Recent content by JLPATTEN45ACP

Mec-Gar magazines are good quality magazines. They are factory suppliers for several companies. I have a commander that is picky and only likes Wilson Combat and Mec-Gar magazines. Most of my 1911 pistols are not picky on magazines and will run great. My S&W 1911PD will work 100% with any...

I purchased a new in box PPK/S .380ACP in stainless steel in 1998. Good accuracy, but it did not like most economy ammo. Premium ammo and the winchester (white box) and Fiocchi ran perfect in the pistol. I carried this pistol off duty for close to 10 years. No complaints. Jeff

I have a S&W 1911PD with the laser grips. A little rattle in the trigger but has not been an issue in function. I did have some troubles with the extractor pin working its way out after 50-75 rounds. I tapped the pin out and did a slight tap on the pin in the vise. it put some tention on the...

In your original post, you mentioned several modifications to the pistol. Did you have a smith do the modifications or were they something you have performed your self. jlp

My father had purchased a new in box 317 with the snub barrel maybe 8 years ago. The trigger pull was terrible. If it had a better trigger, it would be a nice little pistol. probably a good carry pistol when hicking in the woods, but not my first choise for a day target shooting. JLP

1st Smith & Wesson A 6 inch barrel M-686 that my dad purchased for me in 1982 or so when I was about 15 years old. Had a trigger job and was a real great shooter. It suffered a little damage from a friends hand load (over charge) and went back to the factory. It was fixed up like new (with...