The I LOVE THIS GUN Thread

[Dismount]

Originally Posted by Sniper X

If all you want is an affordable double stack 1911 in .45acp that is full size, RIA makes one now.

Indeed? Off to the research cave!

[Sniper X]

Originally Posted by Cumminsman76

Metal wear on the inside of the gun after 2500 rnds. Still functioned ok but I was done with it. If I ever get another 22 1911 which I probably wont I'd put a Marvel upper on a STI frame. I'll probably just put the money towards ammo for the Brown.

I can see that if one wants a serroius 1911 22, but most who buy them only buy them as a toy or a training aid, and for that, the GSG is fine, even great.

[FlagRS]

Originally Posted by AZbiker

Please let me know how it fits--it looks like it will do the job just fine.

Edit: also found this paddle pouch from Comp-Tac--I have one of their MTAC holsters and I like it a lot.

I got the pouch today, ordered it last Wednesday - they are pretty fast. The mag pouch fits the Wilderness instructor belt perfect just like the holster. I'm using the 1.5 original instructor belt with the 5-stitch added vertical stiffness. The mag pouch loops have ample room for the belt to pass once. The loops are not big enough to handle the belt doubled up if your belt tail is too long.

Taking the kit to Gunsite Saturday for a CCW class .

Here is a 15% discount coupon for X-concealment: GT1115

[Rusty Rocket]

Originally Posted by dr350maniac

Another beauty I recently acquired...

Stainless Ruger Blackhawk, .357/9mm convertible:

Very nice. I would be very interested in hearing how it shoots as a 9mm.

[El Guero]

Originally Posted by Cumminsman76

Metal wear on the inside of the gun after 2500 rnds. Still functioned ok but I was done with it. If I ever get another 22 1911 which I probably wont I'd put a Marvel upper on a STI frame. I'll probably just put the money towards ammo for the Brown.

I still figure you can't go wrong with a 22/45. Ugly enough, but still looks like a new gun after having run 4 or 5 bricks of ammo through it.

[Sniper X]

Originally Posted by El Guero

I still figure you can't go wrong with a 22/45. Ugly enough, but still looks like a new gun after having run 4 or 5 bricks of ammo through it.

wait till ya HAVE to take it apart, or better yet, put it back together....only reason I don't own one.

[EvilGenius]

Originally Posted by Sniper X

wait till ya HAVE to take it apart, or better yet, put it back together....only reason I don't own one.

Really?

The ugly's not a reason?

[Sniper X]

Originally Posted by EvilGenius

Really?

The ugly's not a reason?

Didn't want to burst his bubble....and the fact it ISN'T a 1911 so is moot for this conversation.

[El Guero]

Originally Posted by Sniper X

wait till ya HAVE to take it apart, or better yet, put it back together....only reason I don't own one.

I've done it. Follow the directions and it's fine.

[ADVGUY]

Love them all equally!

[685]

I bought a 9mm S&W automatic today. Nice deal, with a ballistic nylon holster, and 50 rounds, about $400 including tax.

My first real, useable pistol. Seems like a heavy bugger. If I put the holster and pistol on my belt, my pants fall down!

I guess I need to wear a second belt? (That's the newbie question.)

[EvilGenius]

Originally Posted by 685

I bought a 9mm S&W automatic today. Nice deal, with a ballistic nylon holster, and 50 rounds, about $400 including tax.

My first real, useable pistol. Seems like a heavy bugger. If I put the holster and pistol on my belt, my pants fall down!

I guess I need to wear a second belt? (That's the newbie question.)

Get a thicker "gun belt".

It'll help prevent the sag.

Ballistic nylon holsters are cheap, but I suggest in investing in a better one. Like a hybrid style.

[AZbiker]

Originally Posted by FlagRS

I got the pouch today, ordered it last Wednesday - they are pretty fast. The mag pouch fits the Wilderness instructor belt perfect just like the holster. I'm using the 1.5 original instructor belt with the 5-stitch added vertical stiffness. The mag pouch loops have ample room for the belt to pass once. The loops are not big enough to handle the belt doubled up if your belt tail is too long.

Taking the kit to Gunsite Saturday for a CCW class .

Here is a 15% discount coupon for X-concealment: GT1115

Thanks for the coupon! Have fun at Gunsite.

[Stromdog]

Originally Posted by Sniper X

wait till ya HAVE to take it apart, or better yet, put it back together....only reason I don't own one.

Ain't that the truth! Great little .22 handgun, but taking it apart to put in a few "slicked up" trigger parts had me cursing! I'll never do that again! If I need to deep clean the thing, I'll take off the grips and spray it down with Pro Tech, then blow it out with my air compressor and hit it with some Rem Oil.

[Signal]

The 13 YO boy built this (with some coaching) in the garage Sat afternoon- (sorry, no "Before" pics, just "after.")

Intended for rimfire stuff- it had some dowels for tennis balls stuck on, cans, lots of golf tees for balls and paintballs- an old 1/4 metal plate I found was wired up on the left-


Had it all set up at at 35-40 yards, and (paintballs neatly placed)- and the dipstick unloads the first round at the steel plate- with his .243 .



Note the hole, stage right - all the neatly lined up painballs scattered like chickens (at a public hillside range, so we have to wait for a while to call a halt to the action to reset)

The rest of the paint was neatly (and intentionally) peeled off with 38gr HP winchester stuff.

Not bad for a 6mm 100 spire point boat tail, Hogdon BL-C(2)- the exit wound


Not a bad evening.