wvbuckbuster
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Put a Burris Fast Fire 3 on the Ronin I bought couple months ago. Really helps my cataract eyes. Makes for a nice range toy. Shot this group at 25yds with 8grs power pistol Hornady 185gr XTP. 
Red Dot on the Ronin
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Ridge_Runner
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Got one on my turkey gun, they are awesome
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Man that is a nice looking set up.
Accuracy is pretty impressive too.
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Accuracy is pretty impressive too.
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KinleyWater
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That will certainly work.
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Ammo Smith
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Great looking pistol.
Don't know what pound recoil spring you have in it but heavy loads will beat up the frame and slide since too light a recoil spring will cause the slide to bottom out and slam the frame. Loads need to be tuned to the recoil spring to protect the gun and for function.
I shoot 4.3grs of WST with a 185gr JHP( Nosler competition, Zero and Hornady) (750fps) and also with Zero 185gr LSWCHP, 185gr-200gr cast lead SWCs in my custom match 1911s with a 12lb recoil spring. Your 8gr load of power pistol is probably right around 1050fps.
There is a reason why the old GI 1911 rattles when you shake it.
Don't know what pound recoil spring you have in it but heavy loads will beat up the frame and slide since too light a recoil spring will cause the slide to bottom out and slam the frame. Loads need to be tuned to the recoil spring to protect the gun and for function.
I shoot 4.3grs of WST with a 185gr JHP( Nosler competition, Zero and Hornady) (750fps) and also with Zero 185gr LSWCHP, 185gr-200gr cast lead SWCs in my custom match 1911s with a 12lb recoil spring. Your 8gr load of power pistol is probably right around 1050fps.
There is a reason why the old GI 1911 rattles when you shake it.
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wvbuckbuster
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Yes, sir you are correct. Spring is the factory one that came in it. That's why I stopped at 8grs and because it grouped descent. I haven't shot it much since developing this load. Appreciate your information. Dan.Great looking pistol.
Don't know what pound recoil spring you have in it but heavy loads will beat up the frame and slide since too light a recoil spring will cause the slide to bottom out and slam the frame. Loads need to be tuned to the recoil spring to protect the gun and for function.
I shoot 4.3grs of WST with a 185gr JHP( Nosler competition, Zero and Hornady) (750fps) and also with Zero 185gr LSWCHP, 185gr-200gr cast lead SWCs in my custom match 1911s with a 12lb recoil spring. Your 8gr load of power pistol is probably right around 1050fps.
There is a reason why the old GI 1911 rattles when you shake it.
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Ammo Smith
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Your welcome Dan just trying to help out. Lots of people don't know and shoot too heavy of loads in handguns that damage them and then blame the gun for being poorly made when they brake.
I have no idea how many thousands of reloads I have thru my Custom .45acp but none of them have been heavier than the standard factory loads with a 18lb recoil spring.
I have no idea how many thousands of reloads I have thru my Custom .45acp but none of them have been heavier than the standard factory loads with a 18lb recoil spring.
