Forum: The 1911 Forum
04-14-2010, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,775
Re: Name for Woodnut's new texture
Woodnut: The look is outstanding. It reminds me of the original finish on two Steinway baby grand pianos that were in my family. They were very old and despite good care the original finish looked...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
04-14-2010, 06:33 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,770
Re: 1911 Magazine Replacement
If you like Colt mags then you like Check-Mate mags. Check-Mate makes the mags that come with new Colts. They have 2 lip styles, hybrid and wadcutter. They offer 3 types of followers. Wolff springs...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
04-14-2010, 06:14 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,018
Re: 7 +1
I like a wide spur hammer for condition 2. With a narrow hammer I prefer cocked and locked. With condition 2, the gun is fired the same way I fire my single action revolvers and DA revolvers 99% of...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
04-14-2010, 05:46 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,775
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
03-15-2010, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,054
Re: Gold Cup MKIII
How well do the compensators work being that the 45 ACP is relatively slow moving especially with lower powered target loads? I though gas forced through ports of higher stepping rounds (38 Super and...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
03-04-2010, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,754
Re: Carry Trigger pull
I believe the light trigger goes along with the other "urban legends" such as using reloaded ammo for SD and over penetration of the fmj-rn bullets. If you are sufficiently familiar with your weapon...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
03-02-2010, 02:20 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,754
Re: Carry Trigger pull
I got a 4 lb trigger pull for my SA SS Milspec as it was out of spec and I paid for an action job to ensure a 4 lb pull. It has no creep and has a crisp break which is better than a 3 lb pull with a...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-16-2010, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 591
6 Month Ammo Wait Finally Over
I ordered 300 rds of WWB 230 gr 45 ACP that came in a Cabelas ammo box 6 months ago. It arrived today. I posted this because it must mean they have WWB in stock so if you need some you might give...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
02-01-2010, 02:36 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,595
Re: lets see your sights
I believe I am guilty of the post that turned him off to providing the info. I stated that I had only heard of a poor mans trigger job by Jeff Quinn in relation to single action revolvers. I hadn't...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
01-31-2010, 03:35 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,595
Re: lets see your sights
Do the adjustable sight and fixed use the same cut in the slide? Or does the adjustable sight need more metal removed? Unless I am missing something, if the cuts are the same you should be able to...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
01-31-2010, 03:03 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,598
Re: What is your carry ammo?
I like Buffalo Bore FMJ-FN. It feeds like ball ammo and I don't have to worry about whether or not a hollow point will open up. The meplat is the size of a hole in the nose of an XTP that doesn't...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
01-29-2010, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 891
Re: Solid 1911 platform
In the previous post I forgot to address the interchangability of different calibers. You can buy a complete top end that fires the 22 lr for practice. This will fit most 1911 full size or Commander...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
01-29-2010, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 891
Re: Solid 1911 platform
Back in the early 70s you could buy a Colt Gov't Model, a Commander (shorter model) or a Gold Cup (target model). Most would buy a either a Gov't or Commander model and do the following: Put sights...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
01-25-2010, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,105
Re: Probably a Stupid Question
In some cases American product quality improved due to foreign competition. I think there were a lot more lemons before the big 3 automakers had serious foreign competition. I remember when American...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
01-25-2010, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 686
Re: O-Ring vs Snap Cap
That is a valid consideration. That is why I make it a point to remove the o-ring when replacing the unloaded magazine with a loaded one. I suppose one could forget that the gun has snap caps in it...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
01-25-2010, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,595
Re: lets see your sights
I have a SA Milspec and was thinking of using a Novak fiberoptic front sight and a Novak rear sight that has a round groove instead of a square notch. I am also considering a night sight front sight...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
01-25-2010, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 686
O-Ring vs Snap Cap
I read somewhere on this forum about using a small o-ring to surround the firing pin and keep the falling hammer from hitting it during dry fire practice, instead of using snap caps. I found some...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
01-07-2010, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,298
Re: 3 inch .45 Sufficient?
I shoot 230 gr truncated cone (lead flat point) in both my Star PD and full size Milspec. The velocitiy is a little slower with the PD but of not much significance to the guy on the receiving end. I...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
01-07-2010, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 17,237
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
12-31-2009, 06:36 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,284
Re: .45 ammo- FMJ vs JHP
For carry I bought Buffalo Bore +P 230 gr Truncated Cone FMJ at 950 fps. It penetrates like ball (good). But because of a flat meplat it also creates a large wound channel that ball ammo cannot. If...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
12-31-2009, 05:52 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,277
Re: Springfield 1911 Government
As others have said, I would want to know why someone got rid of it with only 200 rounds through it. If the gun is without problems and the price is right, go for it. However, I would get a Milspec...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
12-31-2009, 04:07 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 15,565
Re: more than one 1911 .45....?
I would have one set up for 45 Super for the trail rather than a 10 mm. That way bullets, dies, etc would remain the same except for brass of course.
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
12-31-2009, 04:04 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 672
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
12-28-2009, 11:35 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 968
Re: Condition 1,2 or 3?
I know what you mean about keeping them happy. I have 2 safes because I discovered a long time ago that if I get a gun, she gets jewelry equalling the cost of the gun. It has worked for 30 years....
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
12-28-2009, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 968
Condition 1,2 or 3?
In what condition do you carry your 1911s, 1, 2 or 3? If you keep it in the house do you keep it in a different condition? Example, do you carry it cocked and locked, but leave it in the nightstand...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
12-28-2009, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,149
Re: Any Interest
I know. That's why I said you were in touch with your inner self. I was being a smart azz back at you. I couldn't get the smiley button to work. The part about the recoil buffers was an attempt to...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
12-28-2009, 02:45 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,149
Re: Any Interest
It appears you are keenly in touch with your inner self. However, I am interested in any knowledge regarding various 1911 recoil reduction systems, i.e. the Fire Dragon and Sprinco systems in...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
12-27-2009, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,375
Re: Kimber Pro Carry II
I have a Star PD. It is the original factory chopped 1911. It doesn't have a grip safety and I never found that to be a problem. It is much lighter than my stainless Springfield Milspec. It has an...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
12-27-2009, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,105
Re: My 1st 1911
That is the worst possible choice you could have made. Actually, I just said that to see if everyone was paying attention. Very nice!
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
12-26-2009, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,807
Re: The long wait is over.
Now you had to mention guns and Harleys. I got a 2009 Street Bob in Pewter Denim to match my stainless Springfield Milspec. But the all black gun is very nice. And you never have to worry about it...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
12-26-2009, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,149
Re: Any Interest
When he is back I need his input on the Fire Dragon Buffer System vs increasing recoil spring weight vs Sprinco Buffer system for +P ammo refered to in another post of mine.
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
12-26-2009, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,149
Re: Any Interest
TheGunClinger: As I posted before I didn't intend to impune anyone's knowledge. Sometimes my fingers have a hard time keeping up with my brain when typing a response and then I further complicate...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
12-25-2009, 11:20 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,149
Re: Any Interest
After detecting the sarcasm, I reread my response. When I wrote that answer I mispoke. The only "Poor Man's" trigger job I had heard of was the procedure I described that I found in an article by...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
12-25-2009, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,149
Re: Any Interest
The only "Poor Man's" trigger job is used on single action Rugers which includes releasing one leg of the trigger return spring and pushing forward on the cocked hammer with a lot force as you pull...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
12-24-2009, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 585
Re: New Member
I am male. I worked ortho/neuro, utilization management, wound nurse, and 10 of my 20+ years as an oncology nurse specializing in pain control and hospice. I am a member of SASS and my alias is Payne...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
12-24-2009, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 10,416
Re: Your favorite 1911 ccw holster?
Simply Rugged makes a pancake holster that has 3 belt slots so it can be worn strong side or cross draw. It has accessory straps that turn it into an inside the waistband holster. It also can be use...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
12-24-2009, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,501
Re: Sringfield 1911
What you want to remove lead is copper wool mesh wound around an old brass bore brush. It is sold to poke in the holes where wires and plumbing stick up through the foundations of houses to keep...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
12-24-2009, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 30,913
Re: What if Glock made a 1911?
Wasn't the aluminum frame the first attempt at a lighter weight 45? I remember when they were all ridiculed as junk, but many aluminum framed guns later, they are still going strong. I suppose using...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
12-24-2009, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,696
Re: Springfield Armory G.I. 1911
All Sprinfield slides and frames are made in Brazil. Some guns are assembled in Brazil. Their SN starts with Nxxxxxxx. Some guns are assembled in the USA and their SNs start with NMxxxxxx. I bought a...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
12-24-2009, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 794
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
12-24-2009, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 607
Fire Dragon Dual Action Buffer Spring System
I installed a Fire Dragon Buffer system which consists of a FLGR that is drop in. It has a 16 # outer spring and at the breech end has an internal spring to add additional resistance just before the...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
12-24-2009, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 585
New Member
Thought I would introduce myself before asking my first technical question. NonPCnraRN stands for a Non Politically Correct Registered Nurse (ret) who is a NRA Lifer. My single action semiautos...
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