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Then all of a sudden it fell apart It rides the link had a big burr on the sear and hammer and also hammer strut this is a series 80 gun ...
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I thought I would post some pics of my oacp and just explain what i have done to it. First off the pink bag belongs to the old lady, it's not...
I am just curious as to everyones preference in gun lubes. I really don`t shoot very much compared to a lot of folks, but I like and use FP-10. It...
as promised, here's some pics of the of a morph from plane Jane RIA GI to what I had strapped on my side today first, ya'll have seen a Rock GI, ...
Project #4 Flat Bottom Firing Pin Stops Well its been a while coming due to time work etc a small project but one that i think will be interesting ...
Well, I finally got around to bobtailing my sig carry. The first thing of course was to strip down the pistol, since I am using the Ed Brown Jig...
The Sight M1911 Recoil Spring Selection Tips (from Wilson Combat catalog) By Bill Wilson As a rule of thumb, you should use the heaviest...
The following maintenance schedule is quoted directly from the Wilson Combat 1911 Auto Maintenance Manual by Bill Wilson. Clean and Lube, Routine:...
Extractor Tuning Tips By Bill Wilson A well fit extractor is essential to the reliability of any M-1911 pistol. The following guidelines apply...
This was also from earlier this year and the Subject of 2 posts i will combine into one.. Hope it's of intrest As it says Project #2 Started...
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I have completed my officer project and the only thing left is the finish. Before I finish it I would like to knock off the sharp corners, I've worn...
If I wanted to use the New Agent style grip safety on the CCO build I want to complete this year, where would I find one? Do I need to call Colt? I...
Anybody out there have any experience with sight removal/installation tools for dovetailed 1911 sights? I am looking for something that will work...
I've been drooling over 6" match grade 1911's in .45 for a couple years now and a co-worker was telling me about how much she enjoyed shooting an AMT...
Last Saturday while firing IDPA my Norinco 1911 began not firing intermittently. No mark on the primer, in battery, hammer foward. Some of the...
Does anyone have experience putting a Caspian slide on a Norinco forged frame? Wondering if it would come close to fitting?
I have an Officers .45 ACP Series 80 MK IV that when I drop the mag to unload for cleaning and try to eject the round in the pipe it just wants to...
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Would installing a tungsten guide rod make an STI eagle shoot...
Just got my " The Colt .45 Automatic " Vol. 1 . Man I can't believe the amount of valuable info. packed into that thing ! If you are planning to do...
Hello, I could use every ones expert advise, I'm getting ready to Duracoat my slide, and I was wondering about bead blasting it or is there an easier...
I've got a Norinco 1911, about 15 years old. Last Saturday I fired about 100 rounds and a case didn't eject. The hammer was at half cock, looked...
:plugears:Where can I find someone to send my pistols out of country to be tennifer coated ,:whistle: I know it cannot be applied in the USA but I...
i have a sistema/colt 1911 in .22 cal it is in fair shape and it was in a draw for 30 plus years. so my question is, can this be reblued? or leave it...
Trigger question for the pros or anybody else who can help. I bought a solid Fusion trigger to put in my Dan Wesson Pointman, for looks only....
Greetings, got a easy question for you, How do you choose the proper recoil spring for a 1911 pistol? tc
Hello all, It seems that all the good gunsmiths used by the folks at my range in New York City are long gone. Any recommendation for good 1911...
One of my Chip McCormick Shooting Star mags has stopped engaging the slide stop on my Les Baer and Kimber when empty. I took it apart and wiped it...
Anyone use them ? What are the Goods and the Bads ?
Hey everyone, new guy here so excuse me if this is the wrong section for this question. I have built ARs for years and have been looking for...
I am building an officer and I have run into a couple of snags. It is a Fusion slide and barrel combo with the fusion FLGR and spring. The frame is...
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