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    S&W 3" Barreled 1911 ?

    Has any body had the chance to shoot the S&W 3" barreled 1911 yet? I was thinking about getting one, but I know there is a reliability issue with 1911's with shorter barrels than 4.25". If anyone has any input of any kind, please share. For this gun would be carried as a BUG on a regular bassis...
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    S&W 686 SSR

    I have one of these on down payment, Does anyone have one and can you give me any insight on them? I picked it up off the shelf, I am usually not a wheel gunner, but man! The grip, the balance the DA trigger pull, the SA trigger press and fit and finish are incredible... Any help or info you can...
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    Sig sauer 1911 Target

    Hi Folks, I recently bought a Sig Sauer 1911 Target Model, has anyone had any issues with this particular gun. And if so could you please fill me in on some details on what the are or were. Also any particular ammo they like or dont and magazines that work very well. I have already figured out...
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    Bolen Leather Products

    I just found in my box of holsters that a friend of mine had given me, a Black US Bolen Leather Product. 7791466 stamped on it. It is for a 1911 for it had the replica non-working 1911 in it. The holster is in really good condition, about how much you figure it is worth? Thank you for your...
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    Hiking! Which one to bring?

    I am going away on vacation this week into the white mountains. We are going to be doing some Hiking in the woods and dont know if I should bring the Glock 32 .357 Sig or the Sig 220 .45 ACP. I will be carrying the Winchester Bonded XP's. in the .45ACP and Ranger STS LE Grade HP in the .357 Sig...
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    Stainless Steel Guide Rods?

    How many here actually use the Stainless Steel Guide Rod in their Glocks? What are some good ones and which ones should I stay away from? And where is a good place to buy them online from? I have always had the original factory plastic Rods in all my guns, but I am open to Ideas to to what...
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    Glock 26 Magazine question?

    Does someone make a Glock adapter for the Model 19 mags to be used in the Model 26 gun, without the mag having a big gap between the grip and the end of the mag. Also so the magazine doesnt just flop around in the magwell. I have the Pierce Grip Extensions or pinky extensions which ever you want...
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    Any South Paws out there?

    The reason why I ask is, I am ambi when I shoot with rifle or handguns. I usually carry on the right for it is easier to find holsters for right handed draw. Lately, I feel more compelled to carry left handed. In the 17 years I have been carrying concealed or on duty, I think I have maybe...
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    Choice of the Day!

    If you had a choice, between a .40 cal Glock or the .357 Sig Counter part, which one would you choose and why? Any thoughts and comments are greatly appreciated. I have the .357 Sig already, and was thinking about picking up either the .40 cal or 9mm counter parts. I have the Glock 32 Model in...
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    Your honest opinion please and why!

    I have my Colt 1911 LW Commander in 9mm, the gun feeds and shoots mint. Not really to thrilled about the sights, just dont have the money to have them replaced yet. I also have the S&W 1911 5" SS in .45 ACP, I like the size of the Commander with the caliber of the full size to carry. Here are my...
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    Choices of Carry between 2 1911's?

    I am trying to decide wether or not, if I want to carry the S&W 1911 .45 in 5" stainless with 8+ 1 rounds of .45ACP or do I want to carry the lighter Colt Commander LW in 9mm with 10+ 1 rounds of 9mm. Both guns are set up for carry, and both guns have incredible trigger pulls on them. Here is...
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    Broken trigger bar on Sig 226 9mm

    I am the Company armorer and head instructor for a Private Security Firm, I was brought two Company issued weapons with trigger issues. On one of the guns, I cant even remove or turn the trigger pin, and the other weapon, the trigger was just slapping against the the back side of the trigger...
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    Colt 1911 LW Commander 9mm

    I noticed that the gun hasnt been fired that much, I just had a well known 1911 Smith do a long trigger & trigger job, a beavertail and thumb safety. I noticed the action is kind of rough to say the least. It has factory parts except for the forementioned work done to it. Is there anyway I can...
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    Plunger Vs Full Length Guide Rod

    Was thinking of replacing my full length guide rod with the old plunger system. I know the guide rod is suppose to make it a more accurate shooter and a little more reliable, according to a friend of mine. Is there any truth these statements? I have a S&W 1911 SS full size, it shoots...
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    Cheaper Instruction....

    Would you pay alot less for Instruction by someone who has taken Instructor courses from big name schools, or would you rather pay the big bucks and get the same material? DD
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    Colt 1911 Lightweight Commander

    Does anyone have the Colt Lightweight Commander with the Aluminum frame in 9mm configuration? If so, what is a good hollowpoint to feed it and who makes some reliable 9mm 1911 mags? I was wondering if I should have a reliability package done to it as well? I heard wilson combat and springfield...
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    1911 Rebuild

    I just took into posession a 1914 production Colt 1911 with a cracked slide, I think I am going to rebuild from the bare from up.... Any suggestions or Ideas and any other suppliers out there other than just Brownells? I will need a 1911 Shop Manual, who writes a good one? Colt said I could send...
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    24/7 Express sights?

    Has anybody here used or know anybody who uses or has used the 24/7 Express Sights with the large dot night sights? I'm looking to put them on a couple of my guns, and wanted to know what people think of them. I have used the Factory Sig Sights and loved them, are they real similar if not the...
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    Glock Trigger?

    Is there a way to get the spongey & gritty pull out of the glock trigger? I heard through the grapevine that ghost connector and 3.5 lb spring with the NY 1 trigger spring works, brings it to about a 6 lb press with a revolver feel? Any thoughts and or comments would be greatly appreciated...
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    carbine kits for the Glock Handgun

    Has/does anyone use or own a carbine conversion kit for the Glock hand gun? If so, please let me know what brand and how well they work.... Looking for one for a couple of different glocks that I have in .45 acp, 10mm and in 9mm, any info would be great.... Thank you in advance, Deputy Dog
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