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Certainly not defending the manufacturers, but: Their military contracts have increased and are first priority. Retail ammo is second. Last priority are we poor reloading folk
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Have seen prices a bit lowere here in Sevierville/Knoxville.
GUYS, don’t just stock up. Shoot some of ‘em too.
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On 1/23/2023 at 7:28 AM, DocHawk said:
With respect to the purists above, and posting as a 1911 collector (Vintage 1911 Collector's Association Member #44), I disagree with the notion that your first 1911 needs to be a USGI base model. With an $1800 budget, you don't need to hobble yourself with the Great Granddaddy warhorse that has since been improved several generations hence. It is a testimony to the 1911's design that, over a century after its introduction (at the dawn of semiautomatic handguns, no less), it has been able to be refined and improved to be a viable contender with cutting-edge modern designs using engineering methods, CNC milling, metals, and synthetic materials that hadn't even been dreamed of let alone implemented when John Moses Browning blessed us with the 1911.
As a modern handgun shooter, you may in fact be somewhat soured on the 1911 platform by the original's small beavertail, lack of trigger finger and grip scalloping, lack of checkering on the straps, lack of an accessory rail, poor irreplaceable sights, lesser slide serrations, and/or many of the other features that have since been greatly improved as semiauto experience and engineering have marched forward. There's absolutely no good reason to start there. Once you love the platform, expand backwards and pick up something original.
I own Colts ranging from the pre-1911 1903 Pocket Hammerless, to US Property-marked 1911's and 1911A1's from both World Wars, to some of their most desirable offerings from the postwar era through the 1980's. As a bona-fide Colt collector, I urge you not to select a modern Colt. The company went tragically downhill since the mid-1980's and especially beginning in the late '90's, Colt's modern semiautmatic offerings have suffered from poor quality control, poor material quality, and poor fitment/assembly. They have recently scored a big turnaround with their modern revolver redesigns, but that has not translated to their semiautomatics. This may change with CZ's takeover of Colt.
As a retail gunsmith, I have a unique perspective on firearms quality - I get to see what comes across my counter for repair. A higher incidence of Colt 1911-pattern guns since about 2000 have had cracked frames, cycling and feed issues from the factory, poor accuracy compared to similar-priced guns, and other issues including fundamental fitment deficiencies affecting reliability, accuracy or ease of use. While they don't descend to the level of "lemons," the defect rate is out of all proportion to their cost.
Get yourself a railed Sig 1911, black FDE or stainless as you prefer (the stainless is exceptionally good). Excellent in the hand, great modern features without going too far astray of what a 1911 is, accurate, and fantastic factory quality including especially, fitment. You won't spend anywhere near your budget, leaving you room for ammo and accessories. You'll have enough of a baseline to help you determine whether you like the platform or not, and you will not have "wasted" a slot on the notion that well, that wasn't the best of what the 1911 has to offer. Imagine putting $600 into a Rock Island (great guns by the way, especially at the price), not liking the clunky old design, and then having strangers chime in, "well they make better ones, you should give it a fair chance and buy a good modern one, you can't compare the old 1911 to modern guns."
If you don't like Sig, get a Springfield TRP or one of the varios Operators, Smith Performance Center, or Rock Island Tac Standard. But whatever you do, get it in .45 so you can understand what the gun can really do. The big holes are fun, and you owe yourself the understanding of what the "push" of a .45's recoil feels like in a big handgun compared to the "snap" of a 9mm.
Very informative post. 100% agree
First time picking up a SIG 1911 fell in love with it. Served well. Eventually picked up one of their higher end models. Both very nice guns
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Shiny with nice looking grips. Can’t think of anything else good to say.
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Glad I passed o one last summer,
Guess this means that now people who bought them last year when the ATF said they were legal, may be considered "Felons" And face all the penalties and deprivation of rights thereof.
What else do people need to know about the current state of our "Democracy" ?
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Just to add. My _itch isn't so much with Beretta but pretty much all "optics ready" guns,
There are a few, like my Hellcat and the P365 which mount a red dot directly and thusly quite low,
Properly redesigning the slide with a red dot as the primary sight would be a major change. Hopefully someone does it on a full sized target oriented handgun,
Sorry to have pulled the discussion off topic and to my pet peeve, You may now return to your regularly scheduled broadcast,
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Because the sight used in the pic sits too high. In my experience sitting so high makes it point unnaturally.
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Pretty, now for my _itch. Manufactures just seem to throw on any old red dot. That Burris has to tall of a body, imo I stick with the shorter profile RDs so they are closer to bore axis. The tall ones make my presentation feel unnatural
Someone buy them a Holosun Kx2 series. Heck, even a shield
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Vortex Diamondback 16-48 x 65 angled spotting scope. Is in like new condition with all accessories and original box (it is shown with protective cover on),
Bought last year from Bud's Gun Shop. Only used it a couple of times to sight in a rifle. Really have no further use for it.
$295.00 cash only. In Sevierville or close nearby. These do not include any kind of tripod from the factory.
PM and will respond with any further details you request and my phone number
Thanks for looking!
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Sold! Thanks Scott
Really nice S&W Victory .22 as shown $325 cash.
Original owner, was purchased 12/20 from Buds Gun Shop.
Don't really count rounds on 22's but guessing about 800-900
Runs great and comes with an extra factory magazine and all original box stuffers
ftf in Sevierville or nearby. Must present at legally able to own a firearm in the State of TN. Cash only, no trades (just got hit with VET bill)
Leave personal message and will respond with my phone number.
If interested I also have the Tandem Cross red dot adapter plate SEPARATELY for an extra $35
Thanks for looking
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So it right the first time. If partial to the 1911 platform have one fitted. There are also higher capacity 2011’s out there
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On top of an adapter plate it makes for a rather high sight over bore axis.
It seems like a rather simplistic approach
jmo
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On 1/13/2023 at 6:46 PM, crc4 said:
See if this review by Will Dabbs at American Handgunner helps. As I understand it, the barrel doesn't move.
Thanks, I was wondering if it is a friction based system (no moving mechanical lock).* Apparently not so. However, it would be nice to see a drawing of how this system functions,
Thanks for link is was helpful.
*The mechanical delayed blowback principle on which it (Thompson Sub Machinegun) operated was made possible by the Blish Block system
wsit: Blish not block. Siri hates me
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Of the couple vids I saw, neither explained the mechanics of barrel lock up.
Curious
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Have had a few guns which were sold because my needs changed.
Target handguns change as I progress in a particular discipline and a different gun would do me better.
Defensive handguns also change because newer high cap yet smaller options become available (or sights options change)
I have sold guns which just didn't fit me right or shoot well for me (seemed good in store but not when shooting).
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Indeed it is. Still much more expensive than 9mm, which in my old mind, makes no sense,
It is a worthwhile gun/caliber though, Have lots of fun!
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Would prefer the advantages of a high capacity nine. However—the Max 9 did not meet my expectations.
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On 1/4/2023 at 12:54 PM, willis68 said:
I have had my Colt King Cobra for a couple of weeks now and could not have imagined a better snub nose .357 for carrying
Yesterday my Kimber K6S came in and I have to say without question it is the finest revolver I have ever handled
I will be installing night sights on this gun I changed the stock grips out for the Kimber Combat ones as they fit my hands better
This revolver is truly a work of art and needs to be handled to be truly appreciated, the trigger is simply amazing
Am so jealous. Love those grips
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On 1/3/2023 at 9:32 AM, DesertRanger said:
I appreciate the input from everyone. The issue for me is not having a safety vs not having a safety, but double action versus single action. My other carry is a P365, so I’m carrying that pistol in single action mode as well. I’ll keep my LCP II for the time being. I carry in a leather pocket holster that I made, and it is sufficient to protect the trigger. I might have been looking for an excuse to buy the LCP Max- I am susceptible to firearms manufacturer marketing, especially when they increase round capacity. Or make a stainless model. Or improve the sights or grips. Or when I’m bored. Or when my wife says “Don’t you have enough guns?”.
“No, I don’t- I’m going out for a bit-I’ll be back later”.
I love my LCP ii. Have a iwb kydex holster and a couple of Sticky holsters for it. You did a great job on that leather pocket holster You are very talented with crafting leather
You hit it. I too am a sucker for reviewers enthusiasm for new guns (variations). Have had a few disappointments by blindly trusting what the reviews said
Am of the belief now that if a carry system works for me to stay with it.
Thus I save enough money to practice more. No small thing with the price of 380 ammo.
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For competition most load their own ammo. Hence it is usually not as hot as a factory round. So I’m that case the buffer is less useful There is both reduced recoil and pressure with “target” loads
Have never liked buggers when used on 1911’s Guns I had needed a bit of tweaking to work reliably with the installed buffer
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Should try them out then. The factory ones I have used actually had a very slight inward taper towards the base. While it made seating the bullet in case easy, it also necessitated using a tighter crimp than usual.
just fyi. Have fun with it
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5 hours ago, crc4 said:
Never shot the reversed wadcutters into gel, but in those days .38 special SD loads were rare, with many officers carrying round-nose for ease of reloading. My reversed wadcutters were probably closer to +p loads as they were strong in recoil and snappiness, but less than a 2' .357. At 10-15 yards they seemed to be accurate enough with a tendency to keyhole. I never had to shoot anyone with them, but I did believe they would do the trick.
After checking around I'm going to try some of the hard-cast loads and some Honey Badger loads.
I'm a fan of my Bodyguard as a good BU revolver, particularly in wintertime when I can have my hand on the gun in my pocket without drawing any attention and if necessary shoot through the pocket without hanging up as an auto might.
Thanks for your response.
Same fun here, well one of them. Appreciate you wanting the best load. Have you ever made hardcast hbwc? I did cast bullets years ago, but the hollow base seemed to difficult. The factory hbwc were all fairly soft lead. That made sense as the idea is for the hollow base to expand and seal against the rifling during firing. At least for the normal loading.
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10mm powder
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10mm powder.? Man I don't think my RCBS powder measure can throw grains that big.
Seriously, would think any of the Hodgdon or Winnie powders suggested for 40 SW should work fine
https://www.hodgdonreloading.com/reloading-data-center?rdc=true&type=53
CFE Pistol, HP38 or Titegroup should all work well. I use CFE Pistol in 9mm, 38/357 and 45 acp
Titegroup lasts longer per pound though and well...groups TITE.