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    Comment by 'Newtire' in media 'thumbnail_20240227_130436.jpg'

    Those are some real nice looking grips, not to mention those pistols!
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    Would you rather have a 1911 in 9mm or .45 Pros and Con?

    I agree about getting both. Whether you reload or not, 9mm ammo is pretty cheap and (if you load your own) empty brass is laying everywhere on the ground. The 9mm eats lots less into your lead supply. I'm not saying that you shouldn't have a .45acp, just that you need a 9mm to be able to...
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    What 1911 brands to avoid?

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    What 1911 brands to avoid?

    I have a couple of Tisas pistols and one is their SS Match pistol. Odd, but the "Match" pistol had .007" slop in the barrel bushing between the barrel and the bushing. I called EGW and for $33.00, they seme a close fitting bushing. Now, that Tisas is a great shooting pistol. I bought a...
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    1911 Picture Thread...

    Wow! Those are eye catchers.
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    Wilson Combat

    Why wouldn't you believe his story? Sounds a little harsh unless you know something we don't.
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    Is Tisas a good 1911 option?

    RIA is made in the Philippines and Tisas Turkey. I have both companies' match versions of 1911 pistols. The RIA was only recently purchased. I had a lower opinion of the RIA (due to the lower online reviews only) until I actually took it out to the range. The RIA match version was actually...
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    Is Tisas a good 1911 option?

    Here it is. 10 years later. I have 2 of the Tisas 1911's and looks like Tisas must have been paying attention to complaints as the ones I have are pretty much great pistols. I bought my first RIA and will let you know later on it. I also just picked up my first Fusion in 9mm. Adjustable...
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    What 22LR Pistol do you plink with?

    Ruger Mk III and others.
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    New here from Boise area

    Hi from Star, Idaho. Avid shooter, handloader, bullet caster, powder coater, muzzleloader shooter too.
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