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Thinking you could have 1 custom 1911 with the ability to use in WB along with other disciplines with a quick plate change on the rear. At ~$350, that's a deal! Totes

For this topic, let's assume a currently legal 1911 pistol was modified with this rear slide cut and a plate was installed with a known legal rear sight. Would the modified pistol still be WB legal (modern or traditional)?

Only talking about the rear slide cut itself, not the pistol pictured. Nighthawk will cut any 1911 slide to accept the plate, then you can swap between rear sight options (red dot, etc) and not lose zero. So, for WB, assuming the rear that is installed on the plate is legal, would that modification to a 1911 slide be legal? Totes

Anyone familiar with the Nighthawk IOS slide cut? Would it be legal for WB assuming the rear sight mounted on the plate is legal for that category? Pics here: https://www.nighthawkcustom.com/interchangeable-optic-system Thanks, Totes

I'm curious how many folks have actually lightened their pistol loads. My guess, is some but not most. Granted, some new WB shooters may be starting with a lighter load as I've seen some new folks have 1911 cycling issues. IMHO, Rifle is not the gun that determines matches. For me, I'd bet my .38 rifle and .45 rifle are only a few tenths different in a 10 shot string. I have yet to see a SxS at any WB matches I have shot since the change. Are Power Factor rule changes actually making any measurable difference in the game? I honestly don't know. The rule changes don't seem to prevent anyone from participating the exact same way they did before the change. Is it the position on the scoresheet that has folks upset? Shooting my .38 rifle sure didn't raise me up on any scoresheets, but it makes reloading for my wife and I easier and cheaper. Totes

Just Announced: The Texas Riviera Pistoleros will once again host the Texas State WB Match, Ambush at Gamble Gulch. 8-10 May 2026 We are located in George West, Texas. Match & Club information here: https://trpistoleros.com/ambush-at-gamble-gulch/ Registration to the State Match Here: http://tinyurl.com/TRPWB

Just wanted to close the loop here. THANK YOU to everyone that directed me the @Boggus Deal firing pin solution! Got mine in the mail today and 10 min later was out test firing it. What a great solution! I'm all set now and the M12 is much smoother. NOTE: I did leave the bolt lock/retaining lever installed as I really don't notice it interfering with the action at lease on my M12. Ready for my next WB Match! Totes

@Boggus Deal can you PM me details on how to get one of your Firing Pins? Removing the retractor would be ideal. Totes

I broke the firing pin retractor and when it happened it broke the firing pin. New parts are on the way. I've never had to fit a new retractor and wanted to ask here for any advice when replacing it with a new firing pin. Thanks in advance. Totes

Regardless of how well tuned your 1911 is or how well you reload your ammo, knowing how to safely and quickly clear a jam is not something to be overlooked. Things happen and I've seen far too many newer shooters struggle with what to do when it happens. Going to slide lock, manually pulling mag from the mag well, clearing a FTF safely and indetifying what can't quickly be fixed should be learned/practiced. When things decide to go wrong, it can really eat up time fixing it. Totes

Texas State Wild Bunch match started it last year when the rules change and we will continue you it this year. Hosted at Texas Riveria Pistoleros in George West, TX. Totes

The Texas State Wild Bunch match will be hosted by the Texas Riviera Pistoleros again this year. Club is in George West, Texas. Registrations will be open soon and details will be added to our website: trpistoleros.com and our Facebook group: Texas Riviera Pistoleros. We will also be holding a regular 6 stage Wild Bunch match on 26 Oct 2024 if you like to check out the club. We offer all the current WB categories including Dough Boy and Teddy Roosevelt Totes