Forum: The 1911 Forum
05-03-2013, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 8,124
Re: Ruger SR1911
If one is into engraving, and bling in general that is not a bad price at all!
Not really to my liking, but we are all different.
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
04-15-2013, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 487
Re: Mothers Polish
I did this Model 44 Taurus one evening while watching Raylan Givens kill and maim with his GLOCK on Justified. (Will someone give that boy a 1911 please?)
Really laid into it during the...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
04-15-2013, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,318
Re: What to look for in a 1911?
Yes, the Colts are nice! I have owned several and they served me well.
If you have the means I recommend them, 70 series that is.
The problem is, they cost a fortune! The Ruger SR1911's, and the...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
04-12-2013, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 320
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
04-06-2013, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,318
Re: What to look for in a 1911?
I finally went out and bought one, the .45 single stack. Probably the most well built gun I ever owned. Never could get comfy in cond. one though, and they can jam like any other auto, don't let them...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
03-30-2013, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,515
Re: Holsters?
In close to 50 years of packing I have tried quite a few different rigs. Went back and forth between paddles, IWB's, and various other rigs. Lately it always seems to come back to the Don Hume J.I.T....
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
03-12-2013, 05:17 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 769
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
03-09-2013, 06:45 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 769
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
03-06-2013, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 718
Re: New Sig 1911-.22lr
After seeing your gat I know what I need to do to mine now, skeletonize the trigger! If you look close you can see the 3 circles left from the mold on my trigger, If just center punch those babies...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
03-05-2013, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 718
Re: New Sig 1911-.22lr
I am not aware of a kit for the Colt but then I don't really see a need for one.
I went back and forth between Colt and Sig for a while and then decided to get both and just find out for myself...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
02-14-2013, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,886
Re: Daughter wants a 9mm 1911
Perhaps I can be of assistance here, When an attacker is hit with a .45 it takes away their "ZIP", not just some of it, but all of it! Make sense?
Hope that helps!
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
01-29-2013, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,021
Re: 45acp under 1k
I would go with the S-Tac hands down. Say what you will about the Croats, those are damn good weapons!
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
01-29-2013, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,202
Re: Ruger SR1911 Commander
So far I have dumped two S/A's, four Colts, one Kimber, and a Smith, in favor of the Two Rugers I currently own.
I didn't bother with the Remington, I'm out on the 80's firing pin setup.
When I...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
01-17-2013, 02:05 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 767
Re: Ruger Commander Out
My dealer ordered me one at the Shot show in SC, can't wait to get my mitts on it! I hope it gets here quicker than when I got my 1st SR1911, I think I waited 5 months for that gun!
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
01-16-2013, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,789
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
01-15-2013, 05:13 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,789
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
01-14-2013, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 65
Views: 11,343
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
12-23-2012, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,537
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
12-18-2012, 05:10 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,472
Re: 600 Yards with a 1911?
MH2008 has cracked the code, practice.
That wich is difficult, has been done.
That wich is impossible, has yet to be done........
Robert "Evel" Kneivel
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
12-18-2012, 05:01 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 678
Re: Christmas gift to myself
Very nice Squeak! That is exactly what a 1911 should look like IMHO!
It is the perfect gift! Happy Holidays and Congrats on the recent win in IL!
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Forum: General Discussion
12-15-2012, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 204
Views: 4,979
Re: Another school shooting
Stats from another forum...
Since the first reported "mass shooting" in 1966 (45 years ago) in Austin, TX there has been 14 major mass killings in the United States.
BUT IN THE SAME TIME THERE...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
12-14-2012, 03:11 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 3,026
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
12-14-2012, 03:04 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 710
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
12-13-2012, 06:13 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 710
Re: Why did I wait so long?
The only Sig I have ever owned, bought it to cut cost of 1911 practice. Pretty close to the same heft, exactly the same size, it is doing the job well. The only mods I've made are full length metal...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-06-2012, 01:25 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 15,780
Re: What is the most powerful (commercial) .22lr?
What JLA said, and remember, wetter is better! After I broke in my Sig-Sauer 1911-22 (wich everyone swears is the same gun as the GSG, I don't really know), I used nothing but Federal bulk from...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-02-2012, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 529
Re: argentine ip colt
The Argentine Colt was my first handgun, I purchased it when I turned 21 back in 1967. I used that gun on up into the late 80's and parted it out. It was used up after who knows how many thousands of...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
11-12-2012, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,207
Re: HELP/ADVICE AND INPUT...PLEASE
In my opinion the 1911 is the best all around gun. It was my first handgun 45 years ago. During that time I have tried just about every weapon out there and it just keeps coming back to the 1911.
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
11-06-2012, 04:25 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 721
Re: What are your thoughts about compensators?
I put one on my 1911SR, then took it right straight back off. It was the bushing type, looked like hell.
I wound up putting a 6 inch barrel on it, I have a S/A Longlide and like the extra length....
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
11-05-2012, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 8,124
Re: Ruger SR1911
Installed a six inch barrel in my latest 1911. Too bad Ruger doesn't make a long slide version of the SR1911.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/ace1099/SR1911X.jpg
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
11-02-2012, 06:48 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 8,124
Re: Ruger SR1911
Rugerman,
Let me put it to you this way..........
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/ace1099/SR1911s.jpg
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-26-2012, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 8,124
Re: Ruger SR1911
Picked up another SR1911, traded my Kimber UC that I paid six bills for, I will get way more use out of the Ruger. I have given up on subcompacts.
This gun has had no more than a box of rounds...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-24-2012, 03:30 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,889
Re: DuraCoat Slide
I agree, the finish on the Sig blows! Not long after I got the Sig I saw a Colt and grabbed it. It just looked like a tad better quality, it was! Better finish, better shooting.
Roughly the same...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-20-2012, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 15,669
Re: more than one 1911 .45....?
DD
Cool! I will probably top out at a dozen and a few of them m
might stay in rotation as other models come out.
What I am currently looking for is an S/A Loaded SS in long slide, and an S/A...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-20-2012, 07:08 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 15,669
Re: more than one 1911 .45....?
ysaacres,
To answer your question, yes, one should have more than one 1911. I currently have only seven, but am adding to the arsenal as funds permit. AFAIAC I am seriously 1911 deficient.
On...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-20-2012, 06:46 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 15,669
Re: more than one 1911 .45....?
bac1023,
Seriously Dude, I am humbled by your coolness, and your suave, but mostly by your Mojo!
Are you taking disciples?
1911junkee
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-20-2012, 06:39 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 15,669
Re: more than one 1911 .45....?
1911junkee: Oh, look Darlin, its bac1023! He has 45 1911'S they say! Should I hate him?
Mrs. 1911: Why? You don't even know him!
1911junkee: Wait just a damn minute! Is that an S/A Loaded S.S.?...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-14-2012, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 2,348
Re: 1911 Magazine Question
Chip McC is the man! It is the only mag I really trust. It is the very 1st thing a 1911 of mine gets, even a new one.
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-14-2012, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 921
Re: SS skelatonized trigger?
Yeah, I like skull as much as the next guy, but the naked lady trigger might have looked a little cooler! JMOHO
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-08-2012, 05:59 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 2,348
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-04-2012, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 8,124
Re: Ruger SR1911
It took me a while to dig up the recpt. I paid $609- for mine. I paid for the gun up front as soon as I learned that they were released, then waited around 5 months for it to arrive. I had one of the...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-03-2012, 11:34 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 8,124
Re: Ruger SR1911
Not crazy about their firing pin safety, but the SS R-1 is a great looking pistol!
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-03-2012, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 8,124
Re: Ruger SR1911
The R-1 does come in stainless, saw one today. I passed on the Remington because of the firing pin safety.
I have a Sig, Smith, Colt, Springfield mil-Spec SS, Springfeild Loaded SS, and a Kimber...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
09-25-2012, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,022
Re: Compact 1911 holster options
I go back and forth between a Don Hume JIT Slide and my Foubus Paddle holster. The Fobus weighs nothing, is totally indestructable, and allows me a lightning fast draw! I use one for all of my .45...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
09-21-2012, 02:55 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 990
Re: RIA 1911 38 super....
I built up a version of the "Super Cooper" using a Colt Combat Commander with a 5" barrel back in the 70's. Carried it a few years and was conned out of it by a brother in law with deep pockets. It...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
09-21-2012, 02:47 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 4,780
Re: Who carries a full size 1911?
I recently purchased a "Wilderness" Tactical belt (wilderness.com), and use it with the Don Hume JIT Slide or my Fobus paddle holster. I can now carry a 5 incher with no problem. I am carrying my...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
09-17-2012, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,021
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
09-14-2012, 05:48 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 933
Re: JUST JOINED THE CLUB
The SR1911 is as good as it gets in my opinion. Finest 1911 I have ever owned.
The only changes I made to the gun are the black Colt arched mainspring housing, the Ruger black rubber double...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
09-13-2012, 05:30 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,889
Re: DuraCoat Slide
Brass Tacks,
You are a real craftsman! The Sig looks great! I need to have that done to mine! Thanks for the cool photos!
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
09-12-2012, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 2,377
Re: 1911s Suck???
Another self-proclaimed expert, beautiful! BTW, I thought this was a 1911 form, who invited this chump?
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
09-08-2012, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 11,343
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