Never Thought This Day Would Come

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chunktone":1e6oagei said:
FourT6and2":1e6oagei said:
Never thought I'd sell one of my Silverbursts — or even my Diezel — but, I'm thinking about it because I want me one of these Ed Brown Kobra 1911s. I have two Silverbursts... may not need both of 'em. One is in for a refret right now at Philtone. When I get it back I'll have to decide which one goes. Or I could sell my VH4 since it's an amp and I can always find another one if need be. Can't replace a guitar since every one is different. I dunno!

What do?!

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I'd make sure this is the type of 1911 that the guy in Tool uses. :lol: :LOL:
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:lol: :LOL:

You know, it's funny. People assume I have Silverbursts because of Tool. But I got turned onto them because of Wyclef Jean, not Tool. I saw him playing one years ago before i had ever heard of Tool. But the Diezel, that's all because of Jones. :D
 
Ventura":1mqrk0hu said:
I guess I just don't get the "need" for a gun.



But the gun-in-America thing... Why? Is it because there's an ever-present threat and you need to protect yourself (which if this is the case, I totally 100% get it, for sure)? I'm just wondering.
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Yes. This "ever-present threat" is called the federal government. Some of us enjoy shooting. It's like saying that you shouldn't own a guitar if you aren't a professional musician. I'm not trying to pick a fight, but your post posed a question.. so I figured it would be a good place to start.
 
Ventura":2khkrxpb said:
I guess I just don't get the "need" for a gun.

If you're a musically inclined individual, or write and record or jam or gig, or whatever - you can justify gear.

What's the justification of a piece? And I know I'll get flamed for this question - I know, right to bear arms etc etc - but up here in Icebackland, we can't legally carry weapons, which therefore translates to not really needing weapons. If you're caught in cultural crossfire, you shouldn't have been there in the first place. Most of the cats donning a grip up here are too young and too stupid to know how they work. I've had to "manage" a couple cats who were packing; it was all psychology. In the end, they should thank me as they'd have ended up blowing their dick off or putting a hole in their foot. Idiots.

But the gun-in-America thing... Why? Is it because there's an ever-present threat and you need to protect yourself (which if this is the case, I totally 100% get it, for sure)? I'm just wondering.
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Well said.
 
Just thought I'd add that the Bobtail is one of the most comfortable grips ever ;)
 
Heritage Softail":2yiwo0nx said:
FourT6and2":2yiwo0nx said:
There's also this one. :D It's like the Diezel of guns.

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If I show this to my wife, she will want it for Christmas!!
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Mine too, she's been gassing for a CC 1911 for a bit now, that Wilson Combat is a sweet one for sure.
I'm a little nervous about her getting a CC permit, I think at least 12 people will get shot the first day :lol: :LOL: :lol: :LOL:
 
Came in today. Heading to the range tomorrow to break it in. :D

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perhaps an ICBM, that way if the zombie apocalypse starts in another country you wont need a gun, just annihilate the entire land of zombies, and i hear from a reliable source some zombies have been creeping out of the woodwork in syria! possibly medical experiments by terrorists, reanimation of thge deaD!!
 
Ok, just returned from the range. Put 100 VERY DIRTY rounds through it — a box of Federal white box and a box of Federal American Eagle. Both 230 gr. FMJ. That's pretty much all the range had and they wouldn't let me use my own ammo (WWB). Federal is super dirty stuff.

I had two failures-to-feed properly. This was with the Federal white box. No failures with the American Eagle.

First two mags shot weird. Very sporadic, inconsistent shooting. After that, gun seemed to shoot more accurately. Maybe it was just me getting used to the gun?

Anyway, the thing is very smooth. Very little recoil. Feels good in the hand. One of the better 1911s I've shot. But It's also very difficult to shoot accurately for some reason. The Kimbers and Springfields I've used in the past were easier to shoot more accurately. I really have to concentrate and take my time with the Kobra. Other 1911s I've shot I just had to point in the general direction and shots seemed to land where I wanted. It might take me some time to get used to the Kobra. But all in all, I'm happy with it. :D It's obviously an accurate gun if you take a look at the targets. I just gotta shoot better! :D

I also noticed that brass was ejecting pretty close. A few only ejected maybe six inches into the air and fell at my feet. The rest landed maybe six feet away.

50 rounds, Federal 230 Gr. FMJ, 10 yards.

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American Eagle 230 Gr. FMJ, 10 yards

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I don't have any old 1911 targets to compare. But I do have a Sig P220 and FNX target for comparison. Same caliber. Same ammo.

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I was going to suggest get a kimber instead but I see I'm to late . I love guns but that one is just to EXPENSIVE. Enjoy it
 
I've always heard to break-in or "burnish" a barrel on a brand new weapon, you should only run copper bullets through it. Run 3-5 shots, clean it with copper cleaner, then clean wads through it until they come out clean, then repeat several more times and your done. I've always done this with my new guns and had no issue's.
I've only heard people discuss it with long guns, but I always assumed it applied to everything (pistols too) I dont know that this has anything to do with the inconsistancy you experienced, but it might ;)
I just did this with my new POF/AR and by the 3rd round of shots, it started getting more consistant. I dont think it had anything whatsoever to do with a feed failure, the Kobra might just be finicky about what you feed it (at least at first)
The copper provides just a bit of lubricity till things settle in
You may have already done this, not sure. I know on long guns it is a must do to achieve the best possible accuracy and maximum barrel life
 
JTyson":uhreek1c said:
I've always heard to break-in or "burnish" a barrel on a brand new weapon, you should only run copper bullets through it. Run 3-5 shots, clean it with copper cleaner, then clean wads through it until they come out clean, then repeat several more times and your done. I've always done this with my new guns and had no issue's.
I've only heard people discuss it with long guns, but I always assumed it applied to everything (pistols too) I dont know that this has anything to do with the inconsistancy you experienced, but it might ;)
I just did this with my new POF/AR and by the 3rd round of shots, it started getting more consistant. I dont think it had anything whatsoever to do with a feed failure, the Kobra might just be finicky about what you feed it (at least at first)
The copper provides just a bit of lubricity till things settle in
You may have already done this, not sure. I know on long guns it is a must do to achieve the best possible accuracy and maximum barrel life
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Ed Brown says no break in needed. And the research I've done suggests that it will "settle in" after 500 rounds or so. I was told to use only Federal or Winchester 230 Gr. FMJ. I just gotta keep the gun lubed really wet. And after a few hundred rounds I can switch to grease on the frame rails and barrel lugs, with just a few drops of oil everywhere else. So far, so good. The first few mags were iffy. But once I started using the American Eagle ammo, the gun was shooting pretty well.

I'm still a little concerned about the fact that brass was ejecting really close. Ed Brown says brass should eject to about 12 feet away. But mine is throwing 'em out within a few feet, if that. And that suggests an issue with the extractor, recoil spring, or maybe the ammo is not the right power.
 
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