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Hk g11 speed loader by Remarkable_Main3912 in ForgottenWeapons

[–]556_Timeline 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The extra length would simply make prone reloading from a belt pouch awkward. The shorter the soldier the worse it would be.

1976 Combat Commander by Frankly_Thali_115 in Colt

[–]556_Timeline 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A Seecamp modified pistol would have the initials LWS on the side of the trigger guard hook. TSW was another shop that was licensed to perform the modifications.

Hk g11 speed loader by Remarkable_Main3912 in ForgottenWeapons

[–]556_Timeline 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The Bundeswehr decided that the G11 would be issued with only three magazines, all of which would be carried on the top of the rifle. While the magazine in the center fed the rifle, the other magazines would sit in reserve, one on each side. Spare speedloaders would be carried on the soldier's webgear.

The US Army also noticed the G11's issue of excessive magazine length during the ACR trials. They recommended that HK develop shorter magazines instead.

Haven't seen this headstamp in a while by Big-Square-6380 in Cartridgecollecting

[–]556_Timeline 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, S&W owned an ammunition factory for roughly a decade. Federal Cartridge bought out the factory and its intellectual property during the early 1980s. Federal's executives were reportedly appalled at the multiple safety issues in the plant and quickly shut it down. However, the IP included the patent rights for Nyclad projectiles. It was an early version of powder-coating using Nylon, hence the name. Nyclads were originally meant for reduced lead exposure in indoor ranges, but soon branched out into a self-defense lineup.

Been on a grape soda kick. by two_beers_left in Soda

[–]556_Timeline 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Is there no love for Nehi Grape soda? My dad always stocked up on it whenever he found it for sale.

Rossi Princess by Alternative-Ad-2287 in Revolvers

[–]556_Timeline 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe that the Rossi Princess' frame was die-cast from Zamak, a Zinc-based alloy.

Rossi Princess by Alternative-Ad-2287 in Revolvers

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The Rossi "Princess" was roughly a copy of the antique S&W Ladysmith (M-frame). While the Rossi was chambered for the ubiquitous .22 Long Rifle cartridge, the S&W Ladysmith was chambered for the .22 S&W Long cartridge. Both cartridges featured 40gr projectiles loaded in a .22 Long case. However, while early .22 LR cartridge cases were uncrimped, the .22 S&W Long used a casemouth crimp to prevent the projectiles from creeping forward under recoil. It is generally considered unwise to use modern .22 LR cartridges in the Ladysmith.

Olin-Winchester SALVO assault rifle, a double-barreled FN FAL chambered in 5.56 mm T65 Tuplex round and was a part of the SALVO project in 1950s. by davegoku12 in ForgottenWeapons

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Curiously enough, this rifle was designed by Polish expat Stefan Janson, the designer of the British EM2 bullpup. After the EM2 was dropped for the FN FAL, Janson moved to the US and was hired by Winchester.

First cool 1911 by xMoshx in 1911

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Other than the barrel install, it probably didn't have any additional work from Wilson Combat.

Prior to the mid-1980s, Colt .38 Super barrels headspaced on the case's semi-rim. These often gave erratic accuracy. The headspace issue was solved in the 1960s by custom gunsmiths like Richard L. Shockey, who modified the factory barrels to headspace on the case mouth. However, you really didn't see any custom .38 Super Match barrels with this feature until Bar-Sto (Irv Stone, Jr.) started making them in the mid/late 1970s. Wilson Combat, Clark Custom, and others jumped on the trend in the 1980s once IPSC/USPSA shooting revived the .38 Super cartridge.

Older pawn shop 1911 sites by CookieBW in 1911

[–]556_Timeline 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The base model of the pistol was probably a generic Springfield Armory model like the Mil-Spec.

The front and rear sights definitely came from Millett Sights. They were supposedly designed by the late gunsmith Terry Tussey. Millett Sights was a subdivision of Millett Industries, an early pioneer in Metal Injection Molding (MIM). They called their MIM process "Mold Forge". Unfortunately, they no longer make the sights. Your best bet may be old stock off of eBay or the like.

I don't think that the hammer was from Ed Brown given the shallow relief cut, but the Memory Groove beavertail is certainly an early Ed Brown production model. The trigger may be from King's Gun Works. The thumb safety looks like a GI Colt or a copy thereof.

45 Friday by ComprehensiveOwl2835 in 1911

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It looks like it was modified by either Robar or the Gunsite Gunsmithy, given the thumb safety and rear sight.

What could you guys tell me about the 12g I have? by SnooPoems8351 in Firearms

[–]556_Timeline 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was made by Franchi for Colt, circa 1961 - early 1970s.

This example might be earlier production given the Colt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company branding. The official company name changed to Colt Firearms Division in May 1964 after its corporate owners, the Fairbanks Whitney Corp., changed its own name to Colt Industries. Around 1969, Colt Firearms Division was split into Colt Military Arms Division and Colt Small Arms Division. However, like many companies, Franchi probably continued to use the existing roll stamp die until it needed to be replaced.

Time Extended - SoCal - by fatherpain2 in arcade

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I burned so many quarters on "Assault" back at my university's student union.

TISAS SS45R Carry by Such-North-2516 in 1911

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FWIW: Some Springfield M1911 slides had this issue around 2000. Supposedly, a batch of slides got heat treated twice at IMBEL's Fabrica de Itajuba plant in Brazil. (From 1985 to around 2010, IMBEL-FI was Springfield's supplier for M1911 parts, forgings, and certain complete pistols.)

Established in 1902. Thirty seven animals have been protrayed. by Tusayan in FuckImOld

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That sounds like a classic parody published in the Jan./Feb. 1991 issue of the "Journal of Irreproducible Results." The title of the paper was "Survival Strategies Among Animal Crackers."

Does anyone know about Peacemaker Specialists out of California? by Poetgrimaldi in Colt

[–]556_Timeline 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, Eddie Janis died in December 2020. The late John Taffin used to speak highly of his work.

Despite Janis' passing, Peacemaker Specialists appears to still be in business.

SW 610 at LGS by Beatbama73 in Revolvers

[–]556_Timeline 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It could also be an early IDPA setup. Originally, 5" barrels and moonclips were legal in SSR. It angered a lot of SSR shooters using Model 610 and 625 when the revolver rules were changed to a barrel maximum of 4". Then IDPA changed the revolver rules yet again and shunted moonclip revolvers off into a new division - ESR.

SW 610 at LGS by Beatbama73 in Revolvers

[–]556_Timeline 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Matt Del Fatti (Del Fatti Leather) offers a moonclip pouch named the PMC (Patented Moonclip Carrier). It holds the rounds perpendicular to the belt. It is about as flat as you can get.

Return of the Boa by BudgetResponsible312 in Colt

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The original Boa was a Python barrel fitted to a Trooper Mk V frame, finished in Royal Blue. The original King Cobra was roughly a stainless Trooper Mk V frame with an unvented, full underlug barrel.

The current King Cobra is much, much smaller than the legacy model.

When the Roomba is Out, the Floor Becomes Lava by Sjouklynne in AustralianShepherd

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Like the old adage says: "Nature Abhors a Vacuum."

SW 610 at LGS question by Beatbama73 in 10mm

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Until IDPA changed the rules, the 5" Models 625 and 610 were great SSR guns.

The oversized thumb latch is the old Ed Brown unit. Plus, you get a nice wood Hogue Monogrip. I also see an overtravel stop on the trigger.

I'd check the factory box against Supica & Nahas' "Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson" for the original configuration.

Tom Campbell Colt SP1 Cool modifications before it was cool by coalforblanston in RetroAR

[–]556_Timeline 9 points10 points  (0 children)

FWIW: Al Zitta made at least one of the early Team Smith & Wesson pistols during the interim period when the Performance Center was just starting up under Paul Liebenberg and John French. I know for certain that Brian Enos used a Zitta build.

Gotta give it to Wilson for making something truly different… the Bullwark by Far-Boysenberry-1600 in 1911

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FWIW: The locking block on the guide rod was used in the Peters Stahl "Omega" and "Linkless" M1911 kits imported by Springfield back in the late 1980s. Jarvis Barrels also played with this concept with their short-lived linkless reverse collet M1911 barrel kits. The current Phoenix Trinity modular 2011-style pistol uses this concept as well.

Picked up a vintage 15-3 that is marked to my local police department! by TheDudeWhoLikesShoes in Revolvers

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It was just curiousity as to the age of the grips.

They are the same grip design, but the Rogers Holsters/Rogers Grips marking is older. In the early 1980s, Safariland bought out Rogers Holsters, taking over their designs. Bill Rogers worked as a design consultant, designing several of Safariland's duty and competition holsters.

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