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    1. RaleighReloader

      Recommendations for a inexpensive 9mm single stack 1911?

      Almost. From RIA's website: "Our 1911 Frames are Cast 4140 Carbon Steel and our Slides are Forged 4140 Steel." It's also worth noting that Ruger does a lot of casting ... and I'd trust most Rugers with my life. That said, if one could get a cast 1911 frame or a forged 1911 for the same price...
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      Recommendations for a inexpensive 9mm single stack 1911?

      I'd vote for either Tisas or Rock Island Armory. I own both, and for simple reliability I've never had an issue with either. My general feeling about 1911s right now is that most people are best served with either a Tisas or a RIA. The manufacturing tolerances are only getting better in those...
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      Range bag question

      One other thought. When I go to gun related events now, I have a little folding wagon that I throw in the back of my truck. I think this is the one I bought: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JMYL94W It folds up into a package about the size of a carry-on bag and can easily be stowed in...
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      Range bag question

      Austin provided an excellent list. I'd add these things if they're handy/appropriate: A backup gun and mags. Even if you've got tools handy for a repair, it'd be very disruptive to have to stop, field strip (or detail strip) your weapon, hope you have the part, etc., etc. I don't know what gatt...
    5. RaleighReloader

      WTB: S&W Victory Revolver

      Curious to see if anyone has an old Smith & Wesson Victory revolver that they’d like to part with. Should have a V or SV prefix serial number and the original black magic finish.
    6. RaleighReloader

      Alexandria Gun Show opinions?

      It has been a minute since I've been to the Alexandria show. I'm more of a regular at the shows in Lafayette, Gonzales, and Kenner. My recollection is that many of the same sellers from those other shows frequent Alexandria—so if you regularly do the circuit, you'll see some of the same stuff...
    7. RaleighReloader

      KORTH revolver - initial range report/impressions

      Awesome! what is that beautiful blued Smith at about 4:00? Mike
    8. RaleighReloader

      New member to the 1911 gang now!

      Sorry that I was late to the party. Realized that a minute after I posted ... I picked up a Nighthawk long slide 10mm from Puglia's a few years ago. It's one of my favorites, and the extra heft does a nice job of absorbing the recoil. Mike
    9. RaleighReloader

      New member to the 1911 gang now!

      Congrats, and welcome to the 1911 club! I just added 1911 number eighteen to my collection. One of the joys of the 1911 is that there's an almost endless bounty of permutations and variations. I've got 1911s in seven different calibers (.22 LR, 9mm, 10mm, .45 ACP, .357 SIG, .38 Super, and .38...
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      KORTH revolver - initial range report/impressions

      We expect pictures!
    11. RaleighReloader

      KORTH revolver - initial range report/impressions

      https://1911addicts.com would be my first stop. Yes, the Korth isn't a 1911, but that site gets a lot of non-1911 traffic. Mike
    12. RaleighReloader

      KORTH revolver - initial range report/impressions

      I probably wouldn't list a Korth on BayouShooter. There are other forums where prospective buyers for those sorts of guns hang out. Mike
    13. RaleighReloader

      1948 Colt rebirth

      Nice looking rig! It sure is tough to beat Nighthawk. My Nighthawk Heinie Signature Compact is winging its way to me as I type this, and it's killing me that it won't be delivered until Tuesday. Mike
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      KORTH revolver - initial range report/impressions

      A common rant on the interwebs is the argument that companies like Colt and Smith & Wesson don't put the same level of old-world craftsmanship into their guns that they used to. I don't personally buy into these arguments, but suffice to say that Korth makes guns the old-fashioned way, in a way...
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