Recent content by johnds

I would never have guessed that. I have a box of that around someplace. I will give it a try. John

Thanks for the info. Sounds to me like once a 22lr always a 22lr. I might try to scare up some high velocity 22lr ammo. John

Hi Folks, I hate to admit that I am using a Winchester made in Japan model 1885 in 22lr to shoot gray diggers with. This is a beautiful rifle but I would rather use it rather than let it rot in the safe. My question is...."can this rifle be easily re-chambered to 22 magnum so I can have a...

I came into possession of a hand me down ultrasonic unit from my friendly dentist. Nice unit but the manual timer was broke and he had to use the plug to turn it on and off. No problem for me. It does a great job cleaning brass in a 50/50 solution of white vinegar and water. I was...

Do a Google search for "printable targets". There are a couple of choices. I use them regularly.

HSO and Chris..... That is kinda what I was afraid of. It sounds like a water based solution and a post oil bath are in my future. Johnds

The L&R and Brownells are both water based systems as far as I can tell. I do recall seeing a solution that did not require a second dunk in oil but can't remember where. I talked to a m-pro 7 dealer and he said it would work OK for a ultrasonic solution but I also read that m-pro 7 starts...

Thanks FROGO, I am specifically looking for info on ultrasonic cleaning fluids. I don't want to start another thread about what is the best stuff to clean your gun with. Thanks for the input. Johnds

I recently came into possession of a ultrasonic cleaner and have been using it to clean my brass. With a 50/50 solution of water/white vinegar it does a great job and even cleans the primer pockets shiny clean if you decap the brass first. The unit is big enough to put a government size 1911...

Go over to savageshooters.com and ask this question. For $5 you get a quick check with a gauge, not an adjustment. I can't see where this would affect accuracy. Johnds

There should be many threads here that tell how to adjust a 1911 extractor or if not, go to brownells.com and check their "how to section". From what you describe, I doubt that is the problem. If your 1911 is flinging brass, it may be that the recoil spring is weak in which case you should...

I have both. The Kimbers are full of MIM parts. Go with the Colt. Johnds

This is not an uncommon situation. Usually a quick fix at the range is to: While keeping the muzzle pointed down range, reach over the top of the slide with your weak hand and grab and hold it for all you are worth. While firmly holding the slide in your weak hand, slam your strong hand...

1911tuner, Thanks for the insight. Is there a way that I could see how to reshape the extractor that you described? Thanks, Johnds

My Kimber Eclipse Ultra II just came back from Kimber today. The repair ticket said that they lowered and beveled the ejection port. I gave it a quick test fire after the UPS guy left and sure enough, the brass no longer hits me in the face. Good job Kimber. Johnds