I think I'm getting sick in the head... - The Firearms Forum

Helix_FR · 06-24-2010, 09:28 AM

Because I may actually consider buying a plastic gun.
Aaaaggghhhhhhhh, I said it

Shot one of these last night and made me consider trading some of the ones that don't see the light of day much. What I liked best about it is the rotary lockup but there is absolutely no resistance when opening the slide. Its like butter and I've always been a fan of the more complex action locks. Whats the cure? I need to shake this, it goes against me. Its like the morning after your first kiss. I even when out at shot a customers HK (accurate gun but sorry HK fans, I can't stand the feeling of mush) to shake it but it didn't even feel like plastic. OK I need a cigarette even though I don't smoke.

old semperfi · 06-24-2010, 09:51 AM

i know the feeling but when i got my first glock all that went away.i think we must be in the older generation to really have that feeling about plastic guns.however for what ever reason its not the same when your talking about composit rifle stocks,then it is a good thing.whoda thunkit old semperfi

oscarmayer · 06-24-2010, 09:57 AM

my daughter in an effort to bring me "up to date" bought me a glock in 357 sig and gulp ... yes i like it. now that STI looks like a fine weapon and if its half as good as their 1911's it should be a keeper

todd51 · 06-24-2010, 11:44 AM

It must be a virus that is spreading as I have some of the same symptoms. Watched them shoot one on the Outdoor Chanel last evening. Great Company, and as I understand without really checking it out it is not a striker fired pistol. I am not ready for those. Need to really dig into this pistol and find out what all makes it tick.

Helix_FR · 06-24-2010, 12:25 PM

Nope its a DA/SA hammer gun. DA ain't bad but SA is really nice. STI puts out some of the best 1911 and 2011 out there. There are like a refined Kimber but you kinda pay for that too. Most of the open 2011 race guns that I've worked on are STI. They don't make there own barrel though, they use Schumann barrels but are hand fit. I don't know who makes this barrel. Its similar to the Stoeger/Beretta lockup but not a clone.
I'm trying to get a little more info on the action. Seems they have done some extensive testing on them but along with the sliding action you also have a rotational action. I don't want galling to render this gun a sloppy fit after 10,000 rounds.

wpage · 06-24-2010, 06:01 PM

Plastic is nice stainless is better.

Mosin_Nagant_Fan · 06-24-2010, 09:19 PM

Ya, steel is great, reason why I bought my S&W 10-5, but polymer has that newness that the younger generation likes, the reason why I chose the Springer XD9. Also,I like both wood and composite stocks on rifles and shotguns, one is classic and the other has that cool/new feel.

Eddie N · 06-25-2010, 12:09 AM

Don't be ashamed. I own a Springfield XD45 myself. Really not a bad gun. But, I like the old style, too. Single action revolver and still looking to add a 1911 to my collection.

carver · 06-25-2010, 05:15 AM

I also have been thinking about one in 9, I don't have anything in that caliber yet. I guess I'm just happy with what I have. I have tried carring other smaller, lighter, guns, but I keep coming back to the old stand by, a 1911A.

grampawmike · 06-25-2010, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Helix_FR

Because I may actually consider buying a plastic gun.
Aaaaggghhhhhhhh, I said it

Shot one of these last night and made me consider trading some of the ones that don't see the light of day much. What I liked best about it is the rotary lockup but there is absolutely no resistance when opening the slide. Its like butter and I've always been a fan of the more complex action locks. Whats the cure? I need to shake this, it goes against me. Its like the morning after your first kiss. I even when out at shot a customers HK (accurate gun but sorry HK fans, I can't stand the feeling of mush) to shake it but it didn't even feel like plastic. OK I need a cigarette even though I don't smoke.

OK...Calmly, take a deep breath....think steel, steel, STEEL!
This should help you concentrate.

S&W M-24 .44 Spl STEEL

S&W M-539 STEEL over STEEL

WIDLEY STAINLESS STEEL

Feeling beter yet???

red14 · 06-25-2010, 08:45 AM

Thanks Mike, I needed that. I
don't even like the plastice cars.

Helix_FR · 06-25-2010, 08:47 AM

Ahhh thanks GPMike, that Widley may have just snapped that funk. That thing is bad a#*. What's the specs on that gem.

grampawmike · 06-25-2010, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Helix_FR

Ahhh thanks GPMike, that Widley may have just snapped that funk. That thing is bad a#*. What's the specs on that gem.

.45 Win Mag 5" bbl. It goes BANG.

Helix_FR · 06-25-2010, 09:29 AM

I don't think your font was big enough for a 45 Win Mag

Gas operated handgun. Me like

06-24-2010, 09:28 AM	#1
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,624	I think I'm getting sick in the head... Because I may actually consider buying a plastic gun. Aaaaggghhhhhhhh, I said it Shot one of these last night and made me consider trading some of the ones that don't see the light of day much. What I liked best about it is the rotary lockup but there is absolutely no resistance when opening the slide. Its like butter and I've always been a fan of the more complex action locks. Whats the cure? I need to shake this, it goes against me. Its like the morning after your first kiss. I even when out at shot a customers HK (accurate gun but sorry HK fans, I can't stand the feeling of mush) to shake it but it didn't even feel like plastic. OK I need a cigarette even though I don't smoke. Attached Images __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com -->

06-24-2010, 09:51 AM	#2
old semperfi Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: i live in southern indiana,old country boy at heart Posts: 1,506	Re: I think I'm getting sick in the head... i know the feeling but when i got my first glock all that went away.i think we must be in the older generation to really have that feeling about plastic guns.however for what ever reason its not the same when your talking about composit rifle stocks,then it is a good thing.whoda thunkit old semperfi

06-24-2010, 09:57 AM	#3
oscarmayer Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Contributor Posts: 2,387	Re: I think I'm getting sick in the head... my daughter in an effort to bring me "up to date" bought me a glock in 357 sig and gulp ... yes i like it. now that STI looks like a fine weapon and if its half as good as their 1911's it should be a keeper

06-24-2010, 11:44 AM	#4
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,572	Re: I think I'm getting sick in the head... It must be a virus that is spreading as I have some of the same symptoms. Watched them shoot one on the Outdoor Chanel last evening. Great Company, and as I understand without really checking it out it is not a striker fired pistol. I am not ready for those. Need to really dig into this pistol and find out what all makes it tick. __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member

06-24-2010, 12:25 PM	#5
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,624	Re: I think I'm getting sick in the head... Nope its a DA/SA hammer gun. DA ain't bad but SA is really nice. STI puts out some of the best 1911 and 2011 out there. There are like a refined Kimber but you kinda pay for that too. Most of the open 2011 race guns that I've worked on are STI. They don't make there own barrel though, they use Schumann barrels but are hand fit. I don't know who makes this barrel. Its similar to the Stoeger/Beretta lockup but not a clone. I'm trying to get a little more info on the action. Seems they have done some extensive testing on them but along with the sliding action you also have a rotational action. I don't want galling to render this gun a sloppy fit after 10,000 rounds. __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com

06-24-2010, 06:01 PM	#6
wpage Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,471	Re: I think I'm getting sick in the head... Plastic is nice stainless is better. __________________ "You shall recieve power" Acts 1:8 W

06-24-2010, 09:19 PM	#7
Mosin_Nagant_Fan Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,832	Re: I think I'm getting sick in the head... Ya, steel is great, reason why I bought my S&W 10-5, but polymer has that newness that the younger generation likes, the reason why I chose the Springer XD9. Also,I like both wood and composite stocks on rifles and shotguns, one is classic and the other has that cool/new feel. Last edited by Mosin_Nagant_Fan; 06-24-2010 at 09:23 PM..

06-25-2010, 12:09 AM	#8
Eddie N Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Colorado Contributor Posts: 1,192	Re: I think I'm getting sick in the head... Don't be ashamed. I own a Springfield XD45 myself. Really not a bad gun. But, I like the old style, too. Single action revolver and still looking to add a 1911 to my collection. __________________ September 11, 2001 Hope and Change: I hope there's some change left in my paycheck! 2012: Saying good bye to my paycheck.

06-25-2010, 05:15 AM	#9
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,263	Re: I think I'm getting sick in the head... I also have been thinking about one in 9, I don't have anything in that caliber yet. I guess I'm just happy with what I have. I have tried carring other smaller, lighter, guns, but I keep coming back to the old stand by, a 1911A. __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.

06-25-2010, 08:45 AM	#11
red14 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N FLA Posts: 3,913	Re: I think I'm getting sick in the head... Thanks Mike, I needed that. I don't even like the plastice cars. __________________ I never argue, I state my opinion, and support my position.

06-25-2010, 08:47 AM	#12
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,624	Re: I think I'm getting sick in the head... Ahhh thanks GPMike, that Widley may have just snapped that funk. That thing is bad a#*. What's the specs on that gem. __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com

06-25-2010, 09:29 AM	#14
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,624	Re: I think I'm getting sick in the head... I don't think your font was big enough for a 45 Win Mag Gas operated handgun. Me like __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com