Mule’s Partner
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Topic: Mule’s Partner
Posted By: Muleskinner
Subject: Mule’s Partner
Date Posted: 11 December 2010 at 14:27
Here's my new carry pistol. 9mm, alloy frame, 1911. It fits my commander length holsters and is basically the same pistol, just lighter with lighter ammo. ------------- Mule |
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Posted By: CB900F
Date Posted: 11 December 2010 at 14:40
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Mule; I fail to follow your reasoning. Me, I'd think the 9 was the summer gun & the .45's would be winter guns. 900F ------------- Birth certificate!? He don't need no steenkink birth certificate!! |
Posted By: Muleskinner
Date Posted: 11 December 2010 at 16:04
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Just a little lighter. Been packin' a steel 1911 for several years. Gettin' tired of the weight. Don't want a tupperware gun. And besides, we don't get no winter 'round 'ere.
------------- Mule |
Posted By: Wing master
Date Posted: 11 December 2010 at 16:50
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Looks nice, Hows it shoot? Wing master ------------- I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on. |
Posted By: RobertMT
Date Posted: 11 December 2010 at 20:50
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Looks like a 9, that might be fun to shoot. I've almost got myself talked into a 1911 in 38 super, I may have to see how this one works for you first. ------------- Want to stop Drunk Drivers, from Killing Sober Drivers? Ban Sober Drivers from Driving. That's how Gun Control Works. NRA Benefactor Life, GOA Patriot, SAF |
Posted By: Muleskinner
Date Posted: 11 December 2010 at 21:43
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Yeah, its a 9. Hell, the differnce in the weight of the ammo is substantial. Stuck a 10-8 flat trigger on her. I don't know how it shoots yet. Still working on a load. Gotta wait until Midway delivers my dies and brass. Ordered some LSWC and some FMJs. I pretty much stick with Penn Bullets in lead, and Hornady FMJs.
------------- Mule |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 12 December 2010 at 00:47
| Nice. I really like the 1911 in the 9mm. the way it should have been made. and in an alloy frame. |
Posted By: Muleskinner
Date Posted: 12 December 2010 at 09:13
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Hard to find in a production gun, especially in the 4.25" length. Springfield makes the EMP, but it's 3". Kimber makes an alloy 9mm in 3" also. Kimber CDPs are 3, 4, and 5" and only 45 acp. I think the Guardian is the only commander-length alloy 9mm. Too bad DW's not an American owned company anymore. Doesn't seem right, somehow.
------------- Mule |
Posted By: Kingpin
Date Posted: 12 December 2010 at 09:25
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That's a handsome little popper Mule...................Kingpin ------------- There are times when a normal man must, spit in his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. |
Posted By: Muleskinner
Date Posted: 12 December 2010 at 10:40
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Thanks. If this global warming induced arctic extreme ever lets up, I'll get her to the range and warm her up. ------------- Mule |
Posted By: Irish Bird Dog
Date Posted: 13 December 2010 at 03:47
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.....hard to beat the 1911 platform....with the new bullets now the 9m/m is a better stopper then in years past....still, I like the .45acp!
------------- Irish Bird Dog NRA Life/Endowment 2nd Amendment Supporter |
Posted By: Muleskinner
Date Posted: 13 December 2010 at 07:32
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One improvement in this pistol over other alloy frame 1911s is the steel feed ramp attached to the barrel. I had a Kimber that got beat to heck chambering hollow points and SWC. I'm not sure I'll carry the new bullets. Being a 45 guy, I'm not perfectly comfortable with the penetration potential for this little round. Maybe after shooting it a while I'll feel different.
------------- Mule |
Posted By: Kingpin
Date Posted: 13 December 2010 at 15:33
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If you shoot Silvertips Mule, they will penetrate the FBI requirements of 15"................................Kingpin ------------- There are times when a normal man must, spit in his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. |
Posted By: BigAl4604
Date Posted: 13 December 2010 at 15:49
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Nice little carry piece Mule, and you will enjoy shooting the 9mm out of a 1911 platform. I have the EMP version in 9mm with the alloy frame...light to carry and a joy to shoot. Had to get used to the shorter sight radius but once I got it figured out it is damn accurate. PS I like the Gold Dot 124gr in mine. They do not recommend +p ammo in either the Springfield or Kimber versions. ------------- "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." -Benjamin Franklin, 1759 |
Posted By: Muleskinner
Date Posted: 20 December 2010 at 11:13
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Yeah, I think that short 3" frame would limit the possibilities some. I'll make sure the recoil spring is on the heavy side, and work down to get get the reliability I want. Gonna break it in first with mild ball and a little hard cast ammo.
------------- Mule |
Posted By: BigAl4604
Date Posted: 31 December 2010 at 15:11
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Mule, How does it shoot????? Accuracy, muzzle flip etc. Inquiring minds want to know. ------------- "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." -Benjamin Franklin, 1759 |
Posted By: Muleskinner
Date Posted: 19 January 2011 at 12:54
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Sorry so long getting back to you. Bottom line, I like the pistol but I don't like the grips. I think I can get used to the bobtail, but the thin grip panels are useless for my monkey fingers. I actually have "chubby" grip panels made for my other 1911s, just a skosh thicker than standard. I also use an arched mainspring housing to fill the heal of my hand a little more. The Dan Wesson has beautiful, slim grip panels. I'm going to replace them with some standard ones and see if it helps the feel. Right now, I don't feel like I'm gripping the pistol consistent and tight enough. I found some bobtail ones cheap at RAASCO grips. The trigger is superb! I'm a little concerned about the double-deck mag followers, especially because I had trouble with similar Kimber mags that chewed up the aluminum feed ramp of that pistol (CDP). The Dan Wesson has an integral barrel/feed ramp of steel, but I'm still going to keep an eye on it to detect any chopping that might happen. The other thing I need to do is dab some orange paint on the front sight around the tritium vial. I do that to my pistols now that I'm damn near blind. The pistol is tight and seems well made otherwise. It's accurate enough, and that will improve when I get my loads and grip right. The bushing is nice and tight, and its a thicker one made by EGW. Slop in the bushing of a new 1911 is a warning sign in my book. The small parts are also well made. The factory recoil spring was too light, at 12#. I put a 14# one in and it ejects and goes back into battery much better. That's the scoop. When I get my loads right, I'll post some targets. I haven't received the Golden Sabers I ordered. They were my 2nd choice. Speer Gold Dots are on backorder, but they're not expected anytime soon due to demand for factory ammo. ------------- Mule |
Posted By: Irish Bird Dog
Date Posted: 19 January 2011 at 15:02
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.......Mule said......"now that I'm damn near blind."............ Boy or boy....Where's Don Rickles when you really need him? Right here......... Maybe instead of Gold Dot's you might consider some CCI .45acp SHOT loads  .....you won't need such a "fine" bead to hit the target... ------------- Irish Bird Dog NRA Life/Endowment 2nd Amendment Supporter |
Posted By: Muleskinner
Date Posted: 19 January 2011 at 19:45
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That would be great if it weren't a 9mm!
------------- Mule |
Posted By: BigAl4604
Date Posted: 21 January 2011 at 17:22
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Mule try this for your 9mm ammo they have the Gold Dot your looking for. http://www.ammunitiontogo.com/index.php - http://www.ammunitiontogo.com/index.php ------------- "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." -Benjamin Franklin, 1759 |
Posted By: Irish Bird Dog
Date Posted: 22 January 2011 at 06:43
gosh Mule, for once you are RIGHT  ..maybe yuh owes me fer helping ya be RIGHT......yup, it should've read ....9mm shotloads....------------- Irish Bird Dog NRA Life/Endowment 2nd Amendment Supporter |
Muleskinner wrote:Posted By: NH_Hunter
Date Posted: 22 January 2011 at 10:53
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I've been happy with the 124 grain Gold Dots from my tupperware gun. I also have a carry Kimber (CDP) .45, but it doesn't have the reliability track record that my Glock does, so I don't carry it. It is a gorgeous little gun, but I won't trust my life to it. That gun that you have sure is a honey though. How will the finish stand up to sweat and the like? ------------- Leverguns make me smile Proud Left Handed Shooter |
Posted By: Muleskinner
Date Posted: 28 January 2011 at 08:27
Well, as soon as I sweat, about June, I reckon, I'll let you know.
------------- Mule |