Johnson County Mike

Hi, the CMP will open a second round for those that did not participate previously. I received a 1911 made in 1918 and am very happy with it, regards, Mike

 

https://thecmp.org/cmp-set-to-open-second-round-of-1911-pistol-orders-in-early-2021/   

 

here's the one I got

Silvertip, when charging the pistol it IS LEGAL to cock the hammer first then rack the slide. Be careful of muzzle direction when doing it.

 

Hi Happy Jack, I am "happy" you answered this; I wasn't sure, regards, Mike

Hi, if she cocks the hammer then pulls the slide back it will be easier. Is this Wild Bunch legal ? I don't know, probably not. Clint Smith had a video about pushing the slide back with your whole hand; I think this is what August West is saying. I search for this Thunder Ranch video but can't find it, regards, Mike

Hi, I have several 1911's including 1911A1's and never had a problem losing the front sight. I would lay the blame with the manufacturer. I have had problems in the past with improperly staked grip screws, etc. or improperly installed parts with some lesser commercial builders. YMMV,  but I like the idea of the dovetail if you need it, regards, Mike

Hi, YouTube is your friend 

Regards, Mike

Hi, I just bought a nice one at my local dealer. It was marked $695 but marked down to $395. It's in nice shape. I think I was lucky, regards, Mike

Hi, "dipping" is a classic flinch, anticipating recoil. Try a lot of dry fire practice, regards, Mike

Hi, with all this talk of grips I went over to the "Ahrends" web site. Kim Ahrends has made grips starting in the '80's and is a great guy. I have several of his grips on my 1911's. I  have always liked wood on my semi-autos. The bad news is that he was forced to declare bankruptcy as his wife and business partner has passed away. I also learned that Cocobolo wood has been declared "endangered" and is no longer imported into the US. I guess the bank took over his company and plans on selling grips under that name. regards, Mike

Hi, here is a thread on 1911 recoil springs from the CMP Forum. This may help, Mike

 

http://forums.thecmp.org/showthread.php?t=254750&highlight=recoil+spring

Hi, is this what your looking for ?  https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/handgun-tools/magazine-tools/1911-auto-magazine-lip-forming-tools-prod911.aspx

 

I usually just replace my magazines as once the lips get bent I have no luck in reconditioning them, YMMV, regards, Mike

Hi Baltimoreed,  he's not the only one, an older guy was confused by my reference to the opening scene of the burning of the scorpion. I guess they're not movie buffs.  Me, I love that movie and just got the Blue Ray and the book on Amazon "The Wild Bunch: Sam Peckinpah, a Revolution in Hollywood, and the Making of a Legendary Film"  by  W. K. Stratton. It was interesting and I learned that many of the Mexican actors were big stars of Mexican movies. I also learned that the actor that play "Mapache"  and also Albert Decker were a little strange; to say the least.  Mike

Hi Brother, I was original attracted to "Wild Bunch" because I liked the movie. After careful contemplation I realized one of my weakness in self defense is speed. So I think that this helps me. Now that I'm older than dirt and no longer in "service" self defense is less of a consideration. I still think it's a "hoot". Wild  Bunch using a 22 LR may not interest all, it's still sounds like fun.  I don't need anymore hobbies but during my first match I met a lot of great guys. You can never have too many friends, or firearms. The sad thing I found, was that some WB competitors never watched the movie. One young competitor told me " that's a dumb movie." I guess that's what makes the world go around,  :), regards, Mike

Hi, I have been seeing a few 42's around not exactly cheap. Thanks for your responses, Mike

Hi Dusty, what do you use as a shotgun ? regards, Mike

Hi, are there any rules for "Mild Bunch" ?  I am told that you use a 22 LR pistol and rifle.  I guess this is an elastic term and can also mean smaller caliber centerfire. Sounds like using a 1911 with a 22 LR conversion or one of the newer 1911, 22's would be fun. I have a older Marlin 39 and a Colt conversion with the floating chamber that I would like to shoot more, regards, Mike

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I have no relationship with this company except as a customer, Mike

 

Hi, try Wolff Springs,  https://www.gunsprings.com/COLT/1911%20GOV'T%20PISTOL/cID1/mID1/dID1

 

They sell a calibration pack that gives you several different weight springs. I have noticed that some pistols like different weights even with the same loads. YMMV, regards, Mike

Johnson County,

My thoughts are M12'S are light up front, more barrel, more weight. Plus just what have you lost? If you're not happy,  trim some more off. I have one that's 18", points great,  but I don't  care for the balance. My 20" is fine,  but I think 22" would have been better.

Light up front to me means coming off the target when pumping the gun hard.

Tully

 

Hi, I like the idea and I am looking for a M12 so this is something I might try, Thanks, Mike

Marshal Flint,

 

I would recommend cutting it longer 23-34", it can always be shortened. Shoot it for awhile moving in and out of windows.

 

My main match is a 20", however I wish I'd have done 22". 

 

Tully

 

Hi, That's an interesting thought. What's your reason? My thoughts are it may point better , regards, Mike

I use dummy rounds for function testing and training purposes. I like these https://www.dummybullet.com/rifle%20calibers.html

, regards, Mike

Hi, as a point of interest this summer, the Beloit Rifle Club, home of the Rock River Regulators, had it's first Wild Bunch match, as a test during the weekly "Wednesday Morning Group". This was a limited and introductory shoot to introduce Wild Bunch shooting to the members. There was some interest and the Director of the Cowboy Action discipline has stated that we can look forward to more.

 

I was in the same boat as you and recently started to gather my Wild Bunch equipment. I acquired an 1873 Uberti in 38-40, and a Winchester 1897. I use my CMP 1911 made in 1919 as my pistol. Those were my choices and yours may be different. I always liked the 38-40 but it has it's own challenges as it is not so common. I recently purchased a set of Redding 38-40 dies and the FL resizing die had the wrong "spindle" installed, without the decapping assembly, :(.  I'm currently looking for a Winchester Model 12,  I'm am still a "work in progress", as you can see,  ;) . regards, Mike

Hi, I picked up some polymer coated 180 gr. 38 WCF and they are nice. They shoot good and that's what is most important to me, regards, Mike

Hi, they look like nice pistols but Colt's MSRP is $800  for the Classic and $999 for the Black Army.  For the price I'd rather have a Colt. YMMV, regards, Mike

Hi Tully, that was the original reason that I heard from my friend. He shoots thousands of loads a year. He is a Bullseye shooter. ( He says "Precision Pistol) I like Dusty's comment that these are "the Cat's Daddy" ;D, regards, Mike

Hi, the penny finally dropped and I realized that I have been using Federal Nyclad  factory in my 38 J frame, for years. Sorry to say no longer made.  In Evan Marshall's book, "Stopping Power" he compiled real shooting information using Police data. The Nyclad did very good for a non +P  38 Special.  I have a new 38-40 1873 and have decided to use Poly bullets in it. Thanks for the responses, Mike