http://forums.1911forum.com/ Model 1911 Pistol Discussion Forum. News, reviews, and information for M1911 owners and enthusiasts en Sun, 19 May 2013 17:28:45 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.1911forum.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://forums.1911forum.com/ http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=418132&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 16:58:14 GMT I have a EAA Witness match that I had rechambered from regular 9mm to 9x23Win. Here's what it looks like.

All it took was a chamber reaming, a new guide rod, and a stiffer recoil spring. It's an excellent shooter. The pistol is lightly engraved 9mm on the slide, but you have to hold it just right in the light to even see this cartridge designation. Of course I know this pistol is now chambered for 9x23Win, but my concern is that many years from now someone will not realize this. So, I'd like to have the part of the barrel that shows through the ejection port engraved. As you can see from the picture above, this is a rounded surface. I'd like to end up with something like this:

I want it to look like it was professionally done at the factory. For those who have had similar work done, who would you recommend for a job like this? ]]> Bret http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=418132 http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=418129&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 16:36:17 GMT I started a thread here about re-lining an old S&W presentation case for my custom Colt when it dawned on me I could use some inspiration and ideas.
So... I thought I'd start a thread on presentation cases.
Couldn't find one in search.
We all have them, we should be proud of them. Let's show them off. Thanks, Mike :cool: ]]> General Gun Discussion Mike Britton http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=418129 http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=418128&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 16:20:58 GMT For those of you who have ordered or are thinking of ordering from Dillon, I can share my timeline for back order status. Ordered a Square Deal on April 12 and it arrived on Wednesday. Still waiting on everything else (dvd, scale, strong mount, etc.). I am waiting on the strong mount to assemble... For those of you who have ordered or are thinking of ordering from Dillon, I can share my timeline for back order status. Ordered a Square Deal on April 12 and it arrived on Wednesday. Still waiting on everything else (dvd, scale, strong mount, etc.).
I am waiting on the strong mount to assemble it, but it looks like quality equipment and my first impression is its been worth the wait.
I saw some RCBS and Hornady presses at Cabelas and was tempted to walk out with one (I did get a Hornady tumbler) but the Dillon is here and looking forward to starting reloading. Hope the other equipment comes in soon.
I picked up a bunch of brass I was shooting at the range. The guys next to me was shooting .45ACP as well, and I walked out with about 250 rounds of brass. I was feeling like I hit the jackpot. Get home and find out its the small federal primers (damn! lol). ]]> Reloading Bench jdam172 http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=418128 http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=418127&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 15:57:19 GMT Payment via discrete Paypal No trades at this time *VZ Gunner Grips $60 SHIPPED, FIRM* Black, government size, flat bottom, ambi cut Previously mounted, never fired with grips on The aggressive checkering will make your 1911 stick to your hands like glue Payment via discrete Paypal
No trades at this time


VZ Gunner Grips $60 SHIPPED, FIRM
Black, government size, flat bottom, ambi cut
Previously mounted, never fired with grips on

The aggressive checkering will make your 1911 stick to your hands like glue

Paid $73 direct from VZ, selling these to get the same pair in coyote



]]> Want to Sell/Trade (WTS/WTT) SPM136 http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=418127 http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=418126&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 15:53:03 GMT I have 2 Colt 1911 FS .45 7 round mags with Wilson follower and spring upgrades, original ones included, and a 10 rd Pro Mag for the 1911. All blued. Looking for $50 shipped for all. Trade for Glock 19 mags or GI AR 15 mags. Paypal gift preferred, but MO is okay too. Image:... I have 2 Colt 1911 FS .45 7 round mags with Wilson follower and spring upgrades, original ones included, and a 10 rd Pro Mag for the 1911. All blued. Looking for $50 shipped for all. Trade for Glock 19 mags or GI AR 15 mags. Paypal gift preferred, but MO is okay too.

]]> Want to Sell/Trade (WTS/WTT) pops572 http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=418126 http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=418125&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 15:44:38 GMT I have a Shooters Edge 18x36x50. It comes with case ,tripod lens covers and has a adjustable shade. This scope has only been out of the case one or 2 times. http://store.radvandamwarehouse.com/...edge-p285.aspx I will take 125.00 for it shipping is on me! I prefer a Money Order as payment... I have a Shooters Edge 18x36x50. It comes with case ,tripod lens covers and has a adjustable shade.
This scope has only been out of the case one or 2 times.
http://store.radvandamwarehouse.com/...edge-p285.aspx

I will take 125.00 for it shipping is on me!
I prefer a Money Order as payment but I can take paypal . If using paypal add an extra 5.00 for a total of 130.00. ]]> Want to Sell/Trade (WTS/WTT) Handgun Guy http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=418125 http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=418124&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 15:41:21 GMT I want to replace the OEM front sight ONLY of my RIA 1911 compact model Any suggestions on a highly visible- easily acquired sight ( tritium a +)... I know RIA dove tails are cut a bit deeper then the normal 075 so I will be seeking a smith to do install also, not looking for a cheap solution,... I want to replace the OEM front sight ONLY of my RIA 1911 compact model
Any suggestions on a highly visible- easily acquired sight ( tritium a +)...

I know RIA dove tails are cut a bit deeper then the normal 075 so I will be seeking a smith to do install also, not looking for a cheap solution, gun shoots 3' low at 7 yards and needs to be replaced ASAP. Any help with front sight manufacturer and a shop to send slide to would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your guidance. ]]> Valor626 http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=418124 http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=418123&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 15:30:15 GMT I took my new to me CQB Elite out yesterday to see if I could hit my target. I think this is pretty good for my old eyes. Ten shots at eleven yards. I sure love my Wilson's. I gotta stop buying these things.

]]> Wilson Combat bravastar1 http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=418123 http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=418122&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 15:27:16 GMT I finally got to shoot my new to me Monolith. First target is 10 shots at about 11 yards offhand. The second is 10 shots at 25 yards offhand. With 58 year old eyes I am very pleased with this Baer can do. I should have bought one of these sooner. Image:... I finally got to shoot my new to me Monolith. First target is 10 shots at about 11 yards offhand. The second is 10 shots at 25 yards offhand. With 58 year old eyes I am very pleased with this Baer can do. I should have bought one of these sooner.



]]> Les Baer bravastar1 http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=418122 http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=418121&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 15:16:17 GMT so my buddy just got a Gen4 Glock 21 and he challenged me to a shooting contest. his 21 against my SA Range Officer. we performed our agency's qual course of fire, and let's just say my single three inch ragged hole with two 25 yard fliers, spanked his 00 buck type spread. sorry no pics! my only handicap was the more frequent reloads. ]]> Range Reports Northern_Aggressor http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=418121 http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=418120&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 15:04:29 GMT Hi, I've finally broken down and will no longer be using my V16 Longslide as my carry gun for all of the obvious reasons. I just ordered a holster for a full size 1911 (5" barrel) for concealed carry. I'm looking for a reliable, accurate Springfield with non-adjustable (except possible for drift) sights, preferably tritium in 45 ACP. Right now I'm looking at the stainless loaded with fixed three dot tritium sights and the similar TRP model. Any recommendations or things to watch out for appreciated. After carrying my long slide for over a decade, a steel full size 1911 will feel like a compact ... :)

Thanks! ]]> Springfield Armory chuckscap http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=418120 http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=418119&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 14:47:09 GMT You can go directly to it from this link: http://www.icloudmobilemedia.com/i/129573 Or find it at the bottom left hand corner of the Para homepage: http://www.para-usa.com/ Thanks, Travis You can go directly to it from this link:

http://www.icloudmobilemedia.com/i/129573

Or find it at the bottom left hand corner of the Para homepage:

http://www.para-usa.com/

Thanks,
Travis ]]> Para USA Travis Tomasie http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=418119 http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=418118&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 14:44:12 GMT We ventured down to Fredericksburg, VA from Philly for the VA/MD Section match this weekend. I felt ok during the match, but was not happy with my footwork and movement. My shooting was OK, and I got good points, but I need to turn up the volume a little bit if I want to start winning these things.... We ventured down to Fredericksburg, VA from Philly for the VA/MD Section match this weekend. I felt ok during the match, but was not happy with my footwork and movement. My shooting was OK, and I got good points, but I need to turn up the volume a little bit if I want to start winning these things.

I'm shooting a customized Glock 24.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HHU07r_RCY
Pivothead Pro - 2013 USPSA VA/MD Section Championship - YouTube ]]> Competitive Shooting waktasz http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=418118 http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=418117&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 14:34:36 GMT Hey guys,
I looked in search, Im here because I don't want to clutter up the other thread categories.
I have a custom "Bullseye" gun on another thread that I want to make a presentation case for.
An FFL friend of mine provided a well worn 1982 Smith&Wesson case that he had. No interior.
Here's my dilemma. Should I "form fit" or "French fit" the case?
If I decide to form fit, how do I cut the foam so that I can install whatever velvet, or felt, or whatever.
Should the pistol lay on it's right side, or left side? Do you guys know of any threads on this? So many questions!
The case is really pretty, and the pistol spends most of it's time in the safe, but I think it would be neat to have a presentation case for a custom built revolver.
I'm a nuube here, but I'm really enjoying this forum. We all seem to enjoy the same things....Thanks, Mike :cool: ]]> General Gun Discussion Mike Britton http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=418117 http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=418116&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 14:34:14 GMT Bought an old ROA a bit back and finally got to shoot it yesterday, what a hoot! I was shooting my cast 250gr LEE R.E.A.L projectile over 30gr of Pyrodex and used a CCI #11 Magnum cap. I got good groups, 6-8in at 25 yards, but the groups were about a foot high, even with a 6 o'clock hold. Even with the target sights bottomed out, it brought it down a tad but still really high. I'm sure I can get a taller front sight blade right? Or can a different load make a difference? This was my first time shooting a BP revolver so I'm leaning on you guys experience here! All of my reading indicated a good load was that projectile over 30gr but there was room for more and common thought/experience is that you can't over charge a ROA with BP. Thoughts? ]]> Revolvers shocktroop http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=418116