[OD*]

Forstr,

Sounds like fun to me. :hand10:

Do you have, or have you tried the Yo-Bo retro sights?
I've installed them on three of my 1911s (just the rears) and they have become my favorite fixed sight for the 1911.

 

[OD*]

 

[OD*]

Gideon,

You can get the flat checkered MSHs from SMITH & ALEXANDER
http://www.smithandalexander.com/spr-housing.html

and the full checkered stocks at CDNN at a reasonable price. http://www.cdnninvestments.com/19gocobofach.html

 

[OD*]

Gideon,

You're welcome sir.

 

[OD*]

Can I get the YB sights without the white dots? I just want the dot on the front sight.

The retro sights don't have white dots.

This is looking at the rear of the retro sight;

 

[OD*]

Is there a special tool for that?

Yep, to do it right, you will need a sight staking tool, you can find them at Brownells.

OD, those are some good looking pistols. I'll try to post some pics of my stuff soon.

Thank you sir, they're just plain vanilla carry pieces. :wink:
I'd like to see yours too.

 

[OD*]

Forstr,

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder (or beer holder if you're at a bar :tongue. I'll take function-reliability over looks every-time.

 

[OD*]

Forstr,

I went 2000 rounds of mixed loads in my GI (230gr. LRN over 6.0gr. Universal and assorted factory), before I got tried of carrying a dirty weapon. :tongue:

 

[OD*]

Forstr,

I would sir, mine was the Government, it would be interesting to see how your Champ does.

 

[OD*]

Some say that a pistol that can feed empty casings should be able to feed any bullet profile, I haven't found that to be true, necessarily. IMHO, it is a cute parlor trick that can be manipulated by using virgin brass.

The gun needs a properly tensioned extractor, a good polish job on the feed ramp, barrel throat and good magazines. A polished breach face helps immensely too.
Then again, a well tuned 1911 should have these things anyway. :tongue: :wink:

 

[OD*]

I wouldn't worry about it at this time either Jack, it may just be settling in. :wink: