Update on the .50 GI 1911...

[Ned Christiansen]

These pics don't mean as much without the text, but here they are.......

 

[Ned Christiansen]

...and, one of the custom .50 I did for a verygood customer of mine. Pic is from the LTW display at SHOT this year.

 

[ProPistols]

It puts a bigger hole in the paper than a .45 The pistol points and handles beautifully. The checkering is a unique style 20LPI that is effective and protected. The metal work on this pistol is first class and the fit of slide to frame is tight. The accuracy is excellent. I've been able to make one hole, albeit a big hole, at 25 yards. In measuring the group size, it was under an inch. The recoil is soft and the gun soaks up muzzle flip nicely with that big bull barrel. The magazines are nice, very nice and totally reliable. I do scramble for my cases since they are costly. But, if you place a 5 gallon bucket perfectly, you'll catch most of them. It knocks down steel targets quickly! It slams them down with considerable more umph than my beloved .45s. And while this pistol may not be for everyone, anyone that has shot mine, has thought seriously about placing an order with GI. The gun is that remarkable!!!!! Yes, it is serious money, but well worth the cost. I do reload the 50. It makes it more cost effective. But, I'll be much more happy when I can load the ammo on a Dillon instead. I'm hoping Dillon will be making the conversion plates available in the future. If you get a change to shoot this gun, and shoot it on steel, you'll be saving your pennies as I did.

 

[Ned Christiansen]

Pro, not sure what conversion plate you're referring to-- I can't think of any reason you couldn't load .50 GI on any Dillon (but them I'm still using the 450 I bought in '83 ).

 

[ProPistols]

I know the base is .45 sized, but the top plate for a 650? I don't think Dillon has the correct plate yet, along with all the goodies to make it run seemlessly. I think they have to do a powder thingy that flares the case the stuff for the casefeeder, etc. I don't know all that is involved I just know that Dillon doesn't offer it in their catalog yet.

 

[Warren]

Kamicosmos spoketh

The resurrection of this thread and it's subject matter force me to ask:


What Caliber For Zombie Threads?

Do you mean for use against zombies or the clothes they wear, or the forum threads concerning zombies?

 

[XDKingslayer]

If a .45 can knock a man down and blow both his arms off with a shot to the pinky and sink battleships, imagine what this cartridge will do! I mean, the .45 has so much recoil that if you shoot it one handed, it will rip your arm off and impale the person behind you! I can't stand the thought of .05 more inches!

Actually it's much worse than you imagined. You will only be allowed to shoot these new 1911's at ranges that face due north or due south. Shooting to the west or east will cause the rotation of the earth to either speed up or slow down, screwing up the space time continuim.

There is also much concern for the muzzle flash to melt the polar ice caps.

 

[whitebear]

Warren -

Do you mean for use against zombies or the clothes they wear, or the forum threads concerning zombies?

Neither - I think he means against zombie THREADS - this conversation started in January of 2004, and has arisen from the dead!

 

[BloodyRAzorBlades]

haha that should give the 50 cal Desert Eagle a run for it's money

 

[MachIVshooter]

haha that should give the 50 cal Desert Eagle a run for it's money

I would hope this statemant is tongue-in-cheek

If not, I'll simply point this out:

The .50 AE produces roughly 4 times the muzzle energy of the .50 GI.

 

[ProPistols]

Does THR actually discuss guns from people who own them, shoot them and have actual working knowledge of the products in question? I'm not trying to start a fight, I just want to understand this environment.

Does it really bother some of you that the gun is as good as it is stated? Or, are you angered by the cost of a true custom gun and the feeding of it? Everyone has different passions in life. Those differences are what make us great. Ned's 50 is spectacular. Are you going to chastise him for the fee he charged for his work? Are you going to insult his work because you choose not to purchase from him? I'm sorry for sounding stupid, but I just don't understand why there is such negative conversation about a product I appear to be the ONLY owner of. I would think the opinions of OWNERS would carry the weight of the conversation here. Yes I agree conversation is a great thing, but can we allow the conversation to be based upon fact and not speculation?

Thanks for letting me rant.

 

[Warren]

For me, I love the idea. I also love the idea of keeping $3000+ (with .45 conversion set, reloading supplies etc.) in my pocket.

Though the more I think of it the more attractive the idea of buying it becomes.


I would love to shoot one before buying one but the odds that any one within a days drive of me having one is slim.

 

[Ned Christiansen]

Pro, if you check the dates I think you'll find that the posts you are referring to are pretty old. I think now that there have been several magazine articles about the GI, and all the questions answered, everybody is better informed and better understands the GI.

 

[Correia]

Pro, see my post on the last page.

I figure that if somebody has the money to afford the finer things in life, good for them. They work hard for their money, and if they want a nice custom gun, the nay sayers need to just chill out and let them have their fun.

 

[mbs357]

A myth?
I read about this thing years ago.
Whoops! Didn't notice the date.
Two years ago sounds about right. ;D