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by AndyC
Tue Feb 23, 2021 11:07 am
Forum: Guns and Other Self Defense Equipment
Topic: New toy enroute
Replies: 60
Views: 22573

Re: New toy enroute

I called AM and spoke with Rob, and then Chris (production manager, I think). They made the points that yes, 1) the lockup is tight (for accuracy and longevity) and 2) springs are heavy (again longevity). Chris taught me an interesting technique where one places one's thumb through the trigger-guard...
by AndyC
Mon Feb 22, 2021 5:32 pm
Forum: General LTC Discussion
Topic: What I learned during Snowmaggedon
Replies: 20
Views: 10501

Re: What I learned during Snowmaggedon

Snovid-21 - lol. Stealing that :)

I had plenty of food, fresh water, cooking options, water-purification options, etc - but I think I'll lay in a larger supply of firewood this time.
by AndyC
Mon Feb 22, 2021 5:07 pm
Forum: Guns and Other Self Defense Equipment
Topic: New toy enroute
Replies: 60
Views: 22573

Re: New toy enroute

Thank you. I could only get one shot off with the AM - I had a failure to extract (not a problem with the pistol - I was holding lightly so I could get the most accurate shot) and after clearing the fired case I couldn't get the darn bolt open again. The recoil-springs are extremely strong and the c...
by AndyC
Mon Feb 22, 2021 2:38 pm
Forum: Guns and Other Self Defense Equipment
Topic: New toy enroute
Replies: 60
Views: 22573

Re: New toy enroute

25 yards, unsupported

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First shot:
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Video of first shot:


I had some .45 handloads with me, so I threw 20 downrange at 25 yards as well through my Talo Colt 1911:
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by AndyC
Sun Feb 21, 2021 10:42 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Looks like TexasCHLForum may be coming back!
Replies: 80
Views: 15694

Re: Looks like TexasCHLForum may be coming back!

I see - thank you.
by AndyC
Sun Feb 21, 2021 6:42 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Looks like TexasCHLForum may be coming back!
Replies: 80
Views: 15694

Re: Looks like TexasCHLForum may be coming back!

warnmar10 wrote: Sun Feb 21, 2021 5:53 pm What did you do?
by AndyC
Sun Feb 21, 2021 5:11 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Looks like TexasCHLForum may be coming back!
Replies: 80
Views: 15694

Re: Looks like TexasCHLForum may be coming back!

No, I'm a little busy at the moment.
by AndyC
Sun Feb 21, 2021 4:30 pm
Forum: Guns and Other Self Defense Equipment
Topic: New toy enroute
Replies: 60
Views: 22573

Re: New toy enroute

Toy acquired: https://i.imgur.com/UgYOqcY.jpg https://i.imgur.com/4wbjn4S.jpg Callahan's badge-number: https://i.imgur.com/ZGiSYrN.jpg Shiny: https://i.imgur.com/KD9Xgz8.jpg Tale of the tape: https://i.imgur.com/q3hRUjo.jpg Hand: https://i.imgur.com/f3e3A4F.jpg https://i.imgur.com/hpp58gE.jpg
by AndyC
Sun Feb 21, 2021 9:06 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Looks like TexasCHLForum may be coming back!
Replies: 80
Views: 15694

Re: Looks like TexasCHLForum may be coming back!

Well, I went to check after your heads-up to me - tried a few times and I guess I don't exist any more ;)
by AndyC
Sat Feb 20, 2021 8:43 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Looks like TexasCHLForum may be coming back!
Replies: 80
Views: 15694

Re: Looks like TexasCHLForum may be coming back!

My account doesn't work and apparently all my posts/threads are MIA.