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August 2, 2018, 10:55 AM | #51 |
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In the world of guns in general the Model 1911 is a gun similar to the M1 Garand and several other guns. Now how I even begin to compare a Model 1911 pistol to an M1 Garand rifle? I say this because it just seems to be, like the M1 Garand one of those love it or hate it guns with a very narrow line between the two.
I happen to like the Model 1911 guns with a very strong attraction to the Colt Series 70 guns, matter of fact I have about a dozen of them ranging from Gold Cup NM to the standard flavors. In my own experience with the Model 1911 in general is that the described stoppage of the gun failing to go fully into battery can have any number of causes, you have a known symptom with an unknown cause. Could be the recoil spring as opposed to the loads, could be the ammunition, could be the magazine fit, could be the angle a rounds comes up at as it is chambered. Could be dirt or crud buildup in the chamber and the list goes on. A simple Google of "1911 fails to go into battery" will bring up the same symptom described with a dozen causes. When the NORINCO 1911 guns began to pour into the US during the early 90s many said they were lousy guns and cheap Chinese junk. While some of the machining was a little rough with some polishing and good parts fitting, a little filing they were really good guns for the buck. Any manufacturer is capable of having a bad gun come off their line but to simply state all guns made by that manufacturer are junk reflects a poor working knowledge of guns and too much Internet hearsay. For those who dislike the Model 1911 have at it. Gee ain't America a great place? For those like myself who enjoy the Model 1911, enjoy every round. Ron |
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August 2, 2018, 02:27 PM | #53 | |
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How do I know? I bought a Mil-Spec NIB in in March 2011 in honor of the 100th birthday of Mr. Browning's magnificent creation and it has been reliable with everything I've run through it. So much so that I got myself a Range Officer in the fall of 2012 too. Both have been 100% reliable and a joy to shoot. Yes, I keep them clean and lubricated and I know their strengths and weaknesses. They don't like being dirty. None do well when they are dirty as it's a function of their design that they fit tight together. Oh, BTW, I'm a US Army trained Armorer and had in my arms room no less that 350 1911s to go along with my M14s as well as M60s, M73s, and M2 MGs. I had to keep them running when they would fail so I know a bit about the breed. Obviously, far more than our new member, LaughingNowHaHa, who's post indicates that he's prone to run his mouth without his brain attached. |
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August 2, 2018, 03:59 PM | #54 | |
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August 2, 2018, 04:00 PM | #55 |
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Best bang for you buck... Rock Island, perfect no, but unless your a snob... They work just fine, and are a great first, or if you choose, or can't spend a ton.
I was browsing the local shops, and just couldn't pass this up. |
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August 3, 2018, 06:37 AM | #57 |
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The 1911's like a M1 Garand or an M1a just simple feel so historically nostalgic. I have a SA Range Officer in chambered in 9mm . Absolute pleasure to shoot for me, my wife and daughter. Can't beat the $750ish price point of the Range Officers, match stainless barrel, adjustable sights, very nice target trigger, and I have the added value of shooting 9mm.
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