Cigar Asylum Cigar Forum - First Firearm Thread.

BOGO!
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640...0/208/6vtx.jpg

Unfortunately, the scorpion is plagued with FTFs :( even after cleanings it gets to about 50 rounds then starts failing. But when it fires, it is an awe inspiring firearm I must say.

Have you tried any other mags?

Remo	03-03-2014 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by s0leful0ne (Post 1939604)

BOGO!
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640...0/208/6vtx.jpg

But when it fires,.

Does not inspire confidence, would never carry a 1911 to defend my life...just my .02

s0leful0ne

03-03-2014 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Lockspur (Post 1939761)

Have you tried any other mags?

Yup picked up some chip mccormicks and still having the issue. :(

Lockspur

03-03-2014 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Remo (Post 1939762)

Does not inspire confidence, would never carry a 1911 to defend my life...just my .02

I have. And do. :)

I would contact Sig and see what they say. Just make sure you've done at least 500 rounds for the break-in period.

Remo	03-03-2014 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Lockspur (Post 1939780)

I have. And do. :)

I would contact Sig and see what they say. Just make sure you've done at least 500 rounds for the break-in period.

I would own one for fun, range and what not but that's all for me.

TJarv

03-03-2014 06:12 PM

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I've got the same Sig and have never had an issue. Ive sent a couple guns back to them with no questions asked, so a call to them might be worth it

s0leful0ne

03-04-2014 11:40 AM

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Thanks everyone. Called them this morning will pack and ship tonight

357	03-04-2014 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by s0leful0ne (Post 1940053)

Thanks everyone. Called them this morning will pack and ship tonight

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Originally Posted by Remo (Post 1939762)

Does not inspire confidence, would never carry a 1911 to defend my life...just my .02

I have to disagree Mike. I carry one. The 1911 was the standard US issue sidearm for all branches of the military for over 70 years. The testing done on it before it was adopted was substantial. I love the narrow frame due to the single-stack design. It makes carry a lot more comfy than many modern double-stack mag designs IMO. Plus modern reworking of the original 7 round mag gets you an 8 round mag, +1 in the chamber nets 9 rounds of .45 ACP. Plus, they feel so natural in my hand. I'm a huge 1911 fan.

Lockspur

03-04-2014 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 357 (Post 1940118)

:tpd:

:D

s0leful0ne

03-05-2014 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 357 (Post 1940118)

Glad they're going to take care of it for you. I hope they at least polish the feed ramp and check your mag(s) in other guns to rule them out. Bad mags or mag springs are the most common cause of FTF. Were you using ball ammo (FMJ) or something else?

I have to disagree Mike. I carry one. The 1911 was the standard US issue sidearm for all branches of the military for over 70 years. The testing done on it before it was adopted was substantial. I love the narrow frame due to the single-stack design. It makes carry a lot more comfy than many modern double-stack mag designs IMO. Plus modern reworking of the original 7 round mag gets you an 8 round mag, +1 in the chamber nets 9 rounds of .45 ACP. Plus, they feel so natural in my hand. I'm a huge 1911 fan.

I've used 5 different types of FMJ ammo, today got a jam after 30 rounds on a freshly cleaned pistol. :( My mags work fine on other 1911s (tested on a Sig Spartan 1911)

I do love the way the 1911 shoots, too big for me to conceal (chubby kid + slim jeans) but i have the HK for that anyway :D

cigarmonkel

03-06-2014 07:18 AM

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Just a heads up if anyone needs reloading equipment, Natchez is having a pretty good sale.http://www.natchezss.com/

looks like the big savings are in the tools/presses ect so if anyone needs a new set up I would check it out

Remo	03-06-2014 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 357 (Post 1940118)

I do like them and think they are very sexy, I have just seen way to many not go BANG when they should! And these are from very expensive guns that guys carry on duty…makes me not want to go on calls with them in case of a shootout and they are trying to get their gun in the game….again, my observations and .02 is all.

MurphysLaw

03-06-2014 04:47 PM

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Finally got all the gear I ordered for my HK in today :noon I now have 3 options for magazines, the standard 10 round with finger extension, a 10 round with a flat baseplate, and a 13 round USP-C mag with the Xgrip adapter. The light is a TLR-3, and the custom Kydex rig is from Zero Concealment. They advertise a 30 day wait, mine was about half that. Not too many holster places with decent wait times have the mold for the P2000SK, especially ones with the option of a bunch of prints and colors. I wanted something a little different since this will be my main CCW weapon.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...psnvuspqfd.jpg

Remo	03-06-2014 04:49 PM

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Looks good Murph :tu

s0leful0ne

03-06-2014 09:51 PM

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oh man...now i want to do some shopping...

357	03-07-2014 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Remo (Post 1940780)

I gotcha. I don't dislike other guns I just have a love for 1911s. Unfortunately a lot of people customize 1911s thinking they can do adequate gunsmithing at themselves. "Trigger jobs" are one of the biggest offenders, even when done by professional gunsmiths.

Anywho, what matters is that you're comfortable with what you carry and proficient with it. Wish we could do more shoot-n-herfs. I try to get one together every year since there's a free range on state land near me. However, it's tough to get people to make the drive as I'm somewhat out in the sticks.

Here's a shot of a couple inmates at said range
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...1/P1020685.jpg

MurphysLaw

03-07-2014 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by s0leful0ne (Post 1941051)

oh man...now i want to do some shopping...

Top Gun Supply has the mags and accessories in stock and prices are a little better than hkparts...just sayin'

Brian D.

03-08-2014 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 357 (Post 1941315)

Wish we could do more shoot-n-herfs. I try to get one together every year since there's a free range on state land near me. However, it's tough to get people to make the drive as I'm somewhat out in the sticks.

Here's a shot of a couple inmates at said range
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...1/P1020685.jpg

Our pal elderboy02 did such an event last year, and is planning another in the summer. He sent me a Facebook invite thingy on it, guess he won't mind me mentioning it here.

markem

03-08-2014 09:05 AM

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This may have already been posted here, but I'm an irregular in this thread, so there it is, possibly again:

http://sploid.gizmodo.com/these-weap...ool-1538693310

Weapons with cutaways as art. Seriously cool.

Remo	03-08-2014 01:42 PM

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Pretty cool Mark :tu

And Metamucil should help with the irregularity issue :r

theonlybear4CORT

03-08-2014 07:56 PM

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Took the ar with the geissele ssa-e trigger and a sks out to the 440yd range today. Also after lots of lead down range I walked my 1911 to hit the gong at 200 yards.

s0leful0ne

03-09-2014 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MurphysLaw (Post 1941367)

Top Gun Supply has the mags and accessories in stock and prices are a little better than hkparts...just sayin'

my paycheck hates you. thanks!

MurphysLaw

03-09-2014 10:41 AM

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my paycheck hates you. thanks!

Always glad to give a brother a gentle push off a cliff :lr

GTsetGO

03-12-2014 12:16 PM

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ordered another upper from PSA last night.

this will get my second ar to a point where i can shoot it. then it is on to modifying it to accept rails and such.

Steve

03-13-2014 12:21 PM

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http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictur...7/Prepared.jpg

Blueface

03-13-2014 12:34 PM

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http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictur...7/Prepared.jpg

My goal.:r

357	03-14-2014 02:07 PM

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My goal.:r

Everyone has to have a dream. :D

cigarmonkel

03-19-2014 11:47 AM

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has anyone shot or used or own any of these shotguns? A5, versa max or the super vinci? Thinking about upgrading from a pump to a semi for duck/goose season this year. I've held the super vinci and it feels amazing but have yet to shoot any of them.

GTsetGO

03-23-2014 08:56 AM

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bought a carry handle for ar#1 yesterday at a gun show to complete the look i was going for.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps6yzj7yre.jpg

also got a carbine length quad rail and rail guards for ar#2

dijit

03-23-2014 10:29 AM

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cant wait I just got the go ahead to start my AR build.

GTsetGO

03-24-2014 09:15 AM

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cant wait I just got the go ahead to start my AR build.

nice. what are you looking at doing with it?

Fordman4ever

03-24-2014 04:43 PM

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Just picked up my new carry weapon today.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...66268776_n.jpg

Chainsaw13

03-24-2014 05:12 PM

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Very nice Earl. Birthday gift?

Fordman4ever

03-24-2014 09:15 PM

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Tax return season, and I just got hired onto a security team for our church(sad day and age when your church needs a security team)

GTsetGO

03-25-2014 08:54 AM

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i love my XD sc for my CC weapon. great gun. been looking at the S&W M&P Shield 9mm for my next one.

Lockspur

03-25-2014 09:27 AM

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Very nice, Earl. It's my next XD...already have 4. :D

Remo	03-25-2014 09:38 AM

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Nice Earl :tu

Remo	03-25-2014 09:40 AM

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i love my XD sc for my CC weapon. great gun. been looking at the S&W M&P Shield 9mm for my next one.

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Speaking of Shield's, I have an off duty qual today :tu

Steve

03-25-2014 10:02 AM

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Speaking of Shield's, I have an off duty qual today :tu

:banger:banger

Lockspur

03-25-2014 12:58 PM

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Speaking of Shield's, I have an off duty qual today :tu

Don't fugg it up! :D

Steve

03-25-2014 02:03 PM

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Speaking of Shield's, I have an off duty qual today :tu

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Don't fugg it up! :D

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Care to explain yourself Junior...

theonlybear4CORT

03-25-2014 07:48 PM

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How important is it to stake the castle nut?

jsnake

03-25-2014 08:25 PM

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How important is it to stake the castle nut?

I just staked both of mine tonight. I would say the majority of research I have done says to stake them. You have two types of metal coming together that just won't hold even with lock tight. I used lock tight on mine originally and so far it is fine but with very few rounds. I guess over time it will come loose. Here is a video which is how I did mine. Super easy. Get an auto punch and it takes like 2 minutes tops. If you don't like the mark it leaves you can touch it up with gun blue no problem. Why risk it when it is this easy? I always thought it would be hard until I saw videos like this and the auto punch tool. Got mine at Menards for $6. Lowe's and Home Depot didn't have them near me.

http://youtu.be/xIGi8JTvJxY

theonlybear4CORT

03-25-2014 10:27 PM

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Thanks for the video jsnake. I actually did it while I was smoking in he garage in both lowers, I couldn't find my auto punch like the one you had so I went the manual labor route.

Fordman4ever

03-26-2014 09:15 PM

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I'll be building an AR when I get back from my deployment. I can't wait.

theonlybear4CORT

03-26-2014 10:03 PM

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Fordman what are your thoughts on the matech rear sight?
http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225...16BqueLCnA.jpg

0002S

03-27-2014 03:44 AM

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