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I am curious as to what my 1922 Colt 1911 is worth? It is two-toned, which lends me to believe it's been refinished (nickle frame/controls, blue slide). Here are the pics: thanx for any info/insight. Basam M.

Hi folks, I just picked this a Colt 1911 .45acp Ser# C130xxx which gives it a prod date of 1920s. In searching the internet, I have not been able to figure out if Colt actually made any bi-tone or nickel 1911's in this time frame? Trying to determine if the nickel is factory or was done at a...

I am posting this from the Michigan Gun Owners forum: Please call your Rep to support this bill! :D ************************************************************ Bill to remove Pistol Free zones introduced May 15, 2007 Brad Benzing SAFR As promised to SAFR a few weeks ago, HB 4759 has...

I just bought my first wheelgun, SP101 snubbie. Took it to the range yesterday and shot .38spl +P = LOVED it! :D Nest time = .357mag! Anyways, I cleaned it after I got home, but could not get the black power burn marks off of the front face of the cylinder (the area which mates with the...

Alrighty then...I guess better at the range getting some practice under my belt than in any other scenario...! Anyways, I have a Govt 5" 1911 .45ACP Caspian. It has/had a staked on front dot sight and the rear is a dovetailed 2 dor fixed sight. As in my subject, as I took the second shot of...

Great article, very insightful and one which you can pass onto your "sheep" friend's, family, co-workers....while saying "Baaa..." ;) http://www.arkansaslawman.com/node/95

'sup folks... went for some dropping plates at the range past week, and after getting done there, figured I would try out a couple of targets. Well, here is the result of 8rds @ 7yds w/ Remi UMC 230gr FMJ on a 1/4" center target, using modified Weaver stance...not bad, eh? Excuse the...

LOVE IT! "Tight, yet fluid" as my FFL called it from just racking the slide...and it was even moreso @ the range! Gun shoots way better than me :cuss: , and in the 20rds I shot, has already shown me areas I need to improve in = range time :D Now...what to do with my RIA 1911? :confused...

I was looking around for deals on .45ACP as they appear to be available in limited quantities/brand here locally, and found a deal at Dick's sporting Goods: $9.48/box o' 50 in case quantity for Remington UMC (green/white box) of .45 ACP FMJ 230gr. How are they as far as reliability...

My first 1911 w/ a little added bonus for fun plinking :P http://community.webshots.com/album/550112023ZUYHhb No kidding when people told me the 1911 can get addicting! :D

Good evening folks... I will be picking up my RIA 1911 5" .45 w/ some minor tweeks on Monday. Prior to shooting it, I would presume it's a good idea to take it apart, clean it and then go on to shoot it...correct? Herein lies the dilema for me... this is my first handgun and I am at a loss...

I am buying a handgun from TX which will be shipped to MI. From my understanding of the FEDERAL LAW, ANY AND ALL over-the-state-line sales have to go from the seller's FFL to the buyer's FFL...am I correct in reading the law properly or not? Can the seller just ship the handgun through...