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Spin Zone => Spin Zone => Topic started by: Bob Noel on January 28, 2025, 09:29:57 AM

Title: small improvements...
Post by: Bob Noel on January 28, 2025, 09:29:57 AM
CMP is once again offering surplus 1911s.

Title: Re: small improvements...
Post by: Rush on January 28, 2025, 09:32:44 AM
1911 is my favorite platform. But I don’t need any more.

I know, I know, “Bite your tongue!”
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Post by: Username on January 28, 2025, 09:48:46 AM
I have two: my father's old WWII vintage and my slightly newer one.  I've never fired my father's.  I want to keep it just as he left it.  Mine has never failed, feels "just right" in my hand, comfortable weight.  Love it.
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Post by: jb1842 on January 28, 2025, 10:38:12 AM
I live 30 minutes from Camp Perry and CMP North. Might be taking a drive tomorrow.
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Post by: Username on January 28, 2025, 11:35:33 AM
Just read the prices.  $1300 for a "service grade" 1911.  WO!  I haven't priced handguns for a while.  Time to adjust my insurance coverage.
Title: Re: small improvements...
Post by: Rush on January 28, 2025, 12:19:57 PM
Just read the prices.  $1300 for a "service grade" 1911.  WO!  I haven't priced handguns for a while.  Time to adjust my insurance coverage.

Yep, check what the policy covers for general firearms and if you have a special antique or something you can get an appraisal and an additional rider. At least our insurer does it that way. But the base policy amount is just a percent of the total policy amount.
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Post by: jb1842 on January 28, 2025, 12:36:03 PM
Yep, check what the policy covers for general firearms and if you have a special antique or something you can get an appraisal and an additional rider. At least our insurer does it that way. But the base policy amount is just a percent of the total policy amount.

All my gun, jewelry and such are under a personal articles policy. Seperate policy so deductibles are lower, too.
Title: Re: small improvements...
Post by: Anthony on January 29, 2025, 05:45:53 AM
I bought a lot of Russian, and Combloc firearms and gear in the 90s when it first became available. The prices for that stuff is through the roof.

Including several Russian SKS's and a prize 1944 Mauser P-08 Luger that was a Russian capture, and in storage since WWII. It's very accurate, and extremely reliable
Title: Re: small improvements...
Post by: You Only Live Twice on January 29, 2025, 08:09:55 AM
I bought a lot of Russian, and Combloc firearms and gear in the 90s when it first became available. The prices for that stuff is through the roof.

Including several Russian SKS's and a prize 1944 Mauser P-08 Luger that was a Russian capture, and in storage since WWII. It's very accurate, and extremely reliable
Unfortunately, all lost in that boating accident.
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Post by: jb1842 on January 29, 2025, 11:45:32 AM
I remember my Mosin-Nagant costing me about $100 around 15 years ago and there were around 15-20 on the racks to choose from.
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Post by: texasag93 on January 29, 2025, 02:20:57 PM
I remember my Mosin-Nagant costing me about $100 around 15 years ago and there were around 15-20 on the racks to choose from.

In 2000, my FIL was buying them 4 for $100. Ammo was around 5 cents a round.

They kick like a mule, worse than the Mauser 8mm.
Title: Re: small improvements...
Post by: jb1842 on January 29, 2025, 05:25:38 PM
In 2000, my FIL was buying them 4 for $100. Ammo was around 5 cents a round.

They kick like a mule, worse than the Mauser 8mm.

It's been a few years since I shot mine.
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Post by: Anthony on January 30, 2025, 05:57:07 AM
Unfortunately, all lost in that boating accident.

The entire safe went down. Deep water too....
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Post by: Anthony on January 30, 2025, 06:00:49 AM
In 2000, my FIL was buying them 4 for $100. Ammo was around 5 cents a round.

They kick like a mule, worse than the Mauser 8mm.

I have (had) the M44 Carbine version. Yes it recoils hard, but the fireball it emits is amazing.   ;D

Unfortunately, that went down with the ship also.