[V8Beatr]

Because the goddamn zombies aren't going to kill themselves...

[ybbiz34]

Originally Posted by Cptn Mo 703

My collection so far... picked up the 1911 last night

Very good choice on the 1911.

Originally Posted by MP0WER

Since the family portoriat is so popular......

I chose to go with the floor background, seems like the standard choice.

Nice collection! Couple questions though . . .

What kind of optic is that on the AR? And is that a folding vert. grip?

[Inspired]

Wow, everyone is showing off their collection now.

[immiketoo]

Originally Posted by MisterSkiMask

In my experience, the question is not 'which one' it is 'which one first'

I didn't want to say that But it's true!

[V8Beatr]

This thread proves 1 thing to me: BMW drivers are seriously armed to the teeth.

[ybbiz34]

Originally Posted by immiketoo

I didn't want to say that But it's true!

Update regarding my quest for a new 1911:

Ordered this and should have it sometime next week. I lucked out in finding one. I was quoted a 6-8 month wait from all the local shops. Will post actual pics of my blaster when it arrives. Let the waiting begin.

Thanks to you and Solefald for all the help!

[bosstones]

^ Nice pick up, sir.

I think I may be beginning to get why so many people have collections... Originally, I chose the CZ over this when I made my other recent purchase and figured I'd pick this up given some time. Perhaps a bit premature for me, but I came across a deal I simply could not pass up so I snatched this up while it lasted. Ergo on this is uber-excellent for me. I currently have the medium-sized backstrap on; the small backstrap was originally installed. I'll probably swap it out again, though, just for fit testing since I don't recall which sized backstrap was on the one I previously rented.



Thanks, Mike (re: range bag). Maxpedition has some good stuff. I have several of their bags/backpacks and countless pouches/accessories. Great stuff for when I'm TDY. Their product definitely holds up better out on flight line and harsh terrain than my previous carries. BTW, if you don't mind me asking, where do you instruct? I'm currently checking around for training courses so I figured I'd ask.

[solefald]

ybbiz34, excellent choice!


Speaking of which, is anyone interested in 1 month old Remington R1 Enhanced?
I was offered a ridiculous deal on Springfield loaded and simply unable to pass it on, but I can't afford having 2 1911's at the moment.

It is in mint condition, with only minor wear after 500-600 rounds. It had only been to a range 4 times and always cleaned and oiled after every time.

[immiketoo]

Originally Posted by V8Beatr

This thread proves 1 thing to me: BMW drivers are seriously armed to the teeth.

And don't forget it sir

Originally Posted by ybbiz34

Update regarding my quest for a new 1911:

Ordered this and should have it sometime next week. I lucked out in finding one. I was quoted a 6-8 month wait from all the local shops. Will post actual pics of my blaster when it arrives. Let the waiting begin.

Thanks to you and Solefald for all the help!

I LOVE my TRP Operator. It is the work horse of my collection and the gun I wear on duty. My next 1911 will be a Springfield custom shop gun. You will really enjoy this pistol for years to come!

Originally Posted by bosstones

^ Nice pick up, sir.

I think I may be beginning to get why so many people have collections... Originally, I chose the CZ over this when I made my other recent purchase and figured I'd pick this up given some time. Perhaps a bit premature for me, but I came across a deal I simply could not pass up so I snatched this up while it lasted. Ergo on this is uber-excellent for me. I currently have the medium-sized backstrap on; the small backstrap was originally installed. I'll probably swap it out again, though, just for fit testing since I don't recall which sized backstrap was on the one I previously rented.



Thanks, Mike (re: range bag). Maxpedition has some good stuff. I have several of their bags/backpacks and countless pouches/accessories. Great stuff for when I'm TDY. Their product definitely holds up better out on flight line and harsh terrain than my previous carries. BTW, if you don't mind me asking, where do you instruct? I'm currently checking around for training courses so I figured I'd ask.

No worries! Good gear pays for itself over time, and I don't like to cheap out on anything. I also want an XDm, and I will have one eventually. Its one of the best feeling guns available and I really like the way they shoot.

I teach private lessons to people I know or are referred by people that I trust. I teach at local facilities and at my gun club, but I am working on something more formal that I hope takes off soon. PM me if there is something specific you are looking for and I'll try and help you out.

[ybbiz34]

Originally Posted by bosstones

^ Nice pick up, sir.

I think I may be beginning to get why so many people have collections.

Thanks! It's, for lack of a better word, an addiction.

Even though I'm not a huge XD fan, I must admit that the XDM pistols are really starting to grow on me!

Originally Posted by solefald

ybbiz34, excellent choice!

Thank you sir! Again, appreciate all your input. After I get it and tear it down I'll be back in touch with you to see if there are any internal/external modifications that you would recommend as being worthwhile.

That R1 Enhanced is a beauty. FWIW, there are great Classifieds sections on INGO (ingunowners.com/forums) and M4carbine.net. However, with INGO, 50 posts are required before putting up a pistol for sale. I've sold two lightly used pistols on INGO for nearly what I purchased them for. Good luck with the sale.

Originally Posted by immiketoo

I LOVE my TRP Operator. It is the work horse of my collection and the gun I wear on duty. My next 1911 will be a Springfield custom shop gun. You will really enjoy this pistol for years to come!

Thanks Mike. That's great to know. It speaks volumes that a professional in your position carries and relies on that pistol on a daily basis.

[MP0WER]

Originally Posted by CollinsE90

I plan on doing something similar in time.

Thanks. I plan on picking up another .40 H&K pistol, bolt action larger caliber rifle and a .22 rifle and or pistol for plinking on the cheap.

Originally Posted by ybbiz34

Very good choice on the 1911.



Nice collection! Couple questions though . . .

What kind of optic is that on the AR? And is that a folding vert. grip?

Cheap red dot. It works on the range but I don't think I would count on it in the field. Yes, the fore grip is foldable. It has 5 locked positions. I like it a bit more then I thought I would.

Originally Posted by ybbiz34

Update regarding my quest for a new 1911:

Ordered this and should have it sometime next week. I lucked out in finding one. I was quoted a 6-8 month wait from all the local shops. Will post actual pics of my blaster when it arrives. Let the waiting begin.

Thanks to you and Solefald for all the help!

Very nice. Looking forward to hearing about your experiences with this one.

[ybbiz34]

Originally Posted by MP0WER

Thanks. I plan on picking up another .40 H&K pistol, bolt action larger caliber rifle and a .22 rifle and or pistol for plinking on the cheap.

Cheap red dot. It works on the range but I don't think I would count on it in the field. Yes, the fore grip is foldable. It has 5 locked positions. I like it a bit more then I thought I would.

Very nice. Looking forward to hearing about your experiences with this one.

Thanks!

Good to know it does the job at the range.

Some of the best purchases I've ever made in terms of accessories for my rifles would be my Aimpoint T-1 Micros. Light, unbelievably sturdy and robust, and very easy to use. They are pricey but if you use your AR a lot I'd highly recommend checking one out. The Aimpoint PRO is nice too. Eotech is starting to step up their game with the XPS line, too.

[solefald]

argh. gunbroker site is fucking retarded.
last week they charged me $1 to verify my email. today i tried to put my R1 for sale, and it asked for $2 and claimed that the card they have on file is no longer valid, even though the card is valid, as it worked in starbucks not even 10 minutes ago.

tried to enter new card and it tells me:

"Your credit card did process, but it has not been set as a valid payment method on file due to security checks. Please make sure all the information given is correct and try again."

Mind you, this is the same card they charged just fine last week. Tried couple more times. Same message.
Tried another card. Same message.
Tried one more card and got flagged for Fraud and now my account is disabled.

And of course, there is no phone number I can call.

fuck!

[MP0WER]

Originally Posted by solefald

argh. gunbroker site is fucking retarded.
last week they charged me $1 to verify my email. today i tried to put my R1 for sale, and it asked for $2 and claimed that the card they have on file is no longer valid, even though the card is valid, as it worked in starbucks not even 10 minutes ago.

tried to enter new card and it tells me:

"Your credit card did process, but it has not been set as a valid payment method on file due to security checks. Please make sure all the information given is correct and try again."

Mind you, this is the same card they charged just fine last week. Tried couple more times. Same message.
Tried another card. Same message.
Tried one more card and got flagged for Fraud and now my account is disabled.

And of course, there is no phone number I can call.

fuck!

Things like this i find most aggravating. Something should work, it just recently worked, it should work again.......but it doesn't. It doesn't work and there is no effing reason as to why it's not working. And the jack ass web designer didn't think something like this could happen so you have no recourse other than to create a new account or wait for the ban to be lifted. I hate that kind of crap!

[CollinsE90]

Put 50 through mine today, this is about 15 rounds from 30+ yards--sans the two in the head. Put those two in from about 5-6 yards, only missed the target a couple times from 30 yards.




P.S. I wasn't shooting 30 yards the whole time, just at the end to see what I could do.

[Inspired]

anyone got any experience with the MP22? Looking for a plinker.

[solefald]

Posted my Remington R1 Enhanced for sale on GunBroker, if anyone is interested.

$750 (paid $899+tax a month ago). Forum members get free shipping!
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=291225877

[CollinsE90]

Also, I wanted to let a friend get a couple rounds, so I loaded two. Kept getting the round hung up when trying to load it. Am I supposed to only load the entire mag?

[ybbiz34]

Originally Posted by CollinsE90

Also, I wanted to let a friend get a couple rounds, so I loaded two. Kept getting the round hung up when trying to load it. Am I supposed to only load the entire mag?

More details please.

What I think you are trying to describe is a failure-to-feed. If I am understanding you correctly, the tip of the round is getting hung up on the feed ramp, thus preventing the round from chambering and preventing slide to return forward into battery?

A weak magazine spring could be the culprit here. The gun is used, correct? The magazine springs in XDs are one of the issues I mentioned earlier (regarding why I tend to stay away from them).

Did the issue happen with both magazines or only one?

[CollinsE90]

Originally Posted by ybbiz34

More details please.

What I think you are trying to describe is a failure-to-feed. If I am understanding you correctly, the tip of the round is getting hung up on the feed ramp, thus preventing the round from chambering and preventing slide to return forward into battery?

A weak magazine spring could be the culprit here. The gun is used, correct? The magazine springs in XDs are one of the issues I mentioned earlier (regarding why I tend to stay away from them).

Did the issue happen with both magazines or only one?

Yes. But when I let the hung one fall out, the next will load properly. Just brought one magazine. Ordered a new mag anyways.

[ybbiz34]

Originally Posted by CollinsE90

Yes. But when I let the hung one fall out, the next will load properly. Just brought one magazine. Ordered a new mag anyways.

It won't necessarily happen consistently.

A much cheaper alternative to ordering a new magazine, if that indeed is the culprit, is simply ordering a new spring and then installing it.

Did the issue happen only with the one particular magazine? If not, the problem could lie elsewhere.

[solefald]

Originally Posted by CollinsE90

Also, I wanted to let a friend get a couple rounds, so I loaded two. Kept getting the round hung up when trying to load it. Am I supposed to only load the entire mag?

Sounds like an FTF (Failure to Feed) as ybbiz34 mentioned.

Is this a new gun? When was the last time it was cleaned and lubed?
Extractor, weak magazine spring, dirty gun, dirty mag or a deformed magazine wall will cause that.

Make sure the gun is unloaded and take pictures of where they were getting stuck. If you have snap caps (plastic cartridges with a spring inside) you can simulate the failure and see if it does the same thing while you are racking the slide.