Gun Thread

[Emre]

This is going to be my first gun purchase...

I'm not sure if an aluminum-frame, Officer's-sized pistol would be the best choice for your very first gun. If you insist on a 1911, you'll have LOTS more fun learning to shoot with a full-sized, steel-frame model.

Thats what I hate about 1911's. Everytime I shoot one I want to buy it. Have you had any problems with it jamming?

This is probably the biggest urban legend about 1911's. They're some of he most reliable pistols on the market. Stories of unreliable 1911's can almost always be explained by one or both of the following variables:

1. amateur "gunsmiths" who try to "tune" their pistols with a Dremel in one hand and a Brownell's catalog in the other
2. limp-wristing

If you use a proper hold and avoid the temptation to "mod" the gun, a 1911 will be dead reliable. Even a compact model: I've got a cheap Springfield Compact that feeds everything from 185gr LSWC target loads to 230gr JHP defensive loads without a hiccup. If you know 1911's, you know that these are the loads that are notorious for failures to feed (especially the 185gr LSWC, which barely has enough power to cycle the slide).

[e30s52]

/\ It jamed on me a few times but I think the problem was the magazine and not the gun.

[Money$hit]

Get tripp or wilson mags.

[Nicademus]

My wilson mag is quite nice. I was shooting reload ammo too.

[Emre]

Stories of unreliable 1911's can almost always be explained by one or both of the following variables:

1. amateur "gunsmiths" who try to "tune" their pistols with a Dremel in one hand and a Brownell's catalog in the other
2. limp-wristing

/\ It jamed on me a few times but I think the problem was the magazine and not the gun.

You're right. I forgot to mention:

3. Use high quality magazines

I agree that Wilson makes probably the best mags on the market (I'ev never tried Tripp). But I've never had problems with Colt mags: they're usually very easy to find and quite affordable.

[Nicademus]

You're right. I forgot to mention:

3. Use high quality magazines

I agree that Wilson makes probably the best mags on the market (I'ev never tried Tripp). But I've never had problems with Colt mags: they're usually very easy to find and quite affordable.

My Colt magazine worked fine other than the slide would not stay open when the magazine was empty. Not sure what the deal is. Probably worn out.

[retardotyler]

Yeeeeeeeeee hawwwwwwwww

[Nicademus]

Yeeeeeeeeee hawwwwwwwww

UMmmm did you get lost or something? Go back to the granola thread.

[Stephen]

i want a turrettt

[retardotyler]

UMmmm did you get lost or something? Go back to the granola thread.

WHOA. take it easy.

[Money$hit]

WHOA. take it easy. hands off the weapon, seriously brah. :borg:

No srsly brah, are you California hacks even allowed to have pellet guns?

[e30s52]

Why is another obamabot in here?

[mrsleeve]

FNG If you dont like Guns GTFO this thread

[Nicademus]

Could the people from the No-Rights State stay out of this thread. I don't want you guys getting scared. IF you do choose to be in here we'll need a signed permission slip from your local sheriff.

Moving along, I bought more stuff......

- Knights Armament Company (KAC) forward grip
- Larue BUIS (Did I say that already...cause I already have it as well as the KAC grip)
- KAC hand guard covers
- 10-8 grips for my 1911
- more Ranger plates
- lots-O-bullets

[mrsleeve]

I am still waiting on mine, and I am on the edge of ordering a ton of reloading stuff, and getting back into that again