Lowering the hammer on a 1911
Lowering the hammer on a 1911 and the press check.
It is not hard as long as you know the correct method. Be sure your pistol is unloaded before you try, safety first.
Lowering the hammer on a 1911 and the press check.
It is not hard as long as you know the correct method. Be sure your pistol is unloaded before you try, safety first.
1911 School. Subject: Cocked and locked and ready to rock…the way that JMB intended! Right? Well, no. Not really. John Browning didn’t have a free hand with the 1911 and he didn’t do it alone. The 1911 was designed by a committee. Browning was hired to guide and direct as he worked on past designs…
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 translation. I hear the pundits speak of it being “finicky” or “picky about ammo” and that it requires constant attention to keep it running. One…
BPM Inc. Technical Document- Topic– Maintenance of SBR type weapons platform with “Stoner Type Gas Impingement system,” i.e., Mk18 type uppers, as well as “AR-style Pistols” that are common in commercial firearms industry, including 7-1/2” to 11-1/2” barrel length configurations. Scope of Topic– It is known in the industry that increased Severity of gas pressures…
The concealed carry market is very much alive and growing, which I see as a good thing. The availability of concealed carry pistols is better than it has ever been, but many still prefer the revolver. A solid option for quality inexpensive revolvers is Charter Arms. Charter Arms has increased it’s line with some cool…
It was a few months ago I got a test rifle from Stag Arms to wring out. Though I was somewhat familiar with the company I had little experience with their rifles, so I went into this with an open mind. The test sample rifle was outfitted with Magpul furniture complete with flip up sights….
Techwell, magazine well for your Government Model Though I am by no means on the level of many competition shooters, I have an understanding of the fundamentals of the sport. Speed and accuracy is really what it all boils down to. There are lots of gadgets that help with both aspects, some of which I…
John Travis is a fascinating individual who I have been following for 9 years. When I had the privilege to discuss 1911’s over coffee with him I was amazed how quickly he could strip down and reassemble a 1911.