TimG_SC

I recently purchased a RIA mil spec 1911(this on is the FS 9mm)for the purpose of learning how to work on 1911's. I purposely bought the no frills mil spec version because I wanted to learn how to change the sights, trigger components, fit the barrel bushing, barrel and slide to frame fit.The mil spec version has a staked in front sight and a small dovetail and small sights on the rear. At first I was planning on having the slide cut and adding the sights like my STI Trojan. But since I don't have access to a milling machine just cutting the slide was going to cost me $100, not counting the sights. I then read in a couple of posts where there are some pretty good options for sights using the factory slide. I want a fiber optic sight for the front (preferably a .90) and I see where Dawson has them with the narrow tennon which I think fits my front but I don't know what height to buy since I also intend to change the rear. As far as the rear goes it has a small dovetail which is different from the dovetail on my tactical model RIA. I need to know who sells a rear sight that fits this rear dovetail and what height to purchase for the front. I have called Dawson and the guy on the phone told me to get the one that fits the tactical model and that's obviously wrong because it doesn't look anything like the rear sight on the mil spec. I posted this same question on a 1911 forum and got conflicting answers. I also used the search function here to no avail. thanks in advance for any help.

Thanks Jake but those are significantly higher priced. I am looking for lowest cost options retaining goog quality.

J-Ho, May I ask where?

Everyone's got to get a first one in at some point. You asked for some feedback on them and since I've used them locally here I gave you mine based on the batch I bought. My opinion was free so you can take it for what it's worth if you want. Safe shooting! ok...I ordered 1500 230g bullets. I will report on how it goes. Thanks for the info.

Not to seem paranoid here.... but the only post confirming so far is also the first post from user.

I saw on another post of mine someone recommended "zcastbullets" as a good source for lead bullets. I went to their website and their prices are significantly lower than what I have seen elsewhere. Is this legit? I also noted the poster had only one post on this forum. They are offering LRN 230g 45acp @$34/500. If this is legit I definately want to try some.

I checked out the website "zcastbulletz" and there prices listed are much better than I have seen anywhere else. What gives? Is this legit? I notice the poster has only this one post.

I looked up all the Hogdin Data before posting. Sorry I wasn't more clear...i was asking about going lower and the Hogdon data doesnt reference springs.

I want a target load with the lowest possible recoil for my wife's 1911. These rounds will only be for practice/target shooting no need to make major. I only have 230 gr bullets and clays powder. I also have an assortment of springs. Any suggestions?

I am new to reloading and I just started loading 230g 45acp and have a few questions. First let me say I just purchased an STI Trojan and Spartan and will be shooting the loads in these guns. I am currently loading precision Delta FMJs with 4.0g of Clays at 1.250 picked up range brass. First question: what is the easiest way to sort the brass for large/small primers? Like I said I am new to this and I can,t easily tell with a quick glance at the primers. I did notice all of the small primers I have sorted have been Federal headstamp with a dot after word Federal. I am loading on a Dillon 650. Am I correct to assume that if a large primer case gets mixed in while setup for small primers that the primer will go boom when trying to seat a large primer int a small primer casing? Next,who sells the cheapest(good quality+shipping) 230 grain FMJs and also 230g lead RN bullets? I purchased some 230g lead from GaArms last week at gunshow. How much powder for the lead230s? I am looking for lowest recoil. I am using the stock recoil springs (16lb?) but I have a wolf spring kit going all the way down to 11lb in one pound increments. I also puschased shock buffs but I have never used these before. Which end of the recoil spring do they go on? What powder/spring combo would you recommend for lowest recoil? Thanks in advance

I am about to load some lead rounds (Ga Arms 230g LRN) and am wondering how frequently I need to clean the carbide sizing die and bullet seating die.(both Dillon) what do you cleans your dies with and what is your preffered cleaning method?

I just started loading 45acp and so far I have loaded Precision Delta 230g FMJ hardball with 4.0 grains of Clays @1.250 OAL. At the gun show yesterday I bought some 230g lead ball ammo from Georgia Arms and I was wondering what a good starting point would be for the lead bullets. I remember reading on here where you use less powder for lead to get the same velocity? Thanks in advance.

I am getting an order up for powder and primers to load 45acp(for the first time). I am ordering Hogdon Clays powder. I have been loading 9mm with winchester primers because I'm using a reduced power striker spring on my 9. I was going to order the winchester large pistol primers to load the 45's but they are out of stock. What other primers would you recommend? They have CCI,Cheddite,Federal,Remington,Tula, and Wolf. I will be using 230g JHP and shooting them in an STI Trojan that I have on order. Thanks for your help

Hello, I recently started reloading and so far I have only been loading 9mm. I just ordered a STI Trojan in 45acp and am about to start loading 45's. I see here that "Clays" seems to be pretty popular for loading 45acp. Is this Hogdon Clays powder? I am looking for a soft shooting load so what othere powders would you recomend if not Clays? I plan on loading 230 grain FMJ's initially(I already ordered some from Precision Delta) and probably some 147 grain lead loads for practice. Do the 230's sound good or would you recommend 200 grain bullets? Thanks in advance