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I'm attempting to replace the MSH on a Baer Premier II (9mm, shouldn't make a difference) with a Smith and Alexander 1-piece magwell. This is about my third time to successfully do this on a my other 1911's and I never had this or any other fitting problem before - call me lucky. The...

I have a Baer Premier II in 9mm that I shot for the second time in an IDPA match yesterday. The pistol functions fine and, after shooting .45 caliber for over a year, shooting the 9mm is like taking a vacation at a match. One thing that's different about this pistol (and it's the only 9mm...

Can anyone explain to me why some hammers are notched and some are rounded? I have two complete lowers, one I built and one I bought and have one of each hammer. Why the difference and does one work for some uppers and not others, etc. I'd appreciate the explanation. See photos:

I'm aware of this thread (http://www.thehighroad.org/archive/index.php/t-324927.html) but has anyone ever figured out how much brass a 50 caliber ammo can will hold? I'm looking for a shortcut to inventorying my 9mm and .45 brass if anyone has already done it. If I have to count and weigh...

I recently switched to McCormick 8-round Power Mags (from WC 47D's) and like them a lot, mainly for their stronger spring and having a metal follower. However, the more I read about the devel follower (that comes stock with the McCormick) the more I was convinced that that should be changed to...

I have a pre-80 Colt Commander with a barrel throat that is tapered only at the bottom chamber area entrance (dimple cut) and not like most others (traditional) that extend up each side. Would it be reasonable to have a competent smith extend that ramped area farther up the sides? I want to...

Anyone ever seen an extractor tip that has a cut like this in it? I'm talking about the parallel face behind the the back of the tip surface with a diagonal cut across it. Just curious whether I should replace it or not. The extractor tension is fine and the gun functions fine. The...

I came back from the range yesterday having shot my new (to me, about 150 rounds through it before I got it) very expensive custom, 4" 1911. It functioned perfectly, no failures, but the brass ejected in a pattern from 2 o'clock to about 5 o'clock from 2-3 feet away from me. Most of my...

First post here – hope it’s in the right forum. I’ve just completed two trips to the range to “break in” my new Baer UTC. I was attempting to follow the “Baer advice” of putting 500 rounds though the gun before cleaning - shooting it “wet” but dirty in the process. The ammo used consisted of...