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I'm pretty much a semi-auto guy. Had a 686 a couple years back but never that comfortable or competent with it. However I am warming to the idea of trying out a revolver carry gun and the SW 325 PD caught my eye. I like the light weight and the .45ACP chambering - by far the round I shoot...

I have an AA target version on the way, but a couple of questions remain: 1 - While AA, a CA-based company, cannot manufacture 11+ round mags, does anyone else do so? It seems like it wouldn't take a whole lot of work to turn a standard mag into a 20 or so round .22 double stack, but hey I'm...

OK I've been thinking about adding one of these for way too long so it's time to get it done. Let's say you have $1000 to spend on a micro sized 1911. The prime considerations are reliability, accuracy and concealibility in that order. The Kimber CDP Ultra, the Colt Defender and the SA...

Couldn't resist posting this as I happen to have picked up two 1911s on opposite sides of the price range in the same week. First up is an Ed Brown Executive Target. Look at that flawless finish and beautiful craftsmanship.. Next is a RIA M1911A1. Look at that ...well pretty damn...

Haven't seen this model before - a slightly gussied up 220. At first I thought "wow - nice looking gun" but the more I looked the less pleasing it appeared. Not that it's hideous to me now, but it does seem a bit "trying too hard" perhpas in a tacticool/bling hybrid sort of way. OTOH I see...

Supposedly an old company that has started again, offering cheapish 1911s priced in between RIA's and SA GI's. One dealer is even local to me. Looks like your basic parkerized 1911 GI model but with lowered and flared ejection port, better sights, walnut grips. From a rather fuzzy but large...

I'm considering selling my G19 to a colleague as I migrate more and more exclusively to 1911s. However he tried it today and since he has hands like Shaq it was a bit short in the grip for him. Now 19s will always sell easily so I am in no way trying to pressure him, and even suggested he...

This idea came out of the .22lr conversion kit thread which I followed with interest. In general I like the idea of the ability to switch a 1911 to a .22lr for cheaper training with the pistol, and also to take advantage of the 1911 platform's rather than buying a separate .22lr for plinking...

I am fortunate enough to have a chunk of change to spare right now, and lack a full size 1911. I also lack a true "custom" 1911, so two birds is the order of the day. So say you are playing with $2-3K and wanted a nice full size 1911, with the intended use of target shooting and possible...

Steel yourselves if you will my brave armed brethren and step into the slavering maw of the dreaded DU forums. DU, where my Blue Dog style economic preferences are portrayed as fascist corporatism. DU, where Hilary is probably more hated than she is here, but from the other side of the...

My latest addition is a Glock 30. My first gun and the one I have most experience with is a G19. In between those I tried out a few different styles and found out I really enjoy, and can shoot better, with 1911s. I have always attributed that improvement in accuracy from, well anything...

Hi all, I have fired a shotgun exactly once. My experience with long guns of any stripe is some prone .303 marksmanship tests 20 yrs ago in the CCF. I've been doing a fair amount of handgun shooting in the last year or two with some decent success. Not legendary success by any means, but I...

Hi all, Considering filling the gap in my small collection for one of the baby 1911s and the Ultra Carry is up there on the list. However I have been unable to open their "specifications" link on their website. Could somebody kindly give me overall length, height and width of said pistol...

Reposted from gunsmithing forum - pretty low traffic in there and more likely to get seen by someone who can help here. Apologies if this is a dupe for you ..................................................................................................... I don't want to go through the...

I don't want to go through the hassle of mailing off my Dan Wesson to the manufacturer for a possible delay and possible halfhearted repair. I would rather pay money face to face to someone whose job is keeping local gunowners happy. Feel free to disagree, but that said I'm still going to be...

Ok even I - who cheerfully acknowledge mechanical skills equivalent to a stunned marmoset - am embarrassed to ask this one but... ....tried the new DW Patriot with the original wood grips. The recoil is very manageable but I still want to swap over to the Hogue fingergroove grip as this is...

No chickens counted yet but looks good http://www.startribune.com/stories/587/5372837.html If you don't feel like fake registering here's the deal: Stand alone bill with only change being getting rid of specifics on signage (which was a silly move in the first place IMO - just energized...

OK time to stick my neck out a bit. While not personally offended (that's exceptionally difficult to achieve trust me) I am often disappointed by the blanket assumption that anyone who is not a die-hard neocon or Libertarian is some kind of anti-American, anti-freedom and of course anti-gun...

Rather strange - at least to me although perhaps it's a normal occurrence - thing I noticed after cleaning my SW1911PD today after coming back from the range. One of the grip screws - upper right if it makes a difference - is missing. Must have happened this range session as I clean each...

I've only been shooting a few months but finding it enjoyable. While not a great shot I am improving and starting to resolve what I like and don't like both mechanically and aesthetically pretty solildy. I'd like to standardize on 9mm and .45 except for the P3AT which is a deep...