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Hi all. I was posting on another thread that the prices of handguns in my neck of the woods are completely crazy. A quality hi cap 9mm, Glock, Cz etc will set you back around US$1700 and a small pistol like the Ruger lcp 380 being $700. Well, yesterday i got an email from my local shop that he...

Hi all. On my way from a meeting earlier today i stopped by at the Ruger distributor and had a look at some new stock that came in. We got chatting and the clerk went in the back and brought out the LCP. This is the first time i have ever seen one since they just appeared in South Africa. I am...

Hi all. Commander sized pistols are very rare in my part of the world. You can find full sized 1911 pistols everywhere but Commanders are scarce. This is the reason for my lack of knowledge. I have found one and would like to know the following. 1) will the full sized 1911 barrel fit in the...

Hi all, Is it true that the Witness series is available in 9mm, 40 and 45acp with exactly the same size frames? So far only high cap 1911s have one frame size for all calibres to my very limited knowledge. Thank you.

Hi all, I live in South Africa and as expected, we always get new pistols very long after they are introduced in the US. I have been waiting to see the 'new' CZ 75 pistols with the full length frame for a very long time. Yesterday i laid my eyes and paws on a SP01 Shadow and am completely...

Hi all, I live in South Africa and as expected, we always get new pistols very long after they are introduced in the US. I have been waiting to see the 'new' CZ 75 pistols with the full length frame for a very long time. Yesterday i laid my eyes and paws on a SP01 Shadow and am completely...

I should know better than to ask this question but my curiosity is killing me. I would never try it but...anyways, I met this guy that had a 1911 in 38 Super for sale. I told him that i am busy building a 9mm race gun so i would not buy it, but if the price is right, i will switch barrels...

Hi all, To build my dream pistola i will have to invest in one of the above brands. I am specifically referring to slides and frames. My main questions centre around build quality amd durability. Any opinions will be appreciated. I am off to the shop tomorrow. While the licence is pending, i...

Hi all, Thanks to fellow Tfl member called chack, i now know the model number of the pistol i am gonna try and find asap. What do you guys think of the Smith and Wesson 915?

Hi all. Smith and Wesson products are few and far between in my neck of the woods. During the mid nineties i wasted time and someone beat me to a pistol that i cannot get out of my mind. I would love to confirm the model number so i can start seriously looking for one. 1)It was blued. 2) was...

Hi all, As most of you might know, i do enjoy competitive shooting and custom guns. I do have a few custom 1911 pistols that i have been using for a few years and am very happy with them. They are all chambered for 45acp. They are for the events that require a 45 calibre pistol so i am...

Hi all, I went to a gun store today and saw they had 2 Spitfire pistols in stock. One with a comp and the other stock. The one with the comp was actually based on the 75 compact. It had a full length guide rod and a comp mounted on the barrel, it was not attached to the slide. The other one...

Hi all, Took part in a Bowling Pin Match as usual. While shooting in the 9mm event a shooter to my left hits his table. The round flies back and hits me on the lip. This made a hole that went straight through. 6 stitches and half hour in the ER and back home now. In a bit of pain and quiet...

Hi all, Has anyone here ever converted a 45acp 1911 to 9mm Para? I know that the barrel and slide will have to be changed. My worry is mainly with the frame, ejector, feed ramp issues etc. Any and all help will be appreciated. Thank you

Hi all, I think of my carry gun as being the only thing that stands between me and something really horrible happening to myself, loved ones and possessions. Those of us that do carry have a responsibility to ourselves, our families, other gun owners and the public at large to act responsibly...

Hi all, I would like to post pictures of my and my dear departed friend Mr Stephen Camps favourite pistol. I included my first place certificate which i accepted in his honour. Please feel free to post pictures of Hi Powers and Handguns in his honour. Rest in peace my friend, you are missed...

Hi all, This thread has been inspired by the 3 inch 1911 thread in the semi auto forum. I did not wish to hijack that one so here goes. As some of you may know, i build 1911s for various reasons. My latest one was built specifically for carry and i had some idea for my next project. Besides...

Hi all, I am thinkin about having one of my pistols hard chromed. How durable is it for a carry pistol? Is it more rust resistant? Does it flake like satin nickel does from time to time? Thank you.

Hi all. When using wrap around grips on semi or revolvers (the type that covers the front strap) where does the sticky residue come from? During routine cleaning i always always always remove the grips, i am just always suprised how sticky and disgusting it gets under rubber grips. I would...

Hi all, As far as i know, all military units around the world that use the 9mm round, use ball ammo for their pistols and carbines. My bit of research tells me that the US police departments, are the only law enforcement units that use hollow point ammo in their 9mm firearms. The rest of the...