Category Archives: 45acp: In Black

45acp in Black: Chamber/Boolit concerns

Posted on September 4, 2012 by

So this past spring I decided to shoot USPSA in Black, had some troubles, and am finally blobbing about it. I started out giving my Colt Government 1911 a whirl with the darkside in the Single Stack Minor division, but … Continue reading →

Posted in 45acp: In Black, Just my thoughts your mileage may vary.... | 2 Comments

USPSA: In Black

Posted on April 8, 2012 by

Shot a local USPSA match yesterday, signed up for Single Stack in Minor, since real black can’t deliver the power factor needed for major.  Maybe, just maybe, SWISS 3f can squeak by…..and what about Triple Seven?  Triple Seven is noted … Continue reading →

Posted in 45acp: In Black, Shooting Competition, Shooting Practice | 5 Comments

Colt Government 1911: In Black

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

  Finally broke in my Colt Government 1911.  Ran 50 rounds of real black without a single hiccup, ate it up like nobody’s business. Two Thumbs Up for Colt!!

Posted in 45acp: In Black, Shooting Competition, Shooting Practice | 4 Comments

.45acp: Back in Black

Posted on May 8, 2011 by

Here’s the details; Stock Springfield Mil Spec 1911 with a 200grain semi wadcutter boolit sitting on about 20 to 22 grains of real black in FFg. I’ve blobbed about this in the past, and a trip down memory lane will … Continue reading →

Posted in 45acp: In Black, Coolness, Shooting Competition, Shooting Practice | 8 Comments

1911 Post Black Magic Photos

Posted on October 31, 2010 by

After shooting 150 to 200 rounds of 45acp loaded with FFg GOEX at a Zombie shoot, it looks pretty gruesome huh? Not too bad to clean up though.  Basically 15mins with HOT water and soap, batches of windex/vinegar mix, then … Continue reading →

Posted in 45acp: In Black, Shooting Competition, Shooting Practice, Stuff | 4 Comments

Black Powder Tactical Zombie Shoot

Posted on October 26, 2010 by

Recently attended Contagion 2010 in PA. Went with some black powder 45acp for my 1911, and black powder shotgun shells for my knucklebuster.  The whole thing was a big hoot.  I got a kick out of people’s responses when they … Continue reading →

Posted in 45acp: In Black, Coolness, Shooting Competition, Shooting Practice | 4 Comments

Black Powder 45acp Photo

Posted on June 16, 2010 by

Hellfire and Brimstone from a 1916 Colt Government. Hat Tip to Springfield Slim

Posted in 45acp: In Black, Coolness, Photo | 1 Comment

Black Powder 45acp

Posted on May 31, 2010 by

Recently did a Wild Bunch match where I used black powder 45acp loads, which isn’t a new concept, seems darksiders have been doing this for years.  But was more curious to see what it felt like, and how the 1911 … Continue reading →

Posted in 45acp: In Black, Shooting Competition | 12 Comments

Black Powder 1911

Posted on May 25, 2010 by

Got the PA State SASS shoot this weekend.  Guns cleaned and prepped.  Even got a eye drop bottle of Olive Oil handy to use as lube. Gonna be shootin’ Frontier. Cartridge. Gunfighter. Friday we have various side matches.  Wanna give … Continue reading →

Posted in 45acp: In Black, Ramblings, Shooting Competition, Stuff | Leave a comment