Forum: The 1911 Forum
02-23-2012, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 4,299
Re: Why Not Colt?
Dont forget the Remington and Rugers too! I have a Remington R1 and its been fantastic so far with only about 350 rounds through it. Accurate as all hell too.
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Forum: General Discussion
12-09-2011, 07:35 AM
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Replies: 81
Views: 1,541
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Forum: General Discussion
12-09-2011, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 114
Views: 1,993
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Forum: General Discussion
12-09-2011, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 75
Views: 1,322
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Forum: General Discussion
12-09-2011, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 105
Views: 1,758
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Forum: General Discussion
12-09-2011, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 80
Views: 1,459
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Forum: General Discussion
12-09-2011, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 1,089
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-14-2011, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 999
Re: Hollow Points
I do reload now, just not for .45 yet. It gets addicting making your own reloads. Soo many things to try, LOL.
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-14-2011, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 999
Re: Hollow Points
Right now I am using factory ammo until I know they will function. Then I want to buy bulk bullets and reload myself, its soo much more enjoyable. I love my Remy. It shoots perfectly where I point...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-13-2011, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 999
Hollow Points
Well I cant wait til Saturday! I bought a box of .45 hollow points for my R1 and I want to see if they will function in it. Next I will work on Semi-Wadcutters. Gee this is fun work!
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
09-29-2011, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,845
Re: Sig Sauer 1911
My son just bought a SIG 230 I think, in .45. Night sights on it and at 25 yards it shoots a foot low. My Remy R1 has same sights and it shoots perfectly straight right from the box. Hes sending it...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
08-01-2011, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 790
Re: Remington R1 and SWC's
Yea!! They dont keep them on the shelves around here, usually go out same day. Mine is not an Enhanced and I still love it. Actually that might be one thing I love about mine, its simplicity and...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
08-01-2011, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 832
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
08-01-2011, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 790
Re: Remington R1 and SWC's
Thanks for the replies everyone! I do reload and am looking to buy dies and components for .45. As far as the R1 goes, I love it! Shoots like a million bucks with 230 ball. The trigger may need a...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
07-28-2011, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 790
Remington R1 and SWC's
Anybody here try shooting SWC in their Remy R1? The salesman at the store I bought mine from said his wont feed em, only ball ammo. What does one need to do to reliably feed SWC in a 1911? I want to...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
07-28-2011, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 381
.45 ACP LSWC for leagues
Good morning everyone. Years ago I used to shoot Bulleye Pistol Leagues at a couple of different places. One place is out of business for a few years and they always had reloaded ammo from somewhere...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
07-27-2011, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 589
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
07-27-2011, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 589
Magazine Bumpers
Ok, here is probably a dumb question, what is the reason for the rubber bumpers on the bottom of magazines in pistols? Why do they come in such a different array of sizes and shapes?
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
07-22-2011, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,057
Re: Remington R-1 Enhanced
You guys always seem to get good deals, Most of the gun shops around here folded up and left when the FFL's went up in price. Dont know if thats why but it was about that time. All I got is big box...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
06-10-2011, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 984
Re: Am I unusual - no failures
Who was that that said "failure is not an option"? Thats one thing I wont ever do again and thats brag about how good things are running. Kiss of death!
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
06-10-2011, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,620
Re: Accurizing the 1911
Must be easy to go to work when your working on something really cool like that howitzer!! Some guys get all the dream jobs!
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
06-10-2011, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,167
Re: Citadel 1911
Gotta love them 1911's! I want to try some SWC in my Remmy but I cant find any around here! They used to be everywhere but since the price of the FF licenses went up a few years ago most places quit...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
06-09-2011, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 82
Views: 2,540
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
05-27-2011, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 98
Views: 3,057
Re: How do you feel about Constitutional Carry
I thought I heard on the news last night concerning this legislation that "anybody 21 years old or older and eligible to own a gun" will be able to carry. "eligible to own a gun" should be stressed...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
05-27-2011, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 686
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
05-26-2011, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 686
Re: Slide Stop a PITA to reinsert
Good hear that its not abnormal. Thanks for the info. I'll just learn to live with it. I thoroughly enjoy the gun, just a basic no frills good shootin 1911!
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
05-26-2011, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 686
Re: Slide Stop a PITA to reinsert
I see guys re-assembling 1911's on YouTube all the time just pushing the slide stop back in like theres no resistance. The little plunger seems to be stickin out too far or something on mine. It's...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
05-26-2011, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 686
Slide Stop a PITA to reinsert
I've got a new Remington R1 1911 which I love at this point but reassembly is a pita to get slide stop back in past plunger! I always have to use a thin bladed screw driver to push plunger back a...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
05-26-2011, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,137
Re: Remington R1
Greetings everyone! Are you guys who are using McCormick mags using the Power Mags or the regular ones? I want to pick up a couple of 8 round mags for my R1.
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
03-31-2011, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,645
4" vs 6" Barrel
Besides the 2" in sight radius difference is there really any noticable difference in accuracy between the same gun in either 4" or 6" barrel length?
Say 25 - 50 yards? I love the looks of a 4" gun...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-23-2011, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,401
Re: 38 special/.357 questions
If you are going to shoot the lighter loads in your .357 mag cylinders do yourself a favor and load them in mag cases. I shot 38 specials with lead bullets for league out of my .357 mag Smith and...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-23-2011, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 720
Re: 44 Mag or Special recipe
My favorite hunting load is .44 Mag Cases, Winchester, WLP primer, Speer 200gr JHP, and 23.7grs 2400 powder. It clocks around 1400 fps.
My favorite target load for league is Winchester Mag cases,...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
03-23-2011, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,992
Re: Remington R1 Report
DGG, I didnt have a magazine inserted, all you would see would be a flat plate and it protrudes forward about 1/8" - 1/4" for reasons unknown to me. LOL, I am used to my single action revolvers and I...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
03-22-2011, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,992
Re: Remington R1 Report
Thanks for the compliments, appreciate it. I live in Saukville, hogger129. I'll keep everyone posted as to how this gun serves me. Its supposed to be crummy weather again for the rest of this week...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
03-21-2011, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,992
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
03-21-2011, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,992
Re: Remington R1 Report
Heres a shot of the R1. Cant wait to get it out again!! I used to shoot Bullseye Pistol leagues a long time ago with a Ruger Super BlackHawk .44 and a Ruger .22 Auto. Now I'm warming up for a...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
03-21-2011, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,992
Remington R1 Report
Greetings!! I recently bought my first 1911, a Remington R1 .45. I love the old school looks with not all the fancy ribs and such. I just like older things, lol. Anyways, I stripped it down and...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
03-18-2011, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 267
Views: 32,169
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
03-17-2011, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,784
Re: Remington 1911 R1
WOW! Thanks for the info and pics TheGunClinger. Well done and nothing beats pics when trying to demonstrate something! I just read the thread about the SBGO yesterday and was really intrigued by it....
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
03-16-2011, 11:53 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,784
Re: Remington 1911 R1
OK, noob here! I never owned a 1911 before so please bear with me. I took my Remington R1 apart for the first time tonite. I went by the manual for disasembly, tried to go by the manual for assembly....
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
03-16-2011, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,965
Re: 1911-22
Great!!! I just bought my first ever 1911.45 two days ago now you got me hooked on another 1911 already! It looks sweet! I want one. I have a Browning Buckmark now which I love and this would be a...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
03-15-2011, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,784
Re: Remington 1911 R1
Just picked mine up last night! Now to find some range time, I also picked up 100 rounds of ammo for starters. I love the fit and finish. The guy behind the counter said he has one with about 700...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-01-2010, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,547
Re: Where is All the 300 Savage Ammo?
What may I ask are your pet loads for? I aquired my fathers old Savage 99. I am going to start using it for whitetails here in Wisconsin next season. Do you use 150 grainers or 180?
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-29-2010, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,547
Where is All the 300 Savage Ammo?
I know the ammo manufacturers are supposedly all caught up in manufacturing the ammo for the military right now, but you'd think someone would be making less common ammo for us civilians. I havent...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-29-2009, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,518
Re: Got another Good Deal, Man I am on a roll.
There's a guy a few miles from my house that has about 30 of those monsters in his yard. I'm assuming they are for sale, some are mint looking and some have been in accidents. He has them in his...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-31-2009, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,466
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-21-2009, 01:02 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,204
Re: 17hmr
OK...you cant use Remington ammo or Winchester ammo in a semi-automatic .17 rifle....so just WHAT should you use????
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-20-2009, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,242
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-19-2009, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,242
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
10-19-2009, 12:32 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,388
Re: Savage 99 year of Mfg????
WOW, mine was manufactured in 1950! I got it from my dad quite a few years ago. Made me promise to never sell it as long as he is alive. He passed away in 2000 and I will NEVER sell this rifle! It...
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