I have had mine for 10 years now. Upwards of 10K through it. No issues with a full box of Federal bulk 525 in one range outing. The mag release is in an unconventional position and when laying a trigger finger along the slide it's prone to get pressed. I have a red dot on mine and is quite accurate.
Looking To Buy a 22 For Getting Others Into Target Shooting
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I have had mine for 10 years now. Upwards of 10K through it. No issues with a full box of Federal bulk 525 in one range outing. The mag release is in an unconventional position and when laying a trigger finger along the slide it's prone to get pressed. I have a red dot on mine and is quite accurate.
If your GSG1911 is an old one, you can send it off to Blueline Solutions for the slide notch repair. I sent them the stripped slide with the paperwork requested and it was back in 14 days. Return postage was paid by Blueline too. They install a small piece of steel to prevent damage to the notch in the alloy slide.
Thanks for the feedback - it's much appreciated. I just bought the inox version with a 6" barrel and think the addition of a red dot would make it look even better than it already does. For a new shooter as well the design of hand grips aids the proper placement of the thumb which could be a help.
Next up for me is a Ruger single six which again would make a pretty cool try out for a new shooter.
Ruger Single Six is a great pistol. I looked up the old model I picked up at auction and it was made in 1957 in the 3rd yr of production. There is a new and old model with the change in the 70's. The new model has a transfer bar which allows chambers to turn without pulling the hammer back to the half ####. The old version (which will freely be upgraded by ruger, but don't) requires the pistol to be put on the half #### pulling back the hammer to turn the wheel. The issue with the old model requires hammer/trigger pressure to place the hammer back down and some leave 1 chamber empty because of this but is not required. The old model is truer to the cowboy theme, just like all pistols make sure they are always aimed in a safe direction. I can hit a 50m target with 22lr 6rds on paper first day out on the range. Simply a fantastic shooter. This is a great pistol for the new shooter and kids being single action.
My only issue, I am 5ft10 and have large hands. I believe this pistol was marketed for children and teens in the early years. I am sure there are different grips/handles but I would prefer a slightly larger version in the perfect world. I am happy making do. I recommend buying and old one made of full blued steel or the modified aluminum handle versions made until the mid 60's. The new ones look nice but cost more and are not as nice as some of the oldies. Watch local auctions and WE and old single sixes can be had for about $500 +/- deal/wants
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