The first time I took my Springfield A1 out to the range it rubbed two raw spots in my hand between my thumb and index finger. I love shooting it, but don't...
Does your 1911 have a traditional grip safety, or does it have a beavertail installed? I had the same problem with the stock GI grip safety, but the beavertail...
I would say you hit the nail on the head. Because only an ill-fitting beaver tail saftey will cause sore spots. The drop in will help, but they look kinda...
This is very timely article. Yesterday (7/5/07), a lady from TN with a concealed weapons permit, attempted to enter the Sears Tower in Chicago, IL, with a...
ya gotta know your gun laws if you MUST travel ............. either that or stay out of places (Chicago for starters) that have metal detectors and if you set...
Today I purchased a Walther PPKS .380 with intent to semi retire my S&W 3 inch Model 36 .38 Special. My Springfield .45 or my 92 9mm is to hard to conceal in...
The Walther PPK is a good weapon, but the ones I have shot have a terrible
trigger. Similar to the CZ50 I had years ago. I have a model 37 and carry it all...
Thanks Lee The trigger pull on this one isnt that bad, The proof will be in the pudding when I put 100 rounds through it tomorrow. I will keep you posted. Lee...
well John David, if you want to carry a heavy peanut gun, go for the .380 If you want to carry a man stopper (45 acp) or a 9 mm, that is probably lighter than...
I have carried a Colt Officer's acp since 1989. Oakley, CA is just as hot as Manteca! Wear a Galco IWB BSA holster. Never bothers me. Robert Oakley, CA 109*...
I usually wear a Kramer IWB or a Don Hume IWB clip on for my Kahr 9 mm. When I wear the Kimber Ultra Compact .45 acp, I wear a Josh Bulman IWB... and we have...
I have several thousand once fired nickled 45 ACP cases. 99% are R-P head stamp with the odd WW included. All are polished and ready for the press. Price is...
Gun expert dies in Brookfield accident July 13, 2007 By Jennifer Fusco BROOKFIELD - A well-known gun expert and author was killed and another man injured in a...
My name is Joseph and I'm from Springfield IL a.k.a. The Soviet Socialist Republic of Chicago. I've been considering a .45 for a long time but due to a...
Hello Joseph, I have a friend that owns a Taurus and loves it. You might also try one of the Rock Island Armory 1911's. They aren't sky high and the few that...
Hi Joseph, I have a Rock Island Armory GI model that I purchased new in April. $410 out the door. Next one in the case they jacked up $30. Out of the box...
Hey Joseph, I just bought a brand new Springfield GI .45 off of Gunbroker. It shoots great and cost $425 plus the U.S. and California State fees... (sigh)...
Hi Joseph One place to look for deals is the: GunsAmerica.com You may see a wider selection of .45's. Enjoy! Robert Oakley, CA In a message dated 7/26/2007...
You can always look on www.m1911.org and check out the various manufacturers there as they are broken out in their own sub-forums. ... The rifle itself has no...
I just bought a Taurus PT-1911 and am very happy with it, everything a 1911 should have from the factory in a nice shooting package. I am a lefty and need the...
several years ago i bought a kimber 1911 for uspsa competition. i am using chip mccormick 10 rnd mags or chip mcormick 8 rnd mags depending on the division i...
I have heard the same about the shock buffer too. I am guessing that you have a full length guide rod ... ? If so go back to spec. I have a factory Colt Gov't...
Clint, I threw away my shok buffers long ago. Didn't work well in the mini-14 either. Tom ... From: clint To: The1911Semi-AutomaticPistol@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
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