Been lurking on this forum for awhile and since I reload 45's for my 1911's decided I should try a 97B. Found a LNIB at Raleigh gun show yesterday, made in '03. Came home and checked it out, then put about 45 rounds of my mild reloads thru it. Functioning and accuracy was good, with my flat point lead bullets, but man how that thing KICKS, compared to my 1911's. Any suggestions as to how this can be temptered?
Gonna sand the rough checkered grips down smooth to alleviate a slight irritation, although I think what bothered me most is the rather prominent serrated groves on the grip frame. Might try some tape over these next time just to see if it feels better.
Question on the bushing: should it be screwed in finger snug, then backed off one notch so as to have a little play?
Question on the front sight: Can a slightly taller one be had? I seemed to be shooting a tad high.