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In a post-apocalyptic world or combat, I would prefer a Glock. For real life, 1911. It was used in World War I! How cool is that? It's made of steel - also cool. Something made of steel just feels more "weapony." The 1911 is the most accurate .45 that I know of. If I'm in shooting shape I...

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Hello, 1911-R1 owners! I plan on using a TLR1 tac light on an MR07 rail mount. Has anyone successfully installed an MR07 on their R1? Or any rail mount at all? Thanks.

I've put about 2k rounds through mine. Feeds perfectly, and accurate. I like the clean, military look. The factory lock-tite was no good - by 500 or so rounds, my front sight, rear sight, and grip bushings had all come loose. Also, casings were getting dented in the ejection process, so I...

I just made 50 rounds. Can't wait to attempt firing them tomorrow.

Walkalong, I meant seating die. Yes, I am a reloading noob.:banghead:

Thanks for all the responses. I tried backing the expander out a little more, and that helped some. I finally found a combination where bullet stay set in the casing. I can eject it from my 1911 with no problem. There is a slight bulge (.002") where you can see the bullet under the casing...

I'm a first-time reloader using a Hornady LnL. I'm using Berry's plated bullets, and Remington brass. No matter what I try, I'm always able to push the bullets back into the cases of my test rounds. I thought I might be over-expanding the cases, so I adjusted the case-expander to where...

OK, I think I get it. Some people use the slot which I use for expanding the case for something else, so they modify the powder drop such that it expands the case while dropping powder?

Hello, I'm first-time reloader planning on reloading .45 ACP in a Lock n' Load progressive press. It's all set up, but I want to figure something out before I make some live rounds - could someone please explain the advantages of using a Powder Through Expander? Do I have to use one? Are...

+1 Mec-Gar 8 rd. These fit in my 1911-R1, when Wilson 8 rd. mags didn't.

Thanks for all your awesome responses. Keep em coming!

What do you reload your .45 with? As I'm reloading for a Remington 1911-R1, I'm tempted to buy Remington bullets. I'm looking to start with a 230 gr. FMJ. Thanks for your input.

The 1911-R1 was my first pistol. I didn't lube it before my first trip to the range, and it was as if the gun was broken. After learning to lube + ditch the stock magazines, the gun has not FTF once after over 2000 rounds. Run and tell that!

Mec-Gar 8 round mags fit the 1911-R1, but Wilson and Chip M. 8 round mags don't. FYI.

My favorite so far has been a pair of VZ "Operator II" grips. Pure functionality - not necessarily pretty to look at, unless you find functionality to be beautiful. "Aggressive" means that the grips dig into your skin. There are little spikes where your fingers go... It may cause your...

I've lived around black bears for most of my life. They won't hurt you. They typically only hurt people who screw with them. That said, I believe it would be easier to kill a bear with the G20. And you might also want to pack a smaller cal. weapon to protect against raccoons.

I've fired over 2,000 rounds through my 1911-R1. I bought it new, and had to send it back for a new slide stop and slide stop plunger spring. The time I picked up the phone to the time I had my gun on my doorstep was less than a week, which I appreciated. Of course, the mags that come...