rewster
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Just received my 1917 from a member. He included several moon clips. Am I correct that I can shoot my AR handloads "naked" and the 45ACP with the moonies ?
1917 45Auto Rim /45 ACP
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rewster
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Just received my 1917 from a member. He included several moon clips. Am I correct that I can shoot my AR handloads "naked" and the 45ACP with the moonies ?
Skip Sackett
US Veteran
Yes!
You can also shoot the 45ACP in them without the clips as a last resort. Getting them out of the cylinder is a chore without the clips, but it can be done.
How about some pictures of the old boy?
You can also shoot the 45ACP in them without the clips as a last resort. Getting them out of the cylinder is a chore without the clips, but it can be done.
How about some pictures of the old boy?
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rewster
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I'll give it a try.
It worked !!
It worked !!
Skip Sackett
US Veteran
Too cool!
That is the first center fire handgun I ever shot. My dad got one in the '50s from the NRA, I think, with a holster and ammo for under $50 if I remember right.
Did I say; "Too cool!" yet?
That is the first center fire handgun I ever shot. My dad got one in the '50s from the NRA, I think, with a holster and ammo for under $50 if I remember right.
Did I say; "Too cool!" yet?
This was my brother in law, fathers gun. A Medical officer in the Army. WWII, Korea not sure if it went to Nam. It's a safe Queen.
"Cool Beans"
"Cool Beans"
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rewster
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Originally posted by OCD1:
This was my brother in law, fathers gun. A Medical officer in the Army. WWII, Korea not sure if it went to Nam. It's a safe Queen.
Great looking weapon !!!!!!
"Cool Beans"
If you ever get into reloading you will find that the revolver does not shoot .452" lead bullets well.
It will shoot 230 FMJ's fine and to point of aim.
In mine, I found that 454" diameter lead bullets shot the best and without leading.
I will also mention that these old revolvers are lightly built and should not be used with hot loads. There are people who push bullets in modern 45 AR's to 45 LC velocities, or higher. Those loads will beat the heck out of a M1917.
This load worked well in mine, and is about as hot as I want to go in this revolver
250 LRN (.454) 4.5 grs Bullseye thrown, R-P AR cases, CCI300 primers
20-Jan-02 T = 44°F
Ave Vel = 754
Std Dev = 10
ES = 39.5
Low = 744
High = 783
N = 14
Mild recoil, aimpt 5 OC, accurate
It will shoot 230 FMJ's fine and to point of aim.
In mine, I found that 454" diameter lead bullets shot the best and without leading.
I will also mention that these old revolvers are lightly built and should not be used with hot loads. There are people who push bullets in modern 45 AR's to 45 LC velocities, or higher. Those loads will beat the heck out of a M1917.
This load worked well in mine, and is about as hot as I want to go in this revolver
250 LRN (.454) 4.5 grs Bullseye thrown, R-P AR cases, CCI300 primers
20-Jan-02 T = 44°F
Ave Vel = 754
Std Dev = 10
ES = 39.5
Low = 744
High = 783
N = 14
Mild recoil, aimpt 5 OC, accurate
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rewster
Member
Thanks Slamfire
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