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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 04-28-2011, 03:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,272
Posted By DGG!
Re: Gunmaker question-How long will a polymer last, say HK USP 45

Thanks for the info. Everyone talks like they will disintigrate in 10-20 years yet I see polymer hand grip panel on revolvers over 100 years old that look like new, usually far better than the gun...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 04-28-2011, 06:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 623
Posted By DGG!
Re: Loading Bench Height

Mines at 25", I cut down the legs.
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 04-25-2011, 04:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,272
Posted By DGG!
Gunmaker question-How long will a polymer last, say HK USP 45

From an engineering/design standpoint what is the estimated life of the polymers used in a modern day pistol like an HK USP 45 or a Glock 9mm?

I hear that they will never stop curing and...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 04-25-2011, 04:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 604
Posted By DGG!
Re: T/C contender

http://www.go2gbo.com/forums/index.php?board=24.0
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 04-25-2011, 03:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,471
Posted By DGG!
Re: .308 failure

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=880646
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 04-22-2011, 03:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,471
Posted By DGG!
Re: .308 failure

Great picures!

It looks to me like the cartridge case stretched and cracked around a weak circumference of the case.

Did you run the case through you SAAMI case gage after your resized it and...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 04-19-2011, 04:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,187
Posted By DGG!
Re: 1911 / High Power Question

9mm gets this comment all the time. I believe that if you are using good defensive ammo like the Remington Golden Saber JHP's that the size of the hole in the target will really not be a concern to...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 04-17-2011, 08:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,187
Posted By DGG!
Re: 1911 / High Power Question

The story as I know it is that Browning sold the 1911 design to Colt. When some European arms makers asked him to design a pistol for them he couldn't use the 1911 design because he sold it to Colt....
Forum: The 1911 Forum 04-13-2011, 06:12 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,400
Posted By DGG!
Re: First 1911 suggestions

Great looking pistol!
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 04-12-2011, 04:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,896
Posted By DGG!
Re: AR 15 -Piston or no piston

I vote no-bolt!

If you don't like to clean a rifle then don't buy any semi-auto. The gas they all use to cycle the round has to go somewhere and you will eventually have to clean it. If that is...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 04-11-2011, 10:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,400
Posted By DGG!
Re: First 1911 suggestions

If you want accuracy, reliability, and quality in a .45 acp I'll recommend a different Browning based design from the 100 year old 1911. It is used by many LEO's and military folks. It has a recoil...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 04-05-2011, 09:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 563
Posted By DGG!
Re: How do I get the plate off that hold the extractor on a 1911?

Thanks for all the info. I think I'm going to pull off the rear sight so I can tap on the very top of the firing pin stop plate. I'll add a dab of Breakfree to the extractor/plate junction. I just...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 04-05-2011, 09:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 859
Posted By DGG!
Re: Case prep questions

I do the same as you but use walnut instead of corn cob. I only dump in a piece of cling free to soak up some of the dirt. I also use One Shot. I have thought about mixing corn and walnut just for...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 04-04-2011, 04:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 563
Posted By DGG!
Re: How do I get the plate off that hold the extractor on a 1911?

I can do this with the plunger. I can hold it down, push the pin in, release it and it holds the pin in. I don't see looking with a lope that the pin is not sticking out where it would interfere...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 04-04-2011, 03:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 563
Posted By DGG!
Re: How do I get the plate off that hold the extractor on a 1911?

This is how I read it but pushing the firing pin plate block seems to take more pressure than I'm willing to do at the present. Gentle tapping on it didn't seem to budge it and I was hesitant to...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 04-04-2011, 08:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 563
Posted By DGG!
How do I get the plate off that hold the extractor on a 1911?

What is the best way to remove the extractor on a Para PXT1445? I have pressed in the firing pin but can not figure out how to get the firing pin stop plate that holds in the extractor out. I have...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 03-24-2011, 09:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,632
Posted By DGG!
Re: Can I have too little headspace?

Too little headspace is one of the most dangerous things in reloading, IMHO. What less than proper headspacing does is cause the brass case shoulder (where it headspaces on many cartridges) to...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 03-24-2011, 08:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,060
Posted By DGG!
Re: 45 ACP OCL

Get a commercial round of the type you want to reload and you this as your master for setting the dimensions of your reloaded round, especially usefull for OAL.

For pistol rounds, be sure your...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 03-23-2011, 03:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,653
Posted By DGG!
Re: What do you call yourself ?

Gun nut, or the Dragon Lady's husband (when she is out of punching range).
Forum: The 1911 Forum 03-23-2011, 06:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,149
Posted By DGG!
Re: Sight question

Good! Sounds like you have figured out the problem. You should be putting that front sight right on the bullseye and keep it between and level with rear sight. Pistols are much harder to shoot...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 03-23-2011, 06:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,985
Posted By DGG!
Re: Remington R1 Report

Nice looking gun! Remington knows how to make them that's for sure.

Looking at the picture I have a question. Does the magazine really seat that flush or did you not have it inserted? How do...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 03-23-2011, 06:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,060
Posted By DGG!
Re: 45 ACP OCL

Any round made to SAAMI specs should chamber in any gun chambered to SAAMI specs. Were this not the case every gun and round would have to be custom made, they are not.

I use a cheap $15 Dillon...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 03-23-2011, 05:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 579
Posted By DGG!
Re: Question on Overall Cart. Length

Good info-

Any gun made to SAAMI specs should chamber any round made to SAAMI specs. If I dropped something on the concrete floor while reloading I would rather it be a $15 cartridge size gauge...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 03-22-2011, 06:40 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,434
Posted By DGG!
Re: Reasons why I reload

All has been said but a couple of reasons were missed.

You can do it in the nude, in private.

It is more fun than knitting!
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 03-22-2011, 06:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 579
Posted By DGG!
Re: Question on Overall Cart. Length

I agree, shoot up the ones you have reloaded and tweak the next batch. The .45 OAL is variable.

One of the best reloading tools is the cartridge size gauge (about $15). If your reloads easily...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 03-21-2011, 11:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,149
Posted By DGG!
Re: Sight question

Can you post a picture of your gun's target group? Were you double tapping or shooting in a way other than controlled aiming? Forgot to put your eyeglasses on? Doesn't make sense to me that you...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 03-17-2011, 05:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 937
Posted By DGG!
Re: I need to be 100% Positive on this Ammo Please

First of all there is no such thing as "100%" certainty about anything in life including ammo. But we try to come close.

Secondly, you are talking about a round made by one of the best...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 03-15-2011, 12:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 491
Posted By DGG!
Re: New to reloading need help

I'm sure you will enjoy the reloading. Take your time setting everything up and read the reloading handbooks so that you know what you should be doing before you start.

When I first started...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 03-09-2011, 09:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,100
Posted By DGG!
Re: browning A5??

I didn't know any better, dumb kid with little money. I was able to bust a lot of clay pigeons on both the skeet and trap fields using that A4 with the polychoke.

I think the problem years back...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 03-09-2011, 09:49 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,895
Posted By DGG!
Re: Savage/Criterion Complete

I want to see some 300 yard targets, then I'll comment on what I think of your gun.
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 03-09-2011, 09:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,100
Posted By DGG!
Re: browning A5??

My first autoloader was an "Humpty" A5, used for skeet and trap. It had a pollychoke on the end of the barrel so I could change the pattern. It was a great gun, reliable, accurate, and very well...
Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum 03-08-2011, 03:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 837
Posted By DGG!
Re: goose/duck gun

I have a Winchester 1200 that I use. It is similar to tyour 870. And if the geese go on the attack you can attach a bayonet! Bet you can't do that with your 870!
...
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 03-08-2011, 01:13 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 8,557
Posted By DGG!
Re: Your favorite war movie?

I thought about all I have seen and the few I think really stand out are:

A Midnight Clear (Battle of the Bulge)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Midnight_Clear

The Eye of the Needle ...
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 03-08-2011, 12:48 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,885
Posted By DGG!
Re: Best Tank Design of WWII

Being totally objective I would say that in a one-on-one fight in an open area nothing could beat a Tiger, with the Panzer a close second. If you gang up on them with multiple T-34 or Sherman tanks...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 03-08-2011, 08:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,758
Posted By DGG!
Re: I made a $1200 mistake today

If you get a chance shoot an HK USP 45. It is a 1911 on steriods.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heckler_%26_Koch_USP

And it doesn't cost $1,200 unless you want to get a combat tweaked model.
Forum: The 1911 Forum 03-08-2011, 08:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 577
Posted By DGG!
Re: My new Para

Nice looking pistol.

In 2010 I bought a couple of Para PXT1445s made for the Marines stationed at Camp Leathernect, Afghanistan. I had all kinds of mechanical failures and eventually sent them...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 03-07-2011, 03:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,621
Posted By DGG!
Re: Lee or Dillon??

I have always used an indexing progressive reloader for shotshell reloading and after looking at the mechanics of the available reloaders I chose the Dillon 650. I like the station that does a...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 03-03-2011, 06:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 887
Posted By DGG!
Re: Decided to reload, but have question

You didn't say what size you are thinking of reloading. The smaller the cheaper. I bought a bunch of 200 gr lead ball for not much and they are great target (and probably anything else) loads. You...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 03-02-2011, 03:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,795
Posted By DGG!
Re: skeet choke ??

Put the most open choke you can on the 870. From most open to tightest they go
1. Cylijnder (basically no choke)
2. Skeet
3. Improved
4. Modified
5. Full
6. Extra Full (the tightest choke)
...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 03-02-2011, 12:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,459
Posted By DGG!
Re: Taurus pt1911 vs. Para Gi Expert

Taurus. Para looks pretty, but I have read to many issues concerning Para's lack of reliability and lousy customer service to recommend anything they sell.

Have you looked at the HK USP 45? It...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 03-02-2011, 06:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,316
Posted By DGG!
Re: Separating brass

You need to spend $20 and get a cartridge gauge for your size cartridge. If your rounds don't easily drop in and fall out of it then your specs are off.

Every cartridge I reload goes through this...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 03-01-2011, 01:21 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,201
Posted By DGG!
Re: 300win VS 308

Both .308 and 300win will do the job. If wind isn't an issue the 6mm ppc is something to look at.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/6_mm_PPC

And some like the Rem 7mm Mag as a good reach out and...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 03-01-2011, 12:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,652
Posted By DGG!
JLA - That interesting. If the preciision cut...

JLA - That interesting. If the preciision cut rifling is cheaper to produce and is as good or better, I wonder why anyone uses polygonal rifling. Is it a reliability issue? After 25,000 rounds is...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 03-01-2011, 12:53 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,190
Posted By DGG!
Re: Considering a Kimber .45

Ditto - great reliable accurate pistols with reduced recoil. It is an advanced designed with lots of Browning influence, a 1911 on steroids that will shoot +P+ all day without any problems.
Forum: The 1911 Forum 03-01-2011, 12:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 917
Posted By DGG!
Re: Is this a good deal???

Para also has been getting lots of complaints about poor quality, failure to load, eject, etc.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 03-01-2011, 12:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,120
Posted By DGG!
Re: Reloads jamming in Ruger

Spend $20 and get a cartridge size check gauge. Your reloads should easily drop in and out of the gauge. Then you can be sure they will load in any gun of that caliber.
...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 03-01-2011, 12:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 767
Posted By DGG!
Re: bullet doesnt fit?

My suggestion cost $20. Get a cartridge gage and make sure your reloads easily drop in and out of it. If not, something is out of SAAMI spec and you need to make adjustments. This should only...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 02-23-2011, 06:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,458
Posted By DGG!
Re: Which would you choose and why?

While technically not a true 1911 it is a John Browning designed "Improved" 1911 with the three things you want in any 1911. Reliability, reliability, and reliability.

HK USP 45.
...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 02-22-2011, 12:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,235
Posted By DGG!
Re: my 1st 1911

No offense taken. It is just an improved Browning design and very similar to a 1911 but tougher and more reliable. That's why the military wizards picked it over the older more common 1911 designs...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 02-22-2011, 12:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,652
Posted By DGG!
Polygonal Rifling - Pros and Cons

Why don't all guns use this type of rifling? Thoughts?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polygonal_rifling
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