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Post by ghost on Mar 24, 2015 0:23:16 GMT
I just picked up this Springfield RO Champion. I'm not sure how well an aluminum alloy frame will do...but it feels pretty darn light. I was tempted to go with a Sig, but this gun was fitted much tighter compared to the others. I think I picked it up for the weirdness factor though - no bushing and a very bizarre two spring recoil rod.
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Mar 24, 2015 13:29:58 GMT
Love the VZ grips...
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Mar 24, 2015 13:32:22 GMT
The pink sig is for my wife :) his and her pairs for us at the range. Yours looks like the Academy Sports exclusive. I had one of those, good deal and a great little gun.
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Post by ShooterMike on Apr 3, 2015 13:07:01 GMT
This thread has been kinda dead lately, so here's another to liven things up. This is my single most used gun over the last 10+ years. It's an early STI slide and frame/slide/barrel I won in 1994. It was fitted together for me by my good friend David Cupp at STI in the 1995. It had a .38 Super bull barrel then and didn't get much use. I did it kind of as a toy.
In the late '90s I fitted a 9mm bushing barrel and used it for both IDPA and 3-Gun competition. I even used it once to shoot minor power factor and still place 3rd in the USPSA Texas State Championships. Recently, I had a new 9mm bull barrel and a new fiber optic front sight installed and it's just about to start consuming its 2nd 100,000 rounds of ammo. This is my idea of an optimum competition pistol for 3-Gun matches, and that's what it is primarily used for now.
The grip has been reduced and rounded and is covered with black aluminum oxide abrasive held with an epoxy base. It offers an aggressive grip surface that won't slip in your hands no matter how sweaty. You may also notice a right side mag release button from Mitchell Custom Guns. For me, this cuts reload times by probably 40%, so I have them on all my competition pistols. It gives me a reload much like an AR15.
You can see it's a little ratty, with all the edges worn down to bare metal. But I love this pistol and don't plan on changing a thing about it until I break something...or more likely, I expire before it does.
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Apr 3, 2015 16:54:24 GMT
Pretty damn awesome. Never seen the right side mag release before... I assume you work it with your right index finger? Very interesting...
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Post by ghost on Apr 3, 2015 20:58:28 GMT
The grip is very cool - reminds me of rhinoliner. How much wider is it than a single stack with grips?
I've been looking at 10mm's again and the rock island is tempting especially at the price point. I haven't run across one to handle. There are very few 1911s in 10mm and most are in the very high end to custom range.
would love a Dan Wesson Razorback but that's a hefty price and I've maxed for the year; Converting a 40 over seems way over my head
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Post by ShooterMike on Apr 5, 2015 22:29:13 GMT
The difference in thickness at the widest point is virtually nil. But that thickness goes quite a bit further front to back on the 2011 frame. The circumference around the grip safety to trigger is a bit more on the 2011, and is noticeable.
Converting a .40 S&W 1911 to 10mm is as simple as running a 10mm reamer in the chamber. It's literally a 5 minute operation. You just have to be careful not to go too deep. The .40 vs. 10mm cartridges are similar to the .38 Special vs. .357 Mag. Same dimensions except length.
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Post by Curtis_Louis on May 28, 2015 1:39:19 GMT
Uhhh... double stack?? Because you can??
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Post by ineffableone on May 28, 2015 2:36:03 GMT
Uhhh... double stack?? Because you can?? Nah... dual wield double stack!
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on May 28, 2015 2:51:24 GMT
That double stack thing is a silly joke... but Jerry is the man.
Sidenote: Did some shooting with my 1911 the other day... shoots great. However, I had the grip screws come a little lose. Never had that happen before. Anyone use locktite on there's? I've never had a need.
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Post by ineffableone on May 28, 2015 2:51:27 GMT
I recently made the mistake on a Black Powder forum thread that was asking about if BP shooters should worry about those guns being taken away my comment was that until the garage build guns like AKs Ars and 1911s were cut off that BP had little to worry about.
Which got me looking into 1911 builds once again, I had a bit back when I built my AK. And I found out there is a new jig in town for 80% 1911 frame builds. The Stealth Arms Phantom jig. No milling 80% frames, it uses carbide cutters.
It even is said to be able to cut steel frame rails, though has a little difficulty with the barrel seat according to some. But I found another interesting set of tools. A barrel seat cutter that uses a standard drill.
The guy also makes a jig to deck the 1911 builder's steel frames that have the barrel seat already but left the decking high.
He even sells files with smoothed out parts to work on 1911 rails without cutting where you don't want to.
Needless to say I am now planning a 1911 build. Will it cost less than buying one? Nope likely cost a little more. But it sure will be fun, and I can spread the cost out a bit over time buying parts as I can afford them. Still trying to figure out if I want to go with a steel frame or alloy frame. There are pros and cons for each. I have already picked out a couple nice STI slides, and most of the major components. I will likely start ordering the Phantom jig, a frame, and a slide the beginning of next month. Then start buying the other parts as I can.
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on May 28, 2015 3:35:19 GMT
I miss my STI...
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Post by ineffableone on May 28, 2015 4:04:49 GMT
That double stack thing is a silly joke... but Jerry is the man. Sidenote: Did some shooting with my 1911 the other day... shoots great. However, I had the grip screws come a little lose. Never had that happen before. Anyone use locktite on there's? I've never had a need. I have heard just a drop of blue locktite let it dry then screw back in works like a charm. Haven't tried it myself, but that is the cure folks who say they had that trouble use. I have also heard the VZ grips O rings can help prevent screws from coming loose. But have not heard near as many success stories from that as the locktite and not sure if the O rings only work with VZ grips or if they will fit any grip.
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Post by aussie-rabbit on May 28, 2015 5:51:14 GMT
This thread has been kinda dead lately, so here's another to liven things up. This is my single most used gun over the last 10+ years. It's an early STI slide and frame/slide/barrel I won in 1994. It was fitted together for me by my good friend David Cupp at STI in the 1995. It had a .38 Super bull barrel then and didn't get much use. I did it kind of as a toy.
In the late '90s I fitted a 9mm bushing barrel and used it for both IDPA and 3-Gun competition. I even used it once to shoot minor power factor and still place 3rd in the USPSA Texas State Championships. Recently, I had a new 9mm bull barrel and a new fiber optic front sight installed and it's just about to start consuming its 2nd 100,000 rounds of ammo. This is my idea of an optimum competition pistol for 3-Gun matches, and that's what it is primarily used for now.
The grip has been reduced and rounded and is covered with black aluminum oxide abrasive held with an epoxy base. It offers an aggressive grip surface that won't slip in your hands no matter how sweaty. You may also notice a right side mag release button from Mitchell Custom Guns. For me, this cuts reload times by probably 40%, so I have them on all my competition pistols. It gives me a reload much like an AR15.
You can see it's a little ratty, with all the edges worn down to bare metal. But I love this pistol and don't plan on changing a thing about it until I break something...or more likely, I expire before it does.
Wear is expected but CLEAN the barrel before pics !
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on May 28, 2015 7:59:31 GMT
I know right... looks like a filthy butt-hole. ;-)
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Post by ShooterMike on May 28, 2015 14:12:28 GMT
I honestly didn't even notice it until you pointed it out. Now it's glaring!
I don't think that muzzle has ever been cleaned, but it's a new barrel with only a few hundred rounds fired. In any case, it's nice to see that the crown is totally true and concentric.
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Post by aussie-rabbit on May 29, 2015 3:31:34 GMT
"Sargent, my gun don't work"
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Post by ineffableone on Aug 6, 2015 23:13:43 GMT
So finally finished my 1911 build from an 80% frame. Took me a couple months, but finally got it done. When hopefully, still haven't gotten to test fire it yet. Still waiting for the Cerakote C (air dry) to fully cure. I will likely be taking it out for test firing not this weekend but the next one. Here is a little picture of it.
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Post by tea on Nov 14, 2015 19:29:25 GMT
My one and only and my EDC. 1978 Colt Government Model, Series '70 with German proof marks (purchased by a GI at a PX in Germany and later brought back to the US and sold to the person who sold it to me later). Modifications: Wilson "drop-in" beavertail grip safety, Wilson Ultrlight hammer, Novak front sight installed by Elk Castle gunsmith "Big Dave"; lowered and flared ejection port, polished feed ramp, Harrison Design rear sight, Wilson HD extractor installed and tuned, Harrison Design firing pin stop by John Harrison of Harrison Design and Consulting.
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Post by applejack on Nov 14, 2015 20:26:06 GMT
well I am not really a fan of 1911's but this is one I would carry. It's a para ordnance p14 in hello kitty that I saw online. I like having more than 7 rounds to deal with something and it's a cool looking gun.
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