Gun Safe Shelves - Colt Forum
Nov 22, 2013 · Matchlock. 4613 posts · Joined 2009. #15 · Dec 2, 2013. I've built literally dozens and dozens of shelves for safes over the years and I would not use anything other than 1" MDF. I tried plywood many years ago and a shelf that's 30" X 24" just won't hold the weight of 10 handguns on a shelf. I mean, let's face it.
Gun Safe Tips ? | Colt Forum
Oct 18, 2015 · Well after looking online again, Gun Safe Solutions sells a 1/2 foam pad that they say stabilizes the guns, and recommend it with the rifle rods. I'm not interested in the rods, but did take a piece of foam out of a pistol case, placed it on the bottom, and sure enough it stabilizes the long guns as the stocks get total support.
Substitution for Bullseye powder? | Colt Forum
Oct 31, 2022 · Bullseye sure goes a long way when loading 2.7 grains in .38 Special using a 148gr Wadcutter. One pound of Bullseye = 7,000 grains. 7,000 grains will load 2,592 .38’s using 2.7 grains with a 148gr Wadcutter. Pretty good bang for your buck !
Styrofoam box inserts - Colt Forum
Feb 22, 2011 · Armyphotog Discussion starter. 686 posts · Joined 2010. #1 · Feb 22, 2011. Just bought a Colt ACE in the original brown box made in 1982. The styrofoam insert however is clearly designed to fit a revolver. Did they make the styrofoam insert in a one size fits all mode, or have I got the wrong insert in my box?
New Colt arrived! Limited Edition 0911SE-A1 | Colt Forum
May 31, 2023 · Come join the discussion about Colt pistols and rifles, optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, and more! New Colt arrived! Limited Edition 0911SE-A1. I haven‘t bought a 1911 in a long time, but Colt released one setup pretty much exactly as I’d have ordered one from the Custom Shop. It arrived in time to pickup after ...
Dry Firing a Python - Colt Forum
Jan 8, 2011 · D. dfariswheel. 18895 posts · Joined 2001. #3 · Jan 8, 2011. The Python is considered dry fire-safe. If the firing pin does break, it's a simple matter to replace it. The later Colt's like the Mark III, Mark V, King Cobra, and Anaconda require a trip back to Colt for replacement since that entails using a special press to press the firing pin ...
Wanenmacher's Tulsa Arms Show - Colt Forum
Jul 13, 2024 · She said as long as the hotel has a pool, but I can look at guns longer than she can tread water. I'm on the East Coast, going in April after the Baltimore Antique Arms Collectors' Show, going to stop for a couple days halfway in Nashville, 9+9 hours=18 hours to Tulsa. This will be my first big road trip ever.
Repairing Chipped Pearl Grips - Colt Forum
Sep 23, 2024 · 1578 posts · Joined 2012. #8 · Sep 24, 2024. I haven't tried this but I would think it worth a try to fill a small chip or crack: Ladies clear, pearlescent fingernail polish applied sparingly with the tip of a toothpick. If it didn't work, acetone or fingernail polish remover would remove it.
Colt CAR-15 XM177 E2 - Colt Forum
Apr 17, 2019 · 932 posts · Joined 2010. #3 · Apr 17, 2019. In 1969 our tank platoon got notified we would be getting a couple of XM177E2 to evaluate as a replacement for the M3A1 submachinegun. At the time almost everyone called them …
Colt Police Positive Thumb-Rest Grips - Colt Forum
Aug 22, 2024 · If you shop for replacement grips, be aware that in 1966 Colt changed to the short, "stubby" grip frame and older model grips won't fit. The Police Positive was made with a long square butt up until the 1950's when they used a long frame rounded butt until 1966. Private Smith, webley455, Scottz63 and 1 other person.