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    “Cocked & UN-Locked” OK w M1911?

    I need some help to understand this. Why would anyone carry a M1911 “Cocked & Locked”? Why isn’t “Cocked & UN-Locked” better? The M1911 has a grip safety so it is not going to discharge unless the grip safety is released AND the trigger is pulled. Nearly every Glock person carries “Cocked &...
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    Clean primer pockets?

    In 1972 I started loading my own ammo. The common practice back then was you should clean the powder residue out of the primer pocket after decapping. The 1971 Sierra reloading manual stated about cleaning primer pockets: “With a clean primer pocket the reloader is surer of a tight fit when...
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    Removing sizing lubricant?

    I recently bought some Midway “Spray n Size” liquid case lube. It says on the front “dries quickly”. On the back it says “tumble or wipe cases to remove lubricant”. It contains “Isoproponal anhydrous” (and probably some greasy stuff?). If I let it dry there is still a greasy coating. I am...
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    Low flash powder in 45ACP?

    I am seeking a powder which will give very low flash in 45 ACP with 230 gr bullet at 850 fps. So far I found: - IMI ball ammo gives low flash. - Herco powder (which has VERY low flash in 9x19) is 2x brighter than IMI in 45 ACP - Power Pistol is 3x brighter than IMI Regards, George In sunny Arizona
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