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by moose
Thu Sep 10, 2009 5:37 am
Forum: Rimfire Handguns
Topic: TechTeach molded 22/45 no-gunsmithing grip panels
Replies: 23
Views: 34272

Just got a set of these Grips and base pads for my Daughters Ruger MKIII 22/45. They are Worth the money. I bought the Hard Plastic grip panels for $12.95. They have a textured surface and Really beef up the grip. Feels alot more comfortable in the hand now. The base pads are extended so when insert...
by moose
Tue Apr 14, 2009 2:45 pm
Forum: Handgun Forum
Topic: 1911 newb with questions!
Replies: 40
Views: 31999

I compete in the IPSC/USPSA matches with a Sprfld 1911 .45 and a STI Edge 2011 40 S&W. I also highly reccomend using shock buffs, I personally use the Ed Brown Buffs, they are a little softer. As when to change the recoil spring...2,000 rnds is actually to soon, you should easily get 5,000 rounds ou...
by moose
Tue Apr 14, 2009 1:49 pm
Forum: Rimfire Handguns
Topic: Ruger MKIII 22/45 Failure to Fire
Replies: 2
Views: 3676

Bullseye, thanks for the welcome and the reply. I did overlook the chamber for burrs so will be checking that and pulling out the firing pin and stoning all 4 sides and maybe slightly round over the edges that come in contact with recoil spring and firing pin spring. Also seen that Rivet on the hamm...
by moose
Mon Apr 13, 2009 12:34 pm
Forum: Rimfire Handguns
Topic: Ruger MKIII 22/45 Failure to Fire
Replies: 2
Views: 3676

Ruger MKIII 22/45 Failure to Fire

I just bought my daughter a Ruger MKIII 22/45 for a inexspensive way to teach her the gun handling skills she will need to compete with me in the IPSC/USPSA handgun matches. We took it out to shoot and out of about 100 rnds had about 30 failure to fire. Ammo was bulk Federal and Winchester Super X. ...