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Posted: 1/29/2024 9:29:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Teller_Ulam: When I first started with red dots on pistols I was always presenting high. I found that squeezing my pinkies brought the dot right where it needed to be. May be worth trying. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Teller_Ulam: Originally Posted By GingerShanks: First 250 down the pipe. Zero’d the RMR at 10yds with 147 HST and then went to town with misc 124 and 147 fmj. I need to put in some work with the dot as I keep coming in high on presentation and have to dip the muzzle in search of the dot. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/505129/IMG_4264-3077102.jpg When I first started with red dots on pistols I was always presenting high. I found that squeezing my pinkies brought the dot right where it needed to be. May be worth trying. Forget which instructor it was talked about using primarily the thumb and pinky but after trying it out it’s definitely a thing that works for some people. |
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Posted: 1/31/2024 3:06:07 PM EDT
[Last Edit: virgilc1984]
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After a run in with a bear last year I am done carrying small caliber plastic guns in the woods.
SA Operator has been my go to and has been along for 100s of miles, no complaints.  Also walking uphill in snow is a pretty darn good workout... |
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Posted: 1/31/2024 4:00:31 PM EDT
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Working remote today. I’ve been wearing a Mastermind Covert Belt since I rolled out of bed. Not near done wringing it out, but I may have found a comfortable way to carry a full size in gym shorts and sweatpants. One less reason for plastic mouse gun.
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Posted: 1/31/2024 4:12:48 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/1/2024 6:06:22 PM EDT
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I give up. I like 1911s. I know there’s new shit but I don’t care anymore.
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Posted: 2/1/2024 6:57:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By steviesterno16: I give up. I like 1911s. I know there’s new shit but I don’t care anymore. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/455820/IMG_6325_jpeg-3114784.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/455820/IMG_6321_jpeg-3114785.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/455820/IMG_6319_jpeg-3114786.JPG Monica Guess your other son has his gun now. |
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Posted: 2/1/2024 7:00:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By steviesterno16: I give up. I like 1911s. I know there's new shit but I don't care anymore. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/455820/IMG_6325_jpeg-3114784.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/455820/IMG_6321_jpeg-3114785.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/455820/IMG_6319_jpeg-3114786.JPG You can send that Pappy this way |
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Posted: 2/2/2024 8:28:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By steviesterno16: I give up. I like 1911s. I know there’s new shit but I don’t care anymore. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/455820/IMG_6325_jpeg-3114784.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/455820/IMG_6321_jpeg-3114785.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/455820/IMG_6319_jpeg-3114786.JPG Purdy right there, but not a 10mm …..sooo  Attached Fileso |
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Posted: 2/2/2024 8:36:12 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/2/2024 10:07:44 PM EDT
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Man wish we had a like button.
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Posted: 2/3/2024 8:29:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Nick_Adams: Purdy right there, but not a 10mm …..sooo /media/mediaFiles/sharedAlbum/steve-buscemi-fuck-all-that-970.gifso I don’t live in grizzly country and considering the 100s of thousands of rounds I’ve fired in my life, my elbows don’t need 10mm either. |
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Posted: 2/3/2024 8:54:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By m4nut: New grips : https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/20054/IMG_20240123_133923610_3_jpg-3116124.JPG Those look great! |
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Posted: 2/3/2024 9:09:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By M-60: Those look great! They were standard thins, I cut to make bobs outta them. White Cocobolo. |
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Posted: 2/3/2024 9:10:15 AM EDT
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Picked up a galco avenger holster for my full size valor. I've been trying to break it in for the last few days. It's amazingly comfortable and makes the gun feel light!
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Posted: 2/3/2024 2:42:53 PM EDT
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I'm a few months too young to technically be a boomer, so I normally carry a G19 or 43. This time of year, I'll carry my 9mm 1911 since my only decent holster is OWB. I need to pony up for a good IWB holster. Y'all are making me want to buy a Milt Sparks. Are the wait times still crazy long?
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Posted: 2/3/2024 2:56:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By birdbarian: I'm a few months too young to technically be a boomer, so I normally carry a G19 or 43. This time of year, I'll carry my 9mm 1911 since my only decent holster is OWB. I need to pony up for a good IWB holster. Y'all are making me want to buy a Milt Sparks. Are the wait times still crazy long? In stock |
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Posted: 2/4/2024 11:34:11 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Detn8r-Red2]
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I’ve been carrying a G19.5 with a 509T for the last year and a half. I’ve been shooting “mini competitions” with a group once or twice a week so I’ve blown through quite a bit of my 9mm reserve. Out of necessity, I switched over to .45 since I’ve got plenty of that.
I dusted off a couple of 1911s and naturally they shot like a dream. So well I’ll probably start carrying one again regularly. Today it was the Kimber Pro Carry.  Attached File |
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Posted: 2/7/2024 9:15:43 PM EDT
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I sub'd to this thread long ago, being a late GenX I usually carry a G19 with a dot. My first carry was a 92FS so large guns dont bother me, but I have had a DW Vigil 5" that I bought myself for retiring in 2017 and being an aircraft mechanic it soothes my mind with its mechanical bits. I carried it everyday until the summer of love 19/20 but coming back to this thread I find myself missing something I actually LIKE to carry. I shoot it well, it cycles every kind of ammo I've stuffed in it including 230 HST and it just carries well. So, tomorrow I'm going back to it for the forseeable future.
For that, thank you gentleman. Life is too short to carry a boring gun. P.S. I live in a VERY small town and dont have to interact with people if I dont need to. I could carry a blue gun forever most likely. |
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Posted: 2/7/2024 11:33:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By samsgreen50: I sub'd to this thread long ago, being a late GenX I usually carry a G19 with a dot. My first carry was a 92FS so large guns dont bother me, but I have had a DW Vigil 5" that I bought myself for retiring in 2017 and being an aircraft mechanic it soothes my mind with its mechanical bits. I carried it everyday until the summer of love 19/20 but coming back to this thread I find myself missing something I actually LIKE to carry. I shoot it well, it cycles every kind of ammo I've stuffed in it including 230 HST and it just carries well. So, tomorrow I'm going back to it for the forseeable future. For that, thank you gentleman. Life is too short to carry a boring gun. P.S. I live in a VERY small town and dont have to interact with people if I dont need to. I could carry a blue gun forever most likely. Cheers to carrying a gun that makes you grin. Honestly, while it sounds arbitrary, I think carrying a gun you positively enjoy carrying is a good way to fend off complacency in a low threat setting. |
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Posted: 2/8/2024 7:19:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By virgilc1984: Cheers to carrying a gun that makes you grin. Honestly, while it sounds arbitrary, I think carrying a gun you positively enjoy carrying is a good way to fend off complacency in a low threat setting. That and it helps training. Shooting my 365 at the range is a chore to me. Shooting a 1911 is a pleasure. |
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Posted: 2/8/2024 8:45:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By steviesterno16: That and it helps training. Shooting my 365 at the range is a chore to me. Shooting a 1911 is a pleasure. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By steviesterno16: Originally Posted By virgilc1984: Cheers to carrying a gun that makes you grin. Honestly, while it sounds arbitrary, I think carrying a gun you positively enjoy carrying is a good way to fend off complacency in a low threat setting. That and it helps training. Shooting my 365 at the range is a chore to me. Shooting a 1911 is a pleasure. A Hawaiian shirt and a 1911. You're basically Thomas Magnum. |
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Posted: 2/9/2024 9:52:16 AM EDT
[Last Edit: 11boomboom]
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My buddy and I are having a 1911 day today. Gonna be nice to pull out the LW, again.
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Posted: 2/9/2024 1:23:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By steviesterno16: That and it helps training. Shooting my 365 at the range is a chore to me. Shooting a 1911 is a pleasure. Yep. That used to be a thing for me. I’d carry plastic guns because it was easy, and shoot a 1911 95% of the time. I don’t miss any of the strikers, good riddance. I did keep the 365 because of the niche it fills, but it is seldom carried. 1911/2011 until I die. |
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Posted: 2/9/2024 1:33:28 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 03RN]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 11boomboom: My buddy and I are having a 1911 day today. Gonna be nice to pull out the LW, again. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/523928/20240209_103221_jpg-3123152.JPG A pair of Lightweight Operators. One a Champion and one a Loaded. Both in .45ACP. Nice, carrying my lw champion now Eta, hey. If you're still with him. Is there a difference in frames? Like could you swap slide assemblies? |
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Posted: 2/10/2024 9:17:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN: Nice, carrying my lw champion now Eta, hey. If you're still with him. Is there a difference in frames? Like could you swap slide assemblies? Obviously, this is the next day, but we didn't try. I can try next range trip. We're waiting for some parts to come in then hitting the range in the next week or two. |
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Posted: 2/10/2024 10:57:30 AM EDT
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Full Walt Longmire holster carry today.
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Posted: 2/10/2024 11:04:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 11boomboom: Obviously, this is the next day, but we didn't try. I can try next range trip. We're waiting for some parts to come in then hitting the range in the next week or two. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 11boomboom: Originally Posted By 03RN: Nice, carrying my lw champion now Eta, hey. If you're still with him. Is there a difference in frames? Like could you swap slide assemblies? Obviously, this is the next day, but we didn't try. I can try next range trip. We're waiting for some parts to come in then hitting the range in the next week or two. Thanks |
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Posted: 2/10/2024 4:17:39 PM EDT
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Todays yard work carry:
 Attached FileShot my buddy’s MC Operator last week and he offered to sell it to me, so that will be coming home with me this week. I’ve been looking for a railed 1911 for a while, so that will fill that need nicely:  Attached File |
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Posted: 2/10/2024 5:49:07 PM EDT
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I updated my battle belt set up. Safariland ALS, short reload, short AR rifle reload, pouch for magpul MUT. Snakestaff TQ in blue alpha holster. Gonna replace the market with a small flashlight I think.
Trying for more minimal but still enough to back up the rattler/PC which is primary.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 2/10/2024 6:20:42 PM EDT
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I'm really liking the new Staccato P. I've shot 1500 trouble free rounds so far including four different types of hollowpoints. Next weekend I'll put 500 rounds of Federal HST through it and put it in the rotation if it does well.
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Posted: 2/10/2024 6:41:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Detn8r-Red2: Todays yard work carry: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/389898/IMG_3221_jpeg-3124517.JPG Shot my buddy’s MC Operator last week and he offered to sell it to me, so that will be coming home with me this week. I’ve been looking for a railed 1911 for a while, so that will fill that need nicely: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/389898/IMG_3121_jpeg-3124520.JPG MCOP was my gateway gun. Such a tremendous pistol. |
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Posted: 2/10/2024 6:42:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By steviesterno16: I updated my battle belt set up. Safariland ALS, short reload, short AR rifle reload, pouch for magpul MUT. Snakestaff TQ in blue alpha holster. Gonna replace the market with a small flashlight I think. Trying for more minimal but still enough to back up the rattler/PC which is primary. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/455820/IMG_6378_jpeg-3124626.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/455820/IMG_6379_jpeg-3124629.JPG Lol. I was larping around doing dry fire with the dot all morning today. 
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Posted: 2/11/2024 10:47:55 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Detn8r-Red2: Todays yard work carry: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/389898/IMG_3221_jpeg-3124517.JPG Shot my buddy's MC Operator last week and he offered to sell it to me, so that will be coming home with me this week. I've been looking for a railed 1911 for a while, so that will fill that need nicely: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/389898/IMG_3121_jpeg-3124520.JPG |
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Posted: 2/11/2024 11:26:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dunderway: Nice. I love the older ones with the longer four slot rail like the Pro. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dunderway: Originally Posted By Detn8r-Red2: Todays yard work carry: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/389898/IMG_3221_jpeg-3124517.JPG Shot my buddy's MC Operator last week and he offered to sell it to me, so that will be coming home with me this week. I've been looking for a railed 1911 for a while, so that will fill that need nicely: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/389898/IMG_3121_jpeg-3124520.JPG It's one of the guns that I kinda miss but what I traded it for gets way more use(my lw champion). I always planned on getting the front strap checkered then refinished black.  Attached File |
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Posted: 2/11/2024 12:20:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN: It's one of the guns that I kinda miss but what I traded it for gets way more use(my lw champion). I always planned on getting the front strap checkered then refinished black. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/433221/20200224_114205_jpg-3125483.JPG |
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Posted: 2/11/2024 1:38:39 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/11/2024 2:07:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN: It's one of the guns that I kinda miss but what I traded it for gets way more use(my lw champion). I always planned on getting the front strap checkered then refinished black. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/433221/20200224_114205_jpg-3125483.JPG  Attached File |
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Posted: 2/11/2024 2:31:38 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 03RN]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By m4nut: Skate tape rocks. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/20054/IMG_20240211_124224063_jpg-3125646.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By m4nut: Originally Posted By 03RN: It's one of the guns that I kinda miss but what I traded it for gets way more use(my lw champion). I always planned on getting the front strap checkered then refinished black. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/433221/20200224_114205_jpg-3125483.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/20054/IMG_20240211_124224063_jpg-3125646.JPG Well, it's OK  Attached File Arfcom Air Marshall qual |
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Posted: 2/11/2024 3:50:56 PM EDT
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I have old timers tell me that if you shake a 1911 and it doesn't rattle it is too tight and not to be trusetd.
 My first was a Springfield that I paid $400 for, and then put close to a grand into it with improvements. Now I can buy something off the shelf that is pretty close (excepting the trigger that Sega gunworks did for me in the early 90's) |
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Posted: 2/11/2024 6:10:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By m4nut: Skate tape rocks. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/20054/IMG_20240211_124224063_jpg-3125646.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By m4nut: Originally Posted By 03RN: It's one of the guns that I kinda miss but what I traded it for gets way more use(my lw champion). I always planned on getting the front strap checkered then refinished black. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/433221/20200224_114205_jpg-3125483.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/20054/IMG_20240211_124224063_jpg-3125646.JPG 03RN I’ve always been a fan of the look of your old MC Operator with the Pachmayers. I might give it a shot if I can find a set local. If not, I have plenty of skate tape on hand like m4nut suggested. I’ve had it on my Ruger for years and it’s always worked well for me.  Attached File |
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Posted: 2/12/2024 5:00:11 PM EDT
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My carry guns:
 
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Posted: 2/12/2024 6:19:09 PM EDT
[Last Edit: kokopelli]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By steviesterno16: I give up. I like 1911s. I know there’s new shit but I don’t care anymore. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/455820/IMG_6325_jpeg-3114784.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/455820/IMG_6321_jpeg-3114785.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/455820/IMG_6319_jpeg-3114786.JPG This is where i'm at now. I've gone back and forth over the last several years, mostly was due to money (lack thereof) and other responsibilities...but I'm back and I'm staying this time. Life is too short.  Attached File |
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Posted: 2/13/2024 3:35:03 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By motoguzzi: I have old timers tell me that if you shake a 1911 and it doesn't rattle it is too tight and not to be trusetd. My first was a Springfield that I paid $400 for, and then put close to a grand into it with improvements. Now I can buy something off the shelf that is pretty close (excepting the trigger that Sega gunworks did for me in the early 90's) Is that Sega Gunworks from the Phoenix area ? If so I worked for him for a short time. I mostly worked/built custom race guns at Hammond Custom Guns in Gilbert, AZ though. |
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Posted: 2/19/2024 6:51:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Detn8r-Red2]
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Still waiting on the MC Operator since my buddy was out of town for work all week, so I took the Kimber afield with my 4 year old. He of course had to bring his Red Ryder and shoot at all the targets my neighbor has set up along the edge of the field, and point out all the deer sign he saw.
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Posted: 2/19/2024 7:18:37 PM EDT
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I just upgraded the DW Vigil Commander 9mm with a Stan Chen magwell and a new pair of shoes. Took a set of Wilson combat grips and removed their medallion then fitted the DW medallions that I took from a older DW revolver grip. Moved it back in to the rotation with the G48.
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Posted: 2/19/2024 7:48:34 PM EDT
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Trying the bawidaman Gotham again. It's really not that much bigger than my tenicor with a TLR7.
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Posted: 2/19/2024 8:42:34 PM EDT
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For the last 2 weeks, been running a Garrett Silent Thunder AIWB.
Quite possibly the most comfortable holster I've tried to date.  Attached File |
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Posted: 2/22/2024 5:45:44 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Detn8r-Red2]
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I was finally able to link up with my buddy at the range and pick up my new MC Operator. I put about 200 rounds of various ammo from +P duty rounds to light 200 grain reloads through it with no issues. Rapid follow up shots are a breeze. I’m looking forward to carrying this one, I’ve wanted one of these for years.
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Posted: 2/22/2024 6:26:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Detn8r-Red2: I was finally able to link up with my buddy at the range and pick up my new MC Operator. I put about 200 rounds of various ammo from +P duty rounds to light 200 grain reloads through it with no issues. Rapid follow up shots are a breeze. I’m looking forward to carrying this one, I’ve wanted one of these for years. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/389898/IMG_3365_jpeg-3137835.JPG Congrats man! Mine has definitely made the never sell pile. Feeding it is a pain in the ass. |
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Posted: 2/22/2024 7:00:19 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 11boomboom]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Detn8r-Red2: I was finally able to link up with my buddy at the range and pick up my new MC Operator. I put about 200 rounds of various ammo from +P duty rounds to light 200 grain reloads through it with no issues. Rapid follow up shots are a breeze. I’m looking forward to carrying this one, I’ve wanted one of these for years. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/389898/IMG_3365_jpeg-3137835.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Detn8r-Red2: I was finally able to link up with my buddy at the range and pick up my new MC Operator. I put about 200 rounds of various ammo from +P duty rounds to light 200 grain reloads through it with no issues. Rapid follow up shots are a breeze. I’m looking forward to carrying this one, I’ve wanted one of these for years. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/389898/IMG_3365_jpeg-3137835.JPG She's a beauty.  Originally Posted By GingerShanks: Congrats man! Mine has definitely made the never sell pile. Feeding it is a pain in the ass. My Lightweight Operator is that for me. |
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