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Offline Vraciu

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Re: 1911 3inch
« Reply #30 on: February 01, 2018, 01:25:49 PM »
This whole thread segment made me laugh.   :rofl
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Re: 1911 3inch
« Reply #31 on: February 01, 2018, 02:16:44 PM »
Regarding flash and report, one of the stupidest things I ever did when I was a teenager was I was at the range with my cousin, he had a cheap little .45 Astra.  It might've even been a 2" barrel.  We'd forgotten the muffs at the car, my cousin went back to get them.  I'm on the line looking at the gun, and figured, "Bah!  I don't need muffs." and took a shot.

...Yeah.  It stopped ringing after about 4 days.  Lesson learned.

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Offline Gman

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Re: 1911 3inch
« Reply #32 on: February 01, 2018, 04:12:09 PM »


Speaking of large muzzle flash, back before the defense ammo craze really heated up, around 2003 or so IIRC, Frangible and RUAG came out with this 75gr 9mm that was ++P++ insanity, pushing close to 2000fps in a 4.5+in bbl.  I shot a bunch out of my G26 - despite the factory warning me that they had nicknamed it "Glock Breaker" due to it killing 2 test pistols in less than 2000 rounds (that kind of pressure + tiny steel inserts in a polymer frame = catastrophic failure formula number one).  Anyhow, the flash in the dark rivaled that of my 7" DPMS  AR upper - I have some old video somewhere, it's a beach ball, a large one, and would absolutely be an issue if shooting in the dark, it's blinding.  Loud too.
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Offline Vraciu

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Re: 1911 3inch
« Reply #33 on: February 01, 2018, 08:32:31 PM »
That’s like my Taurus Raging Bull in .454 Casull.  The flame that comes out of the muzzle is four feet long at least and then all this stuff out of the ports.   Whew. 

Shot one time with a friend standing off to the side behind me.  The concussion/pressure wave actually gave him a shoulder spasm I kid you not. 
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Re: 1911 3inch
« Reply #34 on: February 02, 2018, 10:28:03 AM »
Quote from: Ripsnort on February 01, 2018, 11:33:17 AM
But you guys were still on horseback then weren't you?  :D :D :D

Yup but then again it bets the covered dinosaurs our parents rode on doesn't it. Now get the hell off of my lawn. :neener:
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Re: 1911 3inch
« Reply #35 on: February 02, 2018, 01:21:01 PM »
Fireball? Did someone say fireball?

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Offline Ripsnort

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Re: 1911 3inch
« Reply #36 on: February 02, 2018, 01:26:50 PM »
Bob shooting one of my Savages (.308) using H335. A known 'fireball' powder!

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Re: 1911 3inch
« Reply #37 on: February 02, 2018, 11:32:14 PM »
If a fireball is just uncombusted gasses, could you reduce the powder load and get the same velocity?
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Re: 1911 3inch
« Reply #38 on: February 03, 2018, 12:14:11 AM »
Quote from: DaveBB on February 02, 2018, 11:32:14 PM
If a fireball is just uncombusted gasses, could you reduce the powder load and get the same velocity?


Yes.  That's part of the fun of reloading, is trying to hit that perfect combination.

You need a lot of patience, though, and a convenient range.

- oldman (and some money, did I mention that?)
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Offline Vraciu

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Re: 1911 3inch
« Reply #39 on: February 03, 2018, 01:26:24 AM »
Quote from: DaveBB on February 02, 2018, 11:32:14 PM
If a fireball is just uncombusted gasses, could you reduce the powder load and get the same velocity?

It’s more than just unburned gases/powder.   There is a lot that goes into it.  The configuration of the firearm itself can preclude eliminating the flash.
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Offline FX1

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Re: 1911 3inch
« Reply #40 on: February 21, 2018, 02:46:44 PM »
Just shot my new Sti duty one 3inch 9mm this weekend. Worth every penny then some. A couple of my friends came out and we did the Pepsi challenge. SW shield 9mm, turas compact 45, kimber ultra carry 9mm, glock 43, berreta courgar 380, colt 1911 defender 9mm, colt 1911 3 inch 45, Sig "something" can't remeber 9mm.

We all shot 1/2 of a box with each gun. Lets say their are a couple new buyers for a sti in the market this week. Very pleased with the purchase.


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Re: 1911 3inch
« Reply #41 on: February 21, 2018, 02:56:06 PM »
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Offline flippz

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Re: 1911 3inch
« Reply #42 on: February 22, 2018, 08:06:47 AM »
fx,

I carry a g43 IWB on my right hip.  on several occasions when removing the pistol to store for the evening I have notice the clip Is lose.  I imagine I am pressing the magazine release some how and was just wondering if you or anyone else had seen or come across this? 
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