Grayfox54
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High school students must take a civics class/test.
About damned time! I think one of the biggest problems with government today is that young voters have no clue as to how government actually works. Or, more often than not, how it doesn't work. :poop:
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Absolutely amazing. I just don't have the words.
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The original Dan Wessons were fine guns. Very well made and accurate. The easily changed barrels made them quite popular in certain circles. I would rank them close, but not quite S&W. But that's just me. I never really cared for the cylinder latch set up. But if I ran across a nice one today for $350, I would be sorely tempted.
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Well, I never claimed to be any kind of Colt expert. All the fine details of roll marks and exact dates are beyond me. :shrug:
Quickbiscuit to the rescue. :up:
Its good to know that somebody around here knows more than me. ;)
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Yes, 38 Super and Super 38 are the same cartridge. As I said before, the actual name is Colt Super 38 Automatic. Although these days I believe only Colt still insists on calling it Super 38. Just about everyone else in the world refers to it as the 38 Super. But they are the same cartridge.
A pre-war Colt Super 38 eh? Cool! :clap: In any kind of decent shape, you've got some serious money there. I'd love to see some pictures.
BTW: if you can provide a serial number, I'll try to look up the year it was made for you.
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Colt made the Models 1900, 1902 and 1903 Pocket Hammer in .38 acp. AFAIK, Colt's 1911 has only been chambered in Super 38. and they do still make them.
All Colt barrels are marked as to caliber in the chamber area and is visible through the ejection port with the slide closed. Caliber roll marks on the slide kind of come and go. Some are marked and some aren't. I'm afraid you would need someone more knowledgeable than me to get a definitive answer.
May I ask what brought you to this particular question?
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The actual name of the cartridge is Colt Super 38 Automatic. Over the years its been shorten and readily accepted as the 38 Super. Even ammo makers and some gun makers label the round as 38 Super.
The 38 Super is basically a hot loading of the old 38 acp cartridge with more velocity and pressure. The two rounds are dimensionally identical. You can shoot 38 acp ammo in a 38 Super. However, NEVER shoot 38 Super ammo in a gun made for the 38acp. These guns were not designed to handle the pressure of the Super cartridge. In fact, the original loading of the 38 acp, which was very close to the Super, ended up being watered down as the guns for it at that time couldn't handle the pressure.
Generally speaking, the 38 Super fires a 130gr FMJ bullet at roughly 1300fps. When folks unfamiliar with the cartridge ask about mine, I simply say think of it as a 9mm on steroids. :rolleyes:
Unfortunately, Colt decided to headspace the cartridge on its tiny semi-rim which led to poor accuracy. I believe it was in the 1960s that custom barrel maker Bar-Sto discovered that by headspacing the round on the case mouth, like almost every other semi-auto cartridge, accuracy greatly improved. Not long after, most makers of 38 Super guns began to do the same. But not Colt, as they have always been extremely stubborn about admitting their mistakes. It wasn't until the Series 80 1911 that Colt changed the headspacing. If you buy an older Colt in 38 Super, don't expect it to be a tack driver. Most owners of these older guns replace the barrel first thing. :wall:
Another issue is that the correct bullet diameter of the Super is .356. Many of the ammo makers simply load their 38 Super ammo using their .355 9mm bullets. These may or may not prove to be accurate in your gun. Just depends on the individual pistol. :shrug:
Remington does make a .356 FMJ bullet for their loads and sells them separately for reloading. These are what I use. I also have a friend who owns a bullet casting company. He makes up his 124gr LRN hard cast 9mm bullet and sizes them to .357 for me. These have worked exceptionally well in my guns.
Despite its quirks and once you know about them, the 38 Super is an outstanding round. I'm a big fan. :clap:
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The Hi-Power is both a piece of history and a work of art. Its my absolute favorite 9mm. :bow:
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I'm partial to the M1A. My favorite is the Scout Squad as it seems to be the perfect all around length.
And what's this picky about ammo stuff? Mine will shoot whatever I put in them and do it extremely well. :up:
I guess heavy is just a matter of opinion. :shrug:
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Got my monthly CMP update in e-mail yesterday. One short mention of the 1911s.
An update on the 1911's
The NDAA 2016 has passed. We have no further information concerning the status of the 1911s. We will update our customers as we know more. Please do not email or call with questions regarding the 1911s. Our systems are overloaded.The law may have passed but, CMP still doesn't know Jack. It appears that nobody in government is talking to them yet. So the whole matter is still up in the air. -
I agree. Belt or tensioner. But don't go to Auto Zone, their belts are junk. Go with OEM or Gates.
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There are a number of references on the internet. A search of his name and history will get you multiple accounts of his life which include Forrest's Klan involvement. However, you do make a valid point. It is the internet after all and things aren't always as they seem. :shrug:
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The whole mess is about selective history in which some facts are stated loudly and others ignored. Nathen Bedford Forrest was one of the founding members of the Ku Klux Klan and served as its first Grand Wizard. This is fact and why certain people want the statue removed. What is ignored is that is the fact that when Forrest saw the direction the Klan was taking, he quit and spent considerable effort to distance himself from them and denounced the Klan's activities.
Forrest deserves a statue because he was without a doubt the the finest Calvary Commander on either side during the War of Northern Aggression. Its said the Forrest was the one Confederate General that Grant feared most. Sherman held him in such high regard the he said "That devil Forrest...must be hunted down and killed if it costs ten thousand lives and bankrupts the Federal treasury."
But, of course, in memphis all anybody cares about is that he was in the Klan. So who's the real racists here?
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About 10-12 years ago I got in on a group buy and picked up three EOTech 512s at a really great price. One went on a rifle right then and is still in use.. One has been on several different rifles over the years and currently sits atop my Socom 16.. The third, still new in the box, was used as partial payment on a rifle I bought last year and I was credited 1 1/2 times what I paid for it. All three still work perfectly.
I understand that real battlefield conditions can be hard on equipment and failures do occur. But for my uses, the EOTechs have done very well.
So rather than just saying EOTechs suck, I think the real issue here is that the company hid a known problem.
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Its unusual to hear of a Springfield with problems that even the factory can't fix. Exactly what model is it?
Is it an Ultra Compact? Many of the short guns from many different makers tend to be troublesome. The 1911 just doesn't seem to like going shorter than 4" no matter who builds it.
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Several options:
A thin shim in the dovetail with the new sight
Add material to the top of the original sight
A bit of solder added to the new sight dovetail area.
Peen the dovetail on the barrel.
Peen the dovetail area on the new sight.
I'm a bit surprised that a competent gunsmith wouldn't at least suggest one of these options.
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I'm a big fan of Springfields. I own four of 'em and couldn't be happier. :up:
But I also believe that spending more money doesn't necessarily mean you have a better gun. The real difference between a good gun and a bad one is often the shooter.
I do love the 1911, but never cared for the Ruger. I'm not even sure why, but something about these never quite seemed right to me. OTOH, your's if the first one I've heard of problems with. So maybe its just me. :shrug:
Most 1911 problems are pretty simple. Often a slight adjustment or tweak here or there fixes 'em right up. Unless you just want to get rid of the Ruger, I'd suggest you let a good gunsmith have a look at it first. Who knows, you might just come to love it.
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Oops, Quickbiscuit is right. I totally missed that. I love my 1911s, but I ain't never claimed to be any kind of expert. :doh:
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Older S&W revolvers are very hot in the collector market right now. Your 15-4 would have been made between 1977 and 82. The target hammer and trigger will bring a slight premium. Judging by the pics, it appears to be in excellent condition. Easily a $500 - 600 gun,
The 1911 is an early WW I model. Serial number dates it to 1913. A very desirable collector's piece. However, Colt collectors can be a finicky lot and small details can make a big difference. A big plus in your favor is that it does appear to be all original, but the finish is worn. Best guess would be $2000+. This one really needs a professional appraisal.
BTW: If that is an original WW I issue holster, its worth a pretty good amount on its own.
If you really want to get top dollar, do some research and list them on an auction site with as many details as possible.
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I was there just about two months ago. No signs, no metal detectors, I carried, no problems.
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I was there just about two months ago. No signs, no metal detectors, I carried, no problems.
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Another vote for the Colt Mustang. I have two. One older one from the first run back in 1999 and just a few of months ago I picked up a poly and stainless Mustang XSP as I was looking for something sweat resistant for my daily walks. I've really come to like the XSP as its very light and compact. The locked breach design makes recoil very manageable and the gun is surprisingly accurate.
Yes, the gun is single action and basically a mini 1911. But I'm an old 1911 guy anyway, so it suits me just fine.
I've never cared for pocket carry, so I tote it in a belt holster and hardly even know its there.
Did I mention that I really like this gun? :D
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if, and its a big IF, congress manages to pass the necessary legislation, the guns still have to be unpacked, inspected, rated, categorized and who knows what else by CMP before being offered for sale. CMP barely has the man power to keep up with the few Garands they still have.
I figure 5 years minimum before you see any civilian sales.
Host gun ideas? .22 cal
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Ruger 10/22 tactical. Comes with a factory threaded barrel. Cycles just fine with standard velocity ammo and all you hear is the click of the bolt moving.
Browning Buckmark Camper with a Tactical Solutions barrel and Burris Fast Fire sight. Agian, all you hear is the bolt moving.
The can itself was made by a company called Long Range Precision. I use the same can on both guns. I got it pretty cheap as the company was new and trying to get off the ground. Standard K-baffle construction and works great. Unfortunately, the company didn't survive.