1911 NM .38 Special mid-range

[Calfed]

Earlier this year I glommed a S&W model 52-2...

https://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=606059

Ever since, I've been obsessed with getting a 1911 .38 Special mid range as a companion piece. Today, I glomed one...sn 3239-MR

 

[Jim Watson]

Let us know which is more accurate.

 

[RickB]

Those guns are apparently much nicer to shoot than the blowback Mk. III.

 

[Hammerhead]

Very nice!
Would love to handload for that gun.
I hear mags are pretty rare.

 

[Jim Watson]

Those guns are apparently much nicer to shoot than the blowback Mk. III.

I thought all those factory .38s were blowback, the Mk III just the last attempt with grooved chamber and improved throat. Maybe the OP will take his apart and show us the works.

 

[RickB]

You may be right; I thought the early Colts were like the AMU and Clark guns, with pivoting barrel.

 

[Dan-O]

Nice!’

 

[Jim Watson]

I think the .38 Special Kits were recoil operated.

 

[smee78]

I know the Smith 52 I shot was a tack driver, hope yours in the same.

 

[Calfed]

Thanks, guys!

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