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My reasons for these goals is that a buddy of mine was with Force Recon and his 1911 was setup like that. I want to shoot just like they do.
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Reminds me of the guy walking up to the street musician in NY and asking, "How do I get to Carnegie Hall?"

The reply, "Practice man, practice!"
 
thanx

yup,

Thanks. I will defenitely shoot the hek outof my 1911, then I will decide what mods to do to better fit me.

I will defenitely shoot with other 1911 owners. That way I can shoot theirs as well.
 
Reminds me of the guy walking up to the street musician in NY and asking, "How do I get to Carnegie Hall?"

The reply, "Practice man, practice!"
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Heh... I always wanted to move next door to Carnagie Hall... so when someone asked me how to get to my house I could say "Practice, Practice, Practice.... and take a left!"


But back on topic, yeah man. Have fun shooting it and see what YOU want to change on it. You may end up liking it the way that it is. You may want to do a complete overhaul but until you shoot a bunch of rounds through it you won't know what you want to do.
 
The best way I know to get light recoil is 3.8 grains of Clays under a lead 200 grain semi wad cutter. The best way to get a lot of practice is that load with a good progressive press. There is a gun smithing section here where the trigger job is addressed. I changed out the innards on a SA Black Stainless with very good results. Also became pretty proficient at detail stripping. Then the high end guns started calling............
 
Whaaaa...?

Force recon isn't some specialy congress created group of high speed killers and your "buddy" is full of it trying to pass himself off as one .
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Actually, nobody is better at the reconnaissance mission than Force. Nobody.

They have also had a direct action mission for over 20 years, and are considered completely inter-operable with Naval Special Warfare SEAL units in the Special Operations Capable Marine Expeditionary Units, or MEU(SOC). They train extensively in hostage rescue tactics, and all manner of CQB. They qualify easily as "high speed killers." If Rookie 1911's buddy is in Force, he's "walking the walk," the real deal.

The reason for the very existence of the Kimber Desert Warrior pistol is Force Recon. These replaced the many-times-rebuilt 1911A1 pistols they had in inventory all through the 1980's and beyond, which had hi-viz sights and speed safeties. Kimber Desert Warriors were literally made to order for Force Recon.

And if no one has thanked you for your service yet today, SGT Rookie 1911, let me be the first. Enjoy that gun.

Semper fi. USMC Second Surveillance, Reconnaissance & Intelligence Group, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, 1991-1994.
 
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I mean no "roughness," as it appears some may have interpreted my statement to be. But it is what it is, and is more important than any gun. Mindset is everything, the gun a tool, and that's it. This is the first thing you will need to understand before you even try to become a good shooter. You shoot the gun, not the other way around. Good luck.
 
AndyC said:
Nothing wrong with a Rock Island - they're workhorses. I have the tactical model:
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If I were to get one, that is the one I would get. It has features I like - extended thumb and beavertail grip safeties, as well as more visible sights.
 
thanx

THR,

Thank you all for your support and the tips. I will most defenitely take them seriously. I will defenitely shoot my gun when day 10 comes and I pick up my gun.

Where can I buy .45ACP ammo cheap? Not cheap ammo, but ammo at a less expensive cost.

Thanks
J...
 
wal mart ammo

Hi

I bought 100 rounds of winchester .45acp for $28.99. I found that to be a good deal. However, I was told that online buying is cheaper if large quanities are bought.

Thanks
J...
 
^ Thats about the best non-volume, non-reload deal goin at the moment. I've also been keeping my eye on that Rem UMC 250 pack. The price/round is pretty close, I just wanna stock up soon and less trips for 100 rounds=less gas, which of you add that to your price/round...I try not to think about it. :)

RFB
 
that would be about as good of a price as i've currently seen both online or at local stores. Go grab up some more before they raise the prices on ya. :cool:
 
looking for mags

Hi

I bought a Rock Island 1911 and I have not picked it up yet(CA 10-day wait....sucks) and it only comes with 1 mag.

Where can I find some mags for the Rock Island 45acp?

I would also like to find some mags that hold 10 rounds for that same gun.

Thanks
J...
 
Speaking from a proper function standpoint you would likely want to stick to the 7 round magazines with the dimple on the top of the follower.

A fellow High Roader named 1911tuner is probably one of the most knowledgeable people you'll likely find regarding 1911s. If you search the gunsmithing forum and the autoloader forum for 1911 for related topics using his handle you'll find all the reasons to stick to those proper 7 round mags with strong springs.

For instance here is some good magazine related info by tuner.

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=63584&highlight=magazine

One of but many many posts.
 
jams

I was reading some reviews on hi-cap and 7+ mags, that they jam ALOT. Specially, a drum style mag that held 25 rounds.

I will defenitely need some more mags due to the fact that my 1911 will only come with 1 mag.

Thanks
J...
 
question about rock island

HI

I would like to know what kind of Rock Island 1911 I have.

Do I have a 1911 Commander, Government, or officer?

The receipt has:

Rock Island Armory
1911 45ACP

SN- RIA107####

How can I find out which one I have?

Are all 1911 mags compatiple? I would like to find a mag that fits my application.

Thanks
J...
 
Govt. is the full-size gun based on the 1911A1 pistol. It has a 5" barrel. You most likely have this model unless it is marked differently.

Commander has typically a 4.25" (sometimes 4.5") barrel.

Officer has a 3.5" barrel.

Govt. & Commanders can share magazines, they typically come in 7, 8, 10 round mags.

Officer needs its own mag although you can convert standard Govt. mags to be used in Officer-sized pistols.
 
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Please don't mistake me for an expert, thats 1911tuner gig.

I believe you have a 1911 Government. 5" Barrel right?

A good reccomendation is to buy mags from somewhere with an easy exchange policy. I just had a batch of Chip McCormick Power Mags not like my Kimber, so I sent them back to www.midwayusa.com and have some Wilson 47D (47 is their .45 magazine the "D" is the 8 round version instead of stock 7 round). I have not recieved them yet but I will let all know how they go.

RFB

P.S. You mentioned Cali, where you at? I'm in Northridge.
 
Only thing I would change are the grips and sites.

For ME, tham means a set of Williams Fire sites, and a Pachmayr Wrap-around grip on my SA G.I. 45. that about $80 of stuff on a $500 pistol.
 
I have a GOVT 1911

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This is NOT my gun, it is only a pic from the web

The 1911 I purchased does have a 5" barrell and it looks just like the pic above. It must be a govt.

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J....

RobertFBurnett
I am in Camp Pendleton
 
I picked this up last Sunday at a gunshow. Also had him throw in a extra 7 round mag, and I picked up a couple Colt 8 rounders as well.
ETA: the Government mags will also work in the RIA Compacts, they just stick out of the grip a little ways.
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Nitpick mode on:

The only manufacturer who makes a "Government Model" is Colt. Ditto for Commander and Combat Commander. Those are Colt trademarks.

The WW1 and WW2 USGI pistols aren't Government Models...not even those that were made by Colt. Only Colt's commercial pistols were/are Government Models.

Nitpick mode off:
 
Both McCormick and Wilson magazines are very good. Wilson used to give a discount to active duty personnel. I have been very satisfied with them.

Yes, all 1911 magazines should be compatible, but you still have to check stuff in your own gun. Nothing makes a greater, cheaper and easier contribution to reliability than good magazines.

IMO, skill with magazine changes is much more important than the specific capacity of any given magazine (6, 7, 8, 15, etc.).

Before you spend big bucks on modifications (other than sights and maybe trigger pull), buy a reloading rig, preferably a progressive press. You will never be sorry.
 
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