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    Ancient Springfield 1911

    Ok, let me present my case and see what turns up. A Springfield Armoury 1911 #81xxx. Manufactured in 1915 if my net research is to be believed. The standard patent is on the slide and the gummint property stamp is on the frame. Both the frame and the slide have the flaming bomb stamped on the...
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    Web, rags and writers, who do you read?

    Regarding all of the available media out there, who influences your firearms opinion? Which magazines/ print writers, web sites, you tube channels, forums/boards etc. do you pay attention to? Which ones do you see as reliable vs. which ones do you see as shilling for the industry? Who do you...
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    SP101 4inch rear sight pin observation

    I have 2 SP 101's with 4 inch barrels. I noticed that the pin holding the rear sight in place on one was very loose and had slid out almost to the point of being completely lost. Not a complicated fix, blue thread locker and a toothpick, apply, push it in and wipe off the excess. I decided to...
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    To trade or not to trade?

    ok, the dilemma... I have nice SS Security Six, 4inch, straight shooter. My brother in law has a S&W 686 no dash, completely out of time and in need of some TLC from a smith. He has offered a straight up trade. I have about $450 into the Ruger. Opinions?
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    1911 Mauling Brass

    Ok, I'm sure that this has been asked before, if there is a thread dedicated to this question, please post a link to it and I will research. I purchased a slightly used Springfield 1911 A-1 the other day. I'm not the biggest 1911 fanboy, but a full sized 1911 isn't the worst purchase I have...
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