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Post by DoubleAction on Aug 11, 2003 22:41:36 GMT -5
I sent off for everything that I could find on reloading from the Reloading Manufacturers Association,including bench plans.Then I couldn't get the space that I wanted,or the time to invest.Now that I'm thinking about it,my wiife moved the fontune out of my office,which gives me an entire wall.You know,I might be in business again.I've been getting such good deals on ammunition,the thought had about left my mind.The .45 acp is a good one to reload,and a favorite among many.It's still a back burner item.
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Post by RogerC on Aug 11, 2003 22:46:44 GMT -5
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Post by HogRider on Aug 11, 2003 22:49:53 GMT -5
..... and still going strong. ( Just like Johnny Walker or the Energizer bunny ). |
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Post by DoubleAction on Aug 11, 2003 23:31:34 GMT -5
I'm on it;The Threadzilla Link can now be accessed from the other sites.
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Post by Mitch HanK Sauer on Aug 12, 2003 1:19:58 GMT -5
I think our beloved 1911 needs it's own category on this site, under General Handgun Forum as a subfolder on it's own. Maybe we can petition to make it so... ;D
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Post by Mitch HanK Sauer on Aug 12, 2003 1:21:30 GMT -5
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Post by DoubleAction on Aug 12, 2003 2:23:44 GMT -5
Mitch;King's Gun Works is in Glendale,California;How close is that to where your at?
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Post by Mitch HanK Sauer on Aug 12, 2003 9:24:33 GMT -5
That's about a 2.5- 3 hour drive North of me. Is that one of your favorite vendors?
I just visited their website, wow! If I'm in that area I'll definitely drop in. I've been meaning to go to the L.A. area one day and check out their shows or shops. Glendale is a bit more North from L.A. but I just may have to make the extra effort to check it out.
Thanks for the link!
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Post by DoubleAction on Aug 12, 2003 12:25:16 GMT -5
Mitch;At one time I used King's for custom parts more than I used anyone else.They have a great target bushing,Colt even used it on their Trophies at one time.I have one of their Bushings on my Colt Officer's Model,and one of their target bushings on my Commander.I also use their checkered slide stops and extended thumb safeties.The bushing wrench is just one of the innovative ideas that they have came up with.King's is also well known for their Colt Officer custom conversions.
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Post by XavierBreath on Aug 12, 2003 14:24:12 GMT -5
I love my King's bushing. Fitted it myself, and made my groups into one hole.
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Post by DoubleAction on Aug 12, 2003 19:43:41 GMT -5
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Post by CTcarry on Aug 14, 2003 17:30:43 GMT -5
Hey guys,
So I've been taking the great journey towards the 1911, initially having my mind set on a Kimber. Then I came across a used customized Colt government that felt really good in my hands and action was tight and worked very smoothly. I don't want to buy a customized 1911 as I will inevitably want to customize it myself ;D So now I'm torn between a new Kimber series 2 custom or a new colt M1991A1 government. The Kimber will cost me 680, but the colt will cost me 667. Any ideas from the 1911 boys?
-CT
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Post by Callahan on Aug 14, 2003 18:13:02 GMT -5
CT:
I'm sure you have considered buying a more inexpensive gun and using what you save for customizing. Some folks on this forum whose opinion I respect are real happy with there Springfield Mil-Specs at about $500. Seems to me (what do I know, I don't even own at 1911!) that the Colts and Kimbers already have a lot of custom features. Is there that much left to do when you start that high up on the food chain?!?
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Post by DoubleAction on Aug 14, 2003 18:47:46 GMT -5
CT;To customize a 1911 can mean several different things,but to me it starts off with a properly fiited slide,frame,and barrel.Fitting the frame to the slide will require special tools like a set of frame rail bars,a magazine well filler,slide micrometer,slide spreaders,frame side plates,and dual calibers.Unless you plan on making money on customizing 1911s,it's difficult to get a return on the investment of such tools.Trigger actions,bushings,tuning springs,and grip safeties,require tools that can pay for their cost with a couple of guns.I don't overlook the propects of a Custom 1911,some are fitted by Master Pistolsmiths with years of experience and contributions that has led to the popularity of what the 1911 is today.When I had the opportunity to acquire two Wilson CQBs,I went through with it because I'm not a Master Grade Pistolsmith,don't expect to be,and it would still take more money in tools,time,and services of others to put together such pistols.One fitting jig for a beavertail tail costs $40.dollars,A new medium file $6.,then you have the dremel and a sanding drum for grinding the tangs,the fine files for blending,the emery cloth,the 00 steel wool,the buffing pad,and the Bluing afterwards, if it's blued.Two pistols will get back your investment.Properly fitting barrels is just another story.A good example of a Custom 1911 will provide you with a yardstick or blue print in what to expect out of Custom Modifications.The Custom Colt might be a good investment.
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Post by CTcarry on Aug 14, 2003 19:12:20 GMT -5
Callahan: I have considered a less expensive gun as many people that I've talked to and people here have recommended looking into a springfield mil-spec, I just sort of got attached to the colt after handling it. Love at first sight in a sense ;D
Dubble: I understand what you're saying and I am definitely not going to do any sort of work on this next gun that I purchase anytime soon. I just want something that is going to be a white canvas that I can actually do something with maybe years into the future. So bottom line, I want something that shoots wells out of the box with some room for customization in the future.
-CT
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