Deacon KC

Thank you!

Thank you!

+1 on the magazines, add MecGar to the list of good mags. KimPro magazines are very good, but the standard Kimber magazines are a crap shoot. I always swap out all the springs with a Wolff spring pack whenever I pick up a used 1911. Also, this is extremely rare, but there can be a burr on the barrel bushing, which can drag on the barrel. Look for a lengthwise scratch on the outside of your barrel if you suspect this, but it is one of the very last things to suspect.

Maybe we could see a trial run of a category allowing guns introduced before 11/11/1918. This would allow many shooters to use Lugers, C96 Mausers, 1917 Colt and S&Ws and Tommy Guns. This would also spark a great deal of interest among our fellow CAS shooters. Crud, maybe even allow the .388 Super in a 1911!

Since you are starting with the 1911, maybe look at a replica airsoft or pellet version of one in your basement until the weather is decent. At least get your hands familiar with the feel of the gun.

If I didn't have a good one already, I would consider that one! Good luck.

Check over at cascity.com they have a leatherworking section there.

Okay, am I the only one who keeps a Wolff 1911 spring pack on hand for when I buy a used 1911?

Soak it in Kroil for a couple of days, then try again using channel locks with a thick piece of leather to protect the finish.

1. A Tisas milspec or an Argentine with a colt slide that was fitted with target sights. 2. A S&W Scandium Performance Center Commander in .45ACP. 3. 6 here right now including a WW1 Colt 1911. 4. When I was a kid, probably 10 or 11 years old.

That's the problem, it IS a dovetail cut! Driving us crazy. And I LOVE that gold front sight!

Okay, a word of warning. Rock Island's front sight slot is slightly bigger than most. We have been trying to get one fitted on a customer's gun and most standard front sights will not anchor securely without serious peening! Great guns, but this has turned out to be a royal pain to deal with.

Boyd's makes good stuff! Looks good.

Running a Tisas Milspec right now. Gonna have the front sight replaced with one that is a bit taller.

I wanna run this mud puppy!