Gun-Fi

[marvin]

I found a NIB Colt Gunsite CCO a couple of weeks ago at a gunshow and subsequently overpaid for it. It's pretty much my holy grail when it comes to stock 1911s, so I figured it was worth the premium.

First couple trips didn't go too well though. Both magazines that came in the box had creases in the mag bodies where there shouldn't have been any. %&#$ follower hangups. Those magazines were replaced which led me to discover that last round hold open wasn't working because the slide release is to short to make contact with the follower. %&#$ Colt QC. Off to the parts bin again. It's been running well after those fixes, though I've only put a case (now $300 at Wal-Mart, 50% increase from Nov) through the gun so far. The stainless slide release kinda clashes with the rest of the blued/black anodized finish though.

Only real change I'd make is to get rid of the match barrel. Really, it's designed to be a carry gun. The extra bits of accuracy from a match barrel is more than offset by the decreased reliability when running dirty. A gold bead front sight wouldn't be too bad either. And while I'm wishing for that, ~ $150/case of .45 ACP would be great.

[vpivinylspinner]

Originally Posted by marvin

And while I'm wishing for that, ~ $150/case of .45 ACP would be great.

I think the only way you will get a case for $150 is by rolling your own.

[roastpuff]

*sigh*

I wished I lived in the US. It's so much harder to learn to shoot being a first-generation (second?) immigrant from Singapore to Vancouver, BC, in Canada, where gun laws are tighter than an IEM canal.

Nice guns, guys, and I hope to join the ranks of the shooters when I move out and can get my PAL (Possession and Acquisition License).

vpvinyl, is it hard to reload your own ammo? I'd probably be interested in that once I start shooting, if only because ammo is expensive.

EDIT: And the P7M8 is nice. I've always had a soft spot for that particular HK, after I handled the Airsoft version. Love the grip safety - it's pretty much the ultimate carry gun in terms of easy usability.

[Old Pa]

Originally Posted by roastpuff

And the P7M8 is nice. I've always had a soft spot for that particular HK, after I handled the Airsoft version. Love the grip safety - it's pretty much the ultimate carry gun in terms of easy usability.

I've kept quiet and certainly don't want to poop on other's H&K preferences. However I was hot for a P7 about fifteen years ago and borrowed one for several weeks and hundreds of rounds of 9mm. I also rented a M13, but the less said about that pistol's ergometrics the better; can you say S&W 59? While there are features about the P7 that are nifty, I could not get it to trigger index reliably and it was nowhere near as accurate as my CZ99s and HP-35s. Since then I've known a number of P7 owners who have taken them to shooting schools. The universal report (and my own experience) is that P7s get real hot real quick while shooting, yes, Virginia, hotter than a pistol ) and retain that heat longer than other common models of pistols. Not the best thing for prolonged shooting experiences. And I will always prefer shooting an FAL to a G3. P7 fans should think about a Kahr.

[vpivinylspinner]

Originally Posted by Old Pa

I've kept quiet and certainly don't want to poop on other's H&K preferences. However I was hot for a P7 about fifteen years ago and borrowed one for several weeks and hundreds of rounds of 9mm. I also rented a M13, but the less said about that pistol's ergometrics the better; can you say S&W 59? While there are features about the P7 that are nifty, I could not get it to trigger index reliably and it was nowhere near as accurate as my CZ99s and HP-35s. Since then I've known a number of P7 owners who have taken them to shooting schools. The universal report (and my own experience) is that P7s get real hot real quick while shooting, yes, Virginia, hotter than a pistol ) and retain that heat longer than other common models of pistols. Not the best thing for prolonged shooting experiences. And I will always prefer shooting an FAL to a G3. P7 fans should think about a Kahr.

Yep, no one would buy a P7 for its practicality. If I am going to class I am taking my Ed Brown, Nighthawk, Springfield TRP 1911s but I like the P7 as an easy carry gun once one gets used to the sensation of having to squeeze the grip and can find compfort in the shooting technique. Unlike several people in the old "if you could only own one gun" thread, an 8 shot 9mm that has to cool down after 100 rounds would never qualify for me, but neither would a Kahr.

I do find the USP sans that LEM module trigger to be a very accurate gun, especially given its very high bore axis, but it is also more of a range gun. When I carry it is always the Ed Brown or a Glock 26/29 when I need small. If I feel like something different a S&W Mod 57 .41 Magnum revolver always seems to work.

[archosman]

Originally Posted by vpivinylspinner

I do find the USP sans that LEM module trigger to be a very accurate gun, especially given its very high bore axis, but it is also more of a range gun. When I carry it is always the Ed Brown or a Glock 26/29 when I need small. If I feel like something different a S&W Mod 57 .41 Magnum revolver always seems to work.

I have one of the first USP40s that came out... and I can't hit shiat with it. Don't know if it's cheap ammo or me. Thought about trying a .357 Sig barrel in it to see how that goes.

Last time I fired it I was pointing right at center mass at the target and it dammed well went into the ceiling. I know I don't have a flinch problem. Not sure what to do. Never liked the trigger pull...

[vpivinylspinner]

Which trigger does your USP have? I never could get accurate results from the LEM trigger but I find single action in the V1 to be very accurate. I don't own any .40 caliber guns because I have never found it to be an inherently accurate round.

In response to Roastpuff, it is not difficult to reload as long as you pay attention. I can typically put out 250-300 rounds an hour when I really take my time and check powder drops and OAL regularly.

[SuperNothing]

I recently got into smallbore rifle shooting. Anyone else here do it?

[mrarroyo]

Originally Posted by Old Pa

I've kept quiet and certainly don't want to poop on other's H&K preferences. However I was hot for a P7 about fifteen years ago and borrowed one for several weeks and hundreds of rounds of 9mm. I also rented a M13, but the less said about that pistol's ergometrics the better; can you say S&W 59? While there are features about the P7 that are nifty, I could not get it to trigger index reliably and it was nowhere near as accurate as my CZ99s and HP-35s. Since then I've known a number of P7 owners who have taken them to shooting schools. The universal report (and my own experience) is that P7s get real hot real quick while shooting, yes, Virginia, hotter than a pistol ) and retain that heat longer than other common models of pistols. Not the best thing for prolonged shooting experiences. And I will always prefer shooting an FAL to a G3. P7 fans should think about a Kahr.

I am sorry, I do not understand your reference to the S&W 59. Do you like it or not?

I have had the opportunity to fire tha S&W 59 many times and it will shoot whatever I have fed it! Yeap, I love it. I also own a later model 5903 which has also been a great piece and for a while it was my carry piece. It also will fire whatever I have fed it. As you can see I am an S&W guy.

[Jaw007]

Originally Posted by necropimp

yeah i know... *-fi gets on some people's nerves...

but i've noticed a fair number of us are gun owners

for those who live in countries where the gunlaws are very restrictive airsoft or deactivated is fine if you mention it is

and if guns and their owners scare you or you are an anti-gun type you shouldn't have clicked on the thread to begin with so please DO NOT post anti-gun comments in my thread

the whole collection

and a few favorites of the collection (for those who don't click links)

Very nice looking collection.