DesertRanger

Well stated.

Point taken on 1911s. I had one a couple of years ago that was mass produced GI model and I sold it. It just wasn’t accurate at all. I knew if I started putting better components on it, I would end up building the whole thing over again. I posted last week about a Tisas that I bought that I thought would be the same, but it is both tight and accurate. Maybe I got lucky- I had no plans to upgrade anything. I try to buy pistols that are already as I like them, but the 1911 world is a different animal.

This is a general question and NOT directed at anyone. I have seen pistols for sale in the past that have various customizations- some heavily customized. Most list the custom features and the costs, which are usually added to the asking price. I tend to not be interested in heavily altered pistols- stippled, cerakoted, aftermarket barrels, etc., even if it is a little discounted, let alone listed at a premium. I think it’s because I see them as someone else’s dream gun that didn’t work out like they wanted. I prefer unaltered stock pistols. I’m interested in other views on this, as I might not be thinking correctly.

I’m looking forward to this trigger- if it’s as good as it’s supposed to be. We’ll see.

Thanks-I appreciate the link!

I have a gift card for Cabelas- I’ll check that Vortex out. Thanks!

I haven’t used magnets because a buddy warned me about magnetizing the gun and particles jamming it up. Reading about others using them for years, though, makes me rethink using them. Magnets would be very convenient in the car, under my desk, and other spots. Any recommendations on brands and sources?

I suppose that will result in our enemies being able to purchase the 50’s. This purchase could not have happened without US govt approval, could it?

That’s good to know- I may order a full-size model if the stock holds out.

I ordered a Tisas 1911 Carry in stainless two weeks ago with low expectations. I own a Colt 1911 in 10mm and have owned a couple of Colt 1911s in 45 acp and a Springfield Armory 1911, so I have a good baseline. I ordered the Tisas from Classic Firearms for $399, so again, low expectations. The fit and finish are really good, and it comes with a cleaning kit, two mags and a waterproof carry case. I’ve only run 100 rounds through it, but the trigger is much nicer than expected. I’m waiting for some major flaw to appear, but so far I am pleased- it’s a pleasure at the range. I don’t know that it would ever be my carry- that’s why I have Sigs and Glocks- but I thought I would share in case anyone is looking for a budget 1911 that feels much more expensive. Also, I like that SDS had Knoxville TN engraved on the frame. The same model in blue is $579 at my LGS. FYI- I have no connection to CF. In fact, I’m not a fan of them usually.

You assume correctly. I had forgotten about the Lite Rack.

Looking for a Ruger LCP II 380

I appreciate the input from everyone. The issue for me is not having a safety vs not having a safety, but double action versus single action. My other carry is a P365, so I’m carrying that pistol in single action mode as well. I’ll keep my LCP II for the time being. I carry in a leather pocket holster that I made, and it is sufficient to protect the trigger. I might have been looking for an excuse to buy the LCP Max- I am susceptible to firearms manufacturer marketing, especially when they increase round capacity. Or make a stainless model. Or improve the sights or grips. Or when I’m bored. Or when my wife says “Don’t you have enough guns?”. “No, I don’t- I’m going out for a bit-I’ll be back later”.

43 unexpended factory rounds with 7 expended brass. All factory Winchester, Cowboy Action Lead Flat Nose. I shoot 45 Colt now, so would trade 1:1 or sell if someone needs them. I’m in Knoxville.

I’m looking for an early-mid 1990’s P220 in .45 acp. I’m looking to replace the one I bought and carried on duty for 10 yrs as a national park ranger in Colorado- the govt. provided a P229 in 9mm, but we could carry the P220 in .45 if we bought our own. I was on the bear mgt team, so bought my own. I had to sell it 15 years ago when times weren’t so good and my then-young son needed expensive meds that insurance denied. Anyway, if anyone has one from that era and is interested in parting with it, I’d be interested in buying even if it has some wear on it- mine had been through a lot. I’ve included a picture of the pistol style. It had the plain grips and no rail. Thanks

I have read a lot on both sides about the LCP II being essentially cocked and ready to fire whenever a round is in the chamber, but no safety. The LCP II is my favorite -and only- pocket carry, and I have zero complaints. It’s accurate enough, easy to handle and a dot of bright red on the front sight and I’m good. I have read many articles saying that it’s unsafe to carry. I carried a Sig P220 with decocker and no safety on duty for many years, so I don’t mind the lack of safety, but I’ve always had a decocker so that the first shot is DA. I’ve considered the LCP Max because it is supposed to be a DAO pistol, but I don’t know if the safety issue on LCP II is a real concern or not. I’d like to read other opinions if anyone has thoughts on this.

Thanks- I don’t travel to Nashville into next year.

Bump with lower price

Yes it’s the stainless steel model. I’ve included a picture of the label on the case (BSS).

Sig P232 .380 auto. I bought this for my wife, but she prefers her S&W 642, so I need to sell. It comes with two magazines and the original case, plus factory Hogue grip. $445

I have had many chances to buy range guns where I’m a member, and I passed them all by with no regrets except one. At the start of the pandemic they put out a Sig MPX for $1,400. It had the stew shot out of it and I thought it a bit too much for what it was. I found out a year later that another guy bought it, sent it to Sig to be refurbished for $500, and sold it when it came back for $4,000- only one I regret not buying.

S&W Model 686 .357 magnum. I carried it on duty in the desert Southwest and then In the Rockies. Desert heat, forest fires, road patrol, dust, dirt, rain, mud , snow, and it always cleaned up good as new. More importantly, it never jammed or failed in any way, and it shot better than I did.

Winchester 1873, 3rd model. 44-40 cal. (44 WCF). Manufactured in 1888. Full octagon 21” barrel, buckhorn sight, tang sight, original everything and owned with great care- stock intact with original cleaning rod. I got her from a family member last year and have put 20 cowboy rounds through. The rifle is accurate, intact, and the rifling is strong with no pitting. Along with her will be 70 factory cowboy rounds and a leather, sheepskin-lined, vintage gun case. $2,300. .

PM sent

Price lowered to $500.