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Really curious as to DocGKR 's input on ammo selection in a situation where a 7.62x39 firearm is the only option for home defense. I understand the easy answer is probably to get an expanding-load...

I've seen in your previous testing that the old 8m3 seems to be the only steel case import ammo that has any kind of reliably desirable performance. Given the situation described in the OP, what...

I've been looking for some, but according to several sources, Federal has discontinued the Federal Fusion in 7.62x39. I also wonder if a bonded soft point like that would penetrate more or less than...

Due to unexpected circumstances, the only firearm I will have available for the foreseeable future for a home defense/bedside gun will be a Bulgarian Arsenal SLR107F AK rifle in 7.62x39. I have owned...

I'm curious, do you rule out 9mm Glocks for your own use for defensive/duty purposes because of this? Specifically Gen 3, 4, and 5

I too have noticed a lot of Glock malfunctions during OIS's. For about a year now I've grappled with whether Glocks are too susceptible to stoppages during high stress situations to trust, yet I...

I've noticed conspicuously that DocGKR and some others don't really talk about Wilson Combat when they talk about reliable serious-use 1911s. I've often wondered why that is. I'm not looking to get a...

There were/are G21's used by a premiere Army SF unit? Interesting.

Thanks. Yeah, the Springfield Professional seems to get good praise almost universally. Does anyone know if the FBI HRT still uses them, or have they since moved on?

Sorry if this thread annoys...

I'm envious of your results with 1911s. I've heard from several people over the years who've had similar experiences, where their 1911's are supremely reliable out of the box. Other than the Colt...

Fair point. Question: Should a Nighthawk be considered only if you know it was done by Bob? I do see they have a worked-over Colt series 70 that I love the simplicity of. I actually prefer a more...

Honestly, part of me is starting to think that I really would be better off sticking with Glock 21 Gen 4's/HK USP's in .45 Auto... I've known all along that is the practical thing to do, but...

First off, thank you for the wealth of information. That helps a lot. Second, he was an actual gunsmith (retired Marine armorer). I sought him out locally as being known for working on 1911's......

For a .45 Auto pistol for duty/carry use, yes (I think he also recommends the HK45 and G21 Gen 4), but I'm talking about in the specific context of 1911s. I am willing to spend some serious coin,...

Actually, Glock-like reliability is far more important to me than mechanical accuracy. I'm not looking to get a bullseye shooter, but a hard use carry piece to use in high round count classes as...

I just looked into Derr Precision and it seems promising. I was wanting to stick with who DocGKR would recommend but I realize all those seem to be non-options. Even with the ones still in business...

I think I see it, the Colt XSE/MARS package? Will they work on a new production non-XSE Colt (such as a new production Series 70 Government Model)? I just emailed them to find out, but I'm wondering...

I've been interested in the Trident for a good 12 years now, but I tend to agree. However, if it is as duty/carry-use reliable out of the box as a 1911 sent off to a top-tier pistolsmith would be,...

I can't find anything on their site about the MARS treatment either. Do they still do this, and would they do this on a new production 70 series Colt (or Springfield Mil Spec, for that matter)?

Thanks. I've never heard of Mars Armament. I'll look into them. Anyone know if they have any government contracts or anything?
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And on another note, I see Cylinder and Slide (Bill...

After having bought and sold several 1911's during my life, none have stuck out to me as being truly reliable. All haven't been able to go more than 1k rounds without a stoppage, and certainly none...

I figure what I'm going to do is go to the place I shoot out in the middle of nowhere and try shooting in as odd of positions, grips, and angles as safety will allow with both my G19s and Glock 21s,...

Heavier guns such as what? I assume the Px4 is one of them based on your picture.

I realize it's ridiculous to most people for me to worry about this. Maybe I've just been watching too many OiS videos of officers experiencing their Glocks jamming.

And that's what I'm concerned about. I've never experienced having a malfunction with any of my 9mm or .45 caliber Glocks at the range or even at a class (though I've accidentally prevented last...