Recent content by 1911 Fan

So I just took my CCW course and shortly will have the permit... The instructor, over the last 20 years, has had 10 people USE their permit in shootings. Four of them are in prison and a couple have dealt severely with civil suits. Here is a reality for all of us... train all you want, we are...

Sorry, they have varied calibers.

I am with you Smaug. I found a bullet from X-treme. $54 plus shipping for 500 FMJs. You can find them on Google but the only place I know of to get them is out of LoLo Sporting Goods in Lewiston, Idaho (my ol' stompin grounds). Not sure of where else. If anyone has other cheap plated...

Question... Whats wrong with high point? I don't have one but most of the reviews I have read were good. I have a couple of friends who love theirs. The one that had a problem said the customer service was awesome and he had a new within days. they have both put a lot of rounds down range...

I use RCBS lube and pad. Love it for the speed and it CHEEEEAAAAAP. I also use a small .22 barrel swab and run it along the inside of the case neck as well. The wax idea sounds good and I may try that. When you lube, Make sure you keep it off the shoulders as much as possible to avoid...

I have been loading for 30 years... I love this site for the insights. Is a charging die for progressives? Never used one, scale, trickle and funnel guy myself. Would like to see one in operation some day.

I agree with Creature. I will take the possibility of incarceration to protect loved ones. My measure... if my weapon HAS to come out of the holster the situation is so dire I don't see another way out. I have always maintained that if I catch people leaving my home I will deal with the...

Any of the Tecs.... I just think they are ugly. I love my PT 1911. I can feed that think anything and it will feed.

One think I can tell you is that if you are reloading necked down brass. ie 30-06, 30-30, 270... you need the lube. I also lube the inside of the neck just a tiny bit... brass will lock up in the die if you don't. You will then need a drill bit, tap, bolt,washers and spacers.

I bought cast bullets from a local supplier. They shot well but leaded my barrel pretty good. I found an archive thread on THR that suggested trying equal parts white vinegar and hydrogen peroxide. Soaked it for 10 min and is was CLEAN!! Remember to dispose safely. Lead poisoning would not...