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by protector
February 26th, 2010, 2:18 pm
Forum: Other firearms...
Topic: Puma Chiappa 1911-22
Replies: 19
Views: 14356

Puma Chiappa 1911-22

It's what the company named( Chiapalloy)? Looks like the same slide metal as my Walther P22.More aluminum looking than anything. To make the slide out of forged steel it would most definately have to be pretty thin to make it light enough to move the slide.You gotta remember,were dealing with the pr...
by protector
February 25th, 2010, 7:21 pm
Forum: Other firearms...
Topic: Puma Chiappa 1911-22
Replies: 19
Views: 14356

Puma Chiappa 1911-22

I called the company to confirm they had received my registration,and the owner/representative answered the phone.Had a lengthy conversation with the guy about forums and the 1911-22. The most impressive words that he said was quote "We are here for our customers and want them to be satisfied&q...
by protector
February 24th, 2010, 6:51 pm
Forum: Other firearms...
Topic: Puma Chiappa 1911-22
Replies: 19
Views: 14356

Puma Chiappa 1911-22

Went to the range for a function test using Aguilar Hyper Velocity HP's,function test only...!I put 100 rounds downrange with 2 FTE's,and about 10 FTB's,the manual says to give the weapon a break-in period of 150 rounds,which I give all my weapons(new or used) a break-in period. Function first,then ...
by protector
February 18th, 2010, 8:05 pm
Forum: Other firearms...
Topic: Puma Chiappa 1911-22
Replies: 19
Views: 14356

Puma Chiappa 1911-22

I will,and thanks for the geographical clarification ;D,I'm way up north, but still a Mountaineer at heart and have the hard head to prove it sometimes!!! :D I've got to learn to be more patient,impatience is a very bad trait :'( IMHO,too cold to shoot outside right now anyway... :P
by protector
February 18th, 2010, 9:13 am
Forum: Photo Gallery
Topic: A couple of pic's of my P-64 w/ Marchal grips
Replies: 21
Views: 17015

A couple of pic's of my P-64 w/ Marchal grips

I like it...,Zebrawood grain has a lot of detail...
by protector
February 17th, 2010, 9:20 pm
Forum: Other firearms...
Topic: Puma Chiappa 1911-22
Replies: 19
Views: 14356

Puma Chiappa 1911-22

Thanks Sgt.,has anybody ever purchased from http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/index.php (Buds Police Suppy) in Kentucky,seems their shipping dept. is a little ssslllooowww!papa bear they should be somewhere around you,I think? I ordered this 3 days ago and it just made it to the shipping dept. toda...
by protector
February 16th, 2010, 5:27 pm
Forum: Other firearms...
Topic: Puma Chiappa 1911-22
Replies: 19
Views: 14356

Puma Chiappa 1911-22

Google it,thats how I got my facts...,then buy it quick! ;)
by protector
February 16th, 2010, 7:03 am
Forum: Other firearms...
Topic: 1911-A1 ACE Sistema Colt , 22lr, Argentine
Replies: 5
Views: 4416

1911-A1 ACE Sistema Colt , 22lr, Argentine

Norm,nice find,great specimen!That floating chamber was designed to mimic the recoil of the 1911 45acp if my memory serves me well,for training purposes,wasn't it?
by protector
February 15th, 2010, 7:20 pm
Forum: Other firearms...
Topic: Puma Chiappa 1911-22
Replies: 19
Views: 14356

Puma Chiappa 1911-22

http://i46.tinypic.com/2znxsle.jpg Chiappa, pronounced( Key-appa )... I just bought one of these from Buds $278.01 OTD ,did a lot of research on them before I made the decision to buy it,supposedly the beez-neez,and. 22LR affordable , if you want to practice with the 1911 platform alot. God knows y...
by protector
February 1st, 2010, 9:02 pm
Forum: Other firearms...
Topic: Lakeland gun show today
Replies: 10
Views: 7190

Lakeland gun show today

Very nice Norm,they cleaned up very good,give us a range report on these when you get the time!
by protector
January 28th, 2010, 12:48 pm
Forum: General P-64 Discussion
Topic: wolf ammo?
Replies: 19
Views: 12946

wolf ammo?

I've had my p64 for 4 years now, over 1000 rounds of silver bear,no problems of any kind....
by protector
January 25th, 2010, 3:56 pm
Forum: General P-64 Discussion
Topic: Looking for Replacement Grips for P64
Replies: 19
Views: 11974

Looking for Replacement Grips for P64

2 piece,various colors,same as factory...
by protector
January 24th, 2010, 10:04 pm
Forum: General P-64 Discussion
Topic: Looking for Replacement Grips for P64
Replies: 19
Views: 11974

Looking for Replacement Grips for P64

Nothing available in rubber/Neoprene,Marschal Grips (wood) are the only replacements available at this time other than Zee grips(plastic)offered by Zeeborg, another forum member... :)
by protector
January 21st, 2010, 6:34 pm
Forum: Other firearms...
Topic: Cold,dead of winter range time...
Replies: 9
Views: 6569

Cold,dead of winter range time...

A quick question, were you using steel case ammo in the .45? Noticed sparks on ejection. Just wondering. The loads in the 45ACP were 200 grain RNFP Lead,5.0 grains of T itegroup,CCI LP Primers,nickel plated cases..... my fav 45 load!! Thanks to all for the knowledgeable comments,I suggest videoing ...
by protector
January 20th, 2010, 5:59 pm
Forum: Other firearms...
Topic: Cold,dead of winter range time...
Replies: 9
Views: 6569

Cold,dead of winter range time...

Papabear thanks for noticing,I watched the video and noticed the same thing,also a slight flinch that I have to correct also.I didn't realize that video taping myself would reveal so much,but It did :o.Now just to make a conscious effort to make the corrections,thanks for watching.Definitely a rank ...