serger
06-17-2020, 04:22 PM
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I finally got a Colt 1903 and cast up 20 pounds of Acc. 31-094H projectiles.
Their powder coated weight is 96 grains using my alloy. I decided I'm not
going to try for 1000 fps with these bullets. They'll put holes in what needs
holes in it. So I think I'll start at 5 grains of 2400 and see where that goes.
I got 2 lb of AutoComp in February before Covid was a big deal but need
to get rid of the circa 1970 cans of 2400 I have.
I am surprised how well the Colt is made and how well suited for a pocket
it is. I got a type III because having a magazine disconnect doesn't cut it for
me. Mine was made at least 10 years prior to the 468000 serial number range
for the magazine disconnects. The barrel has a little rust that I hope the
ATF/acetone will knock loose. I've got to shoot it some to see if the crud has
degraded the accuracy. Maybe it will actually be a pocket rocket with out
having to get a new barrel from Brownells. I still can't get over how nice it
feels.
I'm going to email Wolff about their recoil springs to see how stout they are.
I know they list them for 380 but I still wonder. I'm going to also get heavier
ones for the other 32's I have.
And lastly, I started printing Outpost75's load data posts and am sticking them
in the "I love Me" file in document protectors so I won't have to continue
pulling up the .32 threads. I've read most of them at least 3 times on line and
need hard copies.
I do have one question though. Does anyone make an orthopedic suede lined
holster for the 1903? I read the Jun 13 1919 Gun Digest web article :
https://gundigest.com/handguns/personal-defense/holster-options-for-the-colt-1903-hammerless-pocket-pistol
But I guess I'm dumb as a mud fence because none of the holster peddlers listed
had anything I wanted . I was looking for something like one of Robert Mika's
pocket holsters but made out of leather. I have carried S&W j frames for ever in
them at least 15 years and absolutely love them.
I finally got a Colt 1903 and cast up 20 pounds of Acc. 31-094H projectiles.
Their powder coated weight is 96 grains using my alloy. I decided I'm not
going to try for 1000 fps with these bullets. They'll put holes in what needs
holes in it. So I think I'll start at 5 grains of 2400 and see where that goes.
I got 2 lb of AutoComp in February before Covid was a big deal but need
to get rid of the circa 1970 cans of 2400 I have.
I am surprised how well the Colt is made and how well suited for a pocket
it is. I got a type III because having a magazine disconnect doesn't cut it for
me. Mine was made at least 10 years prior to the 468000 serial number range
for the magazine disconnects. The barrel has a little rust that I hope the
ATF/acetone will knock loose. I've got to shoot it some to see if the crud has
degraded the accuracy. Maybe it will actually be a pocket rocket with out
having to get a new barrel from Brownells. I still can't get over how nice it
feels.
I'm going to email Wolff about their recoil springs to see how stout they are.
I know they list them for 380 but I still wonder. I'm going to also get heavier
ones for the other 32's I have.
And lastly, I started printing Outpost75's load data posts and am sticking them
in the "I love Me" file in document protectors so I won't have to continue
pulling up the .32 threads. I've read most of them at least 3 times on line and
need hard copies.
I do have one question though. Does anyone make an orthopedic suede lined
holster for the 1903? I read the Jun 13 1919 Gun Digest web article :
https://gundigest.com/handguns/personal-defense/holster-options-for-the-colt-1903-hammerless-pocket-pistol
But I guess I'm dumb as a mud fence because none of the holster peddlers listed
had anything I wanted . I was looking for something like one of Robert Mika's
pocket holsters but made out of leather. I have carried S&W j frames for ever in
them at least 15 years and absolutely love them.