Battery Oaks Range report, 7-7-19

Weird stuff going on in the last five post to include who said what. Does the forum software have a glitch?
I have noticed recently that if I quote someone, if I edit their post in anyway first, like to delete most of the text they posted to leave only their particular sentence or phrase I’m replying to that it doesn't display the quote like it normally does.
 
I’m replying to that it doesn't display the quote like it normally does

If you just highlight some text in another's post. the "reply" button pops up, and if you click it. it will send it right down to the reply window with the [quotes]and members name automatically now. Maybe a glitch with that going on.

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This forum software is getting really high tech now...
 
When it comes to handguns, I want it to shoot out of the box. Don’t want to change triggers or springs or much of anything.

I like simple. Guess thats why all my personal protection devices are labeled Glock.

I would like to point out that Mr. Browning's 1911 was protecting our LE Officers and Military people long before Gaston Glock was even thought of.
As John would say..."no brag, just fact!"
 
Weird stuff going on in the last five post to include who said what. Does the forum software have a glitch?
It almost always (probably unintentional) user error.

Somebody tries to quote two things and messes up the syntax. Somebody tries to quote something and ends up typing in the middle of the reply instead of after the closing QUOTE code. Somebody wants to quote only a portion of a post, and when they go to delete the other part they catch a [ or ] and mess up the whole thing.

I don’t think there’s an issue with the site’s software...just the software between some user’s ears. :D
 
It almost always (probably unintentional) user error.

Somebody tries to quote two things and messes up the syntax. Somebody tries to quote something and ends up typing in the middle of the reply instead of after the closing QUOTE code. Somebody wants to quote only a portion of a post, and when they go to delete the other part they catch a [ or ] and mess up the whole thing.

I don’t think there’s an issue with the site’s software...just the software between some user’s ears. :D
It’s wonky the past week. I’m pretty good with it and it’s out of whack for quoting.
 
It almost always (probably unintentional) user error.

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Somebody tries to quote something and ends up typing in the middle of the reply instead of after the closing QUOTE code. Somebody wants to quote only a portion of a post, and when they go to delete the other part they catch a [ or ] and mess up the whole thing.

I don’t think there’s an issue with the site’s software...just the software between some user’s ears. :D

I deleted a sentence, and added one character to see what it does.

Edit: well it worked that time
 
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I would like to point out that Mr. Browning's 1911 was protecting our LE Officers and Military people long before Gaston Glock was even thought of.
As John would say..."no brag, just fact!"
Yup and the model T was highly thought of way back in the day.
But better tools for the job eventually show up.
 
Yup and the model T was highly thought of way back in the day.
But better tools for the job eventually show up.

You make a point. But, the modern automobile still has, 4 wheels, a steering wheel (on the left side in most countries) and (for the most part) an internal combustion engine. Tires & wheels are better, brakes, engines, even seats and windshields are also better. But still of the same basic design. People started hanging new/improved stuff on the 1911 too, same basic design.

It will be interesting to see if people are still carrying Glocks 108 years from now. Hell, if one of these two dozen socialist actually becomes our next President, none of us may be carrying anything! And that is a very scary thought.
As I posted above the 1911 was killing our enemy's before Gaston was born. As, they were thru two world wars, Korea, Viet Nam, in addition to many more minor conflicts. And still being issued well into 1985. Oh, didn't the Marine Corp just purchase and start issuing Old Slabsides again. Just saying.

Most people and LE agencies are indeed going to the Glock as EDC and duty weapons. For two very simple reasons...#1 being cost (and probably #s 2-10 as well) Next being a bit like the revolver (which the 1911 replaced) no need for actually having to learn (and practice) a manual of arms that the 1911 requires for safe carry. Like the last 3 generations of my Family were taught. I mean why waste all that time when a simple point and click is all that is needed?

As the start and entire theme of this post is about the "reliability" of the semi auto pistol, the 1911 in particular. Sounds to me like if semi autos are such unreliable pieces of equipment, then several here should go back to revolvers. That type of weapon, if kept anywhere near clean and lubed every now and then, has an almost 100% non failure rate!!!!
FWIW....
 
As the start and entire theme of this post is about the "reliability" of the semi auto pistol, the 1911 in particular. Sounds to me like if semi autos are such unreliable pieces of equipment, then several here should go back to revolvers. That type of weapon, if kept anywhere near clean and lubed every now and then, has an almost 100% non failure rate!!!!
FWIW....

And if bad ammo is involved, a DA revolver is much faster to get back into action, just squeeze the trigger again.
 
You make a point. But, the modern automobile still has, 4 wheels, a steering wheel (on the left side in most countries) and (for the most part) an internal combustion engine. Tires & wheels are better, brakes, engines, even seats and windshields are also better. But still of the same basic design. People started hanging new/improved stuff on the 1911 too, same basic design.

It will be interesting to see if people are still carrying Glocks 108 years from now. Hell, if one of these two dozen socialist actually becomes our next President, none of us may be carrying anything! And that is a very scary thought.
As I posted above the 1911 was killing our enemy's before Gaston was born. As, they were thru two world wars, Korea, Viet Nam, in addition to many more minor conflicts. And still being issued well into 1985. Oh, didn't the Marine Corp just purchase and start issuing Old Slabsides again. Just saying.

Most people and LE agencies are indeed going to the Glock as EDC and duty weapons. For two very simple reasons...#1 being cost (and probably #s 2-10 as well) Next being a bit like the revolver (which the 1911 replaced) no need for actually having to learn (and practice) a manual of arms that the 1911 requires for safe carry. Like the last 3 generations of my Family were taught. I mean why waste all that time when a simple point and click is all that is needed?

As the start and entire theme of this post is about the "reliability" of the semi auto pistol, the 1911 in particular. Sounds to me like if semi autos are such unreliable pieces of equipment, then several here should go back to revolvers. That type of weapon, if kept anywhere near clean and lubed every now and then, has an almost 100% non failure rate!!!!
FWIW....
I can afford to carry any handgun I want...and so can most people. Glock is lighter, holds more rounds, is more reliable, and more durable (#s 3-6) than a 1911. #1 is a nice bonus but there are cheaper options. #2 doesn't matter to me because I had 1911s long before I had a Glock.

We are already 35 years in on that 108 :)

I would never voluntarily go back to model Ts, revolvers, or 1911s for that matter.
 
Millie, as much as I love a 1911 ( although not in 9mm), you might want to try out one of BOBs Smith 39-2s. I just saw you just posted a like on one of the other threads for a picture of one. I carried one for several years while working narcotics and I can tell you personally, they feel a lot like a 1911 with the same slim grip and single-stack mag. Plus, they've got a great stock trigger if you don't want to bother with upgrades or need something within match guidelines. I think it would be great to see somebody run one of those !!
Recoil is practically non-existent with a 9mm in a metal frame...
 
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I like my new 39-2 but it doesn't hold a candle to a 1989 HiPower.
Well of course not. They had nearly 20 years to be influenced by S&W’s innovations. ;)
 
It took the devolvement of smokeless powder until we got semi autos. French introduced smokeless powder with the 1886 8mm Lebel. Hugo Borchardt used the Maxim toggle action for his high velocity 7.65x25 C93 pistol in 1893. It would later get refined by Georg Luger before 1900. John Browning had his first semi auto pistol and shotgun produced in 1899. He also had his first machine gun produced in 1895. Anti guns think semi autos are new too.

CD
 
Watched Gun Stories episode about the Browning Auto 5. Browning was at Winchester HQ to meet with President but he died before the meeting. He later went to FN to build his shotguns.
 
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I have bought a lot of guns.I have altered a lot of them. Changed sights,did trigger jobs ,changed grips and changed springs. Never replaced internal metal parts (springs are excluded)and in revolvers except a couple of hands that I just wore out shooting them. If a full length guide rod was needed in the 1911 John Moses Browning would have put them in his design.
 
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Well, it sounds like a huge pain, but I'll do it. I really hate taking the 1911s apart....but I'm getting better/faster at it as I go along and my hands get stronger! Lol. Thanks for the "secret sauce" recipe! I love that gun enough to go through some "stuff" to keep it happy.
It is well worth the work! My biceps are lovely for an old gal...hahahaha:D
 
Put 150 or so through my RIA yesterday. Didn’t lock back on empty once, but it was on a particular mag that is a known offender, that I typically use only as a barney mag.

This pistol may get top billing after H20 today for the tier two match in Boone next weekend. The Fusion may get relegated to back-up gun, if for no other reason than this RIA seems to run whatever ammo I put through it, particularly Butter's Librarians that are like shooting airsoft.
 
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RIA runs about like the Fusion at matches. Both run fine at the range, but won’t always go fully into battery on slide lock reloads on the clock. Not sure what I do different at matches, but I need to stop.

Otherwise the RIA ran like it was supposed to.
 
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Just an observation.

If your 1911 pistol needs to be dripping wet with oil to make it through a match...your pistol needs tweakin'.

I recommend my magical, mystical, marvelous mud that forever cures the need for a quart of oil in the gun.

Go and buy a tub of J&B Bore Cleaner and a small bottle of CLP Breakfree. FP10 will do in a rush.

In a small separate vessel, place about a half teaspoonful of the bore cleaner paste and add oil...mixing thoroughly...until the glop will just start to sag off the tip of a screwdriver, but short of dripping. Cover and allow to stand overnight. Stir well and apply liberally to the rails, upper and lower barrel lugs, inner barrel bushing, and a light smear on the slide center rail.

Assemble the gun and hand cycle it 100 times. Disassemble, wipe clean, reapply and repeat.

Disassemble and clean. Oil and reassemble.

And that's all the trade secrets I'll be disclosing today. :)

Cheers.

I did this to both my 1911's this morning.....much smoother. Thanks for the tip.
 
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