Marauder SASS #13056
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And watch for those double powder loads.
I won't trust a lifter lever that was bent as it may have weakened the steel. Either replace it or check that it is perfect and have it hardened a bit.
One at a match, a pard had that problem. I fixed using a rock, believe it or not. I had a lucky hit that was just right to straighten it.
We were both impressed - God is good!
It was a very carefully calibrated rock...
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Thanks for posting. Something else we can check out to hopefully avoid a relative rare problem. Sounds like especially needed for some brands.
Interesting timing:
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Thanks!
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For powders like that, I use a fish tank aerator as a vibrator on top of my powder measure. Really helps consistency.
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I see nobody actually answered your question
NEVER play in the Tool Head!!!
- 1. They are way to small for you to stand in.
- 2. Still sorta small for any playing with hands or fingers
- 3. They get too messy after any serious playing!
I'm glad i could help you out.. By the way, which way did you come in?
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The website looks pretty good, at good prices, especially since they do put metal in the holsters so they stay open. I don't know of any Mexican made that did that - maybe now they do, but never a few years ago.
I wonder where they are located. If possible talk to clubs in that area to see if they use the rigs and what they think.
If you wish to try, do a custom order to give a 15 or so degree cant with the lower part slightly forward of the top. I do see they have the leather strap as a "hold down." A better option is a stiffened top loop to lock the holster in place without having to have a tie-down loop.
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On 1/7/2025 at 11:43 PM, Krazy Kajun said:
@Dirty Dan Dawkins What Scarlett said.... (I won't ever admit she's right 🤣)..... she sells Clean Shot powder and bullets and her data is accurate, it's a good place to start and do whatever load development you want. Clean Shot powder is really fine and meters like mercury. Lots of cowboy shooters use it for anything from .32 on up to .45 and also for shotgun loads, pretty versatile powder.
Kajun
Leave it to Krazy to try to load mercury!!
Clean shot is Fine!, very fine.
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I always loved 44's. And even though it wasn't the real 44-40 Cowboy load, it sounded cool. So I started with a 44 Mag because I was already reloading for it.
I didn't go for 45 Colt for 2 reason, I didn't want to buy and store another set of dies and the extra supplies AND I knew that it was never used in rifles until very lately.
After a few matches, I quickly realized the cost difference and some speed difference and switch to 357/38 Special, which I already loaded as well.
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Good analogy, Gator!
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Have you ever heard of Wilson Combat? Wilson is a top gunsmith that has worked on thousands of guns, designed parts and makes 1911's.
So he has a lot of experience and knowledge. The guy in the video was a cop, an experienced combat (IPSC, USPA,etc) competitor and is a court certified self defense witness. He is a nationally known instructor. He now works with Wilson. So they would see more results than 10 of us combined.
They are describing this because they have seen it. Does it happen often? I can't say. But as Griff mentions the extractors are one of the weak areas of the 1911 as many of us know from having worn them out. It is a common wear-point of most automatic pistols.
So it may not be a problem for most of us, but it is your gun and so as you like.
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The silver concho sounds real familiar, but I don't recall who used that as a marker.
But that was about 10 years ago so I don't know if they are still around. Sorry I could not really help.
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With a 1911, it should be okay as long as you don't cycle the slide, just pull the hammer back manually.
If you do reload, you can make your own snap-cap, just to be extra safe, but it isn't required.-
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14 hours ago, Go West said:
Jim Bowie replaced my extractor and showed me how he did it at Winter Range one year. It's still chugging along. Thank you Jim for all you do.
So he is not only good with knives, but . . .
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But was it TRUE grit?
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Marshal, on the back of the January Chronicle, page 64 lists
SASS Southeast Regional - Ambush at Cavern Cove - 10/2/2025 - 10/4/2025 Marshal T. K. D.
So it appears you got it, but let them know of the date change.
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When will the regional match selections be announced?
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Walnut shells (lizard Litter) clean better faster and last longer. Corn cobs polish better. So I use walnut with a little car wax (cheap as I find) works very well with a nice shine. Cut up some dryer sheets and put in 3 or 4 1 inch squares. They help reduce any dust and keep the media clean for a long time.
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Always fun to see a true craftsman work.
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In Search Of Cleanliness...
in SASS Wire
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You do that and you'll clean it up, too!!!