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    Going to go with a no. 1911 pistols are what I...

    Going to go with a no. 1911 pistols are what I know best, and shoot the most, but still no.

    But, if someone could get the owners of the 1911forum or the 1911Addicts to put them back on taptalk...
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    Danko, Outside of knowing how to completely...

    Danko,

    Outside of knowing how to completely disassemble and reassemble the pistol, the one thing you may want to learn to do is fit an extractor and firing pin stop. There are some great...
  3. Everyone love Glocks for reliability, and they...

    Everyone love Glocks for reliability, and they have MIM parts as well.

    I started with a Springfield Mil-Spec over 20 years ago. After thousands of rounds I replaced the fps. No because it...
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    Some beat me to it. No 9mm, and no optics...

    Some beat me to it. No 9mm, and no optics options are a disappointment. Hopefully they will drop into the line up soon. With the Prodigy being made, we know they have slides being milled for...
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    [QUOTE=defilade;1525839]Sometimes SA will do...

    Sometimes SA will do something awesome through Lipseys or other distributors, like the Combat Operator, for limited runs. And they fly under the radar until it's too late to get them at reasonable...
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    Now do Colt, Smith & Wesson, and Ruger... Sent...

    Now do Colt, Smith & Wesson, and Ruger...

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    I stippled the snot out of some Magpul grips...

    I stippled the snot out of some Magpul grips once. Got very good traction considering the investment.

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    JMCK wing claw 2.5 is my go to holster. I pair...

    JMCK wing claw 2.5 is my go to holster. I pair it with a Volund Gear works Atlas G hook belt. With that set up I can carry a government model, all steel 1911 under a tee shirt with minimal...
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    I have a RemSport 1911 slide on a JEM CCO build. ...

    I have a RemSport 1911 slide on a JEM CCO build. No complaints and some of the top tier smiths on other forums have spoken well on them.

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    Honestly, those are the things causing all the...

    Honestly, those are the things causing all the heart ache for this pistol. Well, in general. Especially the tight chamber and iffy extractor set up. Tight/under spec 9mm chambers are almost a...
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    Good luck RJ. Extractor fitting/tension is...

    Good luck RJ. Extractor fitting/tension is something every 1911 owner needs to at least try their hand at.

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    RJ, Takes time to do it. I've milled a couple...

    RJ,

    Takes time to do it. I've milled a couple of extractors in the learning process. And I've definitely over tensioned them before. Hesitation during feeding and excessive set back of the...
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    How is the extractor tension and profile? I've...

    How is the extractor tension and profile? I've had too much tension/deflection cause some hesitation in feeding. Certain hollowpoints being worse than ball ammo in all cases.

    Sent from my...
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    I have a Nowlin set in my CCO, and it has been a...

    I have a Nowlin set in my CCO, and it has been a great set up.

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    This thread has had me thinking about the basic...

    This thread has had me thinking about the basic "gunsmithing" skills a 1911 owner should have. The things you should be able to do if you are going to carry a 1911 on the regular and xant have 3...
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    On the magazine front, I will offer up the ugly...

    On the magazine front, I will offer up the ugly cousin of 8 rounders. Mec Gar has 8 rnd mags that I've used for years. The skirted follower doesn't give any issues jumping forward and dragging on...
  17. Just a comment from seeing multiple SA 9mm 1911...

    Just a comment from seeing multiple SA 9mm 1911 reviews. The chambers tend to be a bit tight. Can cause some issues feeding/extracting. And extractors tend to be loose. Keep the reports coming so...
  18. You can always release the bottom of the ejector...

    You can always release the bottom of the ejector to clear the magazine when fully inserted. Still plenty of meat to get the job done getting the 9mm case clear of the gun.

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    Dan Wesson Vigils, if you can find them, should...

    Dan Wesson Vigils, if you can find them, should be on your radar. Available in 9mm in Gov, Commander, and CCO sizes.

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    All of those are issues riding the link can...

    All of those are issues riding the link can cause. For me, repeatable lock up for accuracy and feeding consistency are issues. Link wear can cause all sorts of reliability issues.

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    Standing on the link, the link itself is what...

    Standing on the link, the link itself is what holds the barrel up into battery. The link passes top center slightly, so upper lug engagement isn't maximised and lock up is inconsistent. That leads...
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    Okay, bare with me on this. I could show you in...

    Okay, bare with me on this. I could show you in five minutes, telling someone on the internet may not work as well.

    A slide stop pin diameter of .200 is spec and should help provide contact with...
  23. Not a bad video. On sights, Novaks are good, but...

    Not a bad video. On sights, Novaks are good, but you can keep the GI/national match cut and install a Harrison or 10-8 rear sight for much less and have a good sight pitcher. Peened front sights...
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    I like a full size gun for occasional carry. A...

    I like a full size gun for occasional carry. A light weight.like the Civil.seems.ideal, and I don't know why more companies don't make them. That said, I'm carrying a CCO I built a few years back...
  25. I'd your looking for a single stack sized Glock...

    I'd your looking for a single stack sized Glock in 45acp, there is an easy solution. M&P makes a 10rd .45acp that is basically commander sized.

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