Romad7

You guys are great, all good honest opinions and a lot of great points. I'll be saving up for this purchase so the money issue is just a matter of time. If is worth it then I don't mind paying for it, "worth it" being a personal thing as mentioned. I'm also the guy who spent $7200 on a dirt bike and it was worth it to me (7 yrs ago). Having worked in a machine shop I know that these kinds of thing are measured in cost per hour per person. When you have a team of skilled specialists taking time to make every single detail perfect, you get a Wilson Combat 1911. And then there's the name that adds some to the cost. Maybe I can find an acceptable level of perfection for cheaper, elsewhere. I'm leaning that way. And to answer a point made, yes I plan on keeping this gun forever but I agree that the name that means the most to my heirs will be mine and not Wilson:-) (good points in that post though, thanks) I am hesitant to spend that much on a "production gun" (I use that loosely) when I could have a custom gun built for me that will meet my requirements probably for less. Or take a nice older gun and have it worked over and personalized for less. It seems that this a wonderful gun but I am not sure it has the edge over other choices that is worth the extra cost. Again, great comments from everyone. I really appreciate the candid input.

How much are you talking about? Just ballpark percentage.

Great link and my favorite part: Rock Island/Armscor/other Filipino makes: I would much rather have a Rock Island 1911 than a Kimber. Take that for whatever you think it’s worth. That really breaks it down in a simple way, I love it! I am a fan of history and it got me thinking about a Colt again.

Hi All, So far I like carrying my RIA CS Tactical and like the 1911 style a lot. I am looking at what I will eventually invest in for a beautiful, custom 1911 for carry and Wilson Combat keep coming up. The Ultra-Light Sentinel and others like it look awesome and probably shoot better than I can but at what point is the price tag too much? I am a believer that you get what you pay for and usually end up getting the more expensive model of whatever I am looking at. Not really asking about what 1911 should I get or what is the best carry gun, more like am I getting my money's worth or should I just get a normal priced 1911 and add some parts / get work done on it? I don't mind paying a lot for my dream gun which will become a family heirloom (my goal anyway). Also not worried about any wear from carrying it, that will happen, its a tool. Here's my example: [URL=http://s751.photobucket.com/user/romad7/media/ULCSentinel.jpg.html][/URL]

Oh man, I want an AR pistol again, damn you! Did you pick that caliber because of its performance in a short barrel and suppressor? I was thinking about a 300 BLK pistol with suppressor. Also, is it me or is that front sight backwards? Looks good like that though:-)

I've thought about my defense if this ever happened to me. I would honestly fear for the lives of others if I let him go. Not sure if that's legally enough but there's my gray area defense. It seems to work in this state and as a handgun carrying citizen I am comfortable know that if I have to use it then the local government will likely back me up.

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How about this then?   http://youtu.be/JN-h6etdqoA?t=1m10s

Booooo!

Kinda like Georges St-Pierre... My first thought about that name was, gaayyyy, then I saw him fight!

Fighting's tough, I wouldn't want to be in there. Good to know though.

Pretty cool! Is he fighting now? How's he doing?

At least I don't have to wonder of that would work. We should have more people like him in a special facility testing all the dumb ideas that we are to smart to do ourselves.

That's the video I was looking for, that guy scares me with his gun handling. Hopefully when he does have an AD it's just the camera that gets hit and not his family or some person on the street.

I think he meant the bolt releases kinda easy, lock the bolt rearward and tap the butt on the ground, it'll release pretty easily (usually). You would probably be better off just leaving the bolt forward and just popping the rear takedown pin and breaking open the rifle. Then you can safely remove the bolt and look straight down the barrel. This way there are no concerns with spring tension and the hammer is not a factor.

With my 15 mpg I'm surprised I can afford any guns:-)

Ooh, I like that. I do believe its going on my list. Very nice! It almost make up for the Prius;-)

Umm, maybe...;-). Sounds fun to me, likely won't be welcomed back though. One of these TGO shoots would be a good place for that.

Yes, can be done but you need the right paperwork from the ATF like Dolomite said. Looks like American Specialty Ammo has an option to have the engraving done if you are going the DD route. You could contact them about it, they will likely have more experience with this kind of thing. That 1911 SBR looks pretty cool too!

Yeah, those are cool. That's the site I was looking at when I was researching this. I want a 37mm shotgun mounted to the bottom of an S12 SBS, just because.

That would probably make the pistol into an SBR. Just give up now, the government has put way too much effort into ruining your fun:-( Those inserts for 12g might make it an SBS so you could go that route. I read somewhere that you can register a 37mm as a DD and legally use giant shotgun shells. Worth looking into if you really want to do it. I know it's still on my list of crazy things to do if I ever have a lot of fun money.

Here's what I was able to find when I had the same question. There might be better answers but this all I could find. [ATF Ruling 95-3] 18 U.S.C. section 921(a)(4); DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE 26 U.S.C. section 5845(f)(2); DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE (Firearm having a bore of more than one-half inch in diameter) 37/38 mm gas/flare guns possessed with cartridges containing wood pellets, rubber pellets or balls, or bean bags are classified as destructive devices for purposes of the Gun Control Act, 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44, and the National Firearms Act, 26 U.S.C. Chapter 53. ATF Ruling 95-3 The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) has examined various 37/38 mm gas/flare guns in combination with certain types of ammunition to determine whether these are destructive devices as defined in the Gun Control Act (GCA), 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44, and the National Firearms Act (NFA), 26 U.S.C. Chapter 53. Section 5845(f), Title 26, United States Code, classifies certain weapons as "destructive devices" which are subject to the registration and tax provisions of the National Firearms Act (NFA). Section 5845(f)(2) provides as follows: (f) Destructive device. --The term "destructive device" means * * * (2) any type of weapon by whatever name known which will, or which may be readily converted to, expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or other propellant, the barrel or barrels of which have a bore of more than one-half inch in diameter, except a shotgun or shotgun shell which the Secretary or his delegate finds is generally recognized as particularly suitable for sporting purposes . . .' Section 5845(f)(3) excludes from the term "destructive device" any device which is neither designed or redesigned for use as a weapon and any device, although originally designed for use as a weapon, which is redesigned for use as a signaling, pyrotechnic, line throwing, safety, or similar device. The definition of "destructive device" in the GCA (18 U.S.C. section 921(a)(4)) is identical to that in the NFA. ATF has previously held that devices designed for expelling tear gas or pyrotechnic signals are not weapons and are exempt from the destructive device definition. However, ammunition designed to be used against individuals is available for these 37/38 mm devices. This "anti-personnel" ammunition consists of cartridges containing wood pellets, rubber pellets or balls, and bean bags. When a gas/flare gun is possessed with "anti-personnel" type ammunition, it clearly becomes an instrument of offensive or defensive combat and is capable of use as a weapon. Since these gas/flare guns have a bore diameter of greater than one-half inch, fire a projectile by the means of an explosive, and, when possessed with "anti-personnel" ammunition, are capable of use as weapons, the combination of the gas/flare gun and "anti-personnel" ammunition is a destructive device as defined in the GCA and NFA. As a result, registration as a destructive device is required. Any person possessing a gas/flare gun with which "anti-personnel" ammunition will be used must register the making of a destructive device prior to the acquisition of any "anti-personnel" ammunition. In addition, the gas/flare guns are classified as firearms as defined by the GCA when possessed with "anti-personnel" type ammunition. Each gas/flare gun possessed with anti-personnel ammunition will be required to be identified as required by law and regulations (27 C.F.R. section 178.92 and 179.102), including a serial number. Any person manufacturing the gas/flare gun and the "anti-personnel" ammunition must, if selling them in combination, have the appropriate Federal firearms license as a manufacturer of destructive devices and must have paid the special (occupational) tax as a manufacturer of National Firearms Act firearms. Any person importing the gas/flare gun and the "anti-personnel" ammunition must, if importing them in combination, have the appropriate Federal firearms license as an importer of destructive devices and must have paid the special (occupational) tax as an importer of National Firearms Act firearms. Further, the "anti-personnel" ammunition to be used in the gas/flare launchers is ammunition for destructive devices for purposes of the GCA. Any person manufacturing the "anti-personnel" ammunition must have the appropriate Federal firearms license as a manufacturer of ammunition for destructive devices. Any person importing the "anti-personnel" ammunition must have the appropriate Federal firearms license as an importer of ammunition for destructive devices. HELD: 37/38 mm gas/flare guns possessed with "anti-personnel" ammunition, consisting of cartridges containing wood pellets, rubber pellets or balls, or bean bags, are destructive devices as that term is used in 18 U.S.C. section 921(a)(4) and 26 U.S.C. section 5845(f)(2).

Here's why you need this badge because if you lack muzzle discipline the badge will save your life... http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=6EE7DHFNV6Y&feature=player_embedded&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D6EE7DHFNV6Y%26feature%3Dplayer_embedded

Here's one that I heard of before. http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?/topic/65739-ghetto-gunshows-just-went-to-one/?hl=%2BGun+%2Bbuyback#entry633604

I use IP cameras connected to my computer through my network but have not used the stand alone type.