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    Wilson Combat add-on checkered frontstraps

    I tried them. They are junk. Get some of the grip tape and put that on the front strap. Works but is not pretty.
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    45 acp 230 gr FMJ for defense, why not?

    Interesting conversation. I know several handgun hunters that use hard cast .45 caliber bullets, albeit in heavy weights that routinely drop very large African and North American animals with little or no expansion. The key in this instance is penetration. Hollow points dont have the penetration...
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    Won a pretty Mauser Broomhandle C96 on its way

    Nice gun! I have a 1917 model with matching holster/stock. If you intend to shoot this pistol, make sure you get a new bolt stop and replace the springs. Also have the web of steel between the bolt stop and end of the bolt examined by a gun smith to make sure there are no cracks. These are...
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    Want a decent 1911... What do ya say?

    They make equally good US made guns in that range too. Buy USA, help the economy. That said, the only 1911's I have had issues with were the 3 Springfields that I have owned.
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    Springfield Armory V10 Ultra Compact

    I had a V-10 Ultra Compact. Biggest POS I have ever owned. I sent it to the manufacturer because it would fail to feed anything but ball (and them sometimes). I tried a dozen magazines but it just never worked. Got rid of it.
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    Most Reliable 1911

    My experience in shooting for 30 years is that problems will pop up way before 700 or so rounds. The gun will run or it wont usually. If a gun I have will not cycle a certain round (exlcluding barrels that are not ramped and throated for other than ball) its unreliable and I usually get rid of...
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    Will polymer ever end up in mainstream 1911?

    ...Well, Kimber was putting plastic main spring housings in their first productions guns...I got one. First thing I replaced with a steel one. I would say that manufacturers are enjoying the popularity of plastics (polymers) in their guns. Its much cheaper than milling or forging. Its easy to...
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    My Current Gun Collection

    Regardless of the cost of your collection, its important to you and thereby to be proud of! Enjoy!
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    1911 guide rod

    How about..."They look kinda' cool"? ....Or maybe if they are hollowed out and held a single .22LR round that could be activated by a seperate "trigger" for that emergency/ surprise shot when the mag was empty? Now we are getting into Bond territory...hehehe!
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    Most Reliable 1911

    I have had only 3 Springfield 1911's. One was a Limited Edition Commander about 15 years ago. It had an aluminum frame which cracked at the dustcover after about 500 rounds and when I sent it in they replaced the frame with a blued steel one. Then the ejector was throwing hot brass into my...
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    Help me find a holster for a LCP.....Please

    Fobus KTP ND paddle...perfect little holster. http://www.fobus.biz/popup-pic.asp?homepage/KTP%20ND.jpg
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    1911-22lr conversion kits: aluminum slide -to- steel frame galvanic corrosion?

    I have a 25 year old Star PD (Steel slide, aluminum frame) zero corrosion. Am I missing an ingredient?
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    Let's see some groups

    M2 Carbine, I was talked out of the Kimber Ultra Carry II because I was told that the micro 1911 .45's were not reliable. You seem to have a few, what do you think?
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    Has Your Glock or XD(m) Broke?

    Wow! Polling by psychoactive.
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    357 vs grizzly

    Well...on that .357 the key is to file down the front sight. That way, it wont hurt as much when the bear takes the gun away and jams it up your rear end...:p In all seriousness though. Keep the .357 but get something with more steam when you get here. I think a perfect start to big bore...
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