Aug 11, 2019 · Hi everyone, I and my son recently tried scanning a bunch of old 35mm slides on an Epson V600, and were highly disappointed with the results. It claims a resolution up to …

Mar 20, 2007 · • Wilson (just read a thread where it stated that when they started up business, they used Colt and Springfield frame and slide kits but are now onto their own slides/frames as …

Jun 13, 2005 · Now I can provide an update: Having had the chance to scan both mounted and unmounted slides, I think I have decided to go with mounted slides in the future. Here's why: …

Aug 24, 2017 · Checking my notes, 41 pistols had replacement slides of which 34 had post-1945 mfg slides (most commonly Cage code number 53397, FSN number 7790314, or, no visible …

Jul 20, 2015 · Some slides have lost some of their emulsion around the edges, or look a bit splotchy in the background, but in all cases the subjects of the photographs are clear and …

Oct 27, 2004 · I have slides from 5 different processing facilities. On all of them, the numbered side is the "shiny" side and the side with the company info (when present) is the emulsion …

Jan 23, 2016 · According to Scott Meadows' book US Military Pistols 1920-1945 the Ordnance Department first began to experiment with hard slides in July 1944. Colt, Remington Rand and …

Dec 30, 2017 · These slides were heat treated all over in a manner similar to Colt's method of hardening the front end." page54 He also opines that in 1946 "Slides were hardened on the …

Dec 8, 2023 · There seems to be a trend to lighten the slides on 1911 (and other) handguns. As you would expect, removing weight from the slide results in increased slide velocity and further …

Apr 7, 2002 · Earlier today, I saw at a gunshow two Colt marked G.I. 1911 slides for sale. Both were in fantastic condition. The roll marks on the left side of the first one looked like most Colt …