New GSG 1911 - First impressions

[sidawson]

Afternoon all,

Pick one of these up a few days ago and loving it. Just need more mags, any suggestions of where to pick some up cheaper then £40?

They are 25 quid at mcavoys I got an extra one while there only thing is the base pad isn't as deep with the extra one

[sidawson]

That's a nice looking pistol. I keep playing the "yes/no - should I/shouldn't I" game, but I'm really starting to get seriously tempted.

I should be down wdrpc with mine on Tuesday afternoon if you go there then

[38Super]

Today's moral is don't use something in a comp which has not been thoroughly tested first or one will fall flat on ones face.

I now know that more than 12 rounds in GSG mag doesn't work well. aaarggh

On the plus side the scope is still working and secure after 400 rounds. Threadlock is fab

[morph007]

They are 25 quid at mcavoys I got an extra one while there only thing is the base pad isn't as deep with the extra one

sidawson, for the info....

[Brookers]

Today's moral is don't use something in a comp which has not been thoroughly tested first or one will fall flat on ones face.

I now know that more than 12 rounds in GSG mag doesn't work well. aaarggh

On the plus side the scope is still working and secure after 400 rounds. Threadlock is fab

At least it was working before you left the range. Even if it was after the score sheets had been handed in.
If you mess about with it before the Bisley match you had better test it otherwise I am really going to rip the p*** out of you today you had my sympathy, I hope you have learned your lesson

I think you will improve the way the gun transitions if you loose that dummy surpressor off the barrel. Every little bit of weight is mass that you have to move then stop again as you transition between targets.

Brookers

[morph007]

Fitting the sight was a bit of a pain as I didn't know that it has a 'Novak' dovetail not a standard one. I'm hoping that fitting the red dot isn't going to affect the reliability.

Hi 38Super, maybe it's me but I cant find any Novak Red dot mounts, where did you get yours.

Cheers

[Les]

That's a nice looking pistol. I keep playing the "yes/no - should I/shouldn't I" game, but I'm really starting to get seriously tempted.

I should be down wdrpc with mine on Tuesday afternoon if you go there then

I am indeed .... I look forward to seeing it.

[phaedra1106]

Hi 38Super, maybe it's me but I cant find any Novak Red dot mounts, where did you get yours.

http://www.brownells.co.uk/epages/UK.sf ... /296000137

[38Super]

Hi 38Super, maybe it's me but I cant find any Novak Red dot mounts, where did you get yours.

http://www.brownells.co.uk/epages/UK.sf ... /296000137

If you use this type with the centre locking screw make sure you use a spreader plate as per the factory rearsight otherwise you can bend the slide metal enough to interfere with the firing pin causing light strikes.

[38Super]

At least it was working before you left the range. Even if it was after the score sheets had been handed in.
If you mess about with it before the Bisley match you had better test it otherwise I am really going to rip the p*** out of you today you had my sympathy, I hope you have learned your lesson

I think you will improve the way the gun transitions if you loose that dummy surpressor off the barrel. Every little bit of weight is mass that you have to move then stop again as you transition between targets.

I know what you mean about the shroud. I tried shooting without it but didn't like the balance as much.

No other fettling is planned at this stage other than seeing if I can sort the 13th round feed issue and possibly a bevelled magwell.

The only other thing to do is practice as much as possible.