Whitey James

I am wondering what the difference is in re-holstering your revolvers and moving. someone may have loaded a 6th round by mistake and have a non transfer bar revolver with a live round under the hammer. I think, loaded or not, if the gun is holstered and the trigger is covered, it's a pretty safe gun. Other than the Sig P320, I have not heard of a gun going off while holstered. I am not saying the rules should be changed, just pointing out the fact that in CAS it's okay, but not in WBAS?

My first 1911 was a Ruger back when they first came out. I traded it off like an idiot.

I had been only buying Wilson Combat mags prior to shooting WB. I have found that, for the money, it's hard to beat the Metalform mags. They are an OEM manufacturer of many brands.

Sadly, I came in 10th out of 27. Was a hoot though.

I found out (The hard way) that WBAS is NOT just CAS with a 1911. I shoot a stage where you had to move to shoot your shotgun last and re-holstered my pistol and all I heard was "waaaaaaaait" but, alas, it was too late. Being that I have shot way more CAS matches, I was used to doing that with my revolver(s). I still don't understand the logic but now at least I know.

Weather and illnesses has kept me from shooting a WB match since November 16th last year. I am planning on breaking the drought tomorrow with the Oak Ridge Outlaws!

I dunno. I have had two Ruger 1911's that needed no break in. Never once had a malfunction. My other 1911's all needed to be broken in to become reliable. I used some Flitz on the rails of my Springer and it smoothed up nicely. feels like butter now.

I used to only buy Wilson Combat 1911 mags but have bought a few Metalform 7 rounders for WBAS. They have not given e any trouble yet and easy on the wallet.

Thanks for the update. All I know is I love this sport and love WBAS so I will show up every chance I can and shoot whatever the match directors say. I do like that the distance is being talked about and recommended to be not as close as CAS.

That's what I was thinking. I had a SR 1911 CMD when they first came out and let it get away like an idiot.

I didn't think the Ruger was legal due to the beaver tail, skeleton trigger and extended safety.

Sorry, Nashville, TN

My daily carry is a 365xl. smallest 10 + round gun that I can shoot well

Got a really nice 24” barrel for my model 12. I can’t get the old barrel out of the takedown coupler. I watched Larry Potterfield do it on YouTube with a special tool. Obviously I don’t want to invest too much money for a one time tool. Any suggestions for a gunsmith or a DYI method?

My WB 1911’s are a Springfield Garrison and a Colt Series 70 i currently own 3 including my Ruger 10mm Night Watchman. I had owned a Springfield Mil-Spec, Ruger commander, and a Remington R1 that I sold or traded (regret letting the Ruger get away) I don’t carry a 1911 except sometimes in the winter i first fell in love with them when I was a kid going to the gun shops with my dad. There was always a glass case full of Colts and always wanted one but they were too expensive for my budget for many years. Finally, kids grown and moved I was able to get my first one (the Ruger when it first came out) the only pistol that comes close for me are the CZ 75’s for ergonomics and accuracy.