Recent content by hi_desert

I have the SW1911 and a DW CBOB, both very good guns. The two stack up pretty well side by side with an edge to DW for quality and fit/finish. The Smith ran great right out of the box, the DW is very tight and definitely benefits from a break-in period. No regrets either way, you'll be happy...

Glock, the XD has a very long trigger reset, not that there's any pull to it, just a too long of a travel for my liking.

Usually folks either love em or hate em, really depends on how they feel in your hands. I tend to like em since I've got three, 17/19/23. Also depends on what you're looking for, something to bang every time, absolutely - something to make one ragged hole, unlikely. The good thing is, the...

1911 > Glock > XD Generally speaking, its hard to compare the 1911 to the others, as another already mentioned the 1911 is a break glass very consistent and precise trigger pull. IMO the Glock is a little "mushy", but I like the very short reset. While the XD was a little more crisp, I...

17/19/23, no problems but all after-market barrels.

CA resident here, as long as the lower receiver is off list, not on the Kasler assault weapons list, and the mag (10rd max) is locked via something like the bullet-button mentioned above, you can have the entire realm of evil features under the rainbow, adjustable stock, flash hider, pistol...