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    1911 Pot Metal Parts

    Quick thread hijack Fuff-How do us amateur and semi-pro pistol people tell the different materials and production methods apart. I always feel at the mercy of the seller and I think you'll agree there are a few out there that will take advantage. Any thoughts would be appreciated Pilrole
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    Hi-power born-on date?

    FN dates Dogtown Thanks for the response but the page cited is for Browning Arms Co imports and the numbers start at 70000. The pistol in question is an FN labeled product and in the high 55000's. I haven't been able to find anything on the net. I'm hoping a serious FN collector will have...
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    Hi-power born-on date?

    Anybody have access to serial no./dates for FN hi-powers ? Negotiating for a FN hi-power #55xxx and am curious about year made. Any help appreciated pilroler
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    Astra Model 80 45 cal early model

    Hey Try Gun Parts Corp. In a pinch try EAA. They were importers for Astra and the last I heard they still had some parts in stock. Thet don't list them on their site now but you can call. Sorry I don't have addresses at hand but you can Google for them easily pilroler
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    Doesn't ANYBODY have a Smith 317?

    Had one Had one. I bought it especially to teach several of my teenage grandaughters to shoot. I didn't much like the Hi-Viz sights but the real problem was that 2 of the charge holes were spitting powder for sure and maybe lead, badly. I sent it back to Smith. They recut the forcing cone and...
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    Little Dandy Tricks and Tips

    Good morning al My pistol measure is a Bair (Their stuff was blue WAY before Dillon) and replacement parts are non-exsistent. To change loads for 45acp,the only caliber I load, I drip epoxy mix into a well cleaned cavity. After it sets up I use an appropriately sized drill bit, turned by hand...
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    Ohio CCW'ers: Where to get picture taken for ID?

    ccw picture :) Local SO took my picture when I went for license and printed the plastic on the spot. You might check with your issuing office before you spend(Could be better used for practice ammo pilroler ps: local AAA posted no firearms sign. Cut up and returned AAA card after 32...
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    Ohio Shoots

    You may find something of interest here. www.ashlandlakegunclub.org pilroler
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    Marble tang sight

    Anyone have a link to a Marble tang sight schematic or directions how to correctly reassemble such? Marble's says they don't??? Actually I put it back together the way it came apart but I think someone was there before me. Any help appreciated pilroler
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    magazine ? help please

    My Govt model 1911 has started to allow/cause the magazine follower to jump the slide stop. This effectively locks the magazine into the pistol and really messes up my tactical reloads. This is a recent development and happens with several different magazine followers (Flat top,round top...
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    Dust Covers for Presses....

    Just say paper Next time the clerk says "paper or plastic?" say paper Brown paper bag, mouth down, with a hole cut for the handle. Current bag is approching 20 yrs old and the price was certainly right! Next planned mod is to have my grandaughter, the artist, paint some appropriate scene on...
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    "Gernade" and other terminology pet peeves

    "the front site is mounted just behind the muzzle break" These two are quite common in the gun rags, where the writers are assumed to be professional communicators. Oh well. Several excellent points made in the post. Clarity in expressing thought, especially in technical areas, is...
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    Cetme Trigger Job?

    Williams trigger Check out williamstrigger.com They put an excellent trigger job on an HK91 for me several years ago. I only had to ship the trigger group,at that time, making things vey simple. pilroler
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    Wanted: Any info on Astra A-80 in .45

    Astra A-80 The Astra A-80 IIRC was imported by European American Arms (or Armoury) When I needed parts recently their web-site had a list of what they still had available. Currently they do not. I would suggest a phone call to check availability. Maybe they will tell you who bought them if they...
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