The CZickness VI

[Birds Away]

Morning folks!

TopDog got the wheels spinning on the idea of adding another compact to the family. I've been wanting a P07, but like steel over poly. I figure that a used compact, CGW parts and fresh sights would come in under $600. Add Cerakote and grips and for around $750, I could have an amazing carry gun. The only problem is that the realist in my knows that $750 comes from rounding down on most costs and when complete, it would certainly be north of that. That's taking a serious bite out of the Fiat budget. On the other hand, if I sold the Ed Brown, I could fund the Fiat, a compact and a full size project with a bit left over to finish the CGW parts on the pre-B and stainless 75B. That might be wishful thinking though.

I'm not quite sure what to think of the ones from Bud's. Occasionally one of the milsurps show up that is completely shot out and would require a barrel replacement. Not sure how often this happens but I know it does.

 

[88E30M50]

I'm not quite sure what to think of the ones from Bud's. Occasionally one of the milsurps show up that is completely shot out and would require a barrel replacement. Not sure how often this happens but I know it does.

That's the biggest hold up for me right now. A project like that quickly turns upside down if a new barrel is needed. On the other hand, a new barrel might justify going with a threaded barrel, if one could be found for a compact.

 

[Birds Away]

That's the biggest hold up for me right now. A project like that quickly turns upside down if a new barrel is needed. On the other hand, a new barrel might justify going with a threaded barrel, if one could be found for a compact.

I considered doing that once but couldn't find a barrel.

 

[churchmouse]

I am hoping there will be more than just one group shoot this summer.

Me to.
I was looking at more range time this season but projects are piling up.

 

[Birds Away]

Me to.
I was looking at more range time this season but projects are piling up.

Yes, life seems to get away from us.

 

[Hopper]

This is exactly my temptation over the last few days, that itch to "tinker"... to find a great deal on a gently used 75 Compact, and see what $60 in CGW parts and a front FO sight would do to the gun. I would install the Ultra-Lite Self-Defense Firing Pin kit, the reduced power TRS spring, and the floating trigger pin.

The milsurps I've seen recently on GB looked pretty well used up. They're a little more ragged than what I have in mind to start with. Bud's prices are really good, but without seeing what I'd be getting... yeah, you could find yourself upside-down in a hurry.

 

[churchmouse]

I considered doing that once but couldn't find a barrel.

OK guys....this is where my insanely warped mind kicks in. They do not make a Compensated barrel for a CMD framed 1911 either "But"......I have one.

Bought a full length comp. barrel. Sat down with Allen. Verier's were applied and notes taken..........Ta-Da.......

Get a full length barrel and have Allen cut it down and thread it.

 

[Birds Away]

OK guys....this is where my insanely warped mind kicks in. They do not make a Compensated barrel for a CMD framed 1911 either "But"......I have one.

Bought a full length comp. barrel. Sat down with Allen. Verier's were applied and notes taken..........Ta-Da.......

Get a full length barrel and have Allen cut it down and thread it.

Since I refuse to ask permission with $200 to get a stamp, there's really no reason for me.

 

[churchmouse]

Since I refuse to ask permission with $200 to get a stamp, there's really no reason for me.

Well....it looks cool.....

 

[Birds Away]

Well....it looks cool.....

True and I've bought more expensive stuff for worse reasons.

 

[Birds Away]

...and now, for no particular reason....

 

[churchmouse]

...and now, for no particular reason....

Good trigger discipline.


I just showed the spouse her new Fusion. She likes it. The bobbed grip fits her better.

 

[Birds Away]

She'll really like it when she shoots it.

 

[churchmouse]

She'll really like it when she shoots it.

We will see this Saturday.

 

[Birds Away]

It should be a lot easier for her to get back on target.

 

[llh1956]

 

[Birds Away]

Morning Mr. Wizard.

 

[churchmouse]

It should be a lot easier for her to get back on target.

I have a rail and a better laser coming for it as well.

 

[llh1956]

Morning BA & CM!

 

[llh1956]

I have plenty of 9mm & 45acp loaded up and will be loading 10mm this evening