JohnRich 4 #1 December 8, 2010 News:State bird, state flower... now a state firearm? Virtually all states have a state bird, a state flower and a state motto. But Utah soon could be among the first to have an official state firearm — the Browning model 1911 .45-caliber handgun, designed by Utah gunmaker John Moses Browning. “It would be very appropriate going into 2011 because it is the 100-year anniversary of the Browning model 1911,” Wimmer said. “It has a rich history. It was in every war from World War I to World War II, Korea, Vietnam and all the recent wars. It is still used by some military units and many police agencies.”Source: http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/home/50819798-76/state-utah-firearm-browning.html.csp I second the motion! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #2 December 8, 2010 Still a favorite one of mine! I carried one for a few years when I first joined the Army. MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #3 December 8, 2010 Just one more reason that Utah is one of my favorite states! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #4 December 8, 2010 QuoteJust one more reason that Utah is one of my favorite states! What are the others?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #5 December 8, 2010 Quote What are the others? Montana- Yellowstone NP, Glacier NP, PRAIRIE!, and dinosaurs to dig up! Wyoming - Grand Teton NP, Jackson, Snake River, Yellowstone NP Colorado- Rocky Mountains, Durango, D&S Railroad Florida - Key West! Everglades NP. Louisiana - New Orleans! Swamp! South Dakota - Black Hills! Wind Cave NP! So, um... most everywhere but here? Why am I sitting here in downtown LA again? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #6 December 8, 2010 GO UTAH!!!!!My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #7 December 8, 2010 Quote Quote What are the others? Montana- Yellowstone NP, Glacier NP, PRAIRIE!, and dinosaurs to dig up! Wyoming - Grand Teton NP, Jackson, Snake River, Yellowstone NP Colorado- Rocky Mountains, Durango, D&S Railroad Florida - Key West! Everglades NP. Louisiana - New Orleans! Swamp! South Dakota - Black Hills! Wind Cave NP! So, um... most everywhere but here? Why am I sitting here in downtown LA again? I should have been clearer.What are the other favorite things about Utah?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #8 December 8, 2010 Quote What are the other favorite things about Utah? OH! Zion NP. Bryce NP Capital Reef NP Moab Brian Head Cedar Breaks NM The Cowboy Smokehouse Cafe in Panguitch Best Friends Animal Sanctuary My parents' condo Meadows full of columbine in springtime I could keep going... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #9 December 9, 2010 Quote Quote What are the other favorite things about Utah? OH! Zion NP. Bryce NP Capital Reef NP Moab Brian Head Cedar Breaks NM The Cowboy Smokehouse Cafe in Panguitch Best Friends Animal Sanctuary My parents' condo Meadows full of columbine in springtime I could keep going... And now the state .45. I must visit.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #10 December 9, 2010 I was told that Mr. Browning was a genius in terms of gun design. I'm trying to remember some of the other weapons he designed. I think the BAR (Browning Automatic Rifle) was one. They still make Browning rifles. I remember the old Browning shotguns...Was he the founder of that company? The 45's we shot in training were wore out. I'd like to shoot a quality 1911 45 someday. Or better yet, own one. I've heard they are a great weapon....Lot's of stopping power! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #11 December 9, 2010 QuoteI was told that Mr. Browning was a genius in terms of gun design. I'm trying to remember some of the other weapons he designed. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Browning#Firearms The story I've heard about his invention of semi-auto mechanisms goes like this. He was shooting rifles over tall prairie grass one day with friends. He noticed that the grass would be bent forward from the high-velocity gases escaping from the barrel behind the bullet, but then return back to the upright position once again. This is what gave him the idea to harness those gases to create a self-loading mechanism for the rifle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhaig 0 #12 December 9, 2010 rock island armory 1911's are no-frills, pretty cheap, good quality. can get one with a nice dove-tail safety and decent sights. not night sights, but that's fixable for pretty cheaply. (less than $100 installed around here)-- Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 8 #13 December 10, 2010 Quote .....designed by Utah gunmaker John Moses Browning. He was my Great-great Grandfather! My Grandmother who died about 10 years ago had a lot of great stories about him. =========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhaig 0 #14 December 10, 2010 just guessing here.... you don't shoot a glock.-- Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firemedic 7 #15 December 10, 2010 Quote Quote .....designed by Utah gunmaker John Moses Browning. He was my Great-great Grandfather! My Grandmother who died about 10 years ago had a lot of great stories about him. Didn't he design the 1919 30 cal machine gun and the M2 50 Cal also? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sprtdth 0 #16 December 10, 2010 Let's not forget his last design, the Browning Hi-Power (or GP if you will). And I'm thinkin' he had a hand in the design of the Colt "Potato Digger"CRW Skies Frank CRW Diva #58 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 8 #17 December 10, 2010 QuoteDidn't he design the 1919 30 cal machine gun and the M2 50 Cal also? Yup, he designed those and a LOT of other weapons, many which he sold to Colt or other manufacturers to make under their name. His father too, Jonathan Browning was a gun inventor as well, had a shop in Western Illinois you can tour. He did a lot of work on early repeating weapons. ***Interesting Factoid ~ John Browning grew up in a Polygamous household with 18 other siblings (Well, family history and Wikipedia don't agree on some of those numbers, but that's a different story). Well, he had a brother "John Edward Browning", who was very involved in manufacturing and designing firearms, and many times when you hear about a "John Browning" design, it was actually his brother "John Edward Browning" ~ so both of their designs became attributed to John Moses just by similarity of their names and time. John Ed was the machinist who prototyped almost all of their designs and made final improvements.=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firemedic 7 #18 December 10, 2010 Yup, he designed those and a LOT of other weapons, many which he sold to Colt or other manufacturers to make under their name. I remember duck hunting with my uncle back in the 70s He let me use his Browning Auto 5. That bastard had a hell of a kick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 8 #19 December 10, 2010 QuoteI remember duck hunting with my uncle back in the 70s He let me use his Browning Auto 5. That bastard had a hell of a kick. Haha we have one of those ~ you're talking about the Humpback, right? yeah, that does kick!=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #20 December 10, 2010 Quote Just one more reason that Utah is one of my favorite states! Virgin Utah, is is city ordanance that every home own a fire arm! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metalslug 31 #21 December 10, 2010 Bruce Lee made some men great. John Browning made all men equal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #22 December 10, 2010 QuoteJohn Browning made all men equal. Except for Chuck Norris, who is better than equal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #23 December 10, 2010 Quote Quote John Browning made all men equal. Except for Chuck Norris, who is better than equal. Until it comes to Skydiving, I was on the plane when he did a tandem, he was scared shitless, and swore he would never do it again, when he landed... Sorry folks, superman has a weakness! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firemedic 7 #24 December 10, 2010 QuoteQuoteI remember duck hunting with my uncle back in the 70s He let me use his Browning Auto 5. That bastard had a hell of a kick. Haha we have one of those ~ you're talking about the Humpback, right? yeah, that does kick! Thats the one! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaVinci 0 #25 December 12, 2010 I think a State anything is a bit silly.... This no more than anything else. So who cares really???? I don't really like the 1911 that much, but can see the point with Browning being born there and all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
