I'll show you mine, you show me yours

[Bruce Cohen]

Finally got back my camera from #1 daughter, here's what I carry, let's see your's.

This started out as a "stock" Cold 1911 Go;d Cup, the pistol was given to the late Austin Behlert for a complete "magic" overhaul.

I've fired thousands of rounds thru it and never a jam. Austin made it capable of feeding empty brass and all sorts of "crappy" ammo.

He even reworked a Colt .22 cal conversion kit (no photo), and other nifty goodies.

It will still "double tap" from a holster draw at 21 Feet constantly into the "X" ring of a standard B-27 silo target.







Bruce

[BrazosJake]

Very nice, Bruce.

Two 1911s have passed through my hands (still have my late father's Remington Rand A1), including a customized Series 70 that I desperately wish I had kept.

I have been hankering for a 1911 to shoot lately, but am in severe sticker shock at the prices, so my Xmas gift to myself was an STI Spartan.

[cabinetman]

Here ya go. Dan Wesson Model 15 .357, bright blue, with Pachmayrs. Interchangeable barrels 2" to 15".
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[Black wallnut]

Nice! There are some mods there that I don't care for but if it makes ya happy........

Sadly I had to part with my Kimber and only have a WW II Springfield, its a shooter but not even close to what you have. I've no pics.

[Bruce Cohen]

Nice! There are some mods there that I don't care for but if it makes ya happy........

Mark,

I'm curious, which mods don't you like, I realize everyone has different tastes.

BTW, while we're on the gun subject, here's some photos that Cabinetman sent me, I believe he got them from a friend. Hiope that guy doesn't reload for him..







Bruce

And this is the reason I won't carry a wheel gun!!!

[Uncle Cracker]

I don't carry this ol' girl much anymore, in favor of a lighter Glock auto, but she's always been my favorite, and saved my life at least twice... (S&W Model 66-6 .357M, with a top-drawer action rework and UC-made zebrawood grips; ammo is custom JHP with elephant loads)

[Uncle Cracker]

... and thank God my loads didn't turn out the way the ones in Bruce's post did!

[jcjrsmith]

When did Gilbert Arenas join the forum?

[BrazosJake]

And this is the reason I won't carry a wheel gun!!!

I don't "carry" anything, unless I'm out in the country, but it's absurd to suggest that S&W blew because it's a revolver. Whatever chamber pressure required to do that much damage was obviously far in excess both SAAMI and the manufacturers specs. A round from your Gold Cup generating the same breech pressure would probably earn you the nickname "Lefty", assuming you're right-handed.

BTW, an old shooting buddy who used to chide my wheelguns sent me those same pics, apparently forgetting I was with him the day he blew up a magazine and a pair of walnut grip panels on his Springfield Armory .45 when he dropped the hammer on a double-charged reload. By contrast, I've sent upwards of 100K rounds down the barrels of Colt, S&W, and Ruger revolvers without a hiccup.

[Bruce Cohen]

Hey jake,

I was only kidding, my other csrry gun is a 2 1/2 S&W Chief's Special loaded with +p

Bruce

[BrazosJake]

I don't carry this ol' girl much anymore, in favor of a lighter Glock auto, but she's always been my favorite, and saved my life at least twice... (S&W Model 66-6 .357M, with a top-drawer action rework and UC-made zebrawood grips; ammo is custom JHP with elephant loads)

And a pretty one she is, UC. Have to show ya my M24 (.44 spl) when I can get a pic. SA pull breaks like fine crystal at 1.9 lbs.

Can't say it's saved my life, but it's been **** on rocks, tree stumps, turtles, snakes, and one careless bobcat.

[Uncle Cracker]

And a pretty one she is, UC. Have to show ya my M24 (.44 spl) when I can get a pic. SA pull breaks like fine crystal at 1.9 lbs.

Thanks, Jake... Show us some pics when you get 'em.

[Tom Slick]

Here is my Ruger Single Six (convertible) and my S&W M&P in .40 S&W. I just got the M&P last week and put the first 100 rounds through it last night. I've had the Single Six for about 20 years.

[crokett]

No pics, but all I have is a little ol' bolt-action Marlin .22 rifle for plinking cans and I haven't even done THAT in several years. I used to have a Remingtion sem-auto, quasi-collector's piece but it wasn't for a casual shooter. It liked to jam, especially when you put birdshot through it - my dad had a problem with starlings nesting in his house for a few seasons.

[cabinetman]

By contrast, I've sent upwards of 100K rounds down the barrels of Colt, S&W, and Ruger revolvers without a hiccup.

I'm a firm believer in a revolver for a handgun. So, you ask what do I do if there are more than six assailants? Well...I've got two hands and two feet. If that don't work, I guess I'll throw the darn gun at 'em. Oh, wait, no need to scratch up the gun, I have a BDK, which should do the trick.
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