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Google "idiot scratch" and figure out how to avoid it ASAP- before stripping it. Outside of that, should be G2G. OMG, they are tools.... gonna get scratches if you use em... geez... YMMV. LOL I'm not afraid to use any member of my 1911 clan, and wear will eventually show. BUT the "idiot scratch" is 100% avoidable, is located where it won't wear off from normal use inside 50yrs, and broadcasts to the world that an idiot tried to reassemble his pistol.
Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery. --Winston Churchill
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Colt, garbage, 1911, garbage, now have glock g17, no bullshit! I can't argue that a G17 is a great pistol, but you read like you stumbled into it accidentally.
Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery. --Winston Churchill
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Colt, garbage, 1911, garbage, now have glock g17, no bullshit! Garbage does not tend to stay in military service for 75 years or on the market for 106.
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I have one, and it is pretty nice. I actually like the short fat grip. Pretty light compared to a standard 5 inch steel 1911A1. It was my dog walking pistol for years, but it have been replace by a SW360. The SW is even lighter to carry.
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Colt, garbage, 1911, garbage, now have glock g17, no bullshit! You got 6 post here! Sit back...be quiet...and learn!!
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Google "idiot scratch" and figure out how to avoid it ASAP- before stripping it. Outside of that, should be G2G. It may be just me but I do not see the idiot scratch on the slide? Because it's on the frame.
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Get yourself a Good '11 and some ammo, [img:center]http:// [/img] Step back 13 yards, empty 1 mag, adjust sights left and up, then proceed to knock the stuffing right out of it... Wayyyy to much fun. [img:center] [/img]
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[quote=12344mag]Be careful, 1911's are well known to cause an unexplainable urge to buy more of the same.
It' an incurable love.
I confess of having the addiction. Is there a 12 step 1911 program.
Up to 37 count and one on order. I hate what they do to me.
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Time for a Range Report.
First I want to say thank you to everyone who was so kinds as to help me with my new addition. This is perhaps the best $390 I've ever spent on a firearm.
It's smooth to draw, has a great natural point of aim, and functioned flawlessly. I wasn't shooting anything fancy, just some Winchester white box 230gr hardball, but for such a large projectile the recoil was very managable, and in some instances double taps produces a single hole. I've never been able to do that with my Sig 228.
At this point I'm sure it shoots better than I do (I've always been better with a rifle than a pistol), but that just gives me an excuse for more range time.
SandCritter:
As for the doublestack, I like the way it feels in my hand. Keep in mind, I'm used to the double stack 9's, but the sleek slide is where the 1911 really shines over the modern boxy, unnecessarily bulky double stack 9's. It fills you hand, but not your belt, so I think I'm going to like it.
This particular gun has a fixed front sight and a low profile fixed rear sight. Today it produces nice groups low and to the left, so I'm thinking an adjustable rear night sight might be in order. This will probably take the place of at least one of my current carry guns, so an adjustable low snag rear might be in order.
Anyone have any preferences in this area?
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Gun Shows are almost as comical as boat ramps in the Spring.
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[quote=12344mag]Be careful, 1911's are well known to cause an unexplainable urge to buy more of the same.
It' an incurable love.
I confess of having the addiction. Is there a 12 step 1911 program.
Up to 37 count and one on order. I hate what they do to me. It appears you have surpassed the "12" step program. Bad news.......There is no cure only more pistols.
Paul
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Be very careful when shooting. The Glock fanboys say that high bore axis is really tricky to master.
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1911s are fun and cool...like that chick in the White Snake video thirty years ago.
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Gibby, I considered it could be something like that, but my little fixed sight pocket pistol was shooting dead center, and it's a lot harder to shoot. Now I'm not saying I couldn't be contributing to the issue, but I think current sight alignment is at least a contributing factor.
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Gibby, I considered it could be something like that, but my little fixed sight pocket pistol was shooting dead center, and it's a lot harder to shoot. Now I'm not saying I couldn't be contributing to the issue, but I think current sight alignment is at least a contributing factor. I think what Gibby might be saying to shoot the a bit and get use to it before you change anything. Take it out a couple more times before you decide.
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This is perhaps the best $390 I've ever spent on a firearm. $390 you say. ( Note to self: Envy is a sin Garry, envy is a sin.)
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A&F
Dont' worry, I'm not panicked. Since I have some empty brass now, I hope to pick up some dies and bullet for it tomorrow, along with some of the recommended titegroup, load ghat and the W231, and see what happens. Shooters Proshop has seconds of the 230gr JHP's, an I've had very good luck with their pistol bullets in my revolvers. It would be nice if the 1911 likes them as well.
In general, I do have a preference for adjustable night sights, so it's probably something I will explore.
Last edited by antelope_sniper; 03/25/17.
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Cast bullets are cheaper and you'll never fire them fast enough to lead up the barrel to any degree.
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This is perhaps the best $390 I've ever spent on a firearm. $390 you say. ( Note to self: Envy is a sin Garry, envy is a sin.) Yea, When I saw the price tag behind the hazy glass I figured it must be an rusted piece of junk. When it was pulled out of the glass I realized it was in near mint condition, and the fram was just parkerized, not blued. Owner said it belong to another one of his good customers who was going through an unpleasant divorce, so I figured it was my duty to help out another solid member of the shooting community the best way I could. So far, I'm glad I did!
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