I've always thought that the non +P 230 grain Gold Dots were solid contenders for carry ammo in properly built 1911's due to the bullet profile.
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I've always thought that the non +P 230 grain Gold Dots were solid contenders for carry ammo in properly built 1911's due to the bullet profile.
250 rounds this week. Mainly goofed around since an old friend came into town. Shot on new year's day and today. The gun functioned without issue except for two things. 1. The front sight isn't going to cut it. It came out once before and I melted it back on. Today it flopped out again. I am going to have to get this back to Wilson. I suspect I will just have them replace it with a gold bead since this isn't going to cut it. 2. About 10 rounds before I finished today I held down the slide release when shooting rapid-fire on the move. Essentially, I drew the gun while trotting side ways and shot the gun empty. It is a bad habit of mine to ride up on the gun and hold the slide lock down. I do this with my HK45c too, but I am a bit more attentive to the oversized levers on the HK.
I compared the gun to my HK45c today. I fired 100 rounds through the HK and it has to be said that the HK gets close. I think the biggest weakness in the HK45c is (1) the safety isn't in the right spot--pretty close--but not right; (2) it needs more stippling. The grip on the 45c is very slippery. I might have to get after it with some grip tape.
One thing I can't do as fast with the HK as the Wilson are splits. My splits regularly dive into the ~.15 region with the Wilson, but hover in the low .2s with the HK45. I think this is more a matter of weight, but it is there.
If you aren't armed when you take a dump in your own home then your opinion on what is a practical daily carry weapon isn't interesting to me.
A fiber optic front sight falling out is such a minor problem it should not even be mentioned. The rod is inconsequential, fix it when you get a chance.
Toenail clippers and a cigarette lighter is what I use to change a FO rod. Takes less than a minute.
-Stick a piece of rod through the sight, leaving about 1/4" sticking out the muzzle end.
-Heat the rod with the lighter (don't touch the flame to the rod) until the end of the rod balls up.
-Gently pull the (still soft) ball into the sight and lightly mash it into the hole, leaving plenty of 'meat' on the outside for retention.
-Clip the other end of the rod about 3/32" from the front of the sight, then heat that end the same as the other end. Place a finger on the muzzle end of the rod to keep it from sliding out. When the rod balls up it will shrink into the sight, creating a tight fit. Don't touch the ball on the side you look at, this will keep it smooth and make it appear as bright as possible.
If you touch the flame to the rod, it gets brittle and will fall out sooner, or if the rod can move during recoil it won't last long.
I've installed FO rods that have lasted for years in competition guns. Some solvents make the rods brittle, some sights just don't support the rod and they break. Not burning the rod and getting a tight fit is very important. I use plain black or tritium, but nothing is as bright as FO, gold is just a snobby way to spend more money on a less functional sight.
Last edited by samuse; 01-06-14 at 11:41.
With a Wilson product you get exactly what you pay for!
Absolutely. I used to say buy a Colt and have it worked on. I have had several EXTREMELY expensive Novak's guns put together and none of them were as smooth as this gun. I have owned Springfields, Kimbers, Colt's galore, Les Baers, etc, Buying a Wilson, ironically, is cheaper than the alternative. I can't see myself spending money on any other type of 1911 now (except collector's pieces).
If you aren't armed when you take a dump in your own home then your opinion on what is a practical daily carry weapon isn't interesting to me.
Hey guys,
Light week this week. I expected Ruby to be in the mail to get a new gold bead front sight. But I got caught up yesterday so I didn't get it out. So, I took her out and blasted a little. I shot my M&P first so I was nice and warmed up by the time I shot my Wilson. I spent a lot of time shooting on the move. No problems. This included 50 rounds of Wilson's 200 grain SWC which Ruby ate up without question. It was also more accurate than the 230 grain geco--holding a tighter group on an index card than the GECO.
It has actually been quite a while since I cleaned Ruby, so when I take the slide off to ship it I am going to clean out the frame and replace the shook-buff.
If you aren't armed when you take a dump in your own home then your opinion on what is a practical daily carry weapon isn't interesting to me.
Greg, very good stuff and thanks. I'm often asked what 1911 to buy. I almost always answer with another question: Can you possibly afford a Wilson?
Would love to see a pic of the chamber throat. I get good ones just sticking the lens of my little Sony right up to it.
Anything in particular bout the Geco ammo? Light, stout, smokey, accurate, made in Germany or made elsewhere and just branded Geco?
I will clean up the barrel and take a picture of the throat. The slide is in the care of the USPS!!
The GECO ammo says "made in EU" on it. Probably Hungary or something. It is hotter than WWB, but not crazy. No smoke and has been reliable in my HK45, Wilson and M&P so it is good stuff!
If you aren't armed when you take a dump in your own home then your opinion on what is a practical daily carry weapon isn't interesting to me.
I would LOVE a Wilson CQB 4 Inch Stainless....then I saw the price I'll have to mortgage my firstborn.
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