Forum: Technical Questions & Information
04-14-2013, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 637
Re: Russian ammo
I've shot and reloaded steel case russian .45 ammo over the years. Never had a problem. There was some talk of the coating on the steel cases could create a build up problem in the chamber but I've...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
03-13-2013, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 238
Re: WWII Walther P-38 Barrel
Here's one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Walther-P38-barrel-unissued-/380596456141?pt=Vintage_Hunting&hash=item589d510acd
and another:
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
01-10-2013, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,036
Re: WHAT MODEL OF COLT DO I HAVE
Technically it's a Government Model clone. M1911 and M1911 A1 were the Ordnance Department's nomenclature for the Colt auto loading pistol. Colt dubbed the commercial version the "Government Model".
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-10-2013, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 341
Re: Colt 1918 - is bluing the correct finish?
Colt M1911 and Government Model (commercial version - serial number starts with a "C" but could start with a "W") were oven blued. The metal was heated in a coal fueled oven with bone mixed in. The...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
12-20-2012, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 594
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
12-19-2012, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,240
Re: Assault rifle ban question
There are two issues, the 2nd and 4th Amendments. While they can ban imports and possibly production of so called assault weapons, confiscation is a bit more involved. IF they were to pass that,...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-19-2012, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 607
Re: cleaning your ss gun
Bonus feature! Pour what's left over into your gas tank and let it clean your injectors etc. I've used if for years...on cars.
I mixed up a batch of Ed's Red years ago and have used it on my...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-14-2012, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 345
Re: Iver Johnson Revolver Questions
I'm fairly certain that the revolver you have described was made during 1906. I think they were still designed for BP at that point, but I am not certain. If the gun is in good repair then modern...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-09-2012, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 278
Re: 20 ga Marshwood double
IIRC, Marshwood is a name used by Crescent Firearms that would make guns with your company's name or brand on it. It appears they did this fairly often. I really don't know much about that company...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-09-2012, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 342
Re: U.S. revolver company
The OP didn't state whether it's a hammerless or hammer model. If it is a hammer model, that serial number would date it to 1921 according to Goforth's book.
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-09-2012, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 724
Re: Is this a real C96 Red 9
The sight is correct per Breathed & Schroeder's book, System Mauser and the serial number falls into the 9mm Para chambered Mauser pistols. There should be a German Army acceptance stamp on the...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-09-2012, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 342
Re: U.S. revolver company
I have several I-J and U.S. Revolver revolvers some were designed for black powder and some for modern propellents. I found some reasonably priced modern 32 S&W (short) ammo on line made by...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
11-18-2012, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 914
Re: Black Powder Pistol ?
Kroil works well to free up rusted parts another good one is Wurth Rost Off it comes in aerosol cans. There is a new version called Wurth Rost off Max Ice here's the sales pitch. We use it at the...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-27-2012, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 755
Re: Commemorative
Both Colt and Winchester have made far too many commemoratives for them to ever have much collector value. They generally keep pace with shooter versions of the same gun.
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
09-05-2012, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,101
Re: Coonan??
I bought one years ago when they first came out; jumped on the bandwagon. It's a nice pistol but due to the length of the .357 cartridge, the grip is longer than most auto-loading pistols. I have...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
08-25-2012, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,172
Re: 44 cal Black Powder Conversion Cartridge
I think what you have is one of these?
http://www.buffaloarms.com/Products.aspx?CAT=3958
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Lp5sBtRWGM
If it is, it's a black powder muzzle loader that has some...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
08-06-2012, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 695
Re: ammo
I've used Wolfe ammo mostly in 45ACP and never had a problem with it. I've even reloaded it without any problems. I've heard the stories about stuck cases etc, but I guess I've been lucky. I read...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
08-05-2012, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,303
Re: More caliber questions
Another idea. The slide came from a Colt 38 Super that had been converted to a .38 Spl wadcutter target gun (these were used in a three pistol match or 2800 match). When that work was done, the...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
08-05-2012, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,303
Re: More caliber questions
He also had a lot to do with the Bren 10 (remember Sonny Crockett on Miami Vice?) which fired a 10mm cartridge. A bit strong for most people. Hence the .40 S&W.
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
08-05-2012, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,303
Re: More caliber questions
The 1911 whether it be Colt or clone is a short recoil operated pistol. I don't know which S&W pistol you were shooting but the S&W Military & Police is also a short recoil pistol. It can be had in...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
08-02-2012, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 3,979
Re: Why Do People Say 1911's Suck?
I think Glocks and similar pistols show up more on TV and movies. You don't see that many Government Models or M1911 types unless it's a war movie of that era. I have noticed that the cable TV...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
07-29-2012, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 772
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
07-27-2012, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 779
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
07-27-2012, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,283
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
07-26-2012, 12:00 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,210
Re: Anyone make their own GUN OIL?
For lube, I mixed some STP with auto trans fluid, I forget the proportions. It's fairly think so you only need a little for the slide to frame area. You can thin the STP out by adding more ATF to...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-23-2012, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 95
Views: 2,124
Re: CO Shooting Poster
I would just love to grab him by his Bozo the Clown hairdo and kick the livin' stuffing out of his psychotic butt. I don't believe in censorship, but enough publicity for this t*rd.
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
07-21-2012, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,354
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
07-16-2012, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 3,576
Re: SHOULD A GUN BE CLEAN AFTER EACH USE?
Corrosive priming residue can be cleaned or removed with a wet patch, just plain water. I used to add some ammonia to it but in the end I found water works fine. With the exception of .30 carbine...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
07-01-2012, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 925
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
06-26-2012, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,812
Re: Colt 100 year aniv 1911
The problem with commemorative guns is they made and still make too many of them. For the most part they have not done well as an investment item. Many can be bought for slightly more (and...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
06-25-2012, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 881
Views: 231,633
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
06-12-2012, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 4,289
Re: Why Not Colt?
.460 Rowland 40,000 psi, 10mm 37,500. I have a Colt Delta Elite chambered in 10mm and while I haven't shot it a great deal, I haven't had any problems nor have I heard any. I also have a .460...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
04-01-2012, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 677
Re: Is This Good or Bad?
It's not a bad group but you were only about eight yards away. Not trying to belittle your effort. However, out door bulls eye matches are shot one handed at 50 and 25 yards. I felt like crawling...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
04-01-2012, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,174
Re: Buffers any one use them?
A friend of mine who was a machinist and gunsmith told me about 20 years ago, "If we could come up with a gimmick or gizmo to make people think they could shoot better we'd make a fortune."
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
03-31-2012, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,220
Re: .45 ACP +P ammo
I've always liked 38 Super even before the ISPC shooters got interested in it.
Here is a comparison of how it compares to other common auto loading cartridges:
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
03-31-2012, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,220
Re: .45 ACP +P ammo
The difference in pressure from standard 45 ACP to the Plus P loads isn't that much. With .45 ACP, the standard cartridge pressure is 21,000 PSI and the SAAMI .45 ACP +P standard is 23,000 PSI. ...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
03-29-2012, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,174
Re: Buffers any one use them?
I used one in my Gold Cup when I shot in competition. I can't say that helped but it didn't hurt anything either. It may very well be a waste of money.
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
03-17-2012, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 323
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
03-17-2012, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 529
Re: Uberti Regulator -- Broken Spring?
Ditto the above. I checked Numrich while I was looking for a 38 Super Slide and both seem to be sold out. Rats. The good news is, Uberti is a popular brand and from what I've seen, ain't goin'...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
03-17-2012, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 323
Re: Random Question!!
I think it's Bulgarian there was a lot of that ammo manufactured in most Soviet Bloc nations. Here's a site that specializes in the cartridge and shows examples. Click on the country and see if you...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
03-17-2012, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 354
Re: newby question
I'm not sure what you mean by "shoot in a new barrel" but I suspect you are comparing it to wearing a new pair of shoes or driving a new car. It's not the same thing and I see no reason not to start...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
03-16-2012, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 667
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
03-15-2012, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 533
Re: Cleaning antique pistol
I think you will find that kerosene is used in Hoppes and other commercial cleaners for firearms. I've used it many times will no adverse effects. Here is the recipe for Ed's Red cleaner. I mixed...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
03-15-2012, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,253
Re: Webley MKV 455
Here is a site that has reloading data for the 455 Webley. These loads fall within the pressure levels previously discussed. Personally, I would not chance ruining a nice old gun by using ammo that...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
03-10-2012, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,145
Re: HEARING PROTECTION
Don't skimp on hearing protection. After years of shooting I'm almost totally deaf in right ear. I used poured latex or rubber ear plugs they actually pour the wet material into your ear it then...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
03-04-2012, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 610
Re: engraving
That's pretty much it. You'll have a hard time recouping your investment. This is especially true of guns sent off to resto pros like Turnbull. I've seen them on auction and they hardly ever sell...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
03-03-2012, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 530
Re: Argentine 1911
That isn't true. Some steel was salvaged from the Graf Spee, which was scuttled just outside of Montevideo in about 36 feet of water. Some salvage work began during 1942 but mostly to remove what...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
03-03-2012, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 610
Re: engraving
Collectors always want original from the factory. Therefore, it the gun left Colt with factory engraving, especially Nimschke work, then it would enhance the value. However, if someone else does it...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
02-26-2012, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,735
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
02-26-2012, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 811
Re: Trigger pull
It involves stoning the sear and it really takes an experienced hand. I've been collecting and shooting Government Model (M1911) type pistols for over 40 years (Gawd it's been that long....) I can...
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