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[Yahoody]

Bowler, well done on your first 1911. Your choice is a wonderful classic!.

The project I have been doing T&E for has me shooting a lot of 9mm 1911s.
These were $600 on GB a month ago so my company bought 6.
Nothing wrong with a Springfield. We started with four of the Ronins. But my tastes have gravitated to the LW (and cheaper) Kimbers. They are certainly easy to shoot well.

 

[Woodtroll]

Well, I test fired a Kimber 1911 at the range and found a Springfield Armory mil spec defender that was more in line with my budget. I needed a new bicycle too. So while it isn't the bright nickel or charcoal blue engraved finished I have dreamt of, I'm still pretty excited to try this out, and it seems to be much easier to pack on a camping trip than any of my long or heavy wheel guns. So here's my first 1911.
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The 1911 is a great gun, and Springfield builds fine ones. You made a good choice. And the 1911 certainly looks at home with a fedora!

 

[MisterCairo]

Not a gun shot (pun intended), but evidence of farm house laundry where I forgot to check all the pockets before the wash:

 

[DeaconKC]

Picked up a couple this week, a Heritage Rough Rider, I really like these fun little guns, and an Uberti .38 Special Open Top Conversion.

 

[bowlerman]

Picked up a couple this week, a Heritage Rough Rider, I really like these fun little guns, and an Uberti .38 Special Open Top Conversion. View attachment 352456 View attachment 352457

I really love those Ubertis. The detail to historical reproduction seems super legit, although I am far from an expert. Also, the rough rider I picked up a few months back shoots maybe better than my S&W model 17.

On another note, the magazine on my new Springfield 1911 is really difficult to load-- the first round only. As if there is some kind of metal burr resisting it. It's easy to push down the spring with my finger if the magazine is empty, and all other rounds after the first cartridge are also easy to load. Anybody here have any insight on that?

 

[Yahoody]

Likely just the follower hanging up on the mag lips. Easy fix is try another magazine

 

[DeaconKC]

I think Yahhody is on the right track. Take the mag apart and hit the feed lips with some emery paper.

 

[DesertDan]

Well, ...............So here's my first 1911.

Classic firearm Bowlerman, you can't go wrong with a 1911. Congrats!

 

[Inkstainedwretch]

Picked up a couple this week, a Heritage Rough Rider, I really like these fun little guns, and an Uberti .38 Special Open Top Conversion. View attachment 352456 View attachment 352457

I love the looks of those cartridge conversions. They just have the cleanest, most attractive lines ever. Where did you find yours? Every dealer I've found online says the same thing about all of the Ubertis, not just the conversions: "Out of stock."

 

[DeaconKC]

The 45 Army I picked up last year, was in stock at a LGS I frequent. The same LGS has been on the lookout for the .38 for me for a while, his rep from Taylor's called him with this one. It is technically blemished, there is a ding in the barrel near the front sight, so it was discounted. It is stamped 2021 production and you can see where Uberti is rushing, trying to get caught up. A sharp edge on the loading gate and ejector rod housing [both easily taken care of] but the finish is excellent, no dished screw holes etc.

 

[Inkstainedwretch]

Just checked Dixie Gun Works. They say they have the .38 1871 Open Top w/ 5.5" bbl. in stock. Now the struggle with conscience begins.

 

[DeaconKC]

Just checked Dixie Gun Works. They say they have the .38 1871 Open Top w/ 5.5" bbl. in stock. Now the struggle with conscience begins.

Check the STORM Forum over on Cascity.com tons of great advice on them over there.

 

[Inkstainedwretch]

I am renewing my acquaintance with Cascity after a long absence. I dabbled in Cowboy action shooting in past years. My alias there is The Elderly Kid.

 

[DeaconKC]

I am renewing my acquaintance with Cascity after a long absence. I dabbled in Cowboy action shooting in past years. My alias there is The Elderly Kid.

I'm DeaconKC over there too.
Anyhoo, today walked into my FLGS and someone had traded in a very clean Kahr CW45. I had some extra money in the gun fund, so it came home with me. Just barely bigger than my usual daily carry P40 cal Kahr and hold 7 rounds of 45 as opposed to 6 of 40 and it uses 1911 mags! New EDC gun.

 

[jkingrph]

My soon to be ten year old grandson took a big interest in firearms over the last year. Unfortunately my son and family live about 320 miles away so do not get to be with them that often. The last three or four times they were here we had to take the grandson to the rifle range, usually a couple of times and a 50 mile trip one way. Due to that distance and the price of ammo, I got sticker shock when my son bought a couple of boxes of .22lr over in Jackson, Miss for $14.99 about 4 months ago. I gave them an old carton (10 boxes) of Win I had out in my garage that I had paid $9.99 for probably 20-25 years ago. Anyway I started with some airguns, a bunch of CO2 pistols picked up a couple of S&W model 78 guns that match my M 41 target pistol closely, then built up a few of the Crosman 22xx types in both .177 and .22, sporter and full target type, a couple with Walther Lothar barrels, very accurate, then finally located an old Beeman Original 6, actually a Diana with a Gliss recoileless system and sent it of for a rebuild, Got at Weihrauch HW 75 single stroke pneumatic, and am want ing a HW45, but they are at least 3 months out on import list. Also picked up a Zoraki HP01-2 pump up, a Turkish made, Looks modern military like, black polymer grips and metal frame, but fantastic trigger and very accurate. I had a 48 years Feinwerkbau 124 sporter rebuilt as the piston seal and fallen apart, and also have one of their old Olympic match models a 300s, which is a recoiless , sprin air type. and finally picked ut a Diana 54 Air King Pro in .22 a side cocking fixed barrel, and then a HW 97 and under lever cocker. It's nice to be able to go out on the back patio and plink away, I have a heavy duty steel pellet trap/target holder, but the most fun is some soda cans hanging from some short string pieces from an old sawhorse, love to watch them jump. It saves a lot of time and mileage and pellets even though the prices and availability is not always good is still better than .22LR or centerfire ammo.

 

[jkingrph]

My soon to be ten year old grandson took a big interest in firearms over the last year. Unfortunately my son and family live about 320 miles away so do not get to be with them that often. The last three or four times they were here we had to take the grandson to the rifle range, usually a couple of times and a 50 mile trip one way. Due to that distance and the price of ammo, I got sticker shock when my son bought a couple of boxes of .22lr over in Jackson, Miss for $14.99 about 4 months ago. I gave them an old carton (10 boxes) of Win I had out in my garage that I had paid $9.99 for probably 20-25 years ago. Anyway I started with some airguns, a bunch of CO2 pistols picked up a couple of S&W model 78 guns that match my M 41 target pistol closely, then built up a few of the Crosman 22xx types in both .177 and .22, sporter and full target type, a couple with Walther Lothar barrels, very accurate, then finally located an old Beeman Original 6, actually a Diana with a Gliss recoilless system and sent it of for a rebuild, Got at Weihrauch HW 75 single stroke pneumatic, and am want ing a HW45, but they are at least 3 months out on import list. Also picked up a Zoraki HP01-2 pump up, a Turkish made, Looks modern military like, black polymer grips and metal frame, but fantastic trigger and very accurate. I had a 48 years Feinwerkbau 124 sporter rebuilt as the piston seal and fallen apart, and also have one of their old Olympic match models a 300s, which is a recoiless , sprin air type. and finally picked ut a Diana 54 Air King Pro in .22 a side cocking fixed barrel, and then a HW 97 and under lever cocker. It's nice to be able to go out on the back patio and plink away, I have a heavy duty steel pellet trap/target holder, but the most fun is some soda cans hanging from some short string pieces from an old sawhorse, love to watch them jump. It saves a lot of time and mileage and pellets even though the prices and availability is not always good is still better than .22LR or centerfire ammo.

 

[Yahoody]

Most of us grew up starting with a BB gun. If you were lucky you went to a accurate .22. These days I do pest control with a 1911 with a Kimber top end and a Ruger bolt gun in .22 with a 4-12 Leopold. Having to drive 50 miles one way would make me hard pressed to do any kind of shooting.

Thankfully no need to drive here.

 

[Courier Six]

Acquired this last week. Always wanted a 30-30, decided to treat myself and snagged a Henry Color Case with the Side Gate.

 

[DeaconKC]

Courier, welcome to the place and that is one pretty rifle!

 

[Alex Oviatt]

Not a gun shot (pun intended), but evidence of farm house laundry where I forgot to check all the pockets before the wash:

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Wow--I have done that! I once came home from a hunting trip to Texas and found out that I had a live 20 Gauge shotgun shell in my pocket. Made it through three airports without anyone noticing it. I did have TSA Pre but still.... Done this with spent cartridges as well which would have been slightly easier to explain at security.