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Re: I know I said I was going to buy a Glock, but couldn't help myself when...
« Reply #40 on: February 14, 2011, 08:43:46 PM »
Well I took the 1911 into Ace Sporting goods tonight on my way to Columbus.  I was thinking they could send it back to Springfield Armory for me.  The guy I spoke to had their gunsmith take a look at it.  It turns out there was a broken part on the pistol.  See if you can find what's missing in the photo below:



The end of the part that holds the slide stop in place (sorry I don't know the proper name for it) was broken off.

He replaced the part and shot a couple mags of ammo through it without a hiccup.  I was in and out in 20 minutes!  I'm really liking this place.  Will let you know after I get to a range if that fixed it.

P.S.  That reminded me of the time I was at a range that had a Glock 19 rental gun with a broken slide stop.  The slide locked open after every round fired.  But Glocks never break!  They're perfect.   ;)
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Re: I know I said I was going to buy a Glock, but couldn't help myself when...
« Reply #41 on: February 14, 2011, 10:05:17 PM »
It would be very easy to overlook that plunger. I'm glad it was something that simple.
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Re: I know I said I was going to buy a Glock, but couldn't help myself when...
« Reply #42 on: February 14, 2011, 10:38:11 PM »
Damn, BAC....glad the problem was found and is an easy fix.  :D  :D




And now I'm really mad that I didn't think of that........and not because it stands out or anything, but because of an experience 20 years ago at a gun show. I missed a chance at a Colt Gold Cup for $300 because of the same problem (guy didn't know what he had and just wanted to dump the "piece of junk" !!!!) but wouldn't take a personal check.

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Re: I know I said I was going to buy a Glock, but couldn't help myself when...
« Reply #43 on: February 14, 2011, 10:41:52 PM »
Quote from: PegLeg45 on February 14, 2011, 10:38:11 PM
Damn, BAC....glad the problem was found and is an easy fix.  :D  :D




And now I'm really mad that I didn't think of that........and not because it stands out or anything, but because of an experience 20 years ago at a gun show. I missed a chance at a Colt Gold Cup for $300 because of the same problem (guy didn't know what he had and just wanted to dump the "piece of junk" !!!!) but wouldn't take a personal check.



Ouch.  A Gold Cup for $300?  Bummer about the check.
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Re: I know I said I was going to buy a Glock, but couldn't help myself when...
« Reply #44 on: February 14, 2011, 10:51:05 PM »
Quote from: BAC on February 14, 2011, 10:41:52 PM
Ouch.  A Gold Cup for $300?  Bummer about the check.

I don't guess I can blame the guy really. I probably wouldn't have taken a check from a total stranger either. The guy didn't know much about guns, but he had a Remington 700 in 30-06 and the Gold Cup. He said a guy owed him $700 for some construction work that he did and then couldn't pay for it after the work was done, so he gave him the guns in exchange. Crappy thing is, I had the cash earlier but had bought a bunch of other stuff and was down to around $100 cash.
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Re: I know I said I was going to buy a Glock, but couldn't help myself when...
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Re: I know I said I was going to buy a Glock, but couldn't help myself when...
« Reply #45 on: February 16, 2011, 04:34:37 PM »
OK, this is probably my last post on the subject.  I went to a range today and was able to shoot 50 rounds of really expensive cheap reloaded range ammo.  No problems, no issues, just a lot of fun!  I believe it's fixed.

Here's the obligatory picture of my target:



That was the last 22 rounds from 7 yards.  The room key is for reference, and to prove that I did in fact stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night (and tonight, and tomorrow night).  I am in love!   :)
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Re: I know I said I was going to buy a Glock, but couldn't help myself when...
« Reply #46 on: February 16, 2011, 07:12:05 PM »
AAAHH, so THAT"S how it's done, never practice , just stay at a Holiday Inn Express the night before range day !   ;D

Nice group.  ;D
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Re: I know I said I was going to buy a Glock, but couldn't help myself when...
« Reply #47 on: February 16, 2011, 07:16:12 PM »
Quote from: tombogan03884 on February 16, 2011, 07:12:05 PM
AAAHH, so THAT"S how it's done, never practice , just stay at a Holiday Inn Express the night before range day !   ;D

Nice group.  ;D

Works for me.   ;D  and thanks!
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Re: I know I said I was going to buy a Glock, but couldn't help myself when...
« Reply #48 on: February 16, 2011, 07:28:42 PM »
It's obviously still broken!  You missed the room key completely... ;D

Send it to me, I'll check it out for ya...

Horrible group, really horrible.....tighten it up a bit, will ya!

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Re: I know I said I was going to buy a Glock, but couldn't help myself when...
« Reply #49 on: February 16, 2011, 07:31:07 PM »
When did Holiday Inn get shooting ranges? I may use them more now.  ;D
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