Define your role for the rifle, hunting, carrying during a shtf burning Atlanta scenario.
Double taps or slow fire.
Really look at the weight if you plan to carry it more than the from the truck to the bench.
Optic choice is huge as well.
Just to have one is cool but I hate carrying the...
The dip.
Will cause cancer/lead poisoning if not handled/disposed of properly.
Regimen:
Shoot till filthy
Wipe /brush
Ultrasonic/purple power or CLR
Last resort is the Dip if needed.
When clean it gets either high temp brake grease or spray dry lubricant.
None of my cans are Aluminum or...
DA farms work out...which is the problem.
Sub-contractor work tends to have more issues from my personal experience.
I have one DA can the baffles are not aligned properly but the performance hit is not worth the headache.. :wacko:
I like DA but I will not buy another of their cans unless I...
Concealed carry license.
Training/safety course.
Gun safe.
Slings/holsters.
500/1000 rounds in each caliber.
Practice.
This is not meant to be a jab at the OP.
For me:
Customer service.
Over priced for the quality.
They are pretty...I'll give them that.
Years ago Kimber was putting a hurting on Colt.
Then as time went by they got into the cost cutting game, materials and build quality.
Then when you had a problem it was,
"There is a 500 round...
The weight of the optic with some ammo may slow the slide down and cause issues.
Some of these guns are great and some built on Fridays & Mondays may have issues.
I don't run an optic but my friend does.
He has issues occasionally...I think he has been using a Shield Arms?
I use to collect HK's & Brno's
Both brands were exceptional shooters.
HK parts and accessories prices alone were higher than an entire Brno rifle way back then.
They are great collection pieces if you can find them at a reasonable price, just don't break one.
I have inspected several Tisas 1911 DS and they seem to be a decent starting point for the 2011 entry market.
They make the 1911 DS for MAC as well with a few more features such as mag well and QPQ finish.
I haven't had a chance to inspect the Mac yet but my JSOC is very good..much better than...