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Hawg · July 26, 2012, 10:19 PM

You'd be surprised how long a 1911 will run loaded with bp. It does become an issue but not in 10-14 rounds. Neither does a properly lubed bp revolver.

July 26, 2012, 10:19 PM	#18
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,188	You'd be surprised how long a 1911 will run loaded with bp. It does become an issue but not in 10-14 rounds. Neither does a properly lubed bp revolver.