Forum: The 1911 Forum
02-16-2013, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 652
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
01-12-2013, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 457
Re: 7.62x39
If you have the old Chinese stuff, it is worth about a buck per round, but...you have to have the original packaging to get that price.
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
11-17-2012, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 2,296
Re: What's a WWI 1911 Worth?
Be very careful here. There are two WW1 variant 1911's that are really woth anything. Those that were made with the carbonia blue finish, and the true "black army" finishes that were made through...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
11-10-2012, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 868
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
11-10-2012, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,136
Re: HELP/ADVICE AND INPUT...PLEASE
I think this is the best advice for the OP. The 1911 platform is not the best for a rookie. It pains me to say it, since I am a 1911 guy,but this is smart advice from Jim. i agree, get a plasti-gun...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
11-10-2012, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 466
Re: SKS sight alignment
Here's the basic rule. Move the sight in the direction you want the bullet to go. Drift he front sight to the left.
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
11-10-2012, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 1,861
Re: I have made a terrible mistake.
I may be a dinosaur, but my butt still burns when Ruger is brought up. Some of us old timers remember what Bill Ruger did concerning Hi-cap mags back in the clinton days. I don't care for...
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Forum: Competition Shooting Forum
11-09-2012, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 594
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
11-08-2012, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,570
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
11-08-2012, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 565
Re: Nazi Stamped Colt Model 57 in 30-06
Yep, definitely a Frankenrifle. Hope it shoots well and you enjoy it. I would check the freebore and the headspace just for giggles, (and to preserve your face).
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
11-08-2012, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 868
Re: Second Strike Capability on New Agent?
This.....if you don't understand / or can't learn how to deal with malfunctions on the single action 1911 pistol, stick with a wheel gun. Second strike capability in a pistol fight is a suicidal...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
11-06-2012, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 61
Views: 3,609
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
11-06-2012, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 892
Re: 1911 clone problem range report
Ah yes, the old "transfer bar" system. It's been 30 years since I've seen this. Anyway, I'm so glad you got this figured out. Good luck man.
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
11-05-2012, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 892
Re: 1911 clone problem range report
Google your pistol and find the iso schematic exploded view, this will familiarize you as to the parts you need to disassemble.. Then google dis assembly instructions for your pistol. The spring we...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
11-05-2012, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 677
Re: What are your thoughts about compensators?
Strictly speaking, I have comps some of my competition pistols (IPSC). When shooting major power factor loads, a compensator does help by recovering faster for a follow up shot(s). Double taps are...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
11-05-2012, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 892
Re: 1911 clone problem range report
The above advice is correct. You may experiment by increasing the tension on the current sear spring finger. The laws of physics dictate that when the slide comes fully out of battery, it WILL drive...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
09-29-2012, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 2,288
Re: 1911s Suck???
I use a Colt 1911A1 Pistol. I have always preferred it, in competition and on the battlefield. This guy is not going to change my mind nor my preference. I support and defend the right of any...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
09-29-2012, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 237
Re: Malfunction
Could be one of many problems. If you want help you need to do more work than write "my gun jams" and hang up.
Take some pictures, failure to feed, failure to eject, magazine,ammunition used are...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
05-18-2012, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 662
Re: Dragoon on American Guns was stolen!!
I believe this was the episode where the scumbag also presented a Walker Colt, which he tried to pass off as an heirloom genuine revolver. Expert analysis proved that it was a fake, albeit a pretty...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
05-18-2012, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 867
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
03-02-2012, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 1,265
Re: African Americans for Obama
Hmm....got Sadaam, got Bin Laden...got us out of Iraq.....(saving lives and BILLIONS)..yeah, let's hate and judge and make **** up because he's black. This supposed covert Muslim threw Bin Laden in...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
03-02-2012, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 4,276
Re: Why Not Colt?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/crockett007/025-1.jpg
no problems here with SWC's, HP's......whatever.
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
03-02-2012, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 4,276
Re: Why Not Colt?
You wouldn't depend on a pistol that has proven itself in combat for over a century, but you would bet your life on a Phillipine made cast frame and slide knock off? Hmmmm...:lmao:
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
01-27-2012, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 946
Re: Military Issue M1911 -- .44 cal. ???
There were no "various islands" undergoing airfield construction by ARMY engineers in 1942. The only island in the Pacific that we were fighting over in '42 was Guadalcanal. Henderson field was built...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
01-27-2012, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,641
Re: Rock Island
Hmmm...I gotcha. I can assure you, from my experience that they won't fall apart. I need the bumpers and I like the ones on the ACT's because they are smaller than most. I use them in my carry and my...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
01-26-2012, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 88
Views: 16,846
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
01-26-2012, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,641
Re: Rock Island
ACT MAgs are made in Italy and they supply SIG in Europe. I run them in all my 1911's and they are great magazines...just my 2 cents:confused:
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Forum: The Pre-Ban Forum
03-22-2011, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 8,296
Re: egyptian ak-47 maadi
I would rate the old Maadi's way above a WASR. They were available in the debanned thumbhole configuration along with the MAK's back in the day. They are far below an Ismash AK. There were issues...
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Forum: The Pre-Ban Forum
03-22-2011, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,703
Re: Mac-90 parts
The MAK-90 is a Kalishnikov. The Norinco made Type 56 is the same weapon, sans full auto FCG, the "evil " features (bayo lug, muzzle device, pistol grip). You will find that the stamped Mak-90 is one...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
06-26-2010, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,040
Re: So i am real mad over this oil stuff
The truth hurts. I agree with tboned as well. This spill is OUR problem. All the talk / blaming is just noise. There is nothing inappropriate about a credible and factual statement IMHO.
If you...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
01-17-2010, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,949
Re: ACT 8rd 1911 Magazines
ACT magazines are not junk. I replaced all my McCormick Shooting Star 8 rounders for my full sized Government and my Kimber with ACT mags ordered from Fusion.
I also use them in my carry 1991A1...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
09-06-2009, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,249
Re: Cleaning really a pain?
The 1911 service pistol is field stripped for cleaning easily. Literally millions of service members have learned this simple task in basic training. Usually in less than 30 minutes ......there is no...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
09-06-2009, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,762
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
08-22-2009, 06:37 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 521
Re: Scratches...on a dan wesson.... fixagble?
This can be fixed. Strip the pistol to bare receiver and slide. Bead blast all. Mask off slide top and frame bottom. Apply stainless cutting compound to a large polishing wheel. Turn on the bench...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
08-22-2009, 06:26 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 18,312
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
07-27-2009, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,507
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
07-20-2009, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,971
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
07-20-2009, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,971
Re: Colt Compact build project
Here ya go Mike. The front sight is a Champion fiber optic set up. It comes with red and green inserts:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/crockett007/DSC02125.jpg
The rears are STI...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
06-30-2009, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,971
Re: Colt Compact build project
Thanks Doc.....Here's the list
Storm Lake Barrel and bushing (drop in..yeah right)
Fusion recoil system and mag guide
STI (Bo-Mar clone RS)
Champion Fiber Optic DT Front sight
Wilson Grip...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
06-30-2009, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,971
Colt Compact build project
I picked up this 1991A1 Compact for $400 a few years ago. I thought I would try to build it up to suit me and set a goal to do it for less than 1K into the gun. I made it, (well, just a few bucks...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
04-05-2009, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,428
Re: desert eagle 50ae jamming
My experience was with a .357 DE. I could not make the pistol work. It failed to feed / failed to eject right out of the box. I tried factory ammo, handloads........sent it back to Magnum Research...
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Forum: The Pre-Ban Forum
03-28-2009, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,679
Re: MAK 90 Upgrade: Help with the rules
You can do all the mods you want, just make sure you are compliant. When ordering up your parts it is very important to know if you have a stamped or milled receiver,and whether your receiver is...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
03-28-2009, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 747
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
03-02-2009, 05:41 AM
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Replies: 70
Views: 10,049
Re: Buying 1911: Dos and Don'ts
First of all, I like Colt 1911's too, I own two. But, I was in my shooting "prime" in the 70's and 80's and I can tell you first hand that Colt's reputation was pretty bad as far as quality was...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
03-01-2009, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,441
Re: Post your firearms.
Colt 1991A1 compact
Series 80 Government (custom)
Kimber Custom Target II
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/crockett007/31911.jpg
MAK-90 Norinco 7.62x39:
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
02-28-2009, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 679
My Series 80 Govt.
I bought this pistol in 1989 for $350. It started life as a blued stock government model. I got into IPSC soon after, and began to build my pistol for limited class competition. Now all these years...
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