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    Guns on Miami Vice?

    Sonny also carried a S&W 669 as a BUG (replaced the Detonics Combat Master) in either the 4th or 5th season, don't remember which and only the first season is on DVD at this time.
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    1918 US Army issue 1911

    If it is all orginal and has at least 90% of the original finish remaining and is not an arsenal rework, then it sounds like a reasonable deal. If it is 95% or better, and all original and not a rework, then it is an outstanding deal.
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    1911 recoil spring question

    16 pounds is the standard rate spring for the Government model and works well for standard loads like a 230 grain bullet at 800 to 850 fps. Your 200 grain load may very well need a 14 pound spring. Try the 16 pound spring first, if it is reliable, just use that rate and you will also be set...
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    Hypothetical Terrorist Tactic- would it change your carry choice?

    My daily carry piece is a S&W 640-1. I suppose if body armored terrorists were a big threat I might switch to my S&W model 19-3, four inch barrel. Reason being the longer sight radius and the option of using the single action mode to get a really accurate shot. The four inch barrel length is...
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    Taurus 44Mag w/o Porting?

    Seems to me S&W tried ultra light 44 Magnums and ended up recalling them. I handled one, no way would I want to spend a day at the range shooting one!
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    Hoppes elite cleaner and oil

    I have used the bore gel only once, but it did seem to work better than many other bore cleaners I have tried. As the weather begins to warm, I hope to get a chance to really try out the bore gel.
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    S&W M-19 vs. M-14

    If I were going to shoot nothing but 38 Special 148 grain HBWC target ammo I would go for the model 14. It is slightly (very slightly) lighter in weight than the model 19 and is more likely, though not guaranteed, to hold an accuracy advantage over the 19 with that particular load. If I wanted...
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    Quick question - Al Blazer 230 FMJ OK for 1911?

    I have shot aluminum cased Blazer with no problems, others have reported extraction problems, possibly due to the lighter weight aluminum case. As for hollowpoints in the 1911, some feed them just fine, some will snag the hollow cavity on the feed ramp and need a little work. Most modern 45...
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    NM barrels and WWI slide

    Depends upon which NM barrel. If it is a USGI national match barrel, then it should fit. A Colt Gold Cup National Match does have a narrow barrel hood and will result in a sloppy fit. If you want match grade accuracy, get a gunsmith fit barrel and have it fitted. If you just want improved...
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    Kings sight staking tool

    If you are talking about the arsenal style staking tool, yes, but it takes practice. If you are only going to stake on one sight, just let a good gunsmith do it for you. If you plan on staking three or more sights, then a staking tool makes life easier. The arsenal style is not the easiest to...
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    Anyone own a S&W Mod. 39 9mm?

    The model 39 did have a hump in the feed ramp and usually would not feed hollowpoints. 927 model 39's had a steel frame and these are highly sought after by collectors. The 39-2 had a straight feed ramp and redesigned extractor. I had one and it was extremely reliable. The 439/539/639...
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    I Dropped my revolver... it seems ok but what do i do...?

    I expect it's fine, now go kiss it and beg it for forgiveness of your transgression. :D
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    Ques about Ranier

    1) Why would plated bullets be more fragile than others, Plated bullets start out as soft swaged lead bullets that are given a copper plating. The plating is not as strong as a traditional copper jacket and the plating can strip from the bullet if driven above about 1200 feet per second...
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    Presidential Election 2008

    TonkinTwentyMil is spot on, the real power resides in the Senate and the House. The President can scream ban guns all he or she wants, but if Congress says no, then the answer is no. Hillary is certainly positioning herself for a run, so is John Kerry. Another runner might be Virginia's...
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    Colt Custom Combat 10 - pic

    If I stumbled across a LNIB Colt 10mm today, especially one of these very limited production models, I think I would keep it as is. There are plenty of Delta Elites out there and now Dan Wesson and Kimber have 1911's chambered in 10mm. My Delta is highly customized by me. When I bought mine...
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    Colt Combat Commander

    That's where I have seen pistols chopped and channeled in this style!!!! I knew it looked familiar and I didn't think it was a Devel. These pistols are a real blast from the past.
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    Reloading this evening

    HRT is right about lighting. I have a floor lamp with a goose neck and I position it so that the light shines right down into the powder charging and bullet seating stations on my RCBS AmmoMaster. This press also has a clear plastic drop tube for the powder measure, so I can also see the...
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    Taurus Side Plate

    I remove side plates by removing all the screws then tap on the butt of the frame with the wooden handle of a hammer. The vibration and jarring will slowly lift the side plate without damaging it.
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    New Purchase

    You did good! I don't own any Blackhawks, but I do have a Mark II Gov't Target Model, a GP-100, and a Super Redhawk and all have been great shooters for me. Really wouldn't part with them either. Some don't like Rugers, but mine have been and continue to be great.
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    1911: Two Piece Guide Rod Necessary?

    Two piece guide rod makes it easier to assemble and disassemble the 1911 when using a full length guide rod. Do they offer advantages over a short rod? Probably not on most 1911's.
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