6132expert Posted June 22, 2012 Author Report Posted June 22, 2012 How much does shooting a gun harm the value. Or does the real value come from the care given to the firearm. I plan to leave all my firearms to my youngest son and my daughter and I want them to have arms of value.
unforgiven Posted June 22, 2012 Report Posted June 22, 2012 There was a good article in Guns & Ammo about having apprasials done so when that day comes you'll get fair value for arms [if they were to be sold].Or something in writing as to the vaue of the firearms in question.
Tripledeuce Posted June 23, 2012 Report Posted June 23, 2012 Apprasials are based almost soley on the exterior condition of the gun. Re-finished weapons are valued the same as a weapon having NO finish at all. With a few minor exceptions. A 98% weapon will be worth two or three or more times as much as a 80% gun. Rarity of caliber can also have a major effect on value. A Colt SSA in 44-40 is worth almost double a std. 45 Colt. Fladermans Guide to Antique Arms is one of the best books on realitive value. Most books on value are on the market to soley sell books. Respectfully Terry
392heminut Posted June 23, 2012 Report Posted June 23, 2012 If you do not get feeding problems do not mess with the feedramp, bullets are not meant to actually touch it.Huh? I've owned lots of 1911's and gunsmithed on a lot more over the years. I don't think I've ever had one in my hands that the bullet could get from the magazine to the chamber without hitting the feedramp! <dontknow>
98Z5V Posted June 23, 2012 Report Posted June 23, 2012 Huh? I've owned lots of 1911's and gunsmithed on a lot more over the years. I don't think I've ever had one in my hands that the bullet could get from the magazine to the chamber without hitting the feedramp! <dontknow>Exactly - this isn't a semi-auto AR-15, with M4 feedramps. 1911s are different. Feedramp angle is VERY key in the ammo you use, and if it's to steep, hollowpoints will hang. Smooth that out, lessen the angle, and port the bottom of the barrel for it, and you can feed anything.
jeffreyC Posted June 23, 2012 Report Posted June 23, 2012 J.M.B. designed the feedramp to be clearance, not a guide.It was designed for the US Army, who were using FMJ bullets, I doubt there were hollowpoint pistol bullets over 100 years ago.
98Z5V Posted June 24, 2012 Report Posted June 24, 2012 Not talking about design, or the historical availability of hollowpoints. I'm talking about what happens these days, with the ammo we have now, and how the Kimbers are.There is contact on the feedramps. Hollowpoints will snag. There is less of it with the right hollowpoint bullets, and a clearanced feedramp, and porting on the bottom edge of the barrel (if necessary).Bullets do touch the feedramp.
392heminut Posted June 24, 2012 Report Posted June 24, 2012 Hardball also hit the feedramp in 1911 too!
jeffreyC Posted June 24, 2012 Report Posted June 24, 2012 That is when it is time to increase the clearance.My intention was to say that if the bullet is rubbing the feedramp, then there is not enough clearance.Some people stop when the bullet rubs smoothly, instead of when it does not touch.
6132expert Posted June 24, 2012 Author Report Posted June 24, 2012 I'm not saying one or the other is right or wrong. It is something I don't know about and would have to look farther into, but if the round is not intended to hit the why is a feedramp called a feedramp?
392heminut Posted June 24, 2012 Report Posted June 24, 2012 if the round is not intended to hit the why is a feedramp called a feedramp?Because the bullet ALWAYS hits and rubs on the feedramp! I challenge anyone who says otherwise to take a 1911 frame and mill out the feedramp area and make that gun function without the feedramp. Ain't gonna happen!
planeflyer21 Posted June 25, 2012 Report Posted June 25, 2012 Because the bullet ALWAYS hits and rubs on the feedramp! I challenge anyone who says otherwise to take a 1911 frame and mill out the feedramp area and make that gun function without the feedramp. Ain't gonna happen!Can they install a ramped barrel?Jon
98Z5V Posted June 25, 2012 Report Posted June 25, 2012 Can they install a ramped barrel?JonA couple of mine have the bottom of the barrel clearanced to match the ramp angle. <thumbsup>
planeflyer21 Posted June 25, 2012 Report Posted June 25, 2012 A couple of mine have the bottom of the barrel clearanced to match the ramp angle. <thumbsup>Well, I was being more of a smartass to 392 but that's good to know, Tom! <laughs>If there is anything anyone at anytime has thought about doing to a 1911 it has been done.Jon
392heminut Posted June 25, 2012 Report Posted June 25, 2012 Can they install a ramped barrel?JonNah, the whole point is that the gun won't function without the ramp, whether it is on the receiver or the barrel! :knob: <lmao>
392heminut Posted June 26, 2012 Report Posted June 26, 2012 Hey Jon, don't take that last post personal, I'm just funnin' with you! <thumbsup>
planeflyer21 Posted June 26, 2012 Report Posted June 26, 2012 It's all good 392 bro!It just seemed dead end at that point.Jon
6132expert Posted July 16, 2012 Author Report Posted July 16, 2012 As I stated I would post more pictures when I got it out of the lay away. Well I got it today, and am I ever so happy!! I was going to get a box of ammo but hell far 45 bucks for a box of 20 rounds of ball, I said to the lady KEEP it. I guess a trip to the wal mart is in order.
unforgiven Posted July 16, 2012 Report Posted July 16, 2012 That is a bueaty bro,let me know how she runs and how it compares to other 1911's please. 8)
6132expert Posted July 16, 2012 Author Report Posted July 16, 2012 I would love to let you know how it compaires to others but this is my only one and my first. I guess you could say my 1911 cherry has been popped!
unforgiven Posted July 16, 2012 Report Posted July 16, 2012 Didn't know must be brother Hemi was a 1911 guy with comp. type 1911's.Give her a spin and let us know how she runs as I'm saving my shekels for one also. ;)
6132expert Posted July 17, 2012 Author Report Posted July 17, 2012 Well folks I am in love with this 1911! I took it out today for a test drive and I like whats under the hood for sure. At 25 yards I would explode someones head for sure at 50 yards I need some work but definitely kill shots. Everything went just as it should I had no issues at all with the clips or anything........until round number 96 and the it failed to chamber so I pulled the slide back. The round ejected and a new round chambered with no issues then I went 50 more and called it a day. To say the least I am a happy camper!
392heminut Posted July 18, 2012 Report Posted July 18, 2012 Everything went just as it should I had no issues at all with the clips or anything........until round number 96 and the it failed to chamber so I pulled the slide back. The round ejected and a new round chambered with no issues then I went 50 more and called it a day. Probably just a break-in glich and may never happen again. That is one sweet looking pistol! <thumbsup>
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