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    Rodger's Better Bullets

    Does anybody else use Roger's Better Bullets, meaning .38 158 gr. round nose, and .45 230 gr. round nose for Bullseye Competition If so, how do you like them?
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    New "Pony" in my barn.

    Recently "picked up" 1941 Colt / King Super Target .38 Special, 6"brl., Half-Cocker. Single action only.
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    Got Primers and Bullets Shipped in Yesterday

    From 2 different online venders, And found 5 lbs. of Bullseye powder online this morning.(ordered) Maybe something is starting to loosen up. The place still had 5- 5 lb. containers availiable of Alliant Bullseye left after my order. for the rest of you guys! :) I've Been looking for weeks...
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    Alliant Power Pistol

    Anyone use this powder for .38 Spec. or .45acp, using 150 gr. RN for the .38 Spec. and 230 gr. RN for the .45. Target (bullseye) shooting only. Also need OAL and grs. for each. Bulk bullets bought from King Shooters Supply / PA. Thanks!
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    unique or 231 powder

    Anyone know who has powder in stock for mail ordering.
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    Colt "I" Frames

    Just one question, why is it that the older Colt "I" frame pistols i.e. OMT's, OMM's doesn't appreciate the same as the Python models?
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    Gunsmith's in NE. Florida, any recommendations

    As the thread states. I need a Gunsmith in North East Florida famaliar with 1950's era Colt OMM's. Got 2. They shoot fine but i want them internally cleaned and tuned up. Both are totally original, never been opened up. Any recommendations on a good Colt Pistolsmith? Also i have a SA 1911ai...
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    Took wife to the Range last night

    Yes guys, took the wife last night, At first she didn't want to go. first time, never shot a handgun in her life. Well, started by discussing with her about range safety. Started her off with my Buckmark .22 (7 yards), moved her up to a Officers Model Match 6" .22 revolver ( at 10 yards, taught...
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    Colt's Officers Match Revolvers

    Does anybody still shoot the 6" Officers model "Match" pistols anymore? I Have 2, One in .22 lr. and a .38 Special, shoot them weekly, how about anyone else? Nostalgic or what? Or do you think they should be "safe" queens?
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    New Toy, and Possible next toy, Help!

    Hey Guys, While at the Gun Shop picking up my new 5.5 Buckmark .22, I noticed a Colt Goverment Mk IV, Series 70, Para. .45, Double Stack, Bomar adjustible sights, Packmyre grips, very, very clean, Blued, no scratches, and no "idiot" marks. Comes with 2 mage and box, asking price $699.00. I've...
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    Range Report. RIA Tactical .45 (OTB)

    Gentlemen, After a hard decision of purchasing a economical 1911-A1, I decided on a (new) OTB RIA Tactical Bi-tone. Cost-$465.00. After opening the case, i noticed the pistol was well packed and oiled. Had 2 spent cases in a sealed package, all the paperwork and "only" 1 magizine (the only...
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    Teflon Coating

    Can a Blued Pistol that has been Teflon Coated be reverted back to the original Blueing? Is there a process? I have a 1958 Colt Officers Match .22 that the original owner had Teflon Coated when the pistol was NRA 100%. I want to bring it back to the original rich Blueing. The pistol is in very...
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    1911 "Platform" Pistols and FTEs

    OK Guys, A topic came up at the range the other day and i need some information. On a 1911 Pistol (brand doesn't matter) can "Limp-wristing" cause FTEs ? Is there a corrilation (spelling?) between the two? Can the "action" be interupted by the movement of the pistol in the shooters hands? This...
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    Ok Guys, need help on this "old" handgun

    It states on the top rail above the barrel- Harrington & Richardson Arms Company, Worchester, Mass. USA, Pat# May 14 & Aug 6, 89, April 2, 95, April 7, 96. on the bottom of the frame- Serial #- 1500XX, it is in 3 1/8" barrel, .38 S&W (short), Have a box of Western cartridges with it, .38...
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    Kimber vs SA vs RAI

    Why are Kimbers so over-rated vs Springfields and RAI's. Reason, I go to the range twice a week with friends, (like Bowling). I've got a Springfield Mil-Spec with minor Mod's, and a RAI Tactical, My other friend Has 2 Kimbers. and My third friend has a Tactical also. Shooting we swap quite...
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    Bullseye Shooting Practicing Problem

    I'm in the beginning of Practicing for Bullseye Competition but have a problem. I shoot 2 Colt Police Officers Pistol Match, 6" Barrels. One in .22, and the other .38 Special. at 25 yards i'm consistant within the 9 ring, 10 and x's. Now I've just picked up a Springfield .45 Auto. (new) and...
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    Value of a pistol, Ruger

    I recently "picked" up a 1983 Ruger "security six" revolver, ser# 159-64xxx, stainless steel 4" brl. .357 magnum. The pistol is in great shape, beautiful shine, no scratches, grips look brand new, no wear, barrel clean. the only wear is on the rear sight, the paint on the edges is worn off. the...
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    Ruger P-90 .45 Ca. semi-automatic Pistol

    Can the P-90 be converted with a extra length Barrel and slide for target competition, and is it worth it to do so. I'm thinking around 6", with adjustable rear sights, Right now it is a 4 1/2" standard barrel, Standard combat rear sights, shoots good at 25 feet, but after that inacurate.
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    Match Pistols / Competition shooting

    I recently Re-purchased my father's 1966 Colt Police officer's moder Match pistol, 6" barrel, in .38 special. Took me 25 years to re-claim it into our family. Bought it from the widow of the gentleman my father sold it to back in 1980. It was re-checked by an FFL in New York before being...
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