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.
I was privileged to visit Uherský Brod in the Czech Republic to tour the Česká Zbrojovka factory. While I have published many reviews on CZ firearms and have an understanding of their quality, visiting the factory was truly an eye opener. We started at the beginning where the wood comes in to be dried and…
This article is the part of the basic portion of the Trace Armory Group’s. Mil-Dot Usage Class I have been teaching for the past two years with great success. The ability of my students to range, engage and drop targets need it before hunting, competitive shooting or LE/Military Sniping is just great to watch. I…
The next critical dimension is the cartridge OAL itself. Too short or too long and you’ll have problems. The issues that so many people ascribed to the 1911’s failure to feed hollowpoints came from the old Speer 200 grain JHP “Flying ashtray” in the 80s…but it wasn’t the size of the cavity that caused the…
Desert Eagle 1911G June 9, 2010 PEARL RIVER, NY – Kahr Arms, the well-known American based producer of high quality compact pistols has announced its recent purchase of Minnesota-based firearms manufacturer, Magnum Research, maker of the Desert Eagle pistol. Kahr Arms takes pride in its ability to offer customers a selection of unique niche-type firearms,…
Rich and I talk about the 150th Anniversary Single Action Army, which is now available. Where the Colt Python is made since CZ bought Colt and the Colt Custom Shop.
Chad and I were fortunate enough to be able to tour the Ruger/Marlin plant in Mayodan NC. I decided the tour would be best showcased via video so please take a look and let me know what you think. A huge thank you to Ruger and Marlin for allowing us to tour the plant…
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.