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Forum: General Gun Discussion Today, 05:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 138
Posted By DirtyRod
I'd probably start by cruising the manufacturer...

I'd probably start by cruising the manufacturer sites. Just about every major vendor (SA, Kimber, Colt, S&W, DW, LB, Wilson, NH, etc has been selling a Commander or CCO style 1911 for at least a...
Forum: General Gun Discussion Today, 09:19 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 960
Posted By DirtyRod
PR&G allows it. That's one of the main reasons I...

PR&G allows it. That's one of the main reasons I joined. That plus the 500 yard rifle range.
Forum: Kimber Yesterday, 11:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 728
Posted By DirtyRod
Or perhaps those are the guys that just shoot a...

Or perhaps those are the guys that just shoot a lot.

While my carry stays clean I often have weeks where my primary range gun is out 2-3 times a week. This week Ive been out Sat, Tues, and...
Forum: General Gun Discussion Yesterday, 10:36 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 960
Posted By DirtyRod
$7 per day at one range and $100/year at a second...

$7 per day at one range and $100/year at a second range.
Forum: Reloading Bench Yesterday, 09:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 404
Posted By DirtyRod
Are people still buying pmags? I see them on sale...

Are people still buying pmags? I see them on sale everywhere including a ton of folks trying to now get rid of them or trying to make their money back. I'm giving my co-worker crap regularly. He...
Forum: Colt Yesterday, 09:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 251
Posted By DirtyRod
Check to make sure the extractor is not clocking...

Check to make sure the extractor is not clocking and also check for brass marks around the ejection port to see if its hitting the slide upon ejection. If it is, and you have a firm and consistent...
Forum: Reloading Bench Yesterday, 04:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 404
Posted By DirtyRod
Lots of stuff rolling in these days. I just...

Lots of stuff rolling in these days. I just picked up a 10 lbs backorder from Brunos out here and there was a ton of power on the shelves. Good to see some availability.
Forum: Springfield Armory 05-22-2013, 07:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 270
Posted By DirtyRod
Good find. It's a Standard Model which predates...

Good find. It's a Standard Model which predates the GI and Milspec. I bought mine in the 80s as my first 1911 and its now my primary range gun. Before you invest list what you want done and price it...
Forum: Tactics & Personal Defense 05-20-2013, 02:03 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,461
Posted By DirtyRod
Like with most of these threads, you will...

Like with most of these threads, you will probably find very few folks that agree that carrying in a condition other than one. Folks have already talked about ways to get comfortable and I'd also...
Forum: Kimber 05-18-2013, 08:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 482
Posted By DirtyRod
Sounds like they just did a rebuild. The grip...

Sounds like they just did a rebuild. The grip safety, plunger tube, etc won't affect ejection. As long as its fixed.
Forum: General Gun Discussion 05-18-2013, 07:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 402
Posted By DirtyRod
Somewhere between 10k-11k rounds and about 4...

Somewhere between 10k-11k rounds and about 4 years of carry. Taken right after I replaced the grips. The old plastics had torn right through and the finish had worn so much on the thumb safety it...
Forum: Les Baer 05-17-2013, 09:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 727
Posted By DirtyRod
+1. I've only got 3k rounds through mine and it...

+1. I've only got 3k rounds through mine and it does slingshot. Expect yours to be tight. My break in was a bit of a chore. It was a bit flaky for the first 800 rounds, bushing broke, and ended up...
Forum: General Gun Discussion 05-16-2013, 09:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 362
Posted By DirtyRod
Both Tapatalk and ForumRunner used to be free. I...

Both Tapatalk and ForumRunner used to be free. I think it and the HD version are both $3.99 now.

Its a shame they started charging for them but well worth it IMO for those that hit multiple...
Forum: General Gun Discussion 05-16-2013, 01:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 362
Posted By DirtyRod
Tapatalk

Tapatalk
Forum: Reloading Bench 05-16-2013, 12:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 657
Posted By DirtyRod
I ended up around 750fps with one powder and...

I ended up around 750fps with one powder and 780fps with another. As Nick stated, I had to work up the powder while testing the accuracy in each gun and sometimes compromise to find a charge that...
Forum: Springfield Armory 05-14-2013, 11:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 816
Posted By DirtyRod
Uh Oh. They fixed my wife's EMP 4-5 months ago...

Uh Oh. They fixed my wife's EMP 4-5 months ago for the same thing. I was working up some 125k PF loads at the time and thought I must have pushed the little gun too hard.
Forum: Gunsmithing & Troubleshooting 05-14-2013, 11:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 545
Posted By DirtyRod
Springs from different manufacturers are going to...

Springs from different manufacturers are going to be different lengths and thicknesses. I use whatever springs I find on sale whether they are Wilson, Wolff, USGI, etc and they all work as long as...
Forum: Parts and Accessories Bin 05-13-2013, 05:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 259
Posted By DirtyRod
Sounds reasonable. After those Id hold off on...

Sounds reasonable. After those Id hold off on mods and let the gun tell you what it needs. Hang onto the original Cocobolo grips. On several of my Loadeds I eventually went back to them as they are...
Forum: Wilson Combat 05-13-2013, 05:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 542
Posted By DirtyRod
Everyone is different. Your best bet is to get a...

Everyone is different. Your best bet is to get a replacement pack of elements and when it breaks experiment with the different colors. Cheap and easy to change.
Forum: Reloading Bench 05-12-2013, 05:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 507
Posted By DirtyRod
+/- .1 is generally the published accuracy...

+/- .1 is generally the published accuracy variance for most powder scales. Whether I'm verifying a charge off my progressive or using my SS I generally use a case and pour it into the pan while it's...
Forum: Springfield Armory 05-12-2013, 02:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 478
Posted By DirtyRod
Those parts look like the guide rod and plug on...

Those parts look like the guide rod and plug on my wife's EMP.
Forum: Wilson Combat 05-12-2013, 09:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 319
Posted By DirtyRod
Forgot you said 9mm. If you are sure the gun is...

Forgot you said 9mm. If you are sure the gun is properly lubed then Id remove the slide, insert the mag, and check the engagement of the follower on the slide release. If the mags are new then the...
Forum: Wilson Combat 05-12-2013, 09:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 319
Posted By DirtyRod
Sounds to me like the Protector prefers the 47Ds....

Sounds to me like the Protector prefers the 47Ds. Did you try the 47s in the CQB?
Forum: Gunsmithing & Troubleshooting 05-11-2013, 11:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 805
Posted By DirtyRod
Correct. The 7rd vs 8rd mag argument is as old as...

Correct. The 7rd vs 8rd mag argument is as old as the 9mm vs .45 one. I've been using 47Ds in my 4 and 5" guns for over 15 years with over 12k through my Pro and over 50k through some others. As...
Forum: Gunsmithing & Troubleshooting 05-11-2013, 05:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 656
Posted By DirtyRod
If you are certain that you are not hitting the...

If you are certain that you are not hitting the slide stop on recoil and have tried it with multiple mags then remove the slide and check the engagement of the mag follower on the slide stop. It...
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