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Forum: The 1911 Forum 09-28-2010, 01:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,107
Posted By Gordon Shumway
Re: How many pounds is your 1911 ccw trigger?

5-6

I had a 4 double tap under high adrenalin on the combat range and then upped it to 5.5

Everybody thought it was a deliberate double as I hit within 3 inches.

I'm talking for daily carry...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 09-28-2010, 01:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,107
Posted By Gordon Shumway
Re: How many pounds is your 1911 ccw trigger?

5

I had a 4 double tap on the combat range and then upped it to 5.
Forum: The 1911 Forum 09-28-2010, 01:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,332
Posted By Gordon Shumway
Re: Condition 2

Mine did. And it was a hell of a suprise. It made me a believer.

Nothing in condition 1 or 2 prevents a drop fire if a non-firing pin safety 1911 lands on the muzzle. HD firing pin spring sure as...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 09-28-2010, 12:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,379
Posted By Gordon Shumway
Re: Your favorite 1911 ccw holster?

IWB thin floppy rough out leather with a J hook over/under the belt (so it can't pull out) similar to what Bianchi used to make, carried at 2 Oclock right hip.
Reholstering is moot.

If you need...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 09-28-2010, 12:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,364
Posted By Gordon Shumway
Re: 1911 extracting nasty brass

Over the last 30 years of trying almost every FAD,

I prefer a standard weight recoil spring and a recoil buffer pad. Chip McCormick Shooting Star mags are a must. Wilson's are a problem.

I...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 09-28-2010, 12:41 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 22,321
Posted By Gordon Shumway
Re: What's your carry gun?

Having carried a Colt compact 45 concealed for several years, I now carry concealed 24/7 a full size 1911 with match barrel, polished feed ramp, and decent sights. 70% of concealment is your...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 09-28-2010, 12:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,288
Posted By Gordon Shumway
Re: 9mm 1911 vs .45 1911???

I have both. Hadn't shot any 9mm in 20 years and stumbled on the opportunity to buy a 1911 9mm a couple months ago. It is great.
None of my guns have ramped barrels. Reminton GS shoots in anything...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 09-28-2010, 11:31 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,141
Posted By Gordon Shumway
Re: Opinion, bullet weight, .45 ACP

Self defense is 15 feet or less.

#1 MagSafe for maximum knockdown

#2 Glazer for indoor use

#3 Golden Sabre 185+P for tactical penetration

I carry 185+P GS 24/7 and am satisfied for street...
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