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3 hours ago, Erik88 said:
I vote for my $225 Kahr CW9 because it's more reliable than my $1,500 Sig. Sometimes when it comes to guns, more money doesn't always equal better quality. It's unlikely I would ever buy another Sig firearm.
Don't know where you found that deal but great shopping!
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Nice job as with everything I've seen from Greg.
Another wrong handed rig I built for someone. Have yet to try the traditional carving but have to make a rig for a navy replica so it's coming. The bird was a real pain to carve.
I've found a lot of good tips on Springfield and Weaver's channels on the utube. edge lacing is hard, my first holster I tried it, baseball stitch. It was actually the best part of that one LOL.
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PM incoming
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On 2/3/2023 at 8:07 PM, Jeb48 said:
for the reast of your life
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1 hour ago, Fourtyfive said:
Looks like today’s show in Lebanon canceled? Any others this weekend?
Besides Knoxville?
Great American show in Dyersburg
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16 hours ago, Smith said:
Sort of. Those engineers are having to work within legal system constructs and not just pure mechanics. They are also designing on a mass production model, so the tolerances are accounted for to ensure the widest range of base functionality. The whole 1911 thing is a good example. Military grade 1911's were the AK's of the handgun world. Incredibly loose and not terribly accurate without work. Customization is what makes them great guns. So much so, that nearly all 1911's made currently are customized 1911's based on one off's of the past.
That being said, I prefer minimal customizing when I buy second hand and I tend to customize parts that can be taken back to stock fairly easily or with known proven parts. I tend to stay away from custom colors, frame modifications, stippling, relief cuts etc.
I agree totally with the assessment of what the factory engineers are up against. The 1911 however, is a special beast. The original intent was a combat pistol that every soldier could be easily taught to use. It was not meant to be a target pistol. Combat accuracy is not the same as what a target shooter would want. The military also needed something that had standardized replacement parts. Any good civilian AR will shoot tighter groups than a mil spec M16. The one constant I have heard and read over the last 40 odd years is the tighter the 1911 the less reliable it becomes when speaking of the original design. Unreliable is not acceptable for a combat/defense handgun while 5 inch groups at 30 yards is. It's a matter of what do you need it to do. I don't own a 1911 at this point not because I don't like or want them, just don't own one now. I have a Para 14.45 which is a fine piece. I also own a Firestar in .45 which I feel is an improvement over the officer's model 1911.
after all of that, I also look at modified guns like modded cars, I'm not paying extra because I don't know what is in there. It could have top quality parts installed properly or crap thrown in wrong. I trust my own judgement and "gut" when buying. If I make modifications, they are for my own taste and wouldn't expect you to pay above retail for used parts. My tastes are not yours but if the asthetic mods agree with you then why not? I polished a stainless 357 several years ago because I liked it, an aquaintance saw it and had to trade me out of it. yes, I made a bit on that deal. Maybe "Bubba" actually knows what he is doing. I am not a gunsmith but I do know how to polish a feed ramp or sear correctly. Do you trust that? Maybe you should but if you don't I fully understand, we don't know each other and my trust for you is in the same range.
for TLDR - buyer beware as there are no absolutes.
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On 1/13/2023 at 8:47 AM, KahrMan said:
How tf did that happen?
took a while
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10 hours ago, KahrMan said:
How tf did that happen?
it's on video, you wouldn't believe me if I described it.
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let's make guns look like toys, that'll be great
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1 hour ago, Garufa said:
Don’t mess with me man. This thread is for stupid movies…is this for real?
well it wasn't Dumb and Dumber stupid but I had a blast watching it. (pun intended)
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On 12/1/2022 at 1:02 PM, 10-Ring said:
I can't recall the last time that I was excited about a movie. A decade at least. But I can't wait for this one.
it was 2020 LMAO
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING ALL!
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I have the materials laying around as well as a pattern and dummy G43. Cheap is relative. PM me if you would like one made from plain to fancy. Pancake style with possibility of paddle in all leather.
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16 hours ago, TripleGGG said:
a. I don't fight
b. I don't miss
c. My "1911" is a Para 14.45
d. Why would I drop a perfectly good hammer and use a fist? LMAO-
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Does this have the internal lock?
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On 10/15/2022 at 7:40 PM, TripleGGG said:
two birds, one stone
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what is the overall length with can installed?
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7 minutes ago, papa61 said:
so which of these should you feel sorry for?
hint
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On 10/2/2022 at 6:09 PM, Jeb48 said:
so which of these should you feel sorry for?
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On 9/29/2022 at 9:15 AM, AuEagle said:
why do I have to choose only one?
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On 9/25/2022 at 7:21 PM, TripleGGG said:
My drug of choice is Diet Mountain Dew!
try dew zero
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On 9/21/2022 at 4:31 PM, FUJIMO said:
I WANT ONE !!!!
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On 9/12/2022 at 6:04 PM, Jeb48 said:
I thought that was "qualification day"
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On 9/11/2022 at 1:02 PM, TripleGGG said:
I'd have to say everyone within a two block radius would be dialing 911
Discussion of Underappreciated Handguns
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my P32 has been 100% reliable with everything I've fed it. I have heard Kel-Tec was hit and miss but I like mine so much I bought a PF9.