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 Spacemanvic wrote:

 Frazzled wrote:

 Spacemanvic wrote:

 Frazzled wrote:
Thats still not a breeze when the competition can take theirs down by turning a screw. I'll note one of the aftermarket trinkets replaces that vertical bolt piece (whatever it was called) with a two part piece. The top you unscrew with an allen wrench like a browning and viola, out comes the bolt.

I dont need a tool to take down the MKIII or my 1911 or my ARs. That to me makes i relatively easier than hunting down a screwdriver.

I need a screw driver for my M1
I need a paper clip for my 1911
I need a mallet, flathead screw driver, and hammer for my MKII and 22/45. Ok make that the 22/45 only. The MK11 would fall into little bits if I tried to dissassemble it.
I need an allen wrench for my Browning.


On the other hand I don't need anything for my shotgun, S&Ws, or Berettas.

You need to shoot the MKII and 22/45 more often if you need a mallet to take her apart LOL. I did polish the lower receiver as well as the barrel nut in order for the two to mate better.

A paper clip for the 1911? Is it commander size?

Don't get me wrong. I love me some Rugers. I even have a little piece of a Ruger blackhawk in my keister. I'm looking at the Ruger American in .30-06 as my first major bolt action (and likely last, my eyesight really is getting worse).

1911:
Yes indeedy, but It has a captured recoil spring. I prefer the original 1911 style myself vs. this setup. never had a problem putting the spring in. I don't see why people changed it. If it aint broke don't fix it.

yes the S&W is easy. The Beretta 92/M9 and sig 226 are even easier. I've heard Glocks are the same.


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 Ouze wrote:
The only tool I've ever needed for my 1911 is a pen, to push in the spring plug. I too would like to know where the paper clip enters the picture; perhaps some arcana I have not yet discovered.

Look up youtube Kimber ultra carry field stripping. I'm not being rude, I just don't have access at work else I'd link it.
I don't know how the new Kimbers are as this is one of the earlier models before they got full of themselves. It really is awesome.


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 KingCracker wrote:
The paper clip is for peeling back the duct tape that holds the Mag in place.

I just looked up that "tool"; that really is ridiculous.

Wait I am not rediculous!

Yea, a paper clip works too.

 Ouze wrote:
The only tool I've ever needed for my 1911 is a pen, to push in the spring plug. I too would like to know where the paper clip enters the picture; perhaps some arcana I have not yet discovered.

I use an empty mag lip to push down the recoil spring plug in order to turn the barrel bushing during dissassembly.

The paper clip trick is used on some Commander sized 1911's.



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 KingCracker wrote:
The paper clip is for peeling back the duct tape that holds the Mag in place.

Izzat what they use on those HiPoint pistols?

LOL... i almost kinda hate the 1911 for that one reason (not actually!)... I cant take it down/put it back to gether without a guitarpick, or a really long fingernail or something... that damn spring that holds the slide release in (you know, right by where people get the "idiot scratch") is the only thing on it that ever gives me trouble.

broke so many damn nails on it....


*que laughter*

Only time I have used a tool on my 1911 was something to help push the recoil spring plug back in, which I am changing to a good old normal guide rod and plug for, none of that BS full length stuff!

I do like my USP, just pop out the slide release and it all comes apart nicely. The AR needs a punch (or pen or screw driver) to strip because the pin is so damn tight.

sparkywtf wrote:
Only time I have used a tool on my 1911 was something to help push the recoil spring plug back in, which I am changing to a good old normal guide rod and plug for, none of that BS full length stuff!

I do like my USP, just pop out the slide release and it all comes apart nicely. The AR needs a punch (or pen or screw driver) to strip because the pin is so damn tight.

hmm never needed one for the AR, it and my M&P done need anything thats nots part of the gun already to take down or put back.

Wish more usp's were getting up here, such an excellent gun

I've been wanting something with a lower cost ammo for screwing around with, so I picked up a little something last week from Uncle Ivan.

I'm jelly. I'd love to own an AK in any format

 Ouze wrote:
I've been wanting something with a lower cost ammo for screwing around with, so I picked up a little something last week from Uncle Ivan.

is it in 7.62 or 5.45? Looks like it has a 74 style gas system

I really want an Ak74 simply because the ammo right now is almost as cheap as 22lr in my area (as in 22lr is hideously expensive)

 Ouze wrote:
I've been wanting something with a lower cost ammo for screwing around with, so I picked up a little something last week from Uncle Ivan.

niiiiiice... so jealous can't get those up here :(, have to do with CSA and vz sporters

Needs more dakka! Go pick up a 75 round drum!

To be totally specific, it's a total hybridized bastard with the best of several members of the AK family (except the milled receiver, depending on whether you consider that good or not). It's got an AKM receiver, RPK sights, an AKMS stock, and has the AK74 side mounting rail, and so on. It's in 7.62x39 - that stuff is cheap as hell right now. I've ordered a red dot sight but it's not here yet. I also at some point am going to replace the weird compensator they added onto it; I'm not crazy about it.

 Ouze wrote:
I've been wanting something with a lower cost ammo for screwing around with, so I picked up a little something last week from Uncle Ivan.

Ok thats nice and quite tacticool. What is it?

An M&M M10.

 Ouze wrote:
To be totally specific, it's a total hybridized bastard with the best of several members of the AK family (except the milled receiver, depending on whether you consider that good or not). It's got an AKM receiver, RPK sights, an AKMS stock, and has the AK74 side mounting rail, and so on. It's in 7.62x39 - that stuff is cheap as hell right now. I've ordered a red dot sight but it's not here yet. I also at some point am going to replace the weird compensator they added onto it; I'm not crazy about it.

Check out www.cncwarrior.com for some good ak muzzle attatchments. I've ordered from them a couple times. It takes a bit to ship ( I think they machine it when you order) but it's quality stuff. I was thinking of one of those ak's but now the ar pistol bug bit me. Either that or I may just free float both my ar's.


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Do yourself a favor and ditch those mags and get some surplus steel mags. Aim surplus is a good source.

So got to do some shooting on Monday. Did a side by side comparison with my XD40 and the wife's G23.

The XD fits my hands perfectly but I am not hitting where I am aiming. Good grouping though.

The Glock is uncomfortable and I have to raise the front dot almost above the rear blade to hit on target. But it drives tacks.

So I think I am going to keep the XD, with the addition of a trigger kit and sights for a daily shooter or GTW gun. And I am going to look at a smaller Glock for a carry gun.

And I busted out the 10/22 for the first time in ages with some brand new 25 round mags and remembered how much of a blast that thing is to plink with.

Next up I need to take the Blackout to the range and dial in the EFFIN-A adjustable compensator.

Hey Sick ---- Just an FYI some of the XDS serials had a reacall on them. Wanted to give you a heads up in case you didn't know.

Kalashnichris wrote:
Do yourself a favor and ditch those mags and get some surplus steel mags. Aim surplus is a good source.

You're right on that. I've already ordered some new steel ones that haven't yet arrived - the polymer ones are cheap but looks like you get what you pay for, they're already getting chewed up on the edges when I feed them in.

Unfortunately the steel mags I ordered were Korean grey steel ones which - and I don't know why I always do this - read mixed reviews after I ordered them. They were $15 each with free shipping so I couldn't help it, but ultimately it would have been much cheaper to have just bought some of the "expensive" surplus Bulgarian or Romanian ones in the first place. ITT some people said they were thinking about an AK in the future, learn from my mistakes. It was the same damn way when I started off in the HHHobby - I spent months buying the "cheap" $2 golden taklon brushes than fell apart in 3 weeks before finally buying the Windsor & Newton Series 7 which have lasted years, and in fact still are like new to this day.

Speaking of money-wasting mistakes, I also have a new stock coming today to replace the side folder, which looks cool but is not comfortable to shoot.

 SickSix wrote:
And I busted out the 10/22 for the first time in ages with some brand new 25 round mags and remembered how much of a blast that thing is to plink with.

That does look like a great little rifle.

 cincydooley wrote:
Hey Sick ---- Just an FYI some of the XDS serials had a reacall on them. Wanted to give you a heads up in case you didn't know.

Thanks but I don't have an S model. I don't think they have released an XDS 40 yet. I did get to hold an XDS 45 once. That is a sweet little gun. But apparently hard on the wrist when shooting.

Well, after reading all the reviews, I've decided that next year's income tax refund is absolutely going toward a Tavor B16. I have to send it to Portland, Oregon because Washington State tax is more than it costs for me to rent a car and drive it from Seattle to Portland and back. :/

Still wish my State would allow the purchase of SBRs. Would really prefer a FN-PS90. :(

I'm sticking with pistols, aside from the Mariner in the closet.

My girlfriend recently had a come to Jesus moment with the 1911, so now we've got to get her one of those. I reckon it's a good excuse for myself to acquire another.

 Seaward wrote:
I'm sticking with pistols, aside from the Mariner in the closet.

My girlfriend recently had a come to Jesus moment with the 1911, so now we've got to get her one of those. I reckon it's a good excuse for myself to acquire another.

Awesome, sounds like a keeper!

 Seaward wrote:
I'm sticking with pistols, aside from the Mariner in the closet.

My girlfriend recently had a come to Jesus moment with the 1911, so now we've got to get her one of those. I reckon it's a good excuse for myself to acquire another.

My girlfriend bought my 1911, and she wants one of her own too. I think she wants a coonan .357 1911 though. She fired one and loved it

 easysauce wrote:

 Seaward wrote:
I'm sticking with pistols, aside from the Mariner in the closet.

My girlfriend recently had a come to Jesus moment with the 1911, so now we've got to get her one of those. I reckon it's a good excuse for myself to acquire another.

Awesome, sounds like a keeper!

Girlfriend sounds like a keeper too!

Indeed. She bought a Gen 4 Glock 19 when she decided she was getting a gun after her stalker incident, and while she was always happy to go the range, the very first time she ever went without me and not for a women's class was after her instructor had her try out a 1911. She never showed any interest in mine before that. I think she was afraid of the .45, having seen some stupid 'girls hurting themselves with recoil' videos. Soon as she tried it, though...sold.

We're going shopping next weekend. Think I'm gonna try to pick up an MC Operator to tinker with.

lol i find .45 shoots easier then 9mm or 40...

even before I make my reloads with the "made for .45" stuff that makes ~900fps 230grn RN feel like a bunny fart to me

Yeah, my .45 1911 shoots way nicer than my Ruger P95 in 9MM. Might be because of the weight of the 1911.

On an aside, looking at getting a Ruger American rifle in .308. My reasoning being that I have several boxes of 30 cal bullets that are spitzer and hollow point that I cant use in my 30-30 Marlin. Got the bullets as well as a 30-06 set of dies in a trade. I dont want a 30-06, so.......I have to go to .308

Just zeroed the 30-30 and the Mauser 8MM for deer. The 30-30 shot a string of 5 shots that can be covered with a thumb, the Mauser has three shots that can be covered with a 50 cent piece. The Mauser's scope was WAYYYY off, cost me almost $10 to zero it :(