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Forum: The 1911 Forum 04-19-2004, 02:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 629
Posted By elber
There are 2 metal posts coming down from the...

There are 2 metal posts coming down from the mainspring housing, that mate with 2 holes in the mag well. Then, a single screw goes up through the mag well into the mainspring housing. Since the mag...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 04-17-2004, 09:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 629
Posted By elber
Mag Well separating from frame??

Hi all - Here is a pic of my new 1911... The Mag Well (I think that is what it is called) is bending down from the frame. The pic is kinda crappy, but I needed to get in closer than my camera...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 04-13-2004, 05:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,200
Posted By elber
Oops - Other guns that I have... I had a CZ75B...

Oops - Other guns that I have... I had a CZ75B compact (9mm)that I sold. I liked it a lot, but it was small, and lightweight, and had a lot of "flip" to it. The other one is a S&W686 in .357mag. ...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 04-13-2004, 05:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,200
Posted By elber
Here she is...

Here's the new shooter... This target is my 1st 5 for the day.

Crpdeth - wish I could say that flier was my 1st, but really I think it was some guy that ran up and tapped me on the elbow......
Forum: The 1911 Forum 04-12-2004, 12:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,200
Posted By elber
Thanks Kravi - I dunno what happend for that...

Thanks Kravi - I dunno what happend for that flier on the bottom, though :o I think someone tapped my elbow... Yeah, that's it...

-elber
Forum: The 1911 Forum 04-12-2004, 08:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,200
Posted By elber
1st 1911

Hi Y'all,

Just got my first 1911. SA TRP model. :D

Just took it out yesterday, and it is a sweet shooter. Since I know SG will be askin' to see some targets, here are a couple - they are...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 03-09-2004, 08:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 787
Posted By elber
Thanks for the suggestions, folks... I looked at...

Thanks for the suggestions, folks... I looked at the savage site - looks pretty neat. Do you all have any after market mods worth talking about? How about any other (brand) suggestions, just to...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 03-07-2004, 08:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 787
Posted By elber
Question Looking for 30 cal tack driver...

Hi Gang - I am interested in a .30 caliber target rifle. I think I'd prefer bolt action, but would be open to other options.

I'd even go with a smaller caliber (i.e., .223) if everything else...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 02-17-2004, 08:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 527
Posted By elber
Red Dot Scopes

So is Red Dot a manufacturer? Or are red dot scopes a kind of scope in general?

Follow up:
What are some good ones that I could look at online? (for my 686...)

-elber
Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons 02-11-2004, 10:08 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,006
Posted By elber
Marlin - Sorry! That is due to me being an...

Marlin - Sorry! That is due to me being an idiot. :o I edited the link and it should be working now...

-elber
Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons 02-03-2004, 07:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,006
Posted By elber
Ok - he's fixed the link... Haven't had a chance...

Ok - he's fixed the link... Haven't had a chance to do any reading, but here's the link again for everyone ;)

http://www.mindspring.com/~ulfhere/ballistics/wounding.html

-elber
Forum: General Discussion 02-01-2004, 06:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,242
Posted By elber
Thumbs up I love Makers. :D Mosty drink Jack in...

I love Makers. :D Mosty drink Jack in cocktails, but Makers is my sippin' whiskey.

-elber
Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons 01-30-2004, 05:59 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,006
Posted By elber
Did anyone have any luck finding section IV on...

Did anyone have any luck finding section IV on that site? I have not been able to... I sent email to the author, but I was blocked by Earthlinks anti-spam bot.

If I get word, I'll post it here....
Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons 01-28-2004, 07:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,006
Posted By elber
This is a good discussion - I found a good...

This is a good discussion - I found a good website with a lot of info on terminal ballistics:

http://www.mindspring.com/~ulfhere/ballistics/wounding.html

Check it out - it is a lot to read,...
Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons 01-19-2004, 01:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,006
Posted By elber
So what about the argument that the 165gr bullet...

So what about the argument that the 165gr bullet has higher energy? Shouldn't higher energy translate to higher stopping power?

I'm assuming that at defensive ranges, match-like accuracy is lower...
Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons 01-19-2004, 08:43 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,006
Posted By elber
45 ACP - 230gr or 165gr?

Hi Folks,

I was doing some shopping in the ammo aisle, and I noticed that one can buy Federal Hydra Shok in 45 ACP in either 165gr (labeled "personal protection" - low recoil high energy), or in...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 01-12-2004, 05:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 921
Posted By elber
Thanks guys - Tony, that sounds like what I'm...

Thanks guys - Tony, that sounds like what I'm looking for. I want the serial number disassociated with my name.

Tuck - I live in Arizona. My guess is that the state does not require a registered...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 01-12-2004, 03:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 921
Posted By elber
Need help on private sale of a firearm

Hi All - can someone direct me to some info on how to conduct the private sale of a firearm?

Also, does anyone recommend against this practice (as opposed to selling it to a licensed dealer)?

I...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 01-01-2004, 10:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,178
Posted By elber
Anyone have any word on when a fellow can get his...

Anyone have any word on when a fellow can get his paws on SIG's 1911?

Also, any worries about buying this gun in it's first year of production?

-elber
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 12-29-2003, 09:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,197
Posted By elber
Still curious...

Hey Smokin -

How do you like that guy after a few weeks? I am interested to know if you think you could mount a tactical light or laser to it easily.

I know the receiver has Ruger scope ring...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 12-29-2003, 09:20 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,056
Posted By elber
How about the cleanup?

Not to change the subject, but....

How does the cleanup compare between the 1911 and the P220?

-elber
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 12-12-2003, 05:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,197
Posted By elber
So, how do you like that badboy? -elber

So, how do you like that badboy?


-elber
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 10-07-2003, 08:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,063
Posted By elber
Thanks for the info, folks! (will help to reduce...

Thanks for the info, folks! (will help to reduce my luggage a bit...)

I'll look into the wolf springs, too.... Will try to remember to post a pic of what the shells come out like afterwards.
...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 10-05-2003, 05:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,063
Posted By elber
They are Winchester USA - not sure what kind of...

They are Winchester USA - not sure what kind of primer they have, but pretty sure it's nothing fancy!

-elber
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 10-04-2003, 04:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,063
Posted By elber
Can these .223 shells be reloaded?

Hi All,

This is a picture of some of the shells ejected by my ranch rifle... I don't currently reload, but I always gather up my brass when I'm done at the range. What I am wondering is, how...
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