Happiness is a new gun 2

[340pd]

I read a article some years ago about why the Ruger would be a great choice for a Apocalypse firearm.

I had and sold to a customer that begged me so I sold a Blackhawk in .357/38 plus a 9mm cylinder for his "cabin gun". Both shot exactly to POI at 25yd. One of the nicest guns I have ever owned. My only complaint with that as with most all SA's with the plow handle grip, was the bruising of my driving finger during recoil.
BTW just picked up a Uberti 1873 and I am back to a sore finger but having a ton of fun.

[Armybrat]

No photo of your new ‘73?

Picked up this new Ruger Max9 today. Couldn’t pass it up for $299.99 + tax, shipping & ffl.
Same price as my last LCP Max .380.

[dao]

Nicely done Sir! Hard to beat a deal like that.

[dao]

Kimber .45

I added the magwell MSH. Haven't decided yet if I'll keep the beveled laser grips on it or put a proper set of flat bottom magwell grips on it, or if I'll leave the magwell on it at all. I bought the magwell before I got the gun because it's shorter than a Colt Defender and I didn't know if I'd be able to get a full three-fingered grip on it as stock. I can.

[King Rat]

Panzer M14. Benilli patent ran out. Now every part cloned. Can use parts from the M4, or vice versa. Runs fantastic. Right out of the box. birdshot, buckshot, Turkey loads.


. Even equipped with Beretta Mobile chokes. Just too much fun for one day! (My shoulder will be sore tomorrow)


Watch the Hickcock45 video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuysXjzkfCM

[340pd]

Kimber .45

I added the magwell MSH. Haven't decided yet if I'll keep the beveled laser grips on it or put a proper set of flat bottom magwell grips on it, or if I'll leave the magwell on it at all. I bought the magwell before I got the gun because it's shorter than a Colt Defender and I didn't know if I'd be able to get a full three-fingered grip on it as stock. I can.

I have a bad habit of selling some of my favorite guns to customers that have become friends. My Kimber Ultra CDP II was one of them. Light, reliable, east to shoot accurately, and reliable as anything I have ever owned. A couple of thoughts for you if this is a primary carry gun,

pick up a couple of spare recoil springs. I never had failures but recommended change out is about 1500 rounds and you have the option of using the old one for range work and dropping in the new one for carry.

If you use mags with metal followers, check the frames feed ramp for chipping. That was an issue on early models and easily solved by using Wilson polymer followers that performed flawlessly and eliminated the chance of nicking up the alloy feed ramp.

One more thing, mine had an ambi safety and it was easy snicked off by my right arm movements during the day. Kimber makes a shorter, low profile safety for the right side that completely eliminated the issue.

I would leave the laser as it might prevent you from having to pull the trigger in a confrontation.

I miss that gun a lot.

[dao]

Thanks for the tips pd. For only the second time in my long history of buying and selling guns I had to send this one back to the manufacturer. My first was a Kahr because of finish issues. This time, one of the grip bushings was set into the frame cross-threaded. I couldn't slip a different grip on it because of the cant. To their credit, so far, they agreed to take the gun back immediately for repair, and are paying for shipping both ways.

This one has a ramped barrel, but I'll keep an eye of those of my 1911's that do not, in which I use mags with metal followers. No ambi safety on this one, and I've replaced the ambi safeties on several guns for the reason you noted. I do still have some so-equipped but I'm very conscious of this when carrying and check the safety on them frequently while I'm out and about with them, as well as before and after holstering.

[Zippo Guy]

Will the micarta continue to change color if you have any oil or dirt on your hands once they fully lighten?

[BirdsThaWord]

Nice new pieces fellas! I have not been on here much lately. Just been bolting odds and ends onto some I already own. Ya'll making me itch for something new though! 😉

[dao]

Will the micarta continue to change color if you have any oil or dirt on your hands once they fully lighten?

Micarta?

Nice new pieces fellas! I have not been on here much lately. Just been bolting odds and ends onto some I already own. Ya'll making me itch for something new though! 

I've noticed Byrd. Been wondering what you were up to!