That sounds like something I could screw up pretty fast! I'm a nurse and have limited skillsets But I'm willing to learn!
(well, new to me anyway)
Is that a double-dog dare? I asked about reloading at Eagle Gun Range and they recommended Freedom Munitions (which are reloads) ..I went to the website but can't figure out if .45 auto is the same as the .45 ACP...pretty sure its not the long colt. However, since I bought a Wilson combat mag that doesn't fit my 1911 (even though it is for .45 acp) I have determined that I have insufficient knowledge to make any online gun-related purchases.If a 10-yr old boy can learn to do it (under supervision), then any girl can - no?
Is that a double-dog dare? I asked about reloading at Eagle Gun Range and they recommended Freedom Munitions (which are reloads) ..I went to the website but can't figure out if .45 auto is the same as the .45 ACP...pretty sure its not the long colt. However, since I bought a Wilson combat mag that doesn't fit my 1911 (even though it is for .45 acp) I have determined that I have insufficient knowledge to make any online gun-related purchases.
Cool! I have the stainless version. I thought the plastic grips and mainspring housing felt cheap, so I swapped those out with wood and steel Ed Brown ones. It totally makes my day every time I get to shoot it.
very purty
how do you know it will fit your gun? it doesn't fit mine! lol Thanks for the clarification on the .45 auto thing. I didn't want to ass-u-me. The WC mag I have is item 464C KZ-45 .45ACP 9 round standard base pad..I don't think its for a 1911 though, its not single stack (at least I don't think so). So I've emailed them for a return auth number. (I have plenty of experience returning shoes, I have that part of the process down pat)
Thanks!
It appears that that part is for something called a KZ-45.
http://www.wilsoncombat.com/kztest.asp
It appears to be a quasi-1911 design, with a fatter double-stack grip. It's sort of like an STI "2011," I guess.
What you actually need is one of these - Maybe they'll let you exchange it?
8 Round-Wilson Combat
And yes, .45 Auto is the same as .45 ACP. The "A" in "ACP" actually stands for "automatic."
Beautiful gun. Take care of it and it will treat you well :thumbup:
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I took it apart last night and cleaned it and oiled it very sparingly, cause I'm not quite sure what I'm doing. (thank goodness for YouTube) so, I got it back together (quite clumsily, that spring is a little bitch) and everything seems to be functioning. I used some snap caps in it and everything seems smooth. So, how do I make sure it won't blow up next time I use it?
Make sure your bore and barrel are clear and everything is in place. I've heard horror stories of people leaving bore sighters and other obstructions in the barrel and this happens:
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No! Aware of your gear condition yes, but not alarmed.Should I be alarmed?