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Rem UMC 1911 Value... photos added So I've got an old Remington UMC .45 auto that has the AA stamp for Augusta Arsenal refinish and United States Property stamp in correct position, 5-digit serial number. It exhibits a lovely grey to greenish patina when held in bright sunlight. All the parts...

I am new to this site. I am in search of any info I get can get on this Remington USM 1911 I have inherited. Any info is much appreciated!

Just wanted to ask, how many 1911 owners are running tight barrel bushings? Mine was fitted to be as tight as possible and still function properly. It shoots great, better than me! Taking it apart requires tapping out of the bushing with the barrel after stripped. I saw this wrench...

I picked up my first Rock Island Armory pistol yesterday, the Ultra FS HC (best I can tell, that stands for "full size, high capacity") in 10mm, model #52009. It's a new gun and I want to post a quick review here in case you guys are interested. It's a standard size 1911, but a double-stack...

So I was cruising Cabot's website today and ran across this beautiful work of art, the 2015 Black Diamond Deluxe Limited Edition. Yes, it is $11,950 dollars and yes, if I had the money I would buy it. So all I want to know is, money aside, can anyone think of a more beautifully made gun? I mean...

I just picked up a NIB Sig 1911 Spartan Carry. I love the gun, but would like to put some night sights on it, as the ones out of the box leave a lot to be desired. Finding the right ones isn't as easy as I expected. Anyone able to offer a little help?? Thanks in advance for your knowledge &...

Imagine this scenario: You are asleep in your bed at O'Dark-30 when you hear a bump in the night. You are pretty sure it's a cat or a raccoon (otherwise you would call the police). As you grab your cocked and locked 1911 pistol and head out to investigate ... Is the thumb safety ON or OFF...

Dear THR: Would like to hear your views in pitching Mark23 against the fine custom made 1911s for the following: Accuracy Durability Reliability And I believe in each of the departments Mark23 will come on the top. Some very expensive and fine 1911s 'might' go toe to toe with Mk23...

I very recently acquired a SIG P226 in 9mm. One adjective that came to mind when I first shot is was classy. This got me thinking: as far as sophistication and style, are hammer fired handguns in a class above striker fired handguns? Hammer fired pistols are often metal framed (as opposed to...

I know, I know. The name says it all; why would I be trying to feed a weapon with the word "hardball" in the name, anything but the 230 grain, round-nosed, ball-jacketed ammunition for which it was designed? The answer is one that requires a bit of backstory, or so I believe. First of all, my...

For those of you that don't know, citizens in the state of Maryland must take a 4 hour "HQL" course in order to be eligible to purchase a handgun. I've known this for a while now, but procrastination got the better of me... After months of searching, I finally found a LGS who had access to a...