1911

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A friend of mine purchased a 1911 clone custom. Its Got an Essex frame and Colt slide. He doesnt want it anymore. He said he cant afford a custom gun. He was going to sell it to me Awhile back but he waited too long and I got one of my own to work on. Anyway what do you think would be the best way to sell it? Part it out or sell it as a whole. He isnt computer literate and I told him Id put it up for sale on GB for him. He is a good guy and I just want to get the most out of it for him. To part it out or not to part it out. That is the question.

Larry

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I like 1911s.

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There is no way in the world i could eat a pepper of yours. With all the work they did in my mouth a pepperoni is too hot for me to eat.

Its funny i used to like more hot things than my wife and now i can not have anything spicy.[:(]

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hey guys, *-r-done, and all that have and love 1911s:

i went to the range yesterday. i took a buddy who has never held a gun in his life before. he rented a glock 17, and i took out a colt m1911a1. first time i tried a .45. i don't have any pics of his, but here's the results of mine. at 35 feet. what'd ya think?

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I am or am going to be in the market for a 1911 in the near future. As I look around there is a wide range in price. Should i go all out and spend or are some of the less pricey ones as good. I really like the looks of Kimbers Eclipse Custom II. What is the best IYO Any help please

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Looking for a 1911, around $1000, I want adjustable rear sight, suggestions??

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for the builder
http://diyguns.com/

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Press Josh Loftin, Associated Press - Tue Jan 25, 9:33 pm ET

SALT LAKE CITY - State lawmakers are debating whether to designate a semiautomatic pistol as the official gun of Utah, despite protests from people who believe it's inappropriate because of recent mass shootings.

The bill to make the Browning M1911 the official gun breezed through a committee hearing this week and is scheduled to be debated by the full House as early as Wednesday.

Republican Rep. Carl Wimmer said the state should have the gun as one of its state symbols to honor John Browning, a Utah native who invented it in 1911.

"He invented a firearm that has defended American values and the traditions of this country for 100 years," Wimmer told the House Political Subdivisions Committee.

Utah has 24 state symbols recognizing the history, geography and culture of the state. They include a state cooking pot, a state tree, a state hymn and a state folk dance.

The committee approved the bill to add a state gun on a 9-2 vote.

Wimmer said the Browning M1911 is widely used by the military, police officers and private citizens, which is why he chose the pistol instead of another Browning gun.

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Hello all. I would like to get an oldermilitary 1911 pistol. It does not need tobe in perfect shape, although I want a safeshooter. The shops around here have newerversions but you find very few older guns.I thought you might have a few good ideas. I once had a balester Molinanot the correct spelling from argentina itwas a nice gun but had no grip saftey. thanks Vince

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I have recently rebuilt my Auto-Ordnance 1911 , new barrel, new bushing, new solid rod/spring recoil system. I fored ot today and it fired well nice pull on trigger, however it did not recycle and I had to hand cycle it. What's up with this?

Thanks Patriot

Dick lemoi

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How many different companies make a 1911. I wouldn't be surprised if hi-point doesn't start making one

Ruger
S&W
Kimber
Sig
Rock river
Ed brown


Who else

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Hello I have a Kimber Grand Raptor
2 and it shoots like a dream.
The only issue I have is I really
have a tough time reaching
the hammer and thumbing it back.
It's quite annoying and I don't
carry any semi cocked and locked.

Does anyone else have the same problem.
Oh yea it has one of those hammers with the hole
in it.
Thanks-Ron

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Is there any model of 1911 or 1991 that have a rail frame to mount lights?

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I picked up a used Springfield 1911, had a set of crimson lasers for it, the insert came out when I tried to take the hand grips off, it seems the treads are ok, but the threaded insert has no treads on it, spent all day trying to find some. I'll end up mail ordering some, I wanted to mount the laser grips, was going to the range, just might wait till next week.

CapnMidnight

This is probably going to bring a lot of grieve down on me, but this is my opinion.
If you shoot a hand gun very much, you are probably able to point shoot it fairly well, try it and see what the results are. Point being, point shooting is much quicker than looking for a red dot.
Probably, the only time this will make a difference is in a life or death situation. Think about that, learn to point shoot.
If you don't shoot often, then probably a red dot is a good idea.
I learned this from a LEO friend, and after a lot of ammunition expended, I found that he was correct.
W.D.

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I shoot a lot, and point and shoot work well for me, but I use these three guns for carry weapons, I just love having crimson on my carry weapons, they are very nice, at night works well.

CapnMidnight

If you can see where to point your red dot at night, you can point shoot faster.
W.D.

perry shooter

Try Brownells for bushings I sent you a PM on other options . The bushings are made in original size as well as over size with proper tap. if threads in frame are stripped you can also locktite them
the original bushings were staked into the frame to hold them from turning

ChrisInTempe

They do offer an advantage at night. Besides, the pistol sized lasers I have tried are only useful indoors or outside at night. Just not bright enough in full sunlight.

1911a1-fan

quote:Originally posted by CapnMidnight
This is probably going to bring a lot of grieve down on me, but this is my opinion.
If you shoot a hand gun very much, you are probably able to point shoot it fairly well, try it and see what the results are. Point being, point shooting is much quicker than looking for a red dot.
Probably, the only time this will make a difference is in a life or death situation. Think about that, learn to point shoot.
If you don't shoot often, then probably a red dot is a good idea.
I learned this from a LEO friend, and after a lot of ammunition expended, I found that he was correct.
W.D.



I have been saying this for years

I won every match against guys with lasers I shot, except for 1 that was in total darkness {which was stupid and unsafe anyway}

what happens when they fail ? there not going to fail while not in use, but to each their own

Rack Ops

quote:Originally posted by 1911a1-fan
what happens when they fail ? there not going to fail while not in use, but to each their own


I guess the gun would still work.

1911a1-fan

quote:Originally posted by Rack Ops
quote:Originally posted by 1911a1-fan
what happens when they fail ? there not going to fail while not in use, but to each their own


I guess the gun would still work.



yes, but will cause a moment of confusion and may cost you valuable time, and maybe your life

I have yet to find a single electronic device that will not fail

montanajoe

Point shoot is how Denise and I practice with our hand guns,even the one with crimson trace. We also make sure the guns with crimson are/remain zero'd. [;)][;)]

Smitty500mag

quote:Originally posted by 1911a1-fan

I have yet to find a single electronic device that will not fail


I have yet to find a single mechanical device that will not fail either. In fact your gun is more likely to fail than the Crimson Trace Laser Grips. The batteries in the ones on my S&W 340PD have been in it for at least 3 years and they're still bright. They don't just fail they start getting dim.