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This: http://www.gunsandtactics.com/hilton-yam-custom-10-8-performance-mp9 You also need to understand that Hilton wrote that article geared toward a pistol issued for duty, law enforcement in particular. Most police departments can't afford a well built 1911 for standard issue. Kimber does not apply here. Hilton admits that he's gotten old and has some physical issues from shooting a large caliber handgun for so long. That's a choice made out of necessity for him, but I wouldn't be surprised if he has a 1911 in his duty holster right now. But you 1911 haters crack me up. Just a little bit of criticism from a celebrity and you guys are ready to announce to the world that the end is near for the .45. Larry Vickers will shoot whatever someone pays him to promote, same as all the big name guys. Hackathorn hasn't started bashing the 1911 that I'm aware of it. Wilson has even released the Hackathorn Signature Model now.

Other than it feeling like a brick in the hand...no. I've got a 92FS Brigadier and it shoots great. Very little recoil with such a large frame and the heavier slide. I think you should take your time and look around. The Beretta 92 and the 1911 are almost completely opposite ends of the spectrum. Go to some gun stores and fondle everything they have. I'm not sure I would tell you to get a 1911 at this point. For a first handgun, the 1911 needs to be the only the only option on the table if you are considering one. God forbid you have an issue with it out of the box and you'll become a hater like some of the others on this forum. Take a look at some of the handguns from FN. They make a fine double stack weapon as well.

Very good observations above. Extractor issues cannot be fixed with a break in. Kimber sells guns based on appearance, usually to first time 1911 buyers. The problem is they put more time into creating guns that look good instead of using quality parts and making sure these parts are fit well and the gun functions 100%. No production line gun should need a break-in, and I hesitate using the term "break-in" on any 1911. Personally I have never seen an issue cured after putting 500 rounds down the pipe. I usually look at the sometimes recommended "500 round break-in" as an overall test in reliability. If you have no issues through 500 rounds of mixed ammo with a new 1911, it's built properly. I have two Kimbers, one produced in 2007 that's a really good pistol and another produced in 2009 that is pure crap. I've replaced numerous parts on the 2009 and relieved several different areas on the pistol. It functions fine now, but the accuracy isn't there. Kimber makes so many different designs they almost always have a design that will appeal to anyone. The problem with their more expensive guns is you get no better fit, parts, or quality control with a Gold Match than you do a Custom II. They are all fitted the same. You pay for the styling upgrades. Which I guess can be a good thing for someone looking at a cheaper offering from Kimber. Please explain why you need a tool to remove a 1911 barrel bushing. The only time a bushing wrench is nice is if you have a full length guide rod. If you find that a tightly fitted bushing is hard to get out you are not field stripping the gun properly. High end guns need a different procedure. Pull the slide back to the takedown notch and remove the stop with everything still intact in the slide, recoil spring parts and all. Catch the recoil spring and remove it. Now you can push the barrel forward and remove the barrel and bushing as a unit (now with the bushing positioned away from the muzzle). A tightly fitted bushing shouldn't be removed with the barrel in full battery position. Twisting and grinding on the parts that need the most precise fit is a good way to ruin a match bushing/barrel job. Also, what is annoying about a grip safety? It's just a good safety feature that naturally works when you grip the gun.

I voted "Other," because I still say the Springfield Loaded is the best option. The GI has been discontinued. If you have to have a Colt, I would get the Series 70 Repro. It's a better gun to modify later on if you decide you want other features. The XSE is overpriced for what you get (25% pony tax). In my experience, I wouldn't give a second thought to Kimber and none of the manufacturers that have jumped on the 1911 bandwagon over the last few years - Ruger, Remington, Sig, S&W, etc.

Oh give me a break. Quite a coincidence that Hilton is now offering custom M&Ps on an unlimited basis. He's done all he can with the 1911 - ridden that horse as far as it will go, and now he needs to fluff up the market for his next money maker. That's the plain truth of that article. I don't buy into this 1911 is a not a good first handgun nonsense. It's been going bang for 103 years and most problems out of the box, which are rare whether you acknowledge this or not, are normally due to extractor tension - easily fixed without tools and there is tons of info out there about it. The man obviously has some taste, if he wants a 1911 he should get one. If he has an issue, which is not likely, there are plenty of us here to help out.

Seeing the same here at my local Wally, but it's already selling faster than they can stock it unfortunately. Passed by the ammo counter earlier tonight and the shelves were bare of .45 Auto and .38 Special. Unbelievable.

I read just last night regarding wet tumbling with stainless pins that it is not a good idea to let the brass sit in the solution long after tumbling because the Lemi-shine can begin to degrade the brass. I'm not sure that your current method is the best approach, but I can understand needing to hold off on a rotary tumbler setup. It does require a big investment initially.

Has it been confirmed that the plane went down?

David, I would love to get some 231 or HP38 from you. How much is a pound going for now? Feel free to PM with pricing and what's available if you don't post that info in the forums. Thanks!

1911 all the way! But JDH does have a good point. Maybe go ahead and buy a stripped lower for your AR build? You can pick up parts for an AR along the way. If you've already got some cash put back, go ahead and get the 1911 since it will require one big purchase. The AR build will be more fun if you have to hunt for deals on parts and do a little bit at a time.

Excellent advice here, from another 1911 addict. I'm a big Springfield fan for any 1911 under $1500. Loaded models are a great place to start. I love the looks of the stainless loaded model - PX9151LP is the model number of that one. You should be able to find that for around $800. The TRP and Trophy Match are spectacular quality for the money, but you're talking $1300-1500 on those. Springfield stays truer to the original design than even Colt does, building their pistols without the highly unnecessary Series 80 firing pin safety. I still like Colt because of their history in the 1911 world, but Colt's quality is very spotty - maybe getting a tad better over the last year or two from what I've seen. But it can be quite a craps shoot with small parts fit and machining with Colt. You will get more consistent quality control with Springfield. What aggravates me the most about Colt compared to a manufacturer like Springfield, is what I call the "25% pony tax." The prices of their guns reflect a premium, for absolutely no added quality or features (usually less) compared to the competition. So I look at it like 25% of the price is just for having that dang pony prancing on the slide. But I still buy 'em...ugh. However, as I'm dogging Colt, I'm fondling the Marine CQB pistol as I sit and think...haha. Good luck with the search. I don't care what the polymer lovers think, the 1911 is the greatest fighting pistol ever made, and nothing beats a .45. Feel free to PM for more details. I could talk 1911s all night.

What's nice about the C&R today is that we're getting into some nice 1960s produced firearms that are still in great shape. Anything over 50 years old is C&R eligible. Guns were getting more prevalent then and don't seem to be abused as much as those that were produced 60+ years ago.

Hey, guys. I started trying to read up on the TRG-42 and have gotten a little confused. It used to be considered a real bargain in the .338 LM world with sub-moa performance (around $3,000), but somewhere along the line Beretta assumed ownership and now the rifle has an MSRP of over $7,800, selling for almost $6,000? What happened here? Did Beretta come along and ruin a great thing or have I missed a step somewhere? I know guns in general have increased in price but not that much. Are people still buying these even though the price has increased so much or are they fading away? Thanks for the info...

Bingo. A fine pistol but I don't think it holds collector status. Shoot it!

Love it! My wife enjoyed as well. Haha!

I have a C&R, and it pays for itself very quickly with Brownell's discounts. I've never actually used it to purchase a firearm. Definitely worth the small fee, and you don't have to purchase any firearms to keep it active.

Didn't confirm either way. Hopefully that indicates they are close.

There's no need to make a fuss over the sealed indictment. These are used for many reasons, procedural or otherwise, and often to protect witnesses and preserve evidence in an ongoing investigation like we have here. Part of the evidence might have pertained to a broad location of the victim, and the state wants to keep this information quiet until more progress is made. Other situations require a sealed indictment to keep the accused from evading arrest. Adams was already in custody in this case, but it could have been used to avoid tipping him off to much greater charges, bonding out, and fleeing. Lots of possibilities. A sealed indictment simply doesn't mean that something shady is going on.

Dustbuster, I really doubt the 24th district is proceeding recklessly on this case. It has touched many hearts and received lots of national attention. Hansel McCadams (24th District Attorney General) is not scandal free during his tenure, and I'm sure he would like to get reelected this August. He's smart enough to know that putting a "patsy" on trial for the highest profile abduction case in Tennessee is not a good way to keep his job. How exactly could the charges have been anymore detailed? Especially aggravated kidnapping and first degree murder - do you know of a way to elaborate on those? I don't think the TBI is going to provide public discovery of the evidence before the accused has even been arraigned. It's not the role of the TBI in the first place. What evidence is released to the media at this point is up to the DA. Also from what I understand the accused was not Holly Bobo's neighbor. He lived 14 miles away with his grandfather. Let's take off the tinfoil hats and pray for justice and the Bobo family here. I have a feeling they've got their guy.

Hey, guys. I have a large safe picked out (my 2nd and last!), and Nashville Safe House on 4th Ave South is the only dealer in the area for this particular safe. I'd like to get some feedback from anyone who's done business with them. How were you treated, delivery satisfaction, etc? If their rate isn't exorbitant I will have them deliver it. I've visited the store once and had one phone conversation, but I don't think I've been talking to a shot caller. It's always, "let me check," "let me go ask'" etc. Has anyone had any luck negotiating on sale price? I'm not a big haggler, but if I can save a couple hundred dollars on a purchase this big, it will certainly help. Thanks for the input!

Nice pistol. Sports Unlimited - I'm going to say since about 1998/1999. I remember shopping there in 96/97 for sure. Too bad, I always liked that place.

I was under the impression that Trijicon offered lifetime free replacement on their tritium sights. Is that only with their optics? I'm pretty sure the ACOG and RMR has this kind if warranty. Supposedly tritium vials last about 12 years?

I like that! Thanks for sharing.

You will have to file one small portion of the thumb safety, making a flat ledge, so it rests firmly against the sear to prevent movement when engaged. I've never had a new safety that drops in. They aren't supposed to do that. If you were about 80 miles to the south I'd be glad to do it for you or show you how. If you're going to tackle it, get one of those miniature file sets and use the standard rectangular file. Take your old safety out and compare it to the new one. It's easy to see where the material needs to be removed and the profile you want. You can put the frame together without the grip safety installed to get a better view as you work. Just remember to take off small amounts at a time when you are almost there and do a test fit after each stroke of the file. When it's properly fitted, the sear will have zero movement when engaged and you will have a nice crisp click.

Good stuff with inline. I have the Skylight for my 650 and it makes a world of difference.