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(HINT: Get a action trap or cleaning guard, available from Brownell's. This will hold the bolt open. Also, if you are not using a properly sized coated one piece rod, get one quickly!) Powderman, quick question about this point. I have 2 .30cal rifles. (M1 Carbine & M1 Garand). I bought a...

I'll be 4 weeks this monday from the BATF dinging my Bank account. I'm in Illinois. Anyone ave nay insight into "wait" in my neck of the woods? (Cook County, if that "helps". Bet it doesn't!) And congrats on those of you who have made the grade, or "almost" in the case of those who need...

Correia, Congrats on the pic. Will there now be a "tab" on the fbmginc.com site for those of us on THR hoping to be "security director" of your new "posse" (being the new Gandolfini and all??) Just trying to insure my "app" gets a "serious" read...:)

markl, congrats on getting your C&R (and thanks for posting the question.) I'm 4 wks (this monday) into waiting for mine. I've got mental orders placed on midway & brownells. Just hoping to get the C&R in time to get the discount.

Most impressive brianc. VERY innovative. I have heard of "shadetree mechanics" with respect to cars, are there "shadetree gunsmiths" as well? (and I mean that as a compliment.)

Hawkmoon, Thank you for pointing out the detailed difference between the 5" full size/standard 1911 and the 4.25" Colt Commander sizing. I am pretty new to guns and enjoy learning the proper terminology & history.

brianc, congrats on your "new" pscout treasure. Very innovative, cost effective and awesome! Cosmoline, I must be of/near the same generation as you, so I thank you for the points you made (in general, not specific to brianc's fine work) about s/n's, history etc. As someone new to milsurp...

I vote CZ. I found a used 452 Lux on gunbroker.com for $180. I'm in IL so it was also $20 s/h and a $20 FFL transfer. It is scary accurate and fun to shoot. It is bolt action and comes with a 5 round magazine. a 10 round mag is available. I have seen this particular model for $230ish new at...

Went to an indoor range today where I could off hand my Garand. Rang the um "bell" 3 times. MAN, does that thing like to shoot! And all of the pistol shootin' younguns at the range took immediate notice. BEFORE the "bell". That 30.06 kinda gets attention indoors..... (didn't make them think...

Cosmoline, I'd have to say Red Green would suggest more duct tape to get the necessary "elevation" adjustment, but ME? Pretty tight groupings, right "out of the box". Thanks for the post and the Red Green reference. Always been a big fan of the members of the Possum Lodge?

That's awesome IGB!! I just bought that same Leupold scope a few weeks ago. (Had no idea they could do such upgrades.... Hmmmmm I'll file that away for future reference.) What reticle did you go with? (I went with the LR Duplex. I LIKE it)

TireFryer, beautiful "rock". Great Pic. Congrats! Which model RIA 1911 is that?

Okay, as a new 1911 owner, it is a Charles Daly Empire SS 5in, I have 2 8 round mags that came with my pistol. Would it be "safe" to say, that in keeping with the original 1911 design, 7 round mags, feeding ball ammo, would be/"should be" the most reliable? (And yes I acknowledge that many...

WTA, what brand/type of grease do you use on your Garands, if I might ask? (And welcome to THR... bought a Leupold scope from you a month or so back...)

Update: I thank everyone for their contributions and suggestions. Now 2 weeks wiser, I have realized that I am better served by owning a mid-level 1911 that has some of the features I would eventually want on an entry-level pistol. I am now the proud owner of a Charles Daly SS Empire full size...

eclancy, Another fascinating post. Do you have any idea how many rebuilding centers there were? I mean, were these select locations around the country at that time, or were these centers found on all miltary bases?

That's a very cool coworker. Congrats on your first rifle! Have you any experience with rifles? This forum is a great place to learn.

Andras, Congratulations! I finally fired my "new" Garand yesterday. Put only 10 rounds thru it due to time constraints. I LOVE it! Amazing accuracy. Can't wait to get it outside to the range. I think you'll like it! Dienekes, as a Garand Rookie "first rifle" (as in I have my...

I just purchased a CD 1911 in stainless. For the price, I think it offers a LOT. It was made in the Phillipines but has a decent reputation. The CD name has been around for quite some time, or so I've been told. I also had someone tell me they were bought out by CZ?? And plan to move production...

Congrats on your new CZ. Thanks for posting the pics. I LOVE my, new to me, CZ 452 Lux. Mine is very accurate, even from the offhand position.