Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-18-2013, 05:40 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 155
Tumbler Maintenance
Hi everyone, I'm having some issues with my tumbler. It's a Frankfurt Arsenal unit that I've had for a few years now, and its tumbled many pieces of brass. Unfortunatley I noticed that the motor was...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
11-18-2012, 01:06 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 388
Finding the accurate load for my AR-15
I have a Bushmaster HBar 20" barrel w/ 1/9 rifling. I somehow gone my lines crossed and was trying to work up a load w/ heavy bullets (77gr MatchKing HPBT, mimicking the army's MK262 MOD 0 Designated...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-10-2011, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 617
New To Me 1911
Through out the last couple of years I sold or traded off my 1911s (Kimbers), and my Novak mags too. A decision which I really regret. Either way, ever since then I have wanted another. Like many...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
07-18-2010, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,302
Two Tone Glock
Heres my Gen2 G22 that I have given a sweet looking two tone look, Its my IPSC gun. I got the inspiration from the G22 which is in the back ground of the second pic.
The slide had what I was told...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
02-22-2010, 11:12 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,836
Re: 10mm
You should also check out Kimber, they have a few 10MMs too.
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
02-22-2010, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,836
Re: 10mm
OYeah! 10mm is perfect for hog. It always on my side during a hog hunt as a backup. My primary is usually one of my Oneida bows or either one of my .41 Magnums(6"57 or 1894S).
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
02-21-2010, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,008
Re: .41 magnum
Its my favorite cartridge. Im a small fry, and while I dont have any problem shootn a 44mag, I personally can do with my .41mag anything I need w/out the .44mag recoil. 6" 57 and my stout (215gr LSWC...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
02-21-2010, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,836
Re: 10mm
I have a 2 Glock 10mms (20&29) and I love them to death. My 20 came with a 6" conventional Land/Groove rifled barrel made by Storm Lake, so I can use lead bullets with it. I took a 65lb wild hog...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
02-21-2010, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 6,933
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
12-02-2009, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 22,343
Re: Your favorite 22 pistol
I know its a Ruger MK series, but I haven't seen that grip frame before, what is it? She sure is a pretty piece though.
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
10-02-2008, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 408
Anybody ever heard of Morris Precision?
Hi Everbody!! I was at a local gun show about 3 weeks ago and picked up a Remington 722. The rifles action is made for the cartridge head size of .234 to .308. The rifle was rebarreled by Morris...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
04-17-2008, 12:59 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 678
Got me a new Kimber!!
Well I haven't been around here on the site for a good while. Mainly cause I've been out of the shooting sport cause I've had so many other things going. But I was in one of the local gun stores...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
11-24-2007, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 844
Post your "1911 X-Mas Wish List".
Just thought Id start up a Christmas Wish list thread for the 1911ers here.
Here is my "1911 X-Mas Wish List"
1. Kimber Eclipse Pro II w/ 2 KimPro TacMags.
2. Springfield Armory Loaded Target w/...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
11-11-2007, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,208
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
11-11-2007, 01:08 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,208
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Forum: General Discussion
11-06-2007, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,733
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Forum: General Discussion
11-05-2007, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,733
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
11-05-2007, 12:30 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 612
The Transformation Is Almost Complete!
Since I ran into my new found love of the 1911, the draw to the Springfield Armory G.I. .45 Model & my U.S. Army background, Ive wanted to turn my S/A G.I. .45 1911-A1 into a World War Spec weapon....
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
11-04-2007, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,602
Re: New Kimber custom 11
I have the same problem with my new Pro Covert II. The slide release is hard to release. Ive heard that 400 rounds is good for break in.
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Forum: General Discussion
11-04-2007, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,733
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
11-03-2007, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 793
Re: I've joined the Kimber Crew now!
Id like to get a magwell for it but would one work with the laser grips? Im guessing I would just have to get on that is attached by the bottom grip screws.
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
11-03-2007, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 793
I've joined the Kimber Crew now!
I was at the gun show today and I couldnt resist. Im now on my 3rd 1911(Which includes 2 Springfield Armory 1911s, a 3" & 5" G.I. .45 model), its a Kimber Pro Covert II. Havent shot it yet, will...
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Forum: General Discussion
11-03-2007, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,733
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Forum: General Discussion
11-02-2007, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,733
Have you ever been Sprayed with OC/Pepper spray?
Im in the academy for Walden Security to be a Gate Guard here at my former post on Ft. Bliss in El Paso, TX. Today we had to do the OC/Pepper Spray Certification. You get sprayed and have to do a...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-30-2007, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 664
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Forum: General Discussion
10-30-2007, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 381
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-29-2007, 11:36 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 541
Guncrafter Industries .50GI
Has anyone ever experienced/owned or currently own one of these 1911s? Whats your take on it, how do ya like it?
http://www.guncrafterindustries.com/
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-28-2007, 01:11 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 777
Trigger Job?
OK, so after reading through a lot of different pages on Trigger Jobs too include 1911Tuners' "Poor Man's Trigger Job" article. And after reading and understanding that if I did something wrong that...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-28-2007, 12:47 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 562
Hammer & Thumb Safety?
I am wondering if anyone would be able to tell me where abouts I could get a WWI style Wide Spur hammer and the Mil-Spec style Thumb Safety? Im wanting them for my S/A G.I. .45 1911-A1. Thanks.
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-25-2007, 01:16 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 465
Modded a Factory Magazine
Well Im thinking of shooting a little competition with my S/A 1911 A-1. When I bought it I also bought a Chip McCormick 8RD mag that came with a 1/2" plastic butt bumper. Cause Im a little low on...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-22-2007, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,257
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-22-2007, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,257
Springfield Armory 1911 w/ 2 piece barrel?
Has anyone ever heard of Springfield Armory 1911s of having a 2 piece barrel before? When I was at the shop picking up my Micro Compact the sales guy helping me told me of a note that the smith put...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-22-2007, 02:59 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 634
Re: My Second 1911!
Yup, It has but I can quell that lil bug for now. But sometime I would like to have a 4" Champion G.I. .45.
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-21-2007, 01:07 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,152
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-20-2007, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 881
Views: 234,700
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-20-2007, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 634
My Second 1911!
Well I killed the BUG and I picked up a S/A 1911-A1 the other day. Its not exactly what I wanted cause its Parkerized instead of OD Green, but I think it'll soot me just fine. I have not had the...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-17-2007, 01:28 AM
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Replies: 881
Views: 234,700
Re: My 1911
Back from the smiths w/upgrades & a trigger job.
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-17-2007, 01:18 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 759
Re: My First 1911
Well I got her back from the smiths today, have yet to shoot her though. I had a Trigger job done, I dont know what the pull is @, but I can say that its far far from the seizure-like shaker it was....
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-16-2007, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 673
Re: Well, I now have the 1911 Bug!
Well that Kimber is a nice piece. But Im kinda drawn to the Springfields, especially the G.I.s because Im a former G.I. Not of the era when they were in use but still a G.I. Plus Im a green fanitic,...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-16-2007, 02:26 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 673
Re: Well, I now have the 1911 Bug!
Well I know at least preferentially what I want. I would like to have another G.I. .45, but the 5" Govt OD Green Model. I really like to factory look and would not mind keeping it that way, but after...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-16-2007, 12:24 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 765
Re: thin grips
You could maybe find something here.
http://www.vzgrips.com/gallery.html
I have not really found a differences in the slimmest slim grip panels. Ive only seen the original custom made panels...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-15-2007, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 673
Well, I now have the 1911 Bug!
Ive got my first 1911, a Springfield Armory G.I. .45 Micro Compact. Its currently in the shop for a Trigger Job, Beaver Tail, Loop-back Hammer & a set of Meprolite Night Sights. I absolutely love it....
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Forum: General Discussion
10-11-2007, 01:46 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 316
My Pistols
Here are my pistols. I went to the range today, did OK could of been better but I've been laboring on some landscaping and I'm kinda tired and sore. Figured I'd lay them out and snap off a pic.
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-11-2007, 01:37 AM
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Replies: 881
Views: 234,700
My 1911
Well here it is, w/ my concealed carry components.
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-10-2007, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 759
Re: My First 1911
Well I just got back from the range w/ my G.I. .45. and a couple of my other .40s. I started out with a nice 14 shot 4 inch group @ 5 yards. I shot for about an hour and for my last set I loaded up...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-09-2007, 01:51 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 759
My First 1911
How ya doing fellow 1911ers? Im the proud owner of my first 1911 pistol. Its a Springfield Armory 1911 G.I. Micro Compact. I have yet to shoot it as Ive been busy all day. I am looking to get a set...
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
03-31-2007, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,133
Best Small CCW
I have a 3" Baby Eagle .40 that I currently us as my CCW. But now, down here in El Paso, TX as the winter season is coming to its end I am looking for something smaller. My Baby Eagle is small, but...
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