HehI had a para ordinance like that once it was outta my collection faster than a fat kid in dodgeball.
HehI had a para ordinance like that once it was outta my collection faster than a fat kid in dodgeball.
Not sure if this has been posted here but I didn't flip thru all 35 pages. Attached is a Jim Hoag ultra longslide (11') made from 2 barrels & slides. I've actually shot the thing. He said the hardest thing was to get a proper spring for the weight of the barrel. I was fortunate to live close enough to his shop and he was my go-to smith for anything. RIP Jim.
The Korean War (1950-53) was after WW2 (1939-45). I think you meant to say the Pacific Theater during WW2. Excellent pistol and piece of history you have there.I was told he carried this in WW2 but I’m unsure if it was Europe or Korea.
I’ve owned several 1911’s: Dad’s WWII service Colt, a 1974 Collt (IIRC, a ‘’Gold Cup’’), and a KImber UCDP as pictured here. The Colts both ran flawlessly. The KImber required all sorts of expert smithing, and sits in my safe today. FTE, FTL, ‘’jams’’. I’d never buy another Kimber.Kimber Ultra CDP ... my precious!
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Yes they are, I don't think I have owned a better 1911 45 acp before.Dan Wesson makes a great 1911.
I have a Guardian in 9mm. Fantastic gun right out of the box.
<>I was given this today by my stepfather and he was given this pistol years ago by my childhood friend’s grandfather. I was told he carried this in WW2 but I’m unsure if it was Europe or Korea. The serial number dates it to 1943. I plan to run a magazine through it but it will then stay locked up. I couldn’t believe it when it was handed to me even though I knew the day would come eventually. He’s also giving my boys a .22 tomorrow that I will post when I can.