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Currently shooting 2 Colt .45, 1911s. One is an Series 80 officers model, and the other a Series 70 govt. model. The first is about 10 years old, and the second about 2 years old. Loaded with a 200 gr SWC and 5.0 gr Bullseye, each shoots about 8" low. (This is at 50' at our clubs indoor...

I plan on buying myself a carry weapon and one that I can have fun with shooting off some rounds and the range. I was considering the Kimber Grand Raptor or Warrior but im reading alot of goods and bads on these pistols. Im new here and im pretty new to pistols (never personally owned one...

I have to buy a model 1911 in 45ACP( Yep I'm forced to buy a 1911 stylepistol Poor Me Right). The choices are many. So many it makes it hard to choose. I have seen and heard many tales of frustration and a lack of confidence on some of the clones. 2 catagories are the ones who have marketed...

Here I thought I knew a few items about the 45 ACP cartridge. I was under the impression that this case in the Colt 1911 style pistol's headspaced off the case mouth. I had an individual who I respect on information about guns tell me that the bolt face and extractor determind the headspace for...

Seems every shooter just about owns or has shot a 1911. The .45, and it's performance and accuracy is renowned out of the 1911 in the hands of competent shooters. There are many other .45 caliber launching platforms, some good, some not so good. Some steel, some poly, some stainless...

I'm issued a M1911A1 over here in the sandbox. Am having problems with it not ejecting spent casing at least once per mag. Round extracts but doesn't eject and gets hung up on extractor. Have no spare parts for the M1911A1s here. Is there anything I can do to tweak the extractor? Have 6...

I like shooting 1911 type pistols and I understand the U.S. military told Browning to add the grip safety to all of the "new" pistols before entering service. I wish that they would get smart and do away with these annoying devices! What is the purpose of the grip safety?

Went to the range yesterday with my Les Baer Concept VI (fullsize stainless). Hadn't shot it in quite awhile because I've been using my Kimber GM (series I). I usually don't shot much bench-rested 25 yd. stuff, but gave it a try this time. Off sandbags at a little over 25 yrds. I shot a 3/4" 3...

This is for a friend who just started reloading. 225 grain cast bullet, Unique powder, 45 ACP in a 1911 Springfield. I wasn't there and haven't seen the cases, but 'most' came out with a flattened edge on the case mouth he claims. I worked out with him the other night how to set up COL and...

Always Want To Own A 1911. It Seams Like Every Gun Manufacture Is Making One These Days. It’s Hard To Decide What I Should Get. If That Wasn’t Bad Enough They Have Many Different Modules To Choose From. I Like To Get A Full Size 1911. No Compact Or Subcompact. Must Be Accurate With Easy Trigger...

I have a Springfield 1911A1 with Bo-Mar sights. The rear sight has become so loose in the dovetail I can slide it back and forth. What is the best method for me to secure the sight?

I am interested in acquiring my first 1911 style handgun. I currently own a SIG P228 and a Springield XD-9 and am happy with both guns. I was very interested in the new SIG GSR 1911 style gun. It retails for $1077 and seems to be constructed of quality components. Has anyone seen/handled one of...

I'd like to get a nice 1911 (Maybe a Kimber, maybe a Colt, maybe a Springfield). I have two stipulations though. I'd like it to have a 6" barrel if possible (if not, then 5"), and I'd like it to cost between $500 and $700. Before I look on Gun Broker or Guns America, or anywhere else (any...

Having great difficulty in developing an accurate target load for my Sprinfield 45 ACP. Been using 3.5 - 4.2 gn of Bullseye behind a cast 200 gn SWC. (.451 dia). Need guidance from a dedicated bullseye shooter. Wondering whether or not going to a heavier bullet at .452 will help. Any...

I would like to replace the arched mainspring housing on my old pre-war A1 military colt with a flat 1911-style (WWI) mainspring housing with lanyard loop. My question is, can this be done by just removing the mainspring housing unit via removing the mainspring housing pin? (and then...

When I was a young 2nd Lt. in Germany in the early 60's I was issued the poorest 1911 in the arms room. It was rough and worn but I shot it with great goodness. Qualified Expert the first time I shot it. While looking thru a gun auction site a couple of weeks ago, I saw my gun. 1911 A1 made by...

Regarding GI contract 1911 magazines. Does anyone have any recent experience with the post-vietnam mags with contract numbers on the floorplates. I would like to know if the recent new surplus mags have feed lips shaped like the current civilian (Colt, Metalform, etc.)mags. Or are they still...

I am about to inherit my father's WWII 1911 which he got when he was active in the Navy, issued about 1942 or '43. He says it was made by Remington-Rand, and knowing that they did make some of the 1911's during the war, I'm assuming he's reading that off the pistol and is correct about it...