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    Another new guy

    Welcome from the neighborhood of the little berg of Tombstone. Anyone with a handle like Tombstone must be all right. I will try to remember you next time I walk the streets of Tombstone.
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    Remington ammo is back

    Went to my local Walmart today and they had a lot of Remington 22 ammo. The price was $5.64 per box of 100. That price is very close to what it was before the pandemic. Walmart and CAL Ranch have had ammo in very limited quantities during the pandemic and have been charging very close to...
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    new guy from arizona

    Welcome from South Eastern Arizona.
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    Best first build

    I appreciate your insight and cautions. Learning is my plan. I considered attending a 1911 build school, but decided this would be less expensive and should still work. The build course woulld have cost me about $4000 to $5000 and I would have a gun that was not a brand name and might sell...
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    Best first build

    Thanks for the replies and advice. I found an American Classic by Metro Arms in the Amigo size. It is a chromed gun . I am going to use it to play with and learn more about working on them. I bought this for less than I could buy a kit and it does need some tuning. It is chrome and looks...
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    Best first build

    Thank you. I don't expect to make a profit. I just don't want to spend $1700 on a kit and have it be worth nothing when I am finished. I am not looking for a business, just a hobby that doesn't cost me too much. I am building for my own personal use and the guns may not sell until my kids...
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    Best first build

    Thank you. That answers my concern.
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    Best first build

    Hello. I am looking to build a 1911 for the first time. I am fairly mechanically inclined and I have worked on 1911s before. I have a gunsmith who will help me when I need assistance. What I want to know is what does everyone recommend for a first build. I have seen some kits for between...
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    What's up with Walmart ??

    My Walmart says that it a response to rioting. You can still buy wht you want. They just have to go to the storeroom and get what you want. The items come back out when the threat passes.
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