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by ghostrider
Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:41 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Residency...and purchase
Replies: 4
Views: 617

Re: Residency...and purchase

I know of no such requirement. The only residency limitation is on non-resident aliens, and that's 90 days.
That requirement applies to *resident* aliens as well (aka. green card holders). Resident aliens are
required to show proof of 90 days of residency for handgun purchases.
by ghostrider
Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:11 am
Forum: Holsters & Accessories
Topic: tuckable vs not
Replies: 18
Views: 3070

tuckable vs not

I'm shopping for an IWB holster (1911). I'm looking at the Andrews MacDaniel II (or the SouthFork Razorback, which looks like the same design), but I'm wondering about the pros/cons of this type of holster vs a tuckable holster. I realize the tuckable could be slower to draw from, but I'm wondering ...
by ghostrider
Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:03 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Carrying a Colt Defender ??
Replies: 78
Views: 11524

Re: Carrying a Colt Defender ??

My Hi-Power does not leave Condition 1 except for the brief moments when cycling shots
nice Hi-Power - is it the newer FM model? The slide isn't tapered at the front & I think only
FM does that.
by ghostrider
Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:00 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: What is your home defense load or preference?
Replies: 39
Views: 4842

Re: What is your home defense load or preference?

my choices are based on what feeds reliably and what I can get components for to load practice
ammo with:

# 45ACP: Remington Golden Sabre (not +P)
# 9mm: Speer 124gr Gold Dot
by ghostrider
Tue Jan 08, 2008 10:58 pm
Forum: Holsters & Accessories
Topic: holster finish
Replies: 9
Views: 2053

Re: holster finish

I guess the more important question is does your belt match the color?
I wear only black belts, so I would want whatever clip/strap the holster
has to be black also. Yes, no one should see it, unless its a tuckable,
then the clip would be exposed.
by ghostrider
Tue Jan 08, 2008 10:49 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: CCW weapon recommendation?
Replies: 20
Views: 3190

Re: CCW weapon recommendation?

how about a compact 1911, or its that outside the price range ($500?)
by ghostrider
Tue Jan 08, 2008 10:47 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Carrying a Colt Defender ??
Replies: 78
Views: 11524

Re: Carrying a Colt Defender ??

>Also the true 1911A1 design does not have a firing pin block. The original design did not, but don't Series 80-based models (Colt, ParaOrdnance) have a firing-pin block of some sort? Note this was to reduce the chance of the gun firing if dropped, not to encourage lowering of the hammer on a loaded...
by ghostrider
Sun Jan 06, 2008 10:54 pm
Forum: Holsters & Accessories
Topic: holster finish
Replies: 9
Views: 2053

Re: holster finish

I prefer black, but it seems many holsters come in brown/tan/natural only.
by ghostrider
Sat Jan 05, 2008 9:51 pm
Forum: Holsters & Accessories
Topic: holster finish
Replies: 9
Views: 2053

Re: holster finish

>Yes to all! Have one of each to go with everything!

:-) does that include sharkskin or gator?
by ghostrider
Fri Jan 04, 2008 10:45 pm
Forum: Holsters & Accessories
Topic: holster finish
Replies: 9
Views: 2053

holster finish

I'm just curious - do ya'll prefer black or brown holsters?
cowhide or other leathers?
by ghostrider
Fri Jan 04, 2008 10:42 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: What's in YOUR cleaning kit?
Replies: 21
Views: 2569

Re: What's in YOUR cleaning kit?

I use gun scrubber & hoppes for cleaning, FP10 and slide glide for lube.
I'm also using RIG +P stainless lube for all stainless guns, but I'm
trying FP10 in those instead to see how well it works.
by ghostrider
Tue Jan 01, 2008 11:47 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: 1911 RECEIVERS
Replies: 9
Views: 2319

Re: 1911 RECEIVERS

>If you modify a 9mm ejector to clear a 45 slide, you will get sporadic ejection or no ejection at all >when shooting 9mm. Even if everything works, which it won't, the ejector will be so thin that it will >be just a matter of time before the ejector breaks. Its certainly an area for concern, but I ...
by ghostrider
Tue Jan 01, 2008 10:50 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: 1911 RECEIVERS
Replies: 9
Views: 2319

Re: 1911 RECEIVERS

you may also want to consider Essex frames. They are available from Brownells.
by ghostrider
Mon Dec 31, 2007 12:16 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: 1911 RECEIVERS
Replies: 9
Views: 2319

Re: 1911 RECEIVERS

I'm new here, but maybe I can answer your question. 1911 frames (receivers) aren't manufactured calibre specific. With the proper parts you can use one frame for multiple calibres. The stock ejectors are different for 9mm/38Super vs 45. You will either have to switch ejectors everytime you want to s...
by ghostrider
Mon Dec 31, 2007 12:09 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Introduce yourself
Replies: 3950
Views: 700038

Re: Introduce yourself

howdy,

been lurking for a little while - just registered now.

male, 40's Engineer.
Just took the class a couple of weeks ago, will be submitting the paperwork
in the next couple of weeks.

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