[marvin]

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Originally Posted by Old Pa /img/forum/go_quote.gif Marvin: I tried a bunch of the Sig 1911 triggers and was not impressed. Seemed it would take another $100 to make things acceptable. Interesting to hear they goober up within 200 rounds enough to be unreliable on last round feed. This is something I don't usually encounter in 1911s until 800-900 rounds post cleaning.

The trigger isn't great for a 1911. The pull weight is low and there isn't any obvious grittiness, but the trigger deactivated firing pin safety adds an kink midway in the pull. It's actually a bit mushy, which is odd for a 1911. Still, it's acceptable for a carry piece.

As for reliability, well, it's not the worst I've had. It's been running 100% for the last 500 rounds with the Colt 6 round magazines and without cleaning. Frame to slide fit is loosening up nicely as it wears in. It's definitely a wait and see thing though.

I would have preferred a Colt Gunsite CCO, but those are about as spendy as a full custom gun and getting kind of hard to find to boot. A few Series 80 CCOs have passed through my hands, but those uniformly required more gunsmith work to get to 100% than would be prudent. Seems like no one wants to get rid of their working ones.

 

[Old Pa]

Marvin: Still, it's a cutie. Picked up a couple of 2" Kimber CDPs when they came out years ago (Kimber I; before they thought they knew more about firearms design than JMB) for the same purpose. They shoot surprisingly well, especially with 200gr H&G58s. A short 1911 that works is an enviable design.

 

[MexicanDragon]

My little addition... a Les Baer Custom Extreme Tactical 5" 1911. Just a little something I found in the "For Display Only - Not For Sale" case. Hehe... that's how I roll... buying $#!+ that's not forsale (hehe... I actually traded another 1911 (mil-spec) and a broken down cadillac for this little beaut. I think I came out OK in the deal. <g>

**BRENT*

P.S. The trained eye will notice the where the foam is from... **HINT**... look at a silver/grey box in the background.

 

[Old Pa]

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Originally Posted by MexicanDragon /img/forum/go_quote.gif (hehe... I actually traded another 1911 (mil-spec) and a broken down cadillac for this little beaut.

Barter is a gun culture tradition; money is an inadequate representation of some property's value.

 

[vpivinylspinner]

Got myself a new revolver this evening. Ruger New Model Blackhawk Bisley Model with 5.5" barrel in .357 Magnum. Seems to be an odd gun as they didn't seem to make a lot in this configuration. I just hope it shoots as good as it looks.

 

[vpivinylspinner]

Went to the range to test the new revolver and found a great collection of classic revolvers in the consignment cabinet. Most appeared to be relatively unused. I only got this one since I don't have any Colt revolvers. I know it is not one of their highly collectible classics but it shoots very nice and I think it will prove to be a gun that will outlast me.

 

[Old Pa]

vpivinylspinner: Both revolvers look very nice and quite respectable. I own neither, but have considered each at earlier times. A two gun day is certainly different from a one gun day.

You must have a certain sense of "fullness".

 

[necropimp]

after some issues with ups trying to deliver at a time of the day when almost nobody is home to sign for a package delaying the shipping another day it's finally here

this is probably the only rifle i'll never own a bayonet for... at least not an original

 

[watchluvr4ever]

Here's my new one, a Lewis Machine & Tool CQB length MRP! Sights and accessories are on the way.

 

[wakeride74]

Nice! What kind of range is that thing good up to?

 

[marvin]

/Drool.

 

[cyberspyder]

My ZEDU zombie rig...

[size=xx-small]...Just kidding...with the laws in Canada, you'll be lucky to even own an exacto knife!!! Those are from my fine brothers at USN...[/size]

Brendan

 

[vpivinylspinner]

I think I am on some kind of .357 Magnum kick. Three new revolvers in the last four days. Could not pass up this monster S&W 686-2 with adjust front and rear sites. Excellent condition and should be a lot of fun..

 

[Naga]

noob question; how well do you recover from kickback with such a looong barrel?

 

[Old Pa]

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Originally Posted by vpivinylspinner /img/forum/go_quote.gif I think I am on some kind of .357 Magnum kick. Three new revolvers in the last four days. Could not pass up this monster S&W 686-2 with adjust front and rear sites. Excellent condition and should be a lot of fun.[/IMG]

You know with some 110 gr. .357 Sierra BlitzKing/WW296 loads, that would be a dandy prairie poodle gun within 125 yards. Let me know if you ever get tired of it.

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noob question; how well do you recover from kickback with such a looong barrel?

Much better than with a shorter barrel. More weight = less perceived recoil/kick. Longer barrel = less blast.