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On a personal recommendation, I contacted Mike Kelly for a trigger job on the Springfield Armory Mil-Spec (1911 in .45 caliber). He invited me to his shop/home.

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With all of the conversations on this list about sight picture, where to focus, how to hold, what loads are used at the short versus the long line, when to think and when to just shoot, safety is seldom mentioned but, nonetheless, is in every movement we make at the line.

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I replaced my extractor a couple of months ago (because it just wasn’t there anymore) using parts from Brownells (extractor spring, plunger and extractor). [S&W was “out of stock” on the extractor.]

I bought a parkerized Springfield Armory Mil-Spec 1911 from one of the gun stores in Phoenix AZ. This is a very popular model and dealers only have them for a short interval if at all. My usual haunt for guns, Sportsman’s Warehouse, was out of stock so when I found this model in another store for only a little more than I would’ve paid at Sportsman’s Warehouse, I took it. I paid $495.00 plus tax.

If you are looking for a low $ spotting scope, you may want to consider the Meade 60AZ-T Compact Refracting Telescope.

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EDITED 12/17/2016

The spreadsheet of 22LR ammunition velocities is as ready as it’s going to be (for a while). Several had requested copies and those have been mailed. (If you haven’t received yours, it’s because your Email service bounced my message. Sorry, I can’t do anything about that – but read on, all is not lost.)

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I’ll add a STRONG WARNING on this [thread]. No doubt my “beginner” status contributed heavily to the “learning experience” (below) and all I can say is I’m glad the “keep the gun pointed downrange” rule had been thoroughly ingrained into my habits.

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I look forward to a 2700 like Kevin just reported. My own first experience (last night) was on a smaller scale, but very enjoyable, and VERY educational. (I just stuck a note in my pocket that says “5-7 clipboard and calculator”. Thanks, Kevin.)

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If you’re looking for a reusable “snap cap” for your Smith & Wesson model 41, you might want to take a look at what I created. I’ve used it for hundreds of dry fire “shots” and it shows little signs of wear. It is cut from a commonly available trash can and can be made in just a few minutes. I call it the “Trash Can Snap Cap.” No disassembly of the pistol is needed for installation or removal but a small tool such as a miniature screwdriver or pair of tweezers will facilitate installation and removal.

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I have been surprised to find out, and I’m maybe even a little embarassed to admit, how important arm, and especially shoulder, strength is in all this. Seems obvious to me now but …