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The TRUTH about the 1911!!
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I had a Springer loaded in stainless that galled up on the 2nd mag through it.
Found and fixed the issue with out returning but it does happen.
That used to be a common problem with early stainless guns (Randall? AMT?). I'm surprised it's happening with current makes, though.
CM ... what did you do to fix it?
This was at the peak of the empty LGS shelve right after Sandy Hook. I was standing in PSS when they unwrapped this one. QC must have been stretched to the limit's by the demand and they let it out the door with some machine burrs and tags still in the rails/slide. Picked it all out and stoned the machined surfaces until everything was happy.
I fell in love with these Nighthawk's, but once again, too rich for my blood.
I was unaware of these until recently, but I guess my hi power is of like a Nighhawk on a budget. AllenM is the one who did all of it.
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I know they're not true 1911s, but they are a sweet piece for the $$, and right purty, too
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No Sigs.....nope.....no way.
I kinda like them. With that big external extractor and squared, teutonic slide profile, what's not to like. 
I can understand CM's aversion to them based on his addiction to the original recipe, but when you compare the specs for the price, they don't do too badly for the asking price. I paid $900 for my full size railed nickel 1911 and for that, I got night sights, G10 grips, front strap checkering, an extended slide release and thumb safety and nice mag well. It compares well to my Kimbers and Colts dollar for dollar. Not to mention, it's a sweet shooter too.
I can understand CM's aversion to them based on his addiction to the original recipe, but when you compare the specs for the price, they don't do too badly for the asking price. I paid $900 for my full size railed nickel 1911 and for that, I got night sights, G10 grips, front strap checkering, an extended slide release and thumb safety and nice mag well. It compares well to my Kimbers and Colts dollar for dollar. Not to mention, it's a sweet shooter too.
I kinda like them. With that big external extractor and squared, teutonic slide profile, what's not to like.
I can understand CM's aversion to them based on his addiction to the original recipe, but when you compare the specs for the price, they don't do too badly for the asking price. I paid $900 for my full size railed nickel 1911 and for that, I got night sights, G10 grips, front strap checkering, an extended slide release and thumb safety and nice mag well. It compares well to my Kimbers and Colts dollar for dollar. Not to mention, it's a sweet shooter too.
Oh I am sure they are great shooters but to my understanding the are 1911's in name only.
I kinda like it...
"You" would.........
Nothing wrong with the gun
. I like the looks of it, but would rather have a "true" 1911.
Fair enough. One of these days, I'll have to upgrade the internals on mine with some EGW goodness. Other than that, I'm good with it as is, square slide and all. It is a sweet shooter though, even if it tips the scales at 48 oz loaded.
I am not so sure the parts will fit that gun. I have worked on a couple that would not accept standard ignition pieces but not the one pictured.
A compact that HalfMile harry had.
