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Wehrmacht_45
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If you wanted a good 1911 would it be better to buy the Springfield and add the options you wanted yourself, or buy a Kimber that is already tricked out, or something else that I have not mentioned? You guys generally give good advice so that is what I am trying to get again. Thanks guys!
JC
Opinions are like azzholes, eveyone's got one, and this just happens to be mine!
JC
Opinions are like azzholes, eveyone's got one, and this just happens to be mine!
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Anyone have any ideas why this is happening?
thanks guys.
what are the best ones to get without paying to much?
also i am trying to decide between 10mm an 45ACP . . would be doing alot of target shootin (nothing seriouse though)
i am looking for a full size model between 4 1/3 - 5 inch barrel
Will a 7 rd. standard mag fit right/well if I install a speedwell?
col elect1mike Illinois
volinters RRG
I am a man but I can change if I have to,I guess.
I'm new to this board after lurking for quite a while.
I have a couple of questions that I was hoping to get some help with...
I have a 1911. No maker name appears on it, the Frame has the following markings:
Trigger Guard where it meets the frame up top (safety side) - a "J"
Covered by the grips (safety side) - TR4
Other side - No. 1911
Slide - very faint - NM7791*** (is this a National match?)
My question is - What in the world do I have?
My other question is this. The frame is solid, but pitted in a few places. I was looking to replace the frame and came across a Caspian frame and a Les Baer. The Caspian is a little less expensive than the Baer, and I've also been looking at the Essex frame. If any one has any information regarding performance/looks/etc I would like to hear. Price isn't too much of an option, but I would like to keep it under $500 for the complete frame.
Thanks
Ben
The front sight has what looks like a tiny cylinder of glass bedded in it as well on both sides of the rear sight.
I can't see them well even in only moderately shaded areas.
Any recommendations on sights will be appreciated.
Thanks,
cbxjeffIt's too late for me, save yourself.
This gun was made by Stuart Nuss out of Montana. From what I understand, more of a part time Gunsmith than a full time custom shop. Has any body heard of him or his work, and what would you guess the value is?
Here are some pictures:
Just wondering what the expert opions are. Thanks.
So the answer to your question would be Colt and Colt alone. There are others that use different firing pin safety systems.
Patents don't run for 50 years, I doubt Colt would have owed the Swartz estate anything when they decided they needed lawyer levers in their guns in 1983.
Only Colt can be a "Series 80", it is a registered trademark.
Para-Ordnance and Taurus use the same linkage off the trigger.
Kimber uses a cheapened (MIM) version of the 1930s Colt-Swartz design working off the grip safety.
S&W uses a firing pin block working off the grip safety, a combination of Swartz and what they use in their own design guns.
I don't offhand know of another 1911 mutant with mechanical firing pin block. Several, like Springfield Armory, Inc., use titanium firing pins and stiff firing pin springs to pass the California destructive test and bribery program.
The Kimber system is only on the external extractor pistols.
sorry but ALL kimber II's have the schwartz safety in them