Recent content by Mr. Doughnut

So much of this is just common sense... In post #48, slickab said: "Pinch or hold the hammer between your thumb and forefinger of your left hand, pull hammer back the rest of the way with the same, pull trigger and let the hammer down slowly with the same." I agree. But for an extra...

jimherb, A joke? Please explain. I'll clear it up if I can. MD

Thanks to everyone for their observations and input. I ended up rolling the dice on a new Sig 1911 stainless rail. (I don't need the rail, but the price was right and I really like the fit and finish.) After comparing the Gold Cup Trophy (stainless) with the Sig at my LGS, I had a much better...

Thanks for the replies. I can see how true competition guns can get very pricey. I'm just in this for the fun. My standard: Shooting offhand, I'd like to be able to hit clay pigeons that are sitting in the 50 yard berm. Haven't considered the HK Mk23, as I'm already familiar with...

Looking for a 50-yard plinker in .45ACP. What is the inherent accuracy potential (i.e., capable from a machine rest) of a new box-stock Colt Gold Cup Trophy at 50 yards? BTW, this is not for formal competition, just plinking at 50 yards. When it comes to 1911s, I like Colts, but I'm...

Some guy hooked a semiauto. Looks like a Sig, HK or maybe a CZ, to me , but a lot of barnacles are in the way. Check out the story and photo here: http://www.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/20220924fisherman_reels_in_a_handgun/srvc=news&position=recent_bullet

If you can deal with their high energy and need be an integral part of the family unit, a Vizsla is a superb squirrel hunter. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vizsla

Wow. Great post. Glad it turned out OK. For those of us who elect to carry an auto in Condition 3, perhaps it's time to rethink that strategy...

Wha' happened? http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/07/08/detroit-woman-killed-when-hug-triggers-officer-gun-police-say/?test=latestnews

Thanks, guys. I must be getting my nickel finishes mixed up... The Colt GM I bought in '75 was definitely bright nickel. I was an E-5 in the army at the time, and recall that the cost of the pistol was a good chunk of my pay for the month.

Anyone know the circa 1975 MSRP of a Colt Gov't .45 in electroless nickel? Thanks, Mr. Doughnut

I just came from my LGS where I was looking at some ARs for plinking. One item that caught my eye is a used Bushmaster XM15-F2s. This particular rifle has a full buttstock, carry handle and a fluted barrel that appears to be 24". I can't seem to find much info on the Internet about the...

Axel, What kind of bullet? (HP, FMJ, etc.) Mr. D.

Axel, Your post made my blood run cold. Scary. Glad you're OK. I recently transitioned to a Beretta Px4 Storm (F) to help reduce the likelihood of ND/AD. If you don't mind saying, what is your recollection of the bigger picture prior to the incident? Was there any alcohol use? Prescription...

In a prior post I wrote of the "pinkie pinch" common to the M&P 45c. This is unlikely to occur in a full size M&P pistol, but in the compact version it's an annoyance. Refer to this page on S&W's own site to see the gap between the grip frame bottom and the floorplate of sloppily fitted...