I chronographed some 165 gr. Pow'R Ball ammo through my Kimber Ultra carry and thought I would share the results with the group. I fired 10 rounds over a...
http://www.coltsmfg.com/ Regards, David Hoobler "Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty." -- Wendell Phillips, (1811-1884) [Non-text portions of this...
The Kimber Ultra Carry has two recoil springs. The inner spring is captured on the guide rod. I just got new recoil springs from Wolff. Does anyone know how...
I took apart my Kimber SS Ultra Carry and found a lot of rust on the sear spring. I ordered a new sear spring from Wolfe. Does anyone know how to prevent...
*_Below are a few lines from Obama's books; In his words!_* q a *_From Dreams of My Father:_* 'I ceased to advertise my mother's race at the age of 12 or...
I picked up a 500 round brick of Winchester 230 gr. JRN today at a gun show for $180 out the door. This was in Pasadena, Texas which is near Houston. I was...
Hi, I just picked up a serie 70 1911 with a fitting bar-sto barrel and bushing. The blueing on it is about 98 percent and overall the gun is in excellent...
John Moses Browning was born January 21st 1855. http://www.brainyhistory.com/events/1855/january_21_1855_53260.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Browning ...
Tonight Mythbusters was testing some myths from some James Bond movies. They had some really cool high speed video of an M1911 fired from a Ransom rest. ...
I haven't seen this in awhile, thought you all might enjoy it. Dave iun VA ... The Gospel According to John Browning In the beginning was the 1911, and the...
I am thinking about a progressive reloader to load ammo for my Kimber Pro CDP and my Colt Commander. I am looking at the Dillon Square Deal and the RL550. I...
During the 2nd world war, the 1911was issued to our troops and the German luger to the Germans. Can some one tell me the pro and con in reference to? the...
Guys, just ordered a pair of Crimson trace laser grips for one of my .45's. Probably will live on the Springfield MilSpec, but may give it a shot on the...
Just wanted you all to pause for a minute and remember Pearl Harbor. ... ErikP Smith & Wesson ? : Subscribe: Smith-n-Wesson-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Colt...
Anyone shot a Colt GSP yet? It looks like an eminently practical piece, with a lot of no-nonsense features (and no S80!) that aren't far removed from what I...
I find myself in the uncomfortable position of needing cash more than a handgun, so I'm selling the nicest handgun I've ever owned, my Dan Wesson PM3-P. It's...
Midway has Laser Cast bullets on sale. I just ordered 1,000 185 gr. My cost delivered to the Houston area was $73.00. The 230 gr. are $8.00 per 1,000 more....
Sorry if I sent this to anyone that did not want it. I felt this is an extremely important issue that needs to start being dealt with. Dan ... From: FRANK...
I cronographed some Short Barrel Gold Dots from my Colt 1991 A1 Compact today. This ammo is loaded with 230 gr. bullets and is designed to achieve velocities...
Hi, Is the ejector on an officer model colt the same as a full size. If its not where can i get a stainless one for the officers model?..........thanks...
A guy over on another forum says that he has been offered what was Colt's booth at the 2000 SHOT Show, and that because of union squabbles, Colt is having...
Hi Folks, My name is Jaymes and I am new to the list. Also in about 2 weeks I will be a full member of the proud 1911 owning family. I have a few bucks (note,...
New tactic of anti-gun fanatics repost; Palo Alto Ca. While I was driving south on 101 I passed by the Ikea store which has a big electronic sign. There was...
Hi, I purchased a Para Warthog 45 cal. some time ago and really like it. It carrys well and shoots great. Any one else own one and if so how do you like...
Does anyone know if a Colt CCO has a FLGR? Regards, David Hoobler "Timid men prefer the calm of despotism to the boisterous sea of liberty." Thomas Jefferson,...
Hey everybody, I am finally back. Was out of town for a couple of weeks. So the first thing i did was go to the local Gun shop and i saw a stainless Randall in...