The Myth of Firing Out of Battery et al
The Myth of Firing Out of Battery We occasionally hear about somebody blowing up a 1911…usually with reloads, and usually loaded on a progressive press…but sometimes on a single-stage press.…
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The Myth of Firing Out of Battery We occasionally hear about somebody blowing up a 1911…usually with reloads, and usually loaded on a progressive press…but sometimes on a single-stage press.…
The 1911: Then and Now There are two basic problems with the 1911 pistol. One is that it’s been around for so long, a lot has been lost in the…
The pistol has a long and distinguished history with the US Armed Forces. Designed by John M. Browning in cooperation with Colt, it was adopted in the spring of 1911…
AN INTRODUCTION TO 3-GUN COMPETITION I have a couple quick questions before we dive into a conversation. Are you looking for something new, exciting, and challenging? Do you have a…
Recoil and the 1911 Recoil…action and reaction…is really no more than acceleration brought about by a force applied. The force generated by burning powder and expanding gases create pressure and…
Why polishing the feed ramp on a Government Model is a bad idea. The first thing to understand is that the angles of the frame and barrel ramp…aka “Feed Ramp…
I published these years ago but wanted to share them again. There has been a lot of changes and upgrades to the factory since my last visit so I have…
Building the budget scout rifle I’ve always wanted. I have always loved the idea of a scout rifle. A light, quick handling rifle with low power optics chambered in a…
I have attempted to keep rangehot.com out of the political argument. I want it to be a place where friends of all beliefs can come together to read and discuss…
Handgun PSI Rifle PSI Rifle (Cont.) PSI 17 Rem – 52,000 cup 22 Hornet – 25,000 CUP 30-30 Winchester – 42,000 22 RF Short – 21,000 222 Remington – 50,000…