username on there is: argyle64. It's a great site promoting firearms safety and competitions. Friendly members who are always ready to give great advice are always available on here. It's because of this site I shot my first match at Heartland Outdoors in Edmond, OK on January 15, 2012. This was my first real match other than a bowling pin shoot (which happened 3 years ago). Since my 1911 was nowhere near ready for a match I shot my Glock G26. In my first match I took first place in my division (sub-compact) and 7th place out of 40 shooters. I also won a $50 gift certificate in a random drawing just for being present. Not a bad experience for my first real match.

There is another Carry Gun Match at Heartland Outdoors in Edmond, OK on January 29. I will be attending this match and will be shooting my Glock 26 once again.

My next post will be about my 1911 and the upgrades I'm making to her.

Thank you to everyone who follows my blog and reads my posts (all 3 of you). I promise this time to keep it updated more frequently than once a year.