Another 10 boxes on the way. 
Really Good Deal On .45 ACP SD Ammo
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The .45 ACP is sold out, but the 9 MM is still available. At least it is as I type this.
I thought I would bump this because they now have the 9 MM Norma going for just $6.99 @ box. But there doesn't appear to be free shipping on 10 boxes or more. But it's a buck a box less.
Thanks! Just ordered a few.
Well, maybe more than a few.
Let’s call it a passel.
Well, maybe more than a few.
Let’s call it a passel.
It is a good deal. I have stockpiled 3 orders of the Norma stuff over the last couple of months from them, in both .45 ACP and 9 MM. Yesterday I bought a Charles Daly 1911 from them. This one for just $349.00. All steel color case hardened frame, Walnut grips, and a polished blue and engraved slide.
After I chose the FFL I wanted it sent to, and checked out, I was going to post the link here. But they were already sold out! In less than 10 minutes after I placed my order.
The plain jane Field version usually goes for around $450.00+.... And that is a good price. They are built by Brixia in Italy for Chiappa Firearms, who now owns the Charles Daly name. I should pick it up early next week.
https://palmettostatearmory.com/cha...p-5-8rd-pistol-color-cased-blued-440-200.html
Very nice!!
Just a crappy phone camera picture of it. The color case hardening and the slide engraving look a lot better than the pic shows. Hopefully I'll get to the range next week with it.
Nice gun, Bill!
Missed that deal - But I don’t need another 1911 right now.
Already have a couple in .45. And I just got two Essex-framed (Colt slide) 1911s as projects. The first one was “bubba’d” up. Barrel hogged out with a dremel. File marks on the hammer hooks. Not gonna’ trust any of that work, so, it’s getting all new internals and a new barrel. A variety of parts from various sources, but EGW figured big on my Visa bill. I spent more on tools/fixtures/gauges/jigs than I did on the gun. I bought a second one, and that one looks good inside. Maybe when I finish getting those two sorted, I’ll be ready for another 1911 in .45ACP. But making them right is as almost much fun as shooting them these days. They’re a challenge, and I love a challenge. These aren’t plug’n’play like polymer pistols….
This is the second one, the good one. They’re both identical, same hammers, grips, grip safeties, slide levers, everything. Wonder if someone made a run of Essex framed guns.
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Color case hardening is really tricky to get it right. Temperature, time, and even the type of charcoal all has to be be correct in relation to each other, in order to get the desired look. Turnbull Restoration and Standard Manufacturing are 2 of the best at it.
I like Turnbull's work a little better, because it's a little more subdued. Standard uses a different process that really shows a lot of lighter hues.
I was really surprised that Charles Daly could give that kind of work for the price. Even the grip safety and the arched mainspring housing has color case hardening, and both match the frame very well. Both Turnbull and Standard's work run well into the 4 figure range.
www.turnbullrestoration.com
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I like Turnbull's work a little better, because it's a little more subdued. Standard uses a different process that really shows a lot of lighter hues.
I was really surprised that Charles Daly could give that kind of work for the price. Even the grip safety and the arched mainspring housing has color case hardening, and both match the frame very well. Both Turnbull and Standard's work run well into the 4 figure range.
Color Case Hardening - Turnbull Restoration
Examples of Turnbull Color Case Hardening. The process leaves a hard surface finish and a beautiful layer of colored carbon. Learn more about out process.
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Standard 1911 Case Colored, .45 ACP.
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The Norma 9 MM is back on clearance for just $6.99 @ box, (20).
Bought a few boxes when I saw that. Interesting stuff. Everything is nickel plated, even the projectile noses.
Looks like I’m hunting vampires when I load a magazine with it!
Mine were delivered yesterday and my S&B .45 ammo today.
I know this is a bit off track for this thread. But the Laser engraving on the slide of my new Charles Daly 1911 got me interested in this process. This is just a very short video on computerized Laser engraving.
It's amazing how far this has come along in the last few years. They can engrave anything on most any material in just seconds. They even have places that will Laser engrave your name on magazines. They can control both color and depth easily.
I'm afraid as this improves even more, and the cost of these machines come down, it's going to make hand engraving an all but dying art. I don't know for sure, but I'm assuming the sound is authentic.... And they didn't even have to field strip the pistol.
It's amazing how far this has come along in the last few years. They can engrave anything on most any material in just seconds. They even have places that will Laser engrave your name on magazines. They can control both color and depth easily.
I'm afraid as this improves even more, and the cost of these machines come down, it's going to make hand engraving an all but dying art. I don't know for sure, but I'm assuming the sound is authentic.... And they didn't even have to field strip the pistol.
I thought I would slip this in here, rather than start a new thread. Yesterday I was able to get to the range with the new Charles Daly. I put a total of 150 rounds through it.... A box of Sellier & Bellot, some Armscor I had, and some Federal... All brass case 230 grain Ball.
It ran fine with the 8 round magazine that came with the gun. I brought a few more with me from various different manufacturers. And the only one that gave any issues were some 7 round GI style mags that I purchased from Sarco. And the only issue with them was not locking the slide back on the last round about 50% of the time.
The small GI sights were good, printing a fairly decently centered group at 50 feet. Although they were a bit hard to see with my aging eyes. After 100 rounds the gun smoothened up quite a bit.
And when I got it home and gave it a good cleaning, it field stripped and went back together easily. (It was a bit tight when I took it apart to lube it up good before I left.
So for just $350.00 this is really a nice 1911. If PSA ever gets them back in stock, don't hesitate to grab one. If I paid $100.00 more for this gun, I still would recommend it. It shows a lot of workmanship for that price.
It ran fine with the 8 round magazine that came with the gun. I brought a few more with me from various different manufacturers. And the only one that gave any issues were some 7 round GI style mags that I purchased from Sarco. And the only issue with them was not locking the slide back on the last round about 50% of the time.
The small GI sights were good, printing a fairly decently centered group at 50 feet. Although they were a bit hard to see with my aging eyes. After 100 rounds the gun smoothened up quite a bit.
And when I got it home and gave it a good cleaning, it field stripped and went back together easily. (It was a bit tight when I took it apart to lube it up good before I left.
So for just $350.00 this is really a nice 1911. If PSA ever gets them back in stock, don't hesitate to grab one. If I paid $100.00 more for this gun, I still would recommend it. It shows a lot of workmanship for that price.
Just a bump to let everyone know PSA is now showing the Color Case / Engraved 1911 back IN STOCK. The price is up however to $399.00. Still well worth it. It is Saturday 11:45 AM Mountain Time as I type this.
They also have it in stock with simulated Ivory grips for just $370.00.
The Ivory grip model is already sold out. Man they moved those things fast! They got rid of all of them in just a few hours.
Great day planned. I leave for the range in about an hour for my yearly interstate carry permit then later this evening a music concert with an Eagles cover band.
Since retiring I’ve only qualified with a 1911 (.45) but I’ll be shooting my Glock 45 (9mm) today just to switch it up. I’ll be using the S&B ammo I have but after qualifying I’ll be shooting, for the first time, some of that Norma ammo @billt460 posted that Palmetto was selling.
Since retiring I’ve only qualified with a 1911 (.45) but I’ll be shooting my Glock 45 (9mm) today just to switch it up. I’ll be using the S&B ammo I have but after qualifying I’ll be shooting, for the first time, some of that Norma ammo @billt460 posted that Palmetto was selling.
