1911 brass catchers?... - The Firearms Forum

WildcatFan · 03-02-2010, 10:41 AM

I've taken up reloading and am searching for a good catcher for my Springfield Loaded 1911. Any info on the best out there? I'd like one that attaches to the frame.

steve4102 · 03-02-2010, 05:18 PM

I set up a plastic ammo box(lid open) exactly where my brass will fall. I then adjust my loads so when ejected they land right in the ammo box. I then fine tune my loads so they all end up in the ammo box right side up.

JLA · 03-02-2010, 07:51 PM

hang a sheet or tarp next to you when you shoot. The brass will hit it and roll down to the ground in a neat pile

Texxut · 03-03-2010, 10:17 AM

I've tried the type that straps on your hand, it works ok, but, it effects your point of impact. I don't use them. The hanging tarp is a good option. The tarp on the ground in the general landing zone of your brass works too but not as well.

WildcatFan · 03-03-2010, 03:18 PM

I see these snap-on frame styles and they look pretty good. Beats some d-bag to my right sweeping it up all the time. I tell them but I've had their girlfriends or wives who think they have to sweep during daytime hours and they just happen to be at the range so they sweep up brass. Oh well, no worries, gives me an excuse to go bucket-diving for some brass if a Range Rep comes over.

03-02-2010, 10:41 AM	#1
WildcatFan V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 68	1911 brass catchers?... I've taken up reloading and am searching for a good catcher for my Springfield Loaded 1911. Any info on the best out there? I'd like one that attaches to the frame. __________________ These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. -Thomas Payne- -->

03-02-2010, 05:18 PM	#2
steve4102 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota Contributor Posts: 2,760	Re: 1911 brass catchers?... I set up a plastic ammo box(lid open) exactly where my brass will fall. I then adjust my loads so when ejected they land right in the ammo box. I then fine tune my loads so they all end up in the ammo box right side up.

03-02-2010, 07:51 PM	#3
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,319	Re: 1911 brass catchers?... hang a sheet or tarp next to you when you shoot. The brass will hit it and roll down to the ground in a neat pile __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

03-03-2010, 10:17 AM	#4
Texxut V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 264	Re: 1911 brass catchers?... I've tried the type that straps on your hand, it works ok, but, it effects your point of impact. I don't use them. The hanging tarp is a good option. The tarp on the ground in the general landing zone of your brass works too but not as well.

03-03-2010, 03:18 PM	#5
WildcatFan V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 68	Re: 1911 brass catchers?... I see these snap-on frame styles and they look pretty good. Beats some d-bag to my right sweeping it up all the time. I tell them but I've had their girlfriends or wives who think they have to sweep during daytime hours and they just happen to be at the range so they sweep up brass. Oh well, no worries, gives me an excuse to go bucket-diving for some brass if a Range Rep comes over. __________________ These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. -Thomas Payne-