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Forum: The 1911 Forum 07-11-2011, 04:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,052
Posted By honus
Re: 1911 after market parts

STI or Ed Brown. STI parts are EDM cut and Ed Brown CNC.
Forum: The 1911 Forum 07-08-2011, 05:46 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,189
Posted By honus
Re: Which one should I get?

They are not made by the same company. American Classic is made by Metro Arms and RIA is made by Armscor. The RIA is an accurate reproduction of the 1911A1 and has better metallurgy. Look for the RIA...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 11-11-2010, 06:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,525
Posted By honus
Re: STI Spartan or Para Px1445eb?

The Spartan, without a doubt. Internals are all EDM bar stock. Very good quality control on Slide and Frame hardness. It's the most accurate 1911 I've ever shot and I prefer the parkerized finish for...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 08-22-2010, 12:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,698
Posted By honus
Re: Stainless or parkerized?

When I had my gunshop years ago, I did bluing, parkerizing and EN. I prefer the look of a good blue job, but the park was the best finish for a work gun and less labor. I just never cared for SS.
Forum: The 1911 Forum 07-27-2010, 07:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 995
Posted By honus
Re: Barrel Replacement

I'm not sure that Colt will sell you a barrel directly. Years ago when I had my shop, Colt would only sell directly to Colt Parts Distributors which I was at the time. Google "Colt Parts...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 07-25-2010, 10:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,314
Posted By honus
Re: 1911 models shipped to California????

Interesting discussion. STI will not ship to or seek California certification as protest to the micro-stamping statute that Arnold signed. It has now become a political issue and more manufactures...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 07-23-2010, 04:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,698
Posted By honus
Re: Stainless or parkerized?

Stainless or carbon steel; it's really about the heat treating. I like a good park, but I have both. I don't worry about the parkerizing wearing off because it is an easy process.
Forum: The 1911 Forum 07-23-2010, 04:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,186
Posted By honus
Re: Which 1911 should I buy?

$1000 out if the box? I'd look a STI Trojan.
Under $1000, you can't go wrong with the Rock Islands.
Forum: The 1911 Forum 07-23-2010, 04:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,142
Posted By honus
Re: Opinion, bullet weight, .45 ACP

230 grain Hornady or Federal Hydra Shocks are hard to beat and are predictable, otherwise I'd use a 230 grain soft lead with a large meplat.
Forum: The 1911 Forum 07-23-2010, 04:26 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,187
Posted By honus
Re: What is so wonderful about an 1911?

Old Eagle,

JMB must have been inspired when he designed the 1911.

Spend a day at the range with a 1911 and all your other handguns and your question will be answered.

1911s are like Harley...
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