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Round 2, Ithaca frame, RR slide. What you are are getting is a genuine G.I. 1911 or 1911A1 with documentation that provides provenance that can't be guaranteed from any other source. Yes, the prices have gone up but, its's worth it IMO.

Very nice! Congratulations!

Very nice looking 1911! I don't know how the Turks can make this handgun and sell it at the price points listed but, good for them! The reviews that I have read have all been positive. If I didn't have "over the limit" of 1911's I would give it serious consideration. I do appreciate the reference to "Volunteer" and Davey Crockett and if they decide to produce one that references my favorite Tennessee son, Alvin Cullum York, from Pall Mall, TN, well I may just have to reconsider my position.

A friend of mine and I went yesterday. The show was well attended but, it depends on what you may be looking for in firearms or accessories. There was a mixture of dealers and private individuals sell items. My friend purchased two very nice O/U shotguns, a Belgium Browning Superposed, 12 gauge and a Ruger Red Label in 28 gauge, from an individual seller. I bought a very nice Ulu knife/sheath from a dealer. There was a smattering of powder but, I didn't see any primers. A couple of dealers had ammo but, it was, as you might imagine, high. One seller, in the South end of the building, had more pre lock S&W revolvers than I have seen in a very long while. They were in very good to excellent condition and priced accordingly but, he was "dealing" and seemed to be selling a few. It may not be worth a drive from an hour or more away but, again, it depends on what you may be look for this day and time.

If you can't find an 870, as others have suggested, a Mossberg 500 series is a good choice. In the event that is not satisfactory, I would also suggest a Browning BPS or a Benelli Nova. Good luck, good shooting and good hunting!

A high power rifle match is scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2019 at the AEDC Range near Tullahoma, TN. This will be an 80 shot regional course of fire with two (2) sighters at each yard line. The course of fire will be as follows: 200 yard slow fire, 2 sighters and 20 shots standing; 200 yard rapid fire, 2 sighters and two, 10 shot strings in a time limit of 60 seconds for each string, for record for a total of 20 rounds; 300 yard rapid fire, 2 sighters and two, 10 shot strings in a time limit of 70 seconds for each string, for record for a total of 20 rounds; 600 yard slow fire, 2 sighters and 20 shots for record. All NRA rules (2018) apply. Service rifle and match rifle categories and NRA classifications in effect. Cost: $20.00, includes NRA fees. Competitors will be required to pull targets, hearing and eye protection required, this is an "all day" event a competitors should bring food and water for their personal needs. To request a copy of the Match Bulletin send email to: jdlii@yahoo.com Registration begins at 8:00 a.m CDT, firing will begin, pending competition of safety briefing, at approx. 9:00 a.m. CDT. All competitors required to sign Waiver of Liability and provide proof of NRA membership.

You did no worse for the wear!

Well its about time!

These photos show some of the guns fired during the cannon shoot in Pelham. The shoot was held earlier this Spring.

I have a DPMS Oracle and typically have Leupold scopes on all of my rifles. After reviewing all of the available options and prices, I chose a Vortex Diamond Back, 4 x 16. I came close to ordering it from Optics Planet but, happened to been in Huntsville, AL when Cabela's had it grand opening at their new store. $229.00 for the scope and Leupold QRW mounts on an ARMS riser that I already had in my possession. The scope compares favorably with the older Leupold Vari XII models and has been 100% reliable and repeatable.

Great shooting ammo as well and accurate.

Take a look at the DPMS Oracle, LR .308.  For the price you can't beat it and with my hand loads, it produces sub MOA groups at 100 yards.  It comes with one DPMS mag and additional mags are very affordable plus, it works with PMAGS!!!   Mine likes heavier bullets, 165, 168, 175 grain perform very well.   Our local Dunham's store is running a special on them at $799.  I waited until they ran another special at $759 but, on Black Friday, they dropped the price to $699.   For the amount you are willing to spend, you can acquire this rifle and have funds available for a quality scope.  I have an M1A that i shot in service rifle competition for years and it is a sub MOA rifle and I have an FN FAL.  Both are reliable and the FAL is a wonderful battle rifle but, 2 MOA is about as good as it gets with that platform and I am very pleased with it for its intended use.  If I had to select only one at this point and time, it would be the DPMS.

5.4 grains of Titegroup, 158 grain SJHP (Zero Bullet), mixed brass, Tula SP primers. My 66s like 'em.

Did anybody go to this show? The last "local" show that I attended was a bust.

Oh yeah, "St. Marks" I reviewed my data, while refilling the coffee cup, sorry about that!

SMP, as you probably know is an abbreviation for "military surplus powder". My guru has recommended a start load of 24gr. of 842 in commercial cases with .77 or .75 gr BTHP bullets, Winchester SRP or CCI BR primers. This load is for a 20 inch WOA Varmint/match barrel. Results pending, proceed with caution!

I have used Wolf primers for " plinking" and practice loads. Remington, Winchester and Federal for 200 and 300 yard loads but, prefer Winchester. I use CCI BR4's for 600 yard loads with Sierra 80 grain BTHP's.

Craig Plantation, Fayetteville, TN is a nice option as is C&C Partridge Patch near Estill Springs, TN. Selwood, South of Birmingham, AL is very nice too!

Check with Stuart Mayes in Manchester, TN for custom stock work. For a different "factory" stock, take a look at CDNN. They have several different factory stocks for the Mod. 70. I have had great success with factory Mod. 70 stocks as far as performance is concerned. Only the target stocks were bedded. I did replace the stock on my pre 64' in 30.06 with a Bell & Carlson fiberglass stock and had it bedded. It shoots a little better but, produced 1/2 inch groups at 100 yds in the factory stock that wasn't bedded. Great rifle and a very good caliber!

Unless they have ceased production, Ohio Ordinance manufactures a semi auto version of the Browning Automatic Rifle.

I have a friend who wants to hunt hogs very badly. Generally,where are you hunting hogs? I am in Tullahoma, TN.

Good luck in your search, there are still several "original" 1911's and 1911A1's available. However, you may want to consider reviewing the "1911 forums" that are available and study the information relative to US GI 1911's. You will find that when it comes to GI pistols, there are no "matching" numbers. Serial numbers appear on the frame only and specific numbers were assigned to the various manufacturers. The pistols did have certain parts, which are stamped with appropriate codes (letters, numbers) by various sub contractors. There are many pistols, as previously pointed out, that went through rebuild at various arsenals. They are not necessarily "original", as issued but, are "original" as GI pistols and very collectable. You will and can find Colt slides on Remington Rand frames and vice versa. There are serveral known and respected authors on the 1911 and Clawson probably has the greatest following. His "big book" sells for several hundred dollars. With the information available on the web, you will be able to learn quite a bit. Be careful though, there are some some pistols out there that have been alterted, put together and out and out "faked". Prices for "original" 1911A1's, manufactured during WWII, are all over the place. Knowledge is power and when you are considering an investment of $800 to $2,000, it pays to do the research.

Got mine last month after being alerted, on another forum, that Randall had this model in stock and available for immediate shipment. It is a Model 28 with a brass hilt and green mircata handles. This one will be used.

I like it, color combo and all! Jeff put new life in a Colt Delta Elite for me by refinishing the pistol with a "gun metal gray" finish, Novak night sights and a Wilson combat trigger. A set of VZ operator grips had already been added "before" but, look even better "after" the pistol was finished. I have had an opportunity to examine several examples of Jeff's work and have not seen one yet that I would turn down. The test targets are very impressive and I predict "happiness"!

I have one being fitted to my pre 64' Mod. 70 at this time. Looks like we have the same color preference. I would post a picture but, it appears that I am not allowed to post attachments for reasons that I don't understand or have information on what is necessary for me to perform that operation. The B & C stocks seem, to me, to be well made and appear to be a bargain when compared to other stocks. I have two McMillian stocks on match rifles but, simply could not justify the expense for my primary hunting rifle. The reason I acquired the B & C was due to the fact that the rifle slipped out of its case last Winter when I was unloading the vehicle after a deer hunt. The butt of the stock hit the concrete floor of the garage and caused a 3" long section to split a the "toe" and broke the butt plate. Although this is the original wooden stock, it had been sanded prior to my acquistion of the rifle and I had the stock restored about 18 years ago. It still made me "ill". With a B & C on the rifle, I believe it will be more user friendly. This rifle, in the wood stock and unbedded, still produced 3/4" groups at 100 yards. We'll see how it does once the B & C is installed. I am still waiting for it to be completed and it will be bedded this time.