thebruce posted: " The Kimber SOLO CARRY STS is sold as a pocket pistol - chambered in 9mm - 6 plus one in the chamber - yes siree Bob - 7 rounds of 9mm on tap - super high tech - if it will run more than 3 rounds . . . Came to me with the slide not able to be racked ba" Guns, Fun, Food and More
The Kimber SOLO CARRY STS is sold as a pocket pistol - chambered in 9mm - 6 plus one in the chamber - yes siree Bob - 7 rounds of 9mm on tap - super high tech - if it will run more than 3 rounds . . .
Came to me with the slide not able to be racked backward more than 5/8 of an inch - that was as far as it would go . . .
Several issues are engineered into the piece . . .
No sweet spot or machining on the barrel lug to set the recoil spring assembly in the right position . . .
Pretty much wherever it is when you put it ( or attempt to ) back together is where it is - really Kimber?
The recoil spring guide rod actually seats into a pocket on the frame - if it is positioned correctly on the barrel lug when you put the slide back on - if the guide rod doesn't position correctly it will hang up on the "lip" of the pocket and will be crooked enough at the far end that it will bind on the slide and try to stop the slide from cycling to the rear more than about 5/8 of an inch . . .
Simple solution - bevel the sides of the pocket 45 degrees - no lip - just make it the right diameter at the bottom of the bevel - Oh Wait - that would require several more machining steps - or Heaven Forbid !! - someone with a skill set might have to fingerprint ( handle/manipulate ) the pistol to polish or otherwise "fit" it together . . .
Same guy has a 20 plus year old Kimber 1911 - other than a recoil spring replacement I recommended - it will be running 20 years from now - New Kimbers??? Let me put it this way - take the number of Kimbers sitting on the shelf in 5 Cabelas stores - just 5 - that is more pistols than Kimber made in a year 20 years ago - Why do you think I don't own a single recent Kimber - new or used?
Now comes the fun (?) part - go to the range and dump a 100 rounds through it . . . Finish the manufacturing process in other words - If it will run that long . . .
But wait - there is fun in store - I have a new set of grips for my Taurus 605 and some FULL power .357 Magnum loads for it - Fireballs are Us - OH BOY!
Have Fun! - Run the Gun! - and remember = Fish Heads are Cheap!!
Nivedita Menon posted: "This post is jointly written by AYESHA KIDWAI AND NIVEDITA MENON On this international day of solidarity with the Iranian people, two feminists from India send you our greetings, in complete awe of your courage, your creativity, your soli" KAFILA - COLLECTIVE EXPLORATIONS SINCE 2006
This post is jointly written by AYESHA KIDWAI AND NIVEDITA MENON On this international day of solidarity with the Iranian people, two feminists from India send you our greetings, in complete awe of your courage, your creativity, your solidarity with one another, your relentless resistance in the face of cruel and brutal repression. Watching […]
Fall is in the air. The leaves are changing and it has been much more chilly here in Vermont. We even baked up a batch of Pumpkin Scones!
If you're also feeling the fall vibes, then you'll be happy to know that I have stacked this week's menu with cozy comforting fall dinners.
If you try any of these recipes, please make sure you come back by the recipe and leave a star rating and review. Happy Cooking!
~Katie
MONDAY: These Spinach Stuffed Shells are made with vegetarian filling with onions, spinach, ricotta and a secret healthy ingredient nobody will even know is there! It is such an easy win! Plus it can be prepped ahead so it works for entertaining or you can meal prep it (or freeze it) and have it on a weeknight too! GET THE RECIPE HERE...
TUESDAY: If cooking salmon at home is something you avoid doing, then I am so excited for you to try this Easy Baked Salmon in Foil! It is so simple to prepare, has only a few ingredients, the fish is ultra-tender and the clean-up is so easy! I like it with my Lentils with Bacon and Simple Sauteed Swiss Chard to round out the meal. GET THE RECIPE HERE...
WEDNESDAY: Now that the official season of when I go Soup Crazy has begun, let's climb right to the pinnacle of the coziest fall soups ever… Roasted Pumpkin Soup! This is a classic version of pumpkin soup in every way, except that I have made it a little bit healthier by omitting heavy cream, and instead opting for a creamy plant-based alternative, of pureed cashews. GET THE RECIPE HERE...
THURSDAY: Our recipe for Mediterranean Lavash Wraps is made with a filling of roasted onion, peppers and eggplant combined with chickpeas, black olives, lemon, feta and mint. The lavash flatbreads are spread with tzatziki to bring all of the fresh flavors together for a hearty vegetarian wrap for lunch or dinner. GET THE RECIPE HERE...
FRIDAY: This Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese is a healthy makeover of classic macaroni and cheese nommed-up with whole-grain pasta, gruyere cheese, rosemary, and loads and loads of butternut squash! I'm telling you, it's the most perfect comfort food casserole ever!! GET THE RECIPE HERE...
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