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There are a couple of parts I would like to change on my STI Spartan, namely the plastic trigger and mainspring housing. I know some of STI's guns deviate from the traditional 1911 design and that 1911 parts require fitting. Can I change parts in the Spartan with any standard 1911 part? Is the...

I've been having a bad time with sciatica recently and have decided to move my duty gear off my belt to a vest. Does anyone have a good suggestion for a load bearing vest?

So, I'm having a problem with sciatica. My G35 on my strong side isn't an option now as it just aggravates the problem (and is apparently a possible cause). I do have other guns to carry, but I'm wondering what carry method will bring me the most relief. I'm looking presently at crossdraw or...

I've shot my fair share of Sigs, including 229s. I've always felt they ran fine and shot well. A former co-worker/friend just purchased a new 229. I went to stop in at Rangemaster to play my part in the break-in ritual, buy two boxes of range reloads and shoot. This 229 was unusual. It had a...

I have been shooting 1911s a lot lately. I've found I like the way the double stack Paras feel. It wasn't very reliable, but I'm sure that's easily remedied by mags or spring changes. It got me wondering... 1. Are most of the parts still the same in double stack 1911s? 2. Has anyone ever made...

I'm actually copying this poll from Kevin Webb's website, but I'm curious as to what TFL thinks. The question: Which of the Gen4 Glock changes do you like the most?

In a current thread about the FNP, a poster brought up something I hear often but don't quite understand. It is that one polymer can feel "cheaper" or lower quality than another. It is certainly a fair point considering how many people say it about one model of gun or another. But, what factors...

I just got in from work a short while ago. We wound up having one of those water cooler debates. You know the type. The topic of our discussion and subject of this thread? The .45 duty weapon with the lightest recoil. So, I pose it to you guys. Which of the listed .45 handguns has the lightest...

Please delete. I messed up the poll. Reporting.

If you were building a custom 1911 for duty use, which of these finishes would you use? This is for a buddy of mine on the coast. I know my pick is Diamond Black. NP3 Stainless NHC's Diamond Black Parkerized Hard Chrome Other (please explain)

As I have stated before, I've been eyeing and saving for a Sig Nitron Rail 1911 and a G3 for the Mrs. However, it just so happens that an LGS will part with an HK45 and HK45c for $1780 together. Which way would you go? I've always liked the USP and HK's reputation, but I promised myself I was...

A buddy of mine and I have been spending some time shooting the FNAR in .308. He's interested in good optics to start long range shooting. Three to five hundred yards. I'm an iron sights kind of guy and don't really know what specifically the rifle needs. We've been using a cheap Eotech, first...

So, as many of you are aware, I decided to buy a Sig 1911 as my second 1911. I already found a good duty holster and a concealment holster, so I know I can carry whatever I buy now. The question is which model to buy. Looking at the specs on the Sig website doesn't provide much information...

I am looking for some grips for a government size 1911. I like a pretty aggressive texture. My guns get open carried at my land and on my job, so being able to have a solid grip in rain, snow, and sweat is a must. I just haven't been able to make myself wood grips. What suggestions do you guys...

A couple of posts in a recent 1911 thread got me thinking about trigger weight. The issue of increased liability was raised in reference to 1911s with trigger pulls under four pounds. Questions: A. Do you think think a four pound (or less) trigger is a greater liability? B. What, in your...

After shooting a couple of Sig 1911s and reading about WC145's experience with their customer service, I've decided to buy one. Which one specifically is still being debated. What I am wondering about is holster suggestions. I'm told by a friend (the one whose guns I shot) that you have to buy...

"Guns & Ammo: The Complete Book Of The Model 1911, The Custom Edition" listed many high-end, custom 1911s at varying price points, anywhere from &500 to $5,000. Some were brands I never heard of (Christensen and Cylinder and Slide). Having shot several brands of 1911s in my search for my first...

We are all familiar with Jeff Cooper's ideas behind the scout rifle. .30 caliber military/widely available cartridge Lightweight (I believe he said around 7 lbs.) Forward mounting scope Etc. What are your favorite rifles that fit the bill? Any other caliber besides the .308, .350, and .375?

So, it's requal time again. That means it's time for officers to bring their newest guns they would like to carry on duty to the range. But, standing around with officers of various ages, I noticed an interesting trend. The 20 somethings all seem enamored with 1911s (never mind that they can't...

I saw in a 10mm thread a mention of the Bren-Ten being resurrected by VLTOR. I always that the Bren-Ten was, at its core, another Tangfolio variant, like the EAA Witness. I look at the basic design and cosmetics and see more similarities than differences. What are the big differences between the...