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I've seldom (I think maybe never, I just can't remember for certain) had to worry about the fitment of the guide rod head, but it is a Real Thing which gets discussed in 1911 'smithing texts and courses. I am usually going the opposite direction (swapping a full length guide rod out and a GI...

DONE. Now y'all can fire away. @EmberTRPCC - - Once you've done this check for both guide rods, let us know what you observe. Hopefully, this will account for the "free movement" which you see when the new full length guide rod is installed. If so, then it is a fitment issue, not a full...

Here's the check: Use your thumb to firmly press the guide rod head back against its "seat" at the base of the barrel lug to simulate the tension which the action spring would apply. At the same time, try to move the slide stop forward / backward. If the rear of the guide rod head is a good...

No problem. First, let's determine if fitment of the guide rod head is the cause / issue. I'm going to try to show how to check the fitment of the guide rod head and compare fitment of the original GI style guide rod head to the fitment of the new full length guide rod head with a few pictures...

Precisely where I'm "headed" with my line of questioning. A guide rod head that is not quite a correct fit will leave a slight amount of space for the slide stop pin, when inserted through the bottom link hole, to allow the barrel and slide to move just a little bit. A proper fit of the rear...

I can't say that I disagree with ya, Hayes. The current crop of 1911s put out by Springfield Armory offer an extremely solid value and their quality (in my opinion) is consistent and solid. If you look closely at the last statement in @EmberTRPCC 's post, you'll see that he has already...

If you don't mind answering my questions, mebbe I can help... Or at least give it the ol' college try. First questions: To help understand the nature of the issue: Are you saying that the slide has 1/64" of free travel with the full length guide rod after the pistol is in full lock up? If...

Not all heroic service is glamorous...

^^^^^^ This! ^^^^^^^

Yes, it is hard to get most of 'em talking at length. The key is to ask questions from time to time, and write down their responses. Unfortunately for me, I learned that lesson way too late in my own life. I grew up amongst family and friends who had LIVED a lot of history.

My hometown (population 998 when the town dog is within the city limits) erected a memorial "wall" on the courthouse lawn listing all residents of the county (past and present) who served in one conflict or another going all the way back to the Civil War. There was one name under the "Civil...

I sometimes see statements regarding "factory" or "botique" ammo that go like, "...we use a non-canistered powder that is unavailable to reloaders..." I often wonder if those are code words for "a blend" or if there truly are "non-canistered powders unavailable to reloaders." Given the...

Good thing you're there and I'm here. I have absolutely ZERO self control when it comes to consuming fresh strawberries. Heck, I don't even require a container to put them into as I pick them. Each 'berry I pick goes straight from the plant into my mouth as it is plucked.... :D

My anthem with regard to my ex...

I am finally getting one of those "round tuits".... My ol' faithful J-frame that I've carried 24x7 for quite a few years was needing a little love... 1) The VZ G10 grips needed a little dremel work for a slightly better blend to the grip portion of the frame. There are also a couple of...

Nice shooting. I'm not familiar with that particular bullet. Is it lead, jacketed or plated, and what is its form factor?

@BookemDano - - Why not check your load manuals and maybe Hodgdon's reload data website to get a list of powders that are potentially usable for the loads you want to create? Then take that list with you as you hit the local stores in your search. Options are a Good Thing. And... don't...

Awesome that you found some of the BE-86. That Blackhawk with the 6 1/2" barrel ought to feel really sweet when you trigger off rounds through it. It's heavy enough to soak up recoil, and the ol' "plow handle" single action grip also helps out with recoil management. Enjoy! As far as using...

Are you able to reliably source BE-86 currently? Or do you already have a stockpile laid in? I am seeing SOME Alliant powders listed online for sale, but I am not tracking too closely, so I don't have a clue as to how reliable Alliant has been lately at keeping the pipleline flowing.