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Gun Shows are almost as comical as boat ramps in the Spring.
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Speaking of the internet and 1911s. Anybody see that youtube video by James Yeager: "1911s suck"?
Interesting opinions, yes? I did and I think mr glock 19 is an idiot
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Buy 1911 Run whatever you get your hands on Assess results Proceed accordingly
That's how I did/do it. Simple but the best advice so far
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The only one that gave me problems was my Colt XSE commander. That one would not even feed ball ammo reliably.Three trips to the Smith did not cure it.... This is the reason I wouldn't dare own a Colt 1911 again. All they have ever done is sell their name and messed up plenty of good 1911's in the process.
"I never thought I'd live to see the day that a U.S. president would raise an army to invade his own country." Robert E. Lee
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The only one that gave me problems was my Colt XSE commander. That one would not even feed ball ammo reliably.Three trips to the Smith did not cure it so it went down the road at a major loss.Both my Kimbers will feed anything I've tried.I* prefer XTP and Gold dots. Your "1911 gunsmith" is a good one.--- Is he? Laff'n. "went down the road at a major loss" ... Another good move. Ha! Kimbers- Only proves that Kimber's are better than Colt---- Because YOU HAVE ONE.
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The only one that gave me problems was my Colt XSE commander. That one would not even feed ball ammo reliably.Three trips to the Smith did not cure it.... This is the reason I wouldn't dare own a Colt 1911 again. All they have ever done is sell their name and messed up plenty of good 1911's in the process. R28- You actually clicked on the [Submit] button with that statement. ...... Sounds like something you would hear coming out of the mouth of a Cabela's gun clerk.
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I have 6 1911's,all feed and shoot Gold Dots with full reliability and anything Federal puts out.One,a WWII Ithaca,couple of Springfield's and a Wilson,other two... are "new Colts" and they work perfect?
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Yep. Even my Colt Black Army will shoot hollow points and SWC's.
1911's are not rocket science. Neither is hand loading for them.
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I have used the HydraShock JHP in my 1911 pistols for many years. They feel flawlessly, and feed just as well in my little Springfield XDS.
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I have used the HydraShock JHP in my 1911 pistols for many years. They feel flawlessly, and feed just as well in my little Springfield XDS. Hydrashocks are a another good one. OP- If you don't handload, there are still a lot of options. REM Golden sabers have been proven to expand reliably at 45 ACP velocities. Especially the 185gr +P's. The 230gr work well also. I have heard from more than a few people, that those Hornady's with the rubber in the tip (forget what they call them), they hang up on the feed ramp more than other loads in the same gun. Personally, I have never used them. Just second hand knowledge.
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Gibby, I'm brand new to handloading. I'm still piece milling components together. I've got 1,000 45acp starline brass on order as well as 500 FMJ-RN 230gr 45acp bullets coming. It's been a challenge financially trying to pull all these components togethe for multiple calibers. Trying to find those components is another chalenge too, lol! The limiting factor for me, is pistol powder. I can't find them anywhere. I've also order some Lake City brass for my 223rem, but now have to deprime and "swage" them. So think I have to buy another tool for that job too? I really appreciate everyone's help!
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Just do what you can do. A little at a time is just fine. These threads get a little weird sometimes, but do not let that stop you from asking questions. Shifting through and using useful information can help you save some money. Trial and error is the best way to learn, but like I tell my kids, you do not have to make every mistake to learn. You can think through some of life's lessons. Most are here to help.
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R28-
You actually clicked on the [Submit] button with that statement. ...... Sounds like something you would hear coming out of the mouth of a Cabela's gun clerk.
Never been a fan of Colt anything and never will be. Way more reliable 1911's out of the box than anything Colt sells.
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I have no additional comment.
Except, you know other people can see this.
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The limiting factor for me, is pistol powder. I can't find them anywhere. There are lot of powders that work well in the 45 ACP. My favorites are: PowerPistol, Unique, Bullseye, SOLO 1000, Autocomp, Accurate No.2 & No. 5, & Win 231/Hodgdon HP-38 Others that will work (& there are still more than I will list) Universal, Clays, CFE Pistol, SR4756, Titegroup, 700-X, Win WST. MM
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AA #5 is my favorite 45 acp powder. It is hard to fine but worth the effort.
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MontanaMan,
Yes, those are also good powders for handguns, but darn difficult to find.
I can find rifle powders fairly easily.
Scott,
I look to see if I can in some AA#5. Looks like a good powder for the 45acp!
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Lower pressure and higher velocity according to my books. It burns clean and meters like water.
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My favorites are:
PowerPistol, Unique, Bullseye, SOLO 1000, Autocomp, Accurate No.2 & No. 5, & Win 231/Hodgdon HP-38
Others that will work (& there are still more than I will list)
Universal, Clays, CFE Pistol, SR4756, Titegroup, 700-X, Win WST. Ummm, thanks for narrowing it down. I like AA-7 because I can use it across a number of cartridges with good results.
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My favorites are:
PowerPistol, Unique, Bullseye, SOLO 1000, Autocomp, Accurate No.2 & No. 5, & Win 231/Hodgdon HP-38
Others that will work (& there are still more than I will list)
Universal, Clays, CFE Pistol, SR4756, Titegroup, 700-X, Win WST. Ummm, thanks for narrowing it down. I see you haven't lost your sense of humor during your hiatus.............LOL Actually, I wasn't trying to narrow it down, just give him a list of what will work as powder has surely been a bit hard to come by. If I have to choose just one, it would be PowerPistol & I've managed to maintain enough of a supply to use it for both 45's & 9mm's as those are the 2 I burn up the most by far. But for those that haven't had the foresight to keep their supplies up, whatever they can find of the others will have to do. You'll also notice I haven't bothered posting anything else on this thread................. MM
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