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I want to put new sights on my pistols. I will put night sights on one and adjustable sights on the other. For the adjustable sights, I was considering Millets, but don't know anything about their durability or adjustability. Do any of you know how well they hold up to day in/out hardball loads...

I have a Sistema 1911a1 that works fine. However, I just decided to try out a bushing/compensator and have noticed something that makes me curious. I haven't taken it to the range yet, and won't be able to for a couple weeks, but wanted some advice before I do go. The 'problem' I am running...

I just had a slide hard chromed [due to wear on old finish] and was curious as to what I should do for maintenance on the exterior. I know my SS GP100's owners manual recommends a good carnuba wax [just like my Honda!:D ], but is that good for the exterior of a polished hard chrome finish? Or...

I see all of these mentions of King or S&A or Wilson [etc] aftermarket 1911 parts, but I just stumbled upon another part maker [www.johnmasen.com] that I had never heard of. Any comments on quality & reliability? They seem to be in the ballpark of everyone elses, but are they?

do any of you have any idea what the rockwell hardness is for the stock Colt 1911a1 slides? I mean pre-70s. I just want to know for comparison purposes. Thanks

I am going to get a different slide for my Sistema 1911a1, so that I can shoot as often as I wish and then have the original slide unmodified for any future collectors value. I just HATE the original government sights but don't want to devalue the pistol [much]. ANYWAY, what I want to know is...

I know that the series 70 used a different barrel and bushing from the pre-series 70 1911a1. However, will a series 70 slide [complete with barrel and bushing] work safely and reliably on a pre-70 1911a1? I want to get a new slide/barrel/bushing for general use and was wondering if the collet...

I was trying to remember a website that I had found cheap brazilian 1911 slides at, but can't come up with it. I think it was Sarcas or Sercas, but don't remember too well. I know CDNN Investments has them listed, but they are out of stock. Can any of you direct me to the sight I am thinking...

I need an opinion about 357 mag pistols. I have the Ruger GP100 with a 6" barrel and LOVE it. I was thinking of getting another .357 since I enjoy the GP100 so much. I was leaning toward a 4" version just to make it different. However, a great situation presented itself and confused me. [easy to...

I am trying to figure out if there is any need for any of these calibers for my use. I personally am happy with my Kahr K9 for a 'pocket pistol' and I know I will eventually inherit a PPK. I have a 22lr for plinking and also the other two 'big' calibers: 357 and 45acp. What I am curious about is...

I had just decided to get myself a reliable and accurate .22 semiauto as a companion to two revolvers I have [one fires every time but hesitates to turn in da fire after a few loads, the other always spins but doesn't always fire]. I decided on the Ruger 22/45 with the 5.5" bull barrel and...

I just got finished watching The Good, The Bad And The Ugly for the upteenth time. One scene finally struck me, in terms of "is that possible, or is that Milan [it IS a 'spaghetti western']". There is a scene where Tuko [the ugly] is 'assembling' a revolver from a Remington, a Colt and a Smith &...

I am seriously thinking of getting a .44 Mag for target shooting and general recreation, and only emergency [once/twice in lifetime?] hunting. This will NOT be my home defence handgun. I already have the GP100 for that. I am just uncertain as to which to get: the Taurus .44 mag [6 inch barrel is...

I am 'fixing up' a systema 1911 a1 and I have a firing pin question about the advantages of a 'stiffer' firing pin and/or a titanium firing pin. I had heard the 'stiffer spring' will be safer [less risk of AD], but a ti pin provides quicker 'lock up' and more precise firing. If I add a Ti pin...

I just got my first 1911 and it fits my hand better than any of my other pistols, except my Kahr k9. I want to get another one, but money is not flowing readily, so I think I need to sell one of my existing pistols to do so. This is what prompted this thread. Please, give me constructive ideas...

I am now officially a member of the 1911a1 owners club of america. I just received my pistol today and can't wait to go test it out. I've heard about all of the traditional 'tune-up' advice about upgrades, and I am sure I will go that route [on some of the parts] someday soon. However, what I...

Hello, I just bought a used model 39a [.22lr lever action] this weekend and have a maintenance question for anyone who can help. When I clean and lube the rifle, what should I use in the action? I ask because I am used to bolt action rifles and semi-auto pistols. Also, the Marlin currently has...

Hello, I have a Kahr K9 and I decided to replace the standard trigger with the Elite version, as I had heard such good things about the improvement of the trigger action. When I got the 'trigger kit' from Kahr it came with the trigger, spring, washer and pin. I had been told to replace the...

I just went shooting this Sunday in a local canyon and tested the trigger job I gave my Baby Eagle. Works GREAT! However, I noticed something I couldn't figure out. It could have been because I was rushed to meet someone, but I didn't have the proper set up [measured distance, true paper target...

I am supposed to go to Las Vegas [nevada, not new mexico] for a friends' wedding over the weekend toward the end of July. I am not really into the whole "Vegas thing": gambling does nothing for me [I can lose money on my own], I don't like to watch 'shows' [but some are mighty tempting :) ] and...