1911

  1. N555

    Better 45acp 230gr JHP bullets

    I have been loading berry's 230gr jacketed and the accuracy is meh but they are cheap and open up at normal 45acp speed. Gun is a 1911. I thinking develop a load for 200gr sig v crown, 230gr nosler assured stoping power or 230gr xtp when I see them again. I have loaded sig v crown in 9mm and...
  2. H

    Rock Island slide lockback problem.

    Slide lock problem with a Rock Island (RIA) showed up last week. The slide sometimes would not lock back on an empty Wilson Combat Model 17 (now 290) magazine. It worked fine on a Wilson Combat Model 47. The fix on my other Rock Island 1911 with a similiar problem had been to get a Colt slide...
  3. ImperatorGray

    10mm Ronin Springfield 1911 inspection

    After making the rounds for a 10mm and watching counter clerks abuse the used 1911's in their charge, I decided to grab a good deal on a factory-fresh one. The Springfield Armory Ronin 10mm didn't quite match up to the specs I had in mind, but it was the closest on the new market shy of sending...
  4. carlson1

    Dan Wesson 1911 6” Barrel 10mm

    I can’t wait to get this gun to the range. Ammo should be here tomorrow. This is my first 6” 1911 and I am excited and it being a 10mm what could go wrong. :)
  5. N555

    Can a 1911a1 fire number 41 primers?

    Well next round of loading will be my collection of several hundred small primer 45aarp brass. I also got 500 winchester number 41 primers academy for Christmas. After the brick of dead primers I test 1 or 2 primers from every sleeve now. So can a 1911a1 Springfield armory design hit a number...
  6. B

    Brazos Custom Tuned Trigger Group Review

    Like many, Springfield Armory caught my interest when they announced the Prodigy 1911 DS. When I would make a list in my mind of everything an ideal home and carry gun would have, I kept coming back time and again to a Wilson EDC9 or a Staccato C2. Of course, they would put me squarely in the...
  7. Surplus CMP 1911- www.americanrifleman.org/content/review-cmp-field-grade-m1911a1/

    Surplus CMP 1911- www.americanrifleman.org/content/review-cmp-field-grade-m1911a1/

    Condition & Cost to repair, using mis-matched frames & slides. Collector value, if any, yet to be seen. The correct matching, early surplus guns from the 1960s, have increase greatly in price over the years. If wanted for a shooter, there are much better choices available.
  8. uuolf

    1911 needs work

    I recently purchased a new basic model 1911 (sds)... I wanna make it "mine". What would an experienced 1911 addict do first in terms of upgrades? The most useful tweaks would be helpful but any info would be appreciated... I'm a fairly competent "hobbyist" but lack actual machine shop"...
  9. lernerk392

    I Want A Kimber Micro 9 But.....

    Hello everyone. I come in peace. I am debating the purchase of a Kimber Micro 9, but after reading all the reliability issues, I am going back and forth in my decision making. I've read countless reports of different types of failures and multiple trips to Kimber for servicing. I don't really...
  10. J

    Girsan MC1911 Experience?

    I've had an itch to buy a 45 for a while now. Finally scratched it & put one of these on layaway. Don't have a 1911 in inventory at the moment either so, 2 birds... Not interested in any Turk/Erdogan bashing. Just want to know if anyone has some hands on experience with the Girsan made guns so...
  11. Skylerbone

    Shortening My List This Week

    After nearly 16 months of waiting on Uncle Sam to send my tax return I was finally rewarded this week when my check finally cleared the bank, which afforded me the luxury of purchasing a few more Mark IV Ruger magazines. Hunting said magazines down at reasonable prices has been another matter...
  12. Z

    Help me choose between LTT Elite 92 and Nighthawk 1911

    OK, I know they're two different animals. But still... I already own the LTT Elite 92 (full size) tricked out straight from Langdon with his famous trigger job, NP3 parts upgrade, and custom cut/crowned flush barrel. She really is a work of art. Also, I already own the Nighthawk Custom...
  13. mac-iurranc

    Upgrading from a Remington 1911R1, next?

    Hi I have a pretty basic Remington 1911R1 in 45 ACP for a few years now, I am seriously considering an upgrade to a stainless steel model, with a classic touch (not some fancy or too modern looking gun). Or at the very least something with a better fit and finish. My playground is pretty...
  14. Harriw

    First 1911... Talk me out of (or into) this Kimber

    Hey folks, So a few years ago I pretty much finished up my collection of guns that have a legitimate purpose (or, let's be honest... that I can come up a legitimate excuse for). I'm not shopping for my first gun purchased 100% because it will bring me happiness. So I'm looking at 1911's...
  15. K

    Series 70 1911 / Wilson Combat Springs

    Good afternoon! I just finished installing a Wilson Combat firing pin spring, as well as a #18 recoil spring and “Shock buff,” on a series 70 Colt 1911 (1971). I just recently acquired the Colt, which was most definitely shot and carried quite a bit in its time. I decided it would be best to...
  16. el Godfather

    Which to carry: Glock or DW VBob?

    Hi I am traveling with family for a vacation and wanted to take one pistol with me. I am undecided between these: 1. Glock 19 2. DW VBob 1911 .45 I shoot both well. Both are conceal-able and very reliable. I will be attending a few wedding functions and social events. Some late night travel...
  17. S

    walther/colt 1911 22lr life span/round count experiance

    was wondering if anyone has documented the "life span/round count" of the Walther/Colt 1911 22lr. how many rounds have you gotten thru it and were they any issues, breakages, wear, replacements or is it still holding very strong so many rounds later? i see a ton of very detailed posts of the...
  18. M

    Clandestine 45acp 1911 loads

    Same as 9mm, but I don't have the silencer yet. Or the bullets. Gun is a 1911, 5.75 inch barrel, 45acp loaded with a 230gr bullet and AA nitro 100 nf, as it's my fastest burning powder by far. I have loaded a lot of 45acp, normally I use unique, AA7, you know medium to slower 45acp powders...
  19. M

    45acp deer load

    Because the 9mm post was so much fun right? I inherited a 45acp camp carbine, which takes 1911 mags. So the rounds have to fit in a 1911 mag. It has the full 16 inch barrel. My benefactor did complain about 20 years ago that a 16 inch barrel on a 45acp is stupid and that he should cut it down...
  20. E

    Schmidt-Rubin 1911 value?

    I was wondering the value in good condition? Any info about it would be appreciated. Serial number 368631
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