Mike 53
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I picked up a couple lbs at Glen's in N Reading and blended it with whats left of my only jug...
I should hopefully be okay till things get back to some semblance of "normal"
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CMP 1911s not selling to MA in 2021
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I should hopefully be okay till things get back to some semblance of "normal"
Shotguns too. I'd love to start shooting trap with my US Gov Winchester Model 1897. Haha
Still have yet to see my 1911, but it’s sitting at my LGS less than a mile from my house which is currently 1000mi away. I hope I didn’t screw the pooch by getting a field grade, but I really DIDNT want a foreign replacement slide if at all possible.
For once, I actually got my mom interested in hearing about my purchase since I told her that Singer Co made 500 of them (she’s a quilting nut.)
I’ll shit a chicken if I get a singer, but I know that’s an extremely unlikely outcome.
For once, I actually got my mom interested in hearing about my purchase since I told her that Singer Co made 500 of them (she’s a quilting nut.)
I’ll shit a chicken if I get a singer, but I know that’s an extremely unlikely outcome.
Fingers crossed one slips through the cracks
The markings on the singers are among the most discreet I’ve ever seen...’S. Mfg. Co.’
Yeah...1911’s can be a sickness too, I’ve heard. I’m just not really a pistol guy. I’m going to sell my E-series when I get home to pay for the USGI purchase.
It’s main niche in my collection is to sit directly across from my Nazi Hi-Power as a reminder of who won the war (though possibly by happenstance, depending on your school of thought.)
It’s main niche in my collection is to sit directly across from my Nazi Hi-Power as a reminder of who won the war (though possibly by happenstance, depending on your school of thought.)
I’m happy
1943 Mfg. M1911a1
Slide is Colt and Frame is Remington Rand...Bakelite grips don’t match each other and I don’t give a f***. Not sure if the barrel is a replacement...all I could find was a ‘P’ on the left side and an ‘F’ stamped on the right side both near the link. Slide to frame fit is about what I would expect...not spectacularly tight, but not a baby rattle either. Trigger is good-ish...I haven’t checked the weight yet though, but definitely has to be 5+ lbs I think. Rebuilt by SA at some point and assuming that’s why the slide/frame finish match so well.
It’s basically exactly what I wanted...might have preferred both frame and slide to be Colt, but has that ‘dragged through Europe’ look to it. It’s definitely going to get shot...probably take it out tomorrow if I don’t go mountain biking and shoot it side by side with my s&w e-series. I figure it’ll help me decide whether to keep the s&w or not (leaning towards not because I’m really not a huge 1911 guy)...but it WAS my first pistol I bought myself when I got my license
Anywhoo...good luck to those of you that have yet to received your pick yet. I’m happy I went with the rack grade...I really don’t think I could have done any better than this for the extra $200 for a service grade.
Also looks to be in a duplicate serial range with Remington Rands...seemed to be a common mishap back then even with companies that weren’t very far apart geographically.
1943 Mfg. M1911a1
Slide is Colt and Frame is Remington Rand...Bakelite grips don’t match each other and I don’t give a f***. Not sure if the barrel is a replacement...all I could find was a ‘P’ on the left side and an ‘F’ stamped on the right side both near the link. Slide to frame fit is about what I would expect...not spectacularly tight, but not a baby rattle either. Trigger is good-ish...I haven’t checked the weight yet though, but definitely has to be 5+ lbs I think. Rebuilt by SA at some point and assuming that’s why the slide/frame finish match so well.
It’s basically exactly what I wanted...might have preferred both frame and slide to be Colt, but has that ‘dragged through Europe’ look to it. It’s definitely going to get shot...probably take it out tomorrow if I don’t go mountain biking and shoot it side by side with my s&w e-series. I figure it’ll help me decide whether to keep the s&w or not (leaning towards not because I’m really not a huge 1911 guy)...but it WAS my first pistol I bought myself when I got my license
Anywhoo...good luck to those of you that have yet to received your pick yet. I’m happy I went with the rack grade...I really don’t think I could have done any better than this for the extra $200 for a service grade.
Also looks to be in a duplicate serial range with Remington Rands...seemed to be a common mishap back then even with companies that weren’t very far apart geographically.
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2.7 million 1911s during its service life.
How many went to any lend lease or sold to other countries? How many went to Captain Crunch ?
Cmp got the 100,000 or so sitting in one of the military arsenals.
I think the 8-12000 per year shipped is because it was probably easier for the US army to handle
As for the special laws Congress passed for the charter, it was probably this or a NO altogether.
Think of what these would cost if the cmp had to go out and buy them in bulk.
Nice , almost looks like someone put good old lead bullets through that bore!I’m happy
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1943 Mfg. M1911a1
Slide is Colt and Frame is Remington Rand...Bakelite grips don’t match each other and I don’t give a f***. Not sure if the barrel is a replacement...all I could find was a ‘P’ on the left side and an ‘F’ stamped on the right side both near the link. Slide to frame fit is about what I would expect...not spectacularly tight, but not a baby rattle either. Trigger is good-ish...I haven’t checked the weight yet though, but definitely has to be 5+ lbs I think. Rebuilt by SA at some point and assuming that’s why the slide/frame finish match so well.
It’s basically exactly what I wanted...might have preferred both frame and slide to be Colt, but has that ‘dragged through Europe’ look to it. It’s definitely going to get shot...probably take it out tomorrow if I don’t go mountain biking and shoot it side by side with my s&w e-series. I figure it’ll help me decide whether to keep the s&w or not (leaning towards not because I’m really not a huge 1911 guy)...but it WAS my first pistol I bought myself when I got my license
Anywhoo...good luck to those of you that have yet to received your pick yet. I’m happy I went with the rack grade...I really don’t think I could have done any better than this for the extra $200 for a service grade.
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Also looks to be in a duplicate serial range with Remington Rands...seemed to be a common mishap back then even with companies that weren’t very far apart geographically.
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My kind of pistol, probably shoots great.
I was thinking the same thing on both counts. Definitely looks ‘leaded’ which is what I’ll be shooting 95% of the time anyway. Going to clean it up this morning just to see what comes out of it though.
I’m guessing that with the Springfield Armory rebuild, all/most parts are likely within spec and serviceable.
the only thing I really wanted to avoid was a post war replacement slide. Not only did I get a pony on the slide, but the Remington frame actually shared a serial number with a Colt out there. So for relatively cheap money when considering the current firearms market, I got what will probably be a great shooter that fits the bill in my ‘collection’ as well.
Like in a match? Probably not, lol. I’m not very good at shooting pistol ‘qualification style’. I do like USPSA though and find that to be useful as a training aid. Might be fun to take this to a match and compete in single stack class with it.
I’ve qualified like that with the Marine Corps with M9’s...kinda seems silly with a pistol. I guess the marksmanship shooting we do with rifles at the games matches is along the same lines though...not super practical.
View: https://youtu.be/_Yw4EwDGwW8
So are you slipping away from Xs vs hits on target?
I think it would be cool to run that old 1911 at perry.
My neighbor had pictures if his dad getting a 1911 at perry out of the back of a Deuce and a 1/2. Participation awards.
View: https://youtu.be/_Yw4EwDGwW8
Very nice. Enjoy!!I’m happy
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1943 Mfg. M1911a1
Slide is Colt and Frame is Remington Rand...Bakelite grips don’t match each other and I don’t give a f***. Not sure if the barrel is a replacement...all I could find was a ‘P’ on the left side and an ‘F’ stamped on the right side both near the link. Slide to frame fit is about what I would expect...not spectacularly tight, but not a baby rattle either. Trigger is good-ish...I haven’t checked the weight yet though, but definitely has to be 5+ lbs I think. Rebuilt by SA at some point and assuming that’s why the slide/frame finish match so well.
It’s basically exactly what I wanted...might have preferred both frame and slide to be Colt, but has that ‘dragged through Europe’ look to it. It’s definitely going to get shot...probably take it out tomorrow if I don’t go mountain biking and shoot it side by side with my s&w e-series. I figure it’ll help me decide whether to keep the s&w or not (leaning towards not because I’m really not a huge 1911 guy)...but it WAS my first pistol I bought myself when I got my license
Anywhoo...good luck to those of you that have yet to received your pick yet. I’m happy I went with the rack grade...I really don’t think I could have done any better than this for the extra $200 for a service grade.
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Also looks to be in a duplicate serial range with Remington Rands...seemed to be a common mishap back then even with companies that weren’t very far apart geographically.
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I didn’t make it to the range today, but I took the parts out of the diesel dunk and cleaned them off. Oiled the entire inside and outside and all the parts, Mobil 1 axle grease on the inner/outer edges of the slide/rails, reassembled and wiped all the excess and it now cycles VERY smooth!
Figured you guys might appreciate a photo op with the two WWII war dogs. Yes, the kraut pistol is nicer in every way, but the 1911 won the war. Either way you slice it, the John Browning design wins hands down![[rofl]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/013.gif "ROFL [rofl]")
Figured you guys might appreciate a photo op with the two WWII war dogs. Yes, the kraut pistol is nicer in every way, but the 1911 won the war. Either way you slice it, the John Browning design wins hands down
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