What gun stuff did you do today?

[pcolagunner]

Put in a quarter of a paper towel...it will take out quite a bit of dirt from the media and make it last at least twice as long. Some people put in a used dryer anti static sheet to pick up the dirt.

Cool thanks for the tip!

 

[JohnAL]

With my forgetful old brain I paid less than $10 for an automatic shut off timer else I would have burned out my motor years ago.

 

[TennJeep1618]

Put in a quarter of a paper towel...it will take out quite a bit of dirt from the media and make it last at least twice as long. Some people put in a used dryer anti static sheet to pick up the dirt.

I use a dryer sheet or two with every load. Helps reduce the dust as well.

With my forgetful old brain I paid less than $10 for an automatic shut off timer else I would have burned out my motor years ago.

I use something similar to this (http://amzn.to/2fzGoDp) with 1hr increments.

 

[JohnAL]

I use this one. Only choices are ON, 1, 2, 4, or 8 hours but it serves me. I never tumble more than two hours wet tumbling. Sometimes only 1 hour if it's mostly clean range pickup. Two hours cleans the stuff that's been in the weather for weeks.

https://www.amazon.com/Woods-Import-5559206-Countdown-Digital/dp/B001DD7YSE

 

[TennJeep1618]

I use this one. Only choices are ON, 1, 2, 4, or 8 hours but it serves me. I never tumble more than two hours wet tumbling. Sometimes only 1 hour if it's mostly clean range pickup. Two hours cleans the stuff that's been in the weather for weeks.

https://www.amazon.com/Woods-Import-5559206-Countdown-Digital/dp/B001DD7YSE

I like that one. Nice and simple.

 

[JohnAL]

Watch the load limit on these though. Only rated for 1000 Watts or about 8.3 Amps. Space heaters and such will ruin them.

 

[SCTaylor]

Slicked up the RIA 1911 with some polishing of contact points, except the trigger group, along with an 18lb main spring and 10lb recoil spring. Trigger is at 3lb 4oz with some grit and creep, but what more can you ask for from a $550 jobber from the Philippines.

 

[wildrider666]

Slicked up the RIA 1911 with some polishing of contact points, except the trigger group, along with an 18lb main spring and 10lb recoil spring. Trigger is at 3lb 4oz with some grit and creep, but what more can you ask for from a $550 jobber from the Philippines.

When I think of Companies that make the same basic firearm under several different name, I picture a row of barrels: great parts go in barrel #1, good enough parts go in #5 and budget "might work" stuff goes in #10. Separating the wheat from the chaff. Not sure what names go with which barrels.

 

[Stanley13]

I ordered a Sightron 4-20x50mm scope for my kids gun. Hope it performs competitively with the Bushnell Elite 6500 4.5-30x50mm series?????????????

 

[JohnAL]

Wet tumbled around 1000 pieces of.223 brass while tinkering with projects around the house.

 

[TennJeep1618]

I planned on dry firing. Going to finish Stoeger's book instead.

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[wildrider666]

I planned on dry firing. Going to finish Stoeger's book instead.

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Ice pack the bad area.

 

[Gas Port]

I sent my Aristocrat sight rib off to the manufacturer on the left coast to repair the rear sight. I got a email today saying they can repair the rear sight and mill and install a weaver rail for less than 1/3rd the price of a new rib.

 

[bohica793]

Bought a Fatboy,Jr. Now I have to clear out a place to put it.

 

[FUPAGUNT]

Sold 4 Glocks, 4k rounds of .223, and 2k rounds of 9mm this past week. Should have enough now to pay for our move coming up in the next couple of months without having to come out of pocket. Man I cant wait to get outta this shit hole.

 

[Rapier]

Received the order from Optical Planet that was back ordered for a month. I needed an air gun scope and air gun rings. Maybe this combo will stay on the RWS I have to shoot in town where discharging a firearm is illegal. The order also included a tactical sling, rings and a 3x9x40 scope for a Christmas gift.
Ed

 

[SCTaylor]

When I think of Companies that make the same basic firearm under several different name, I picture a row of barrels: great parts go in barrel #1, good enough parts go in #5 and budget "might work" stuff goes in #10. Separating the wheat from the chaff. Not sure what names go with which barrels.

Well I look at the budget - production - semi/full custom in three different ways to go along with the basic three types of gun folks; 1) Gotta have collector / weekend warrior lite 2) Weekend Warrior / Competition Dudes 3) I like Guns, Have Money, Or Gotta Have the Best

Now these 3 can break down into a million subcatagories but here is my basic take.

1) Gotta have collector / weekend warrior lite - This kinda person buys & sells often, shoots ~500 - 1000 round per year, total in all guns.
2) Weekend Warrior / Competition - WW is a dude prepared for the food court, Soviet Hoards (WOLVERINES!!) or a Serious USPSA/IDPA/Steel/Action Pistol etc shooter that will shoot 3k - 10k+ per year
3) I like Guns, Have Money, Or Gotta Have the Be - These are much like class #1 but can or will pay for top end stuff; Wilson, Les Baer, Daniel Defense etc., but still probably don't shoot that much.

Anyway my point is, Rock Islands have a very good reputation of value per $$. Will it hold up like a Colt, Springer, or Sig? Probably not, but I plan to put ~5k rounds down range in 2017 with mine. I see the RIA's as a great fit for guys who want to try a 1911 but can't commit ~$800, however, $550 is doable. I wouldn't trust my life to it or ever say it's "as good" as the brands noted above.

In the future when the money is available, I will have a full custom $3,000 1911 built. But my RIA and a Sig Max 1911 (in the future) will have to do until then.

 

[JWlineman]

Early Christmas from Botach...

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[wildrider666]

.............
Anyway my point is, Rock Islands have a very good reputation of value per $$. Will it hold up like a Colt, Springer, or Sig? Probably not, but I plan to put ~5k rounds down range in 2017 with mine. I see the RIA's as a great fit for guys who want to try a 1911 but can't commit ~$800, however, $550 is doable ...........

I wasn't knocking RIA, a lot of folks are happy with them, just that a lot of brands get manufactured by a few plants in the PI. Quality varies between products from te same company. I got no problem with guns that work as advertised. I like budget when it delivers value. Taurus 1911 is the only gun I sold, missed it and then bought another one.

 

[SCTaylor]

Ah gotcha! I'm ignorant to the rest of the stuff coming out of that region. And who builds what down there.


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