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Post by AxeHandle on Nov 8, 2023 12:09:03 GMT -5
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Post by AxeHandle on Nov 8, 2023 6:55:32 GMT -5
Wednesday? Shooting!
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Post by AxeHandle on Nov 7, 2023 12:33:59 GMT -5
Barrel isn't ported... Just holes in the slide..
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Post by AxeHandle on Nov 7, 2023 6:21:40 GMT -5
Tuesday? Shooting!
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Post by AxeHandle on Nov 6, 2023 18:14:24 GMT -5
Thanks for the offer but if I go forward with this project if will be whole hog...
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Post by AxeHandle on Nov 6, 2023 10:32:46 GMT -5
This Fusion's fit and finish definitely shows evidence of the Dan Wesson roots. IMHO a ramped barrel is not needed in a steel frame 1911. Alloy frame yes. Steel frame no.. Accuracy wise a properly built 9mm will shoot. The trick from a bullseye prospective is they aren't used as centerfire guns because they must be loaded to the recoil level of a 45 wadcutter gun to be accurate. Unlike the 38 Super that can be loaded pretty light and be X ring accurate.. Loading to the recoil level of the 45 kills the 9mm advantage over the 45. A .451 45 ACP makes those close shots while the .355 9mm just doesn't quite get there.
Now the trick... Rebarrel is $700. Not just dropping in an EZ fit barrel and bushing but a proper barrel (KKM) and fitting by a nationally recognized bullseye pistol builder.
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Post by AxeHandle on Nov 6, 2023 6:50:51 GMT -5
Monday? Gun cleaning!
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Post by AxeHandle on Nov 5, 2023 16:31:59 GMT -5
#2 On the barrel look for a split bolt. Looked through my pictures and can't find one. Open the action look down at the locking bolt on the barrel. You should see a seam where the bolt is in two pieces. Back in the day TC would send you replacement bolts just for the asking. They can still be had for a few dollars. This keeps the action from locking closed..
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Post by AxeHandle on Nov 5, 2023 16:22:00 GMT -5
#1 On the blue 1st gen contenders look for a pin just above the trigger. Look hard and you'll see it on this one. That is the easy open modification that came in the last iteration of the 1st gen Contender. I read that it is stronger than the earlier ones too.
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Post by AxeHandle on Nov 5, 2023 13:53:11 GMT -5
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Post by AxeHandle on Nov 5, 2023 13:52:58 GMT -5
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Post by AxeHandle on Nov 5, 2023 13:52:46 GMT -5
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Post by AxeHandle on Nov 5, 2023 13:52:34 GMT -5
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Post by AxeHandle on Nov 5, 2023 13:52:05 GMT -5
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Post by AxeHandle on Nov 5, 2023 13:51:54 GMT -5
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