Recent content by Anchorsaweigh

I believe you are correct!

Actually, 1983 according to Colt.

Feeds both ball and hollow points effortlessly.

How about a baby 1911? This 1983 Gov't Model in .380. New to me yesterday...

My 1982 CC in 9MM...

If they are on stainless, you use RED Scotchbrite with moderate pressure following the grain of the metal the complete length of the frame. Do not stop the stroke in between and do not go across the grain. No circular movements at all. For the matte surfaces, use 2000 grit or finer sandpaper...

My haul this week. A beautiful 2022 SA SS Mil-Spec and a 2025 Kimber Micro 9 Lipsey. The SA had a huge honkin' idiot scratch that I gently removed...

Scored AGAIN today! This 1982 Colt 9mm Combat Commander...

I don't disagree, but it doesn't work in my mind. Ruger makes a fine 1911 and has done for years; hell, I even owned one. But the cast frame thing was just constant distraction in my head.

I have friends who love the 1911 that think I'm crazy for limiting myself. But here are my absolute requirements for a 1911: 1. NO FIRING PIN SAFETY 2. Internal extractor 3. Forged frame and slide All three must be met for me to even LOOK at one, let alone consider for purchase. We all have...

Another 2-fer today! A 1981 Colt Government and a Fusion XP-Pro...

Not a Springfield, but for $200 including a fresh box of hollow points, I couldn't resist. This 1981 Llama .380. Took it to the range today and put a couple hundred rounds through it and it functioned perfectly! Cleaning it now. Disassembles exactly like a 1911.

Personally, I wouldn't open carry. If I was OC standing in line at Dunkins' and someone walked in with nefarious intentions I don't want to be the first target.