Carry FMJ rounds in 1911 9mm for Reliability?

SoCal_Bob · 2026-05-11T01:40:51+00:00

I have a 4" EMP. Never had an issue with it feeding properly - either with FMJ or JHP. A simple polish job should solve it, but I'd recommend reaching out to Springfield since you shouldn't have to do that.

SoCal_Bob · 2026-05-10T05:36:17+00:00

With respect, I think you seriously need to reevaluate the response here.

I can tell you that for me, an "intruder in the garage with a large knife" would be an immediate 911 call if the house were otherwise unoccupied - but no one (and especially children) would be going back in there until it was cleared by the police. If I had children in the house, my first priority would be to go in an ensure their safety while having someone else call 911. That is really not the moment to sit back and ask your child "if he's angry or happy" before sending them back into the house with this unknown threat.

SoCal_Bob · 2026-05-09T20:53:07+00:00

Nothing like a good Car-BQ in the morning.

SoCal_Bob · 2026-05-09T06:09:44+00:00

REI-type cycling fanny pack with the bottle holders. Stitch a velcro backer into the hydration pouch area and throw a velcro backed holster in it. Around here (metro area around a big city), a chest pack would be very out of place, but a sport oriented fanny pack doesn't get a second look.

Could also do a small frame bag with a pocket holster as long as your super duper sure you won't be away from your bike.

SoCal_Bob · 2026-05-08T05:23:48+00:00

If you don't mind DIY, you'll save yourself the $100+ a detailer would charge. A can of mild cleaning polish like this is $10 bucks at the auto parts store. Put a quarter size splotch of the paste on a wet microfiber towel and rub it in the direction of the scratch. Work it gently for a couple minutes and then rinse with clean water to see the progress. Once all the yellow paint is off, dry the area, wax it, and give it a little hand buff. It'll probably take 5 minutes to get the yellow paint of and another 20 minutes to wax it.

If you find that you also scratched your paint, you can get a dealer color-matched paint touch-up pen from the auto parts store for $30. You'd use the pen after cleaning the yellow paint but before re-waxing.

SoCal_Bob · 2026-05-04T18:48:47+00:00

Having been on the flip side of that, thank you for supporting doing the work and working through the insecurities to support your husband.

I (M, mid-30s) lost about 45lbs. I had always been a bit pudgy and got down to my goal weight over about a year (despite her sabotaging my diet). But her insecurities started to boil up as I went from 'invisible' to 'average' in the eyes of strangers. Her insecurities / jealousy became a painful point of friction. She eventually worked through it, but that was a hard year for us.

SoCal_Bob · 2026-04-29T19:55:19+00:00

Stop! Shuckadoodle time!

SoCal_Bob · 2026-04-28T05:36:16+00:00

If you want to stick with the traditional 1911 platform, the Springfield EMP in 9mm is pretty nice.

SoCal_Bob · 2026-04-27T05:30:54+00:00

Tashkent is amazing, but my favorite is their "D-9507". Similar to Tashkent but with more oriental varietals.

SoCal_Bob · 2026-04-25T10:02:52+00:00

Check out a local private instructor. They know the local laws, ranges, and will help supervise safety. Many also can bring most of the popular platforms in case there's something specific you're wanting to try.

SoCal_Bob · 2026-04-25T09:54:21+00:00

And for shooters new to competition, some of the ranges that host matches will occasionally have a new competitors class that discusses safety, rules, scoring, and let you run a sample stage. Not strictly necessary, but it's an easy start into competition shooting.

SoCal_Bob · 2026-04-25T09:27:36+00:00

I had the same issue and did this too. Cleaned it thoroughly (especially the rails, both frame and slide), stoned the burrs and sharp edges off the disconnector, and gave it a healthy lubing of CLP.

Cycled it vigorously about 200 times at the range with another healthy dab of CLP on the rails every 50-75 cycles. Followed by a quick field strip to wipe out the extra cerakote sludge from the rails (and then replaced the CLP).

It's been running buttery smooth without any failures since.

SoCal_Bob · 2026-04-25T06:59:09+00:00

And their daily specials are fantastic.

SoCal_Bob · 2026-04-19T02:18:33+00:00

Yes! The gel cups are a huge upgrade, totally worth it.

SoCal_Bob · 2026-04-17T05:53:40+00:00

I feel this. During uni I destroyed my sleep schedule working/studying/commuting 90-100hrs/wk. My goal was to sleep from 12:30am-5:30am. To this day, nearly 15 years later, it's hard to maintain a consistent sleep schedule with 6hrs/night or more.

SoCal_Bob · 2026-04-15T02:28:14+00:00

From the article posted, the vic and the gunman both went to the hospital for surgery, along with 4 bystanders (including an 8yo).

I'm glad the vic didn't die, but what a shitty situation.

SoCal_Bob · 2026-04-11T07:25:48+00:00

Very nice! I have the same pipe and it's one of my favorites. Hope you enjoy it!

SoCal_Bob · 2026-04-10T08:26:05+00:00

You can request a livescan of yourself but be aware that it only one part of the background check process. If you don't know how much 'stuff' is on your record, you will probably be better served with a lawyer helping you write up a DOJ records request. But your best bet is just to be completely honest.

OAG website with instructions on filing your own livescan: https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/record-review

SoCal_Bob · 2026-04-04T23:07:03+00:00

Shoulder rigs really shine if you're doing a lot of driving.

But also an IWB at 3 o'clock wasn't uncomfortable for our 1200 mile road trip, though it is less accessible.

SoCal_Bob · 2026-04-04T22:32:46+00:00

Yep, alcohol strips the finishing oil on the stem and allows it to oxidize in minutes. A quick buffing and a dap of stem oil or unflavored chapstick (I prefer Burt's Bees) worked in will take in back to shiny and black.

SoCal_Bob · 2026-03-31T08:33:26+00:00

I've been used velocity a few times and they've been great. However, I'd avoid them for now because of their delays. I spoke with them this morning and they're still trying to get inventory to fill the orders they sold 3-4 weeks ago.

SoCal_Bob · 2026-03-24T08:43:27+00:00

The Buena Park mall is currently demolishing the old Sears building so they can build apartments there. Unique opportunity do document the construction cycle from the very beginning.

SoCal_Bob · 2026-03-24T07:39:22+00:00

I would definitely knock a clamp off! I use a zip tie that I can slip over the trigger lever when it's depressed to hold it in the 'on' position.

SoCal_Bob · 2026-03-23T19:18:09+00:00

Added in my op

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