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Kate (2021) is a relatively obscure favorite, with Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Kate, an assassin who has been poisoned and has 24 hours to exact her vengeance. Here she is shown with a SW1911 and another 1911 during the final showdown.

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Today is Veterans Day, a day to honor all those who served our country in the armed forces. This day and all days, thank a veteran for serving our country and defending freedom.
Suitable for viewing today would be one of my favorites - Generation Kill, a 2008 mini series based on Evan Wright's 2004 book by the same name. The book and series document the US Marine Corps' 1st Recon Battalion's role in the 2003 invasion of Iraq, as told through the experience of embedded reporter and author Wright.

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Happy 251st Birthday to the United States Marine Corps! Raise one for Chesty, and remember that there is no chow in the barracks.

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How about some more 1911's in movies posts? I have a LOT of favorite movies with 1911's in them! Rules of Engagement (2000) was only memorable because back then it was fairly unusual to see a custom 1911 on screen, so it was pretty cool to see Samuel L. Jackson's character have this dressed up early production Springfield on his desk. You can spy the early era thick dust cover and front strap on this build. Colonel Childers is also shown with a 1911 during a Vietnam era flashback.

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Street Kings (2008) is another favorite of mine, with Keanu Reeves turning in an excellent performance as a terribly flawed detective who also happens to have a cool 1911. This is also one of the best on screen representations of the need for a "toothbrushing gun."

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Way of the Gun (2000) is a quirky action heist movie with some great actors, exceptional gun handling, and of course some 1911's. LAPD legend Scott Reitz was contracted to train the actors, and Benicio Del Toro took copious notes during training. When his character tucks his pistol under his arm during the final shootout, that was something he picked up on the range from watching Scott, and was not something specifically taught.

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Shooter (2016-18) was a reasonably entertaining adaptation of the Bob Lee Swagger character onto the small screen. Gun nerds will enjoy the gun handling and variety of hardware, especially the 1911s seen in the hands of Bob Lee and Julie Swagger. The old school cool of a spur hammer 1911 is hard to beat...at least until you have to shoot it for extended periods. Shooter is still available on Prime Video.

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The 2004 Punisher starring Thomas Jane is probably my favorite of the big screen adaptations, and it certainly doesn't hurt that he's wielding a pair of custom 1911s in it. The 2nd pic shows the screen used blank guns, while 3rd pic is of the foam stunt guns. The guns were built on big letter Colt 1991A1's with bushing comps. I might actually have a similar bushing comp in the shop somewhere....

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This authentic recreation of the Lebman "Room Broom" used by the Dillinger Gang and Baby Face Nelson, created by @issweapons, was used in the 2009 Michael Mann directed movie, Public Enemy. Note that director Mann insisted on 100% authenticity, to include having the prop gun built on a .38 Super despite a .45 or 9mm being easier to source and run with blanks. I also have the distinction of possibly being the only person to have handled both the original gun (during my old job) and this replica.

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This reconfigured Gen4 Glock 17 has quickly become one of my favorite pistols, I recently installed a Magpul mag well, which was the last piece of the puzzle, greatly aiding reloads into the very square frame opening. It does take it out of play for USPSA Carry Optics, but I am instead using this for training and EDC. 
@trijicon SRO 2.5 MOA
@forwardcontrols plate
@slrrifleworks slide
Timney trigger shoe only, with OEM internals
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From the 10-8 vault: a set of new in wrapper Devel 1911 magazines, circa 1985. As a young IPSC shooter during that time, the introduction of the 8rd magazine was a big deal. It might be hard to fathom now, but that was a huge advantage if everyone else was running 7+1 and you had an extra round for makeup or a slide forward reload. When Devel Corp went out of business, Chip McCormick bought the patent for the folded follower and sold it as the Shooting Star, still in production to this day.

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Who's watching @JackCarrUSA @TerminalListPV Season 2? I just finished a repeat listen of the audiobook, as narrated by the incomparable @the.ray.porter and completed the season at the same time. I found them to be good companion pieces, with the show deviating from the book just enough to keep me guessing and tense the whole time. I know Raife was using a traditional 1911, but if he went with a modern 1911 I think he would need a @springfieldarmoryinc @lipseysguns 10-8.

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I first tried a sample of the _@povnutrition electrolyte/nootropic blend at the Area 6 USPSA match, where they were a title sponsor. I was impressed by the clean ingredients and flavor of the sample, as well as the replenishing effect after a long hot day at the match. Fast forward and they are now my favorite electrolyte and a key part of my daily hydration plan. I have no affiliation with the company, but wanted to support a good product that supports our sport. Check them out!

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Thought we could start the week off with my Echo-2 build and @rmj_usa Ragnarok. This build languished in my safe for over a decade before I finished it a few years ago. It features every 10-8 1911 part as well as the abbreviated serrations that are now featured on my 10-8 Masterclass pistol from @springfieldarmoryinc @lipseysguns.

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The 10-8 Performance Armorer Tool was originally designed for working on 1911's, but has plenty of handy uses on the bench. I've been doing a lot of tinkering on Glocks lately, and the non marring nylon tool is great for working on polymer pistols without leaving dings and scratches all over the parts. Bench videos on my Patreon.

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Thumb shield safeties on 2011's are gaining some popularity of late, but they are not a new development. Back in the 80's, famous rubber grip manufacturer Pachmayr offered a "Thumb Slide Guard" that you could bolt onto your gun, and Swenson also offered a very early production thumb shield version of his now legendary ambi safety. Riding high thumb on a 1911/2011 that is lightly sprung and running lower impulse loads, it is easy to interfere with the slide cycling. A thumb shield resolves this.

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Been taking a deep dive into USPSA Carry Optics lately and setting up this Gen5 Glock 17 for match use with:
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@forwardcontrols plate, Holosun 507 Pro Max red
@ndzperformance guide rod
CHPWS brass plug
Glock OEM extended slide stop and 8794 extended mag catch
Timney trigger shoe
What are your must have Glock mods?
>Bench instructional video on my Patreon, link in BIO.

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Every 1911 needs some 10-8 upgrades! My @springfieldarmoryinc TRP wears a 10-8 spring plug, front and rear sights, slide stop, mag catch, grips, and flat trigger. If you prefer a classic iron sighted 1911, Springfield still offers this "1911 TRP Classic" in 5" and 4.25" bushing barrels.

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Another fun @theuspsa match this weekend at @sapsa_fl. Great weather and even better crew of maniacs kept me laughing even when I was under performing. Shooting Carry Optics (Glock 17) from AIWB has been a bit of a learning curve and I have much work yet to do. I did manage a CO stage win, though I was unable to maintain that level of precision in vision for the rest of the match. 
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@supervel 124gr FMJ
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If you're running one of my @springfieldarmoryinc @lipseysguns 10-8 Master Class pistols, @tenicorusa has you covered with a variety of holsters specifically updated for the 10-8 (pick the 5" 2011 option). If you want to rock the 10-8 old school with irons, it comes with a ledge profile U notch rear and green fiber optic front. Please keep in mind that due to mounting on the AOS plate, the rear sight is a unique dovetail. The front is the standard Springfield dovetail, .350x.078x60deg.