I just bought my first 1911 this past week. I have no idea where the interest came from, but almost overnight I left the AR platform long enough to pick one of these up and I have to say, now I "Get It". I can hear my dad giving me the lecture about "tactical", "it won't fire underwater", etc...
I notice a lot of Marylanders talk about "Carrying", what is the likelihood of that in our state? My father was a high ranking officer in the state police and wasn't able to really pull any strings for me in that arena. I am full of dumb questions this week so bare with me, but besides being...
Hi all, I just got a nice Springfield 1911-A1 from the gun Connection this week and I am trying to get some info on the ins and outs from experienced folks. Someone mentioned I should use grease, not oil. Another person said the opposite. Any thoughts here?
Anything else I should know...
Hello, I understand it is illegal to purchase high capacity magazines in MD but what if a generous friend in another state decided to send them to me as a gift? Would that fall under the Import part of the law that is legal?
Thanks for the info..... I've read similar stories about mags failing so I went with the dedicated system actually. It has never failed me except this weekend. I might give it a good cleaning and try again before starting the work week wondering about it. I also noticed the 1,000 round box I...
This week I learned yet another lesson in 9mm AR ammo when I couldn't get more than 2 shots in a row without a stovepipe or jam. The range guard suggested I look at a higher grain ammo, just confirming with anyone who might have experienced the same issues. I am shooting an Olympic arms 9mm...
Hey folks, I'm a newbie here and I'm sure this question is probably answered somewhere but I am still figuring out the site so I figured I'd ask anyway...
Anyone know of any ranges in the area to shoot 223, Without requiring a membership? I know of Freedom Armory in PA, but its a little of a...