TLDR: I just need to know if anything else is needed. Essentially, the basic question is what all do I need to obtain a 1911 and CPL legally in Michigan.
Hello all and good morning/evening depending on where you are. I’ve been a lurker on this subreddit for quite some time and I now have a question that I am unable to answer. Due to recent events coming to light within The United States, I would like to arm myself. My friend has been helping me with what she can, but she I have exhausted her ability to answer any of my questions. So I figured I’d come here. I turned 21last yr, I know that in order to obtain a pisto and CPL l you have to be 21 in the state of Michigan. What else is required to obtain a pistol? If it helps the pistol I’m going to get that’s my EDC. It’s a 45 1911 GI spec….Yes it’s a big gun… but I have big hands unfortunately and the 1911 is the only thing that feels comfortable when I hold it. I just don’t exactly know what all is necessary to obtain the firearm. I’ve done research. I’ve done reading and it’s just very confusing from what I’ve read.
What I know: I know that I need to buy the gun online and pay for it. It gets shipped over to a license dealer.
I then go there and do a background check.
You have pretty much all of the information. Usually if it’s a small FFL, I like to call ahead and let them know I’m doing a transfer.
With handguns MI is a little different, as you get a purchase record that has to be given to the local sheriff within 10 days of purchase. I believe some FFLs will do it for you, but worst case is you just drop it off.
It seems you’ve already decided, but my honest recommendation is that you get something in 9mm with better carry ammo. Size nonwithstanding, 7 rounds is not a whole lot, and 45 just isn’t as easy to shoot accurate follow-up shots as 9mm.
While obviously it’s a good idea to have a gun that’s comfortable to shoot, for a carry gun, it won’t matter much if it’s so uncomfortable to carry you leave it at home.
I have quite large hands as well (I can manage nearly an octave and a half on a piano), and my carry is a CZ RAMI. While something like my 92S is incredibly comfy to hold and shoot, it’d be a huge pain to conceal carry unless I wanted to do shoulder holsters and a trenchcoat lol.
I’m near Ypsi if you ever want a range partner. I’m decently experienced being an instructor and can always use an excuse for a range trip.
Hovercat got most of it. You may also have to pay a ‘transfer fee’ of ~$30 at the local FFL.
A 45 is a big gun. Even if it fits your hand you’ll be less accurate with it without practice. It’s got a big kick back. I’d recommend a nine and go to the range. For that matter, even a 22 for practice. It’s important to practice and rounds get expensive the bigger they are. Find a holster you like too. Don’t just put it in your pants. I would also think about hiw you plan on securing it when you’re not home. A safe or trigger lock.
