Recent content by mountaindrew

I should have clarified that I already have a setup in .300 blk similar to what I am proposing, with a linear comp. I have also had 10.5 barrel .223s before too, just never without a muzzle device. I'm a little puzzed about all the talk about shooting in a room and the hearing stuff. If I have...

I am considering my next AR build, and I am wondering about the necessity of muzzle devices. I have more powerful rifles than .223, and they make do with no flash hider, compensator, ect. So I have a couple of questions. I like barrels on the shorter side. I'm thinking about a 10.5 barrel, so a...

Not to long ago I purchased my first 1911, a Kimber Custom LW. After a few mods (most importantly grips and an arched mainspring housing) I'm growing very fond of it. I don't have much trouble concealing it, but it is long. I'd like to buy a compact version, like a commander configuration. What...

Regarding speed with a single, I have been known to shoot doubles with my 20 gauge identical to the one in the picture (sans mods) One can get fast with practice. If I remeber, I shot at least 10 rounds of doubles without letting a clay bird hit the ground. Hit one on the way up, reload, hit the...

I have a horror story that shows you can do everything right and still run into trouble. I was flying from Denver home to St. Louis. I followed all the rules, locked pelican case, unloaded, etc. Declared at the counter, TSA came and inspected it and tagged it as checked. Baggage lady called for...

I dealt with this issue exactly, and I have a fix- Ill do a walk through. both my mags had this problem. The problem is the sides of the mag bow inwards and are tight in the middle. they need to be spread back out. First, disassemble the mags. Pretty simple. look down the inside and you can see...

My only issue with the polymer cz clones is the bulge in the frame where the slide rail lugs are located are uncomfortable on my thumb when operating the safety. The squared off bulge just rear of the safety lever. The metal frame models dont have that. Your mileage may vary. They have a great...

The first gun i ever had to send back to a manufacturer was a Ruger sp101 revolver. Ironic, because i bought it largely based on the reputation for sturdiness and reliability.

I always downed on the 1911 as a viable platform, no matter how many wars it has fought in. Swords and clubs have killed alot of humans over the centuries too, but you wont see me carrying one. The 1911 is obsolete, heavy, low capacity, fragile, has to be tuned and repaired constantly to make it...

I'm also going to suggest the CZ PCR (my favorite carry gun) or the P01 if you thing a light may be in your future one day.

I bought one 20 years ago used for $200 and i thought it was ok for that price. They are very clunky and heavy for what they are. It was fully functional, and shot ok, although it had a very heavy double action trigger pull. The rubber grip was pretty ergonomical. Good luck finding any holsters...

Actually, I prefer the 15 rds, in fact a usually load 15 because that mirrors the most common 9mm mag capacity, which is what Bought this gun for, as a surrogate to practice with to save money and precious, precious ammo. I want to make my practice realistic.

UPDATE: I have found and fixed the issue. Havok7416 was correct. As I sighted don't the central ridge of the magazine body I could see that they were slightly squeezed inward in the middle. I determined that a standard wooden pencil was exactly the right thickness, after disassembling the...

So should the mags be totally dry? There are so many new things to think about.

That's good. At least you were able to find some. A usually try to have at least 3 mags per gun, so inability to get spares is a deal breaker.