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    Suggestions for an old friend

    Not to beat a dead horse but I'd like to relate a short story/example of why .380 is not a good defensive caliber. The .380 is also called a 9mm Short, the .380 does not have the stopping power of a 9mm or .45acp. To make a long story short, I participated at a shooting range setup where primary...
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    Kimber Ultra Raptor II

    1858, thanks for the photo, it validates what I assumed what the "situation" was in regards to my Kimber; one must never assume because doing so makes an ASS of U and ME ... LOL . Of course I'd never remove the firing pin safety though I don't think doing so breaks any laws as that firing pin...
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    Suggestions for an old friend

    I understand the price constraints but if he's going to take it hiking he should consider a caliber that can help defend him from bipeds and quadrupeds (re: lions, tigers, bears). I'd suggest the Ruger LCR in .357 but if he's set on an autoloader, like I've said before on this board, .45 acp is...
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    My new to me $200 pistol.

    Not to sound dumb but how was it you had this pistol delivered UPS to your home and not go through a licensed gun dealer? Or are you a licensed dealer? Bob
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    Kimber Ultra Raptor II

    I have a Kimber Ultra Raptor II compact .45 and I wanted to use one of those shims to replace the plunger lever & trigger bar lever, allowing me to remove the extractor (for cleaning) but upon initial disassembly, I noted that after removing the firing pin cover, firing pin/spring, I looked down...
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    Para Ord Firing Pin Spring Problem

    Ok, well, I purchased a "shim" and installed it on my Para Ord GI Expert, works just fine. I'm a happy camper now. I had to replace my "old" extractor (the pistol is less than six months old) because I had hammered on it enough that even though I was gentle (with the hammering) I don't think its...
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    45 acp Ammo

    I've bought lots of Tula .45acp from SG Ammo, it all went bang except for one round which upon retry it too went bang. Bob
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    Para Ord Firing Pin Spring Problem

    gb6491, many thanks for the youtube video, it demonstrated exactly what I was looking for. Bob
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    Para Ord Firing Pin Spring Problem

    I was able to remove the firing pin spring when I liberally hosed down the firing pin channel with spray CLP product I use, I depressed the firing pin plunger and the spring came out. I then used an AR-15 pipe cleaner I had on hand and with CLP, cleaned out the firing pin channel thoroughly...
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    Springfied 1911 GI....need to be educated here...

    Interesting... says Handguns: Autoloaders for this thread... I guess they make semi-auto revolvers?!
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    Colt's Officers ACP

    I have a Kimber Ultra Raptor II, basically an Officer's/Compact .45acp. I have had nothing but problems with this $1,300 pistol. I use to own a Colt Officer's 1991a1, never ever had a problem with it other than it rusted easily (parkerized steel) due to excessive sweating in the hot Florida sun...
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    Para Ord Firing Pin Spring Problem

    I put 250 rounds of Tula (Russian) ammo through it, Russian gunpowder does not burn clean like American gunpowder, so even though I did the typical field strip to clean the Para, I knew I should also clean the firing pin/spring and the extractor because the Tula powder left a lot of black...
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    Para Ord Firing Pin Spring Problem

    Okay, I know I know, I set up a thread with a similar title but this is something I've never seen before. I have a new Para Ord GI Expert. I finally was able to remove the firing pin after the firing pin cover was removed with the help of a small hammer and a flathead screwdriver; the firing pin...
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    Para Ord Firing Pin problem

    Ok, so I finally got around to removing the firing pin from my new Para Ord GI Expert, let me say that it took 45 minutes for me to get the firing pin cover removed without denting/scratching/damaging it; the firing pin cover was really wedged in to the slide. My Springer Champion's firing pin...
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    Springfield Champion barrel problem

    It was a typo, 4" barrel, aluminum alloy frame, stock pistol from Springfield. Thanks for the info, now all I need to do is figure out what barrel I prefer, usually determined by how fat my wallet is.
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    Springfield Loaded - Showing off and 1 question

    I use Ergo Grips, they come in coyote, olive drab, black... fit nice, good grip-a-bility, no I don't work for them. Bob
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    Is The 45ACP Too Slow?

    Hornady makes their Critical Defense ammo in .45acp; they're hollowpoints with a polymer core that acts like a steel core but won't penetrate steel or concrete, rather, the polymer core helps the round penetrate thick clothing that dumb*ss gang bangers wear 24/7. If that is of concern, then get...
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    Springfield Champion barrel problem

    I have a relatively new Springfield Champion 45 acp. It is the Commander sized 1911 with 5" RAMPED bull barrel. I went to a gun range and was required to use THEIR ammo, my mistake, so I used it and somehow it damaged the barrel's feed ramp; looking at the ramp from the rear of the pistol, the...
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    1911 locking up

    Bob here... Um "love taps", I certainly hope there was no ammo in it when you "love tapped" it with a rubber mallet. Slam-fire is a possible scenario you don't want to have happen. If I'm speakin out of turn, let me know. Bob
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    Para Ord Firing Pin problem

    Hmmmm... doh! Um, I didn't think of that. Oddly, I have a Springer Champion that has the same kind of firing pin safety but I've never actuated it (the firing pin safety), I'm guessing the Para Ord firing pin safety comes activated straight from the factory. Great! Thanks for the answer! Bob
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