njluger

I use the "Sharpie" method. Basically, take a sharpie marker and color the edge of your blade. Then start to sharpen. Look at the coloring, if you are sharpening at the correct angle, the entire colored should be rubbed away evenly. If you're rubbing just the front of the edge, you're coming in too steep on your angle. If you only see the back of the colored edge, you're too shallow. Try it a couple of times and you'll get the hang of it.

The CZ 452 is a solid .22LR that will def last you a lifetime. If you get a chance to hold the CZ, you'll quickly notice how much more solidly it is built vs a Savage, Marlin, or whatever other "cheaper" bolt .22 (not that the others are bad!). You get what you pay for. You are correct that the 452 is being discontinued and being replaced by the 455. Both are fine models - you won't go wrong with either. Here's a good review that someone did comparing the differences between the 452 vs 455: CZ 452 vs 455 Review In summary - both sound rock solid! The 452's been around for a few decades now so the design is well proven and solid! The 455 isn't a radical change, just really some changes to help simplify manufacturing. As far as price, if you want to go with the more basic type stocks (beech wood vs walnut) you can find some the "trainer" 452s for $350 NIB. Although for a $50 more I'd go for some nicely figured walnut anyday, especially if you're thinking about handing this down through to your kids Try the price request here on the forum - most of the dealers would be able to order you one no problem and then you wouldn't have to worry about shipping and transfer fees either.

I had a similar experience to JonF. I originally purchased 2x 15 round promags for my CZ 75B. Feeding was less than 100% reliable. I experienced a misfeed almost once per every other full mag while using the promags. For $24, the MecGars available from CZ USA are the best value as you get a 100% reliable magazine for a good price. Go for the MecGars and by all means stay away from the promags! Shooting the CZ 75B is too much fun to worry about the performance of your magazines!

Cool, let me know how you like it. What gun are you getting the holster for?

Came across this company online (http://www.alabamaholster.com) and I like some of their OWB styles. Looking to pick up "The Flapjack" model (http://www.alabamaholster.com/index.php?p=2_26) for my 1911 for potential use in IDPA. Any thoughts on quality / functionality of these holsters? Thanks!

I got 2 myself - one was the hand grenade box, the other 5.56mm. The grenade one was in really good shape - looks brand new inside. The 5.56mm looked like it came from Iraq as it was filled 1/4 of the way with sand. Both had minor exterior dings and great seals.

Good point njpilot, even with shipping, the mags from Midway come to less than directly from cmcmags.com w/ free shipping (difference of $1). Either way, great mags for good prices!

I use the Power Mags in my SW1911 and haven't a single misfeed. The only weird thing with these is that once my slide locks back on an empty mag, I can't release it with the magazine inserted. Works just fine with a loaded mag though. Also, the stock Act mags that came with the gun work just fine. Must be the unique follower the power mags use. At $23 and free shipping, these are a steal so feel confident and stock up! thanks for sharing this deal with us!

There's 2 on Gunbroker, ending soon - both in NJ: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=231375815 http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=231375819

You should post a WTS in this forum's Marketplace. You'll get more traffic.

Great deal - thanks! Got 2 for $20.46 shipped.

So being at the range several times now with my most recent acquisition, S&W M28-2, I'm simply in love with the sights. I know some people think that the S&W revolver adjustable sights are "fragile" and don't give the best sight picture, but I disagree and actually really like them. I like them so much that I've been thinking if it'd be possible to get these sights put on my 1911. Doing some searching online, I came across some of the history of the great 1911 gunsmith, Armand Swenson. Mr. Swenson was one of the fathers of the modern bullseye shooting semi-auto, taking standard GI-spec 1911's and doing some major accuracy modification work to that platform. One of his improvements to the platform, was replacing the stock GI sights with adjustable sights off of a S&W K-Frame revolver. Looking around, there seems to be one modern gunsmith, John Harrison, that does this same type of work. Here's an example of his work: More pics + a really nice write up is here: http://www.coolgunsite.com/comm_pistols/custom/swenson/swenson.htm Looking at his website (http://www.harrisoncustom.com) he quotes $200 for welding up the old dovetail, machining the slide and installing a k-frame sight. Seems like a lot of $$, but I understand that there is a considerable amount of work that needs to be done to get this working and looking good. I'd also have to see if he can fill in the Novak dovetail on my SW1911. Any thoughts on going down this route? I'm open to alternatives to the k-frame sights too - as long as I can get a serrated black rear and serrated black front!

Congrats! The Smith M&P line is really nice! That, plus their lifetime warranty, will get you many years of faithful service out of it!

Nice shooting Tony! For a semi-auto, it's hard to beat a nice 1911 for accuracy!

Yeah, agreed that mora's weren't designed for heavy chopping, batoning, etc...even though there are youtube vids out there trying to prove otherwise I'm of the mindset that a tool needs to be used for it's intended purpose so I leave tasks such as chopping to a hatchet and leaving my knife's edge nice and sharp for cutting. I'll only carry a fixed blade if I'm camping or hiking. For EDC, it's a Swiss Army Solider. Small enough with just the right amount of tools for me. It also doesn't cause people to crap their pants when I take it out at the office

Not always! Case and point, Mora knives - most can be had for < $20 and these are some of the best fixed blades I've ever owned (especially the ones w/ triflex and carbon blades!) Check them out: http://www.ragweedforge.com/SwedishKnifeCatalog.html

I spoke with Grant over @ http://www.gandrtactical.com a while back when I was interested in picking up the M&P 9 Pro 5" and he said that they could swap out the 17 round mags for 15 rounders as he carries those as well. Looking at their website now, I no longer see the 5" Pro listed there but it wouldn't hurt dropping them an email and asking what they could do. He does have the 4 1/4" Pro if that's an option. Another option, would be to have PK90 from Arms-n-Ammo order it stock w/ the 17 round mags and ask him to pin them for you.

You never stated what your primary use of this "one" gun would be - I think that plays the biggest factor in determining what to get. CCW/HD/Duty weapon? Compact sized semi-auto for sure. G19, M&P 9, HK P30, CZ-P0{1,7} would all do you nice here. Strictly range use / bullzeye shooting? Nice heavy S&W N-Frame revolver with a 6" barrel in .357 mag. You can get nice light .38 loads for target practice and the cost would be a little cheaper than blasting .45. I've yet to shoot a more accurate gun at the range than a nicely broken in S&W revolver shooting target loaded .38s. Competition? Get a slick tricked out semi-auto. Some good choices would be CZ Shadow, EAA Witness Limited, STI, Glock G34, M&P 9 Pro 5" All-around HD/Range gun, and you're not planning to carry? Full sized semi-auto (CZ 75B, Beretta 92FS, 1911, Sig 226, HK P30L) You'll want something on the heavier side with a nice long barrel to take advantage of the increased sight radius. Trigger feel is super important too as a crappy trigger is a big difference between a frustrating day at the range vs a fun day. So my advice, pick your use case, and then go try a bunch out!

Nice, classic line - gotta love GI replica 1911's! Congrats!

Here ya go! Now the thread is complete

That's the beauty of these old S&W's - if you do some searching, they are very affordable! Most of the auctions I was tracking were going for < $500. You can't even buy a new revolver for that price these days.

I had one more permit left to burn before it expired and I decided that my small collection needed something different to round itself out. So, with Glenn's search-foo (thanks man!), I was able to acquire a really nice classic S&W Model 28 Highway Patrolman in .375 mag from an estate sale down in South Jersey. Got this gun for a pretty good price and it looks very good! This is my first revolver, and it really takes you back in time where firearms were not just a mass produced pull of the plastic and metal injection machine handle. Looking at some date codes online, the serial # is a N105XXX which puts it into the this series: N60,001 – N190,000…... made 1972-74. Considering this is the "budget" version of the beautiful model 27, I was really impressed to the tightness of the gun (it's almost 40 years old!) and the level of fitting detail put into it. The trigger on this one feels amazing as well! I'm really looking forward to this gun last me a lifetime! Pics below after I cleaned her up!

I use Grant's LubriKit and it's great stuff. The two syringes of grease and a bottle of oil for $19 have lasted me quite some time and the oil is very good quality. As a plus, it's food safe, as this is the same lube they use on food industry machinary. Nice to know my hands aren't touching really harsh stuff.

Nice pistol! Now you should get with Hakan again and dress it up with some nice custom grips!

I have the DIP aluminum trigger guard on my 795 - it's really nice! I replaced it because on my 2nd time out with the rifle, the cheapo plastic guard cracked :/ Not only does it look 100x better, it gives you a better grip on the magazine release. Pretty easy to install as well. I highly recommend it!