On Thu, 22 Dec 2016 15:10:55 -0800 (PST), Poco Loco
wrote:


I wanted to find out the spring strength. Here is an interesting article on recoil springs.

http://www.shootingtimes.com/gunsmit...ffects-timing/


Checking Brownell's shows recoil springs for 1911s from 9-20 pounds. I think this Ruger must have a 20 pounder, 'cause this slide is a bitch to rack.

Tim had an idea...take the spring out of the Kimber, which is much easier to rack, and try it in the Ruger. Might do that.

I notice the slow cycle time on my decrepit old 1934 Baretta compared
to a fairly new commercial version but that gun is 74 years old, all
original parts as best I can tell. I thought about getting a new
spring but it still runs well. I am leaving well enough alone.
I am not shooting anything hot out of it so it is not getting that
beat up. The original magazine is pretty much worn out so I got a
couple new ones a number of years ago when they were still around. The
original has the last 3 digits of the SN so I still keep it around.
Most of the major parts are serialized. I probably should have kept
this as a "collector gun" but it was my carry gun for years.
http://gfretwell.com/ftp/1934.jpg
Most if not all of the dings and wear are mine.

wrote:
On Thu, 22 Dec 2016 15:10:55 -0800 (PST), Poco Loco
wrote:


I wanted to find out the spring strength. Here is an interesting article on recoil springs.

http://www.shootingtimes.com/gunsmit...ffects-timing/


Checking Brownell's shows recoil springs for 1911s from 9-20 pounds. I think this Ruger must have a 20 pounder, 'cause this slide is a bitch to rack.

Tim had an idea...take the spring out of the Kimber, which is much easier to rack, and try it in the Ruger. Might do that.
I notice the slow cycle time on my decrepit old 1934 Baretta compared
to a fairly new commercial version but that gun is 74 years old, all
original parts as best I can tell. I thought about getting a new
spring but it still runs well. I am leaving well enough alone.
I am not shooting anything hot out of it so it is not getting that
beat up. The original magazine is pretty much worn out so I got a
couple new ones a number of years ago when they were still around. The
original has the last 3 digits of the SN so I still keep it around.
Most of the major parts are serialized. I probably should have kept
this as a "collector gun" but it was my carry gun for years.
http://gfretwell.com/ftp/1934.jpg
Most if not all of the dings and wear are mine.

Harry would dispute the "collector" status because he doesn't own one.
Nice firearm!

On Fri, 23 Dec 2016 20:52:26 -0500, Alex wrote:

http://gfretwell.com/ftp/1934.jpg
Most if not all of the dings and wear are mine.

Harry would dispute the "collector" status because he doesn't own one.
Nice firearm!

The magazine has the pinky finger tang that completes the grip. That
makes it very controllable.
http://www.berettaweb.com/Beretta%20...ta-1934-43.jpg
The .380 does not produce much recoil to start with and you can get
back on target pretty much instantly. When I was shooting a lot I
could come from low ready and fire 3 shots into a 5" circle at 7 yards
in 2-3 seconds. It is the most natural pointing gun I have ever owned.
If you can point your finger at something you can go into the trigger
guard and hit it.

On 12/23/16 10:04 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 23 Dec 2016 20:52:26 -0500, Alex wrote:

http://gfretwell.com/ftp/1934.jpg
Most if not all of the dings and wear are mine.

Harry would dispute the "collector" status because he doesn't own one.
Nice firearm!

The magazine has the pinky finger tang that completes the grip. That
makes it very controllable.
http://www.berettaweb.com/Beretta%20...ta-1934-43.jpg
The .380 does not produce much recoil to start with and you can get
back on target pretty much instantly. When I was shooting a lot I
could come from low ready and fire 3 shots into a 5" circle at 7 yards
in 2-3 seconds. It is the most natural pointing gun I have ever owned.
If you can point your finger at something you can go into the trigger
guard and hit it.


I have no interest in collecting guns.

On Fri, 23 Dec 2016 22:17:02 -0500, Keyser Soze
wrote:

On 12/23/16 10:04 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 23 Dec 2016 20:52:26 -0500, Alex wrote:

http://gfretwell.com/ftp/1934.jpg
Most if not all of the dings and wear are mine.

Harry would dispute the "collector" status because he doesn't own one.
Nice firearm!

The magazine has the pinky finger tang that completes the grip. That
makes it very controllable.
http://www.berettaweb.com/Beretta%20...ta-1934-43.jpg
The .380 does not produce much recoil to start with and you can get
back on target pretty much instantly. When I was shooting a lot I
could come from low ready and fire 3 shots into a 5" circle at 7 yards
in 2-3 seconds. It is the most natural pointing gun I have ever owned.
If you can point your finger at something you can go into the trigger
guard and hit it.


I have no interest in collecting guns.

Me either. Every one I have has a specific purpose with little
overlap.

On Fri, 23 Dec 2016 22:17:02 -0500, Keyser Soze wrote:

On 12/23/16 10:04 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 23 Dec 2016 20:52:26 -0500, Alex wrote:

http://gfretwell.com/ftp/1934.jpg
Most if not all of the dings and wear are mine.

Harry would dispute the "collector" status because he doesn't own one.
Nice firearm!

The magazine has the pinky finger tang that completes the grip. That
makes it very controllable.
http://www.berettaweb.com/Beretta%20...ta-1934-43.jpg
The .380 does not produce much recoil to start with and you can get
back on target pretty much instantly. When I was shooting a lot I
could come from low ready and fire 3 shots into a 5" circle at 7 yards
in 2-3 seconds. It is the most natural pointing gun I have ever owned.
If you can point your finger at something you can go into the trigger
guard and hit it.


I have no interest in collecting guns.

Donnie believes that, I'll bet. You forget you've already bragged to us about your 'collectibles'?

On 12/23/2016 10:17 PM, Keyser Soze wrote:
On 12/23/16 10:04 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 23 Dec 2016 20:52:26 -0500, Alex wrote:

http://gfretwell.com/ftp/1934.jpg
Most if not all of the dings and wear are mine.

Harry would dispute the "collector" status because he doesn't own one.
Nice firearm!

The magazine has the pinky finger tang that completes the grip. That
makes it very controllable.
http://www.berettaweb.com/Beretta%20...ta-1934-43.jpg
The .380 does not produce much recoil to start with and you can get
back on target pretty much instantly. When I was shooting a lot I
could come from low ready and fire 3 shots into a 5" circle at 7 yards
in 2-3 seconds. It is the most natural pointing gun I have ever owned.
If you can point your finger at something you can go into the trigger
guard and hit it.




I have no interest in collecting guns.

I have no interest in what you're not interested in.

On 12/24/16 8:34 AM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 12/23/2016 10:17 PM, Keyser Soze wrote:
On 12/23/16 10:04 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 23 Dec 2016 20:52:26 -0500, Alex wrote:

http://gfretwell.com/ftp/1934.jpg
Most if not all of the dings and wear are mine.

Harry would dispute the "collector" status because he doesn't own one.
Nice firearm!

The magazine has the pinky finger tang that completes the grip. That
makes it very controllable.
http://www.berettaweb.com/Beretta%20...ta-1934-43.jpg
The .380 does not produce much recoil to start with and you can get
back on target pretty much instantly. When I was shooting a lot I
could come from low ready and fire 3 shots into a 5" circle at 7 yards
in 2-3 seconds. It is the most natural pointing gun I have ever owned.
If you can point your finger at something you can go into the trigger
guard and hit it.




I have no interest in collecting guns.

I have no interest in what you're not interested in.

I'll be sure to file your comment in my "who gives a ****" box, once
there is room for it. BTW, are you wearing your "I suck up to Trump"
button to ensure your personal safety?

On Sat, 24 Dec 2016 08:34:14 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 12/23/2016 10:17 PM, Keyser Soze wrote:
On 12/23/16 10:04 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 23 Dec 2016 20:52:26 -0500, Alex wrote:

http://gfretwell.com/ftp/1934.jpg
Most if not all of the dings and wear are mine.

Harry would dispute the "collector" status because he doesn't own one.
Nice firearm!

The magazine has the pinky finger tang that completes the grip. That
makes it very controllable.
http://www.berettaweb.com/Beretta%20...ta-1934-43.jpg
The .380 does not produce much recoil to start with and you can get
back on target pretty much instantly. When I was shooting a lot I
could come from low ready and fire 3 shots into a 5" circle at 7 yards
in 2-3 seconds. It is the most natural pointing gun I have ever owned.
If you can point your finger at something you can go into the trigger
guard and hit it.




I have no interest in collecting guns.

I have no interest in what you're not interested in.

LOL! Can't understand why not.

Keyser Soze wrote:
On 12/23/16 10:04 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 23 Dec 2016 20:52:26 -0500, Alex wrote:

http://gfretwell.com/ftp/1934.jpg
Most if not all of the dings and wear are mine.

Harry would dispute the "collector" status because he doesn't own one.
Nice firearm!

The magazine has the pinky finger tang that completes the grip. That
makes it very controllable.
http://www.berettaweb.com/Beretta%20...ta-1934-43.jpg
The .380 does not produce much recoil to start with and you can get
back on target pretty much instantly. When I was shooting a lot I
could come from low ready and fire 3 shots into a 5" circle at 7 yards
in 2-3 seconds. It is the most natural pointing gun I have ever owned.
If you can point your finger at something you can go into the trigger
guard and hit it.


I have no interest in collecting guns.

Who asked?