If it was hot tanked, did you replace the intermediate shaft bearings? 

Also CIS w/ a knock box ignition will work just fine.  I ran similar compression before.  Look around yards for a Volvo 240 turbo w/ CIS, that is the hot ticket, no need to mess with WOT enrichment either.

Sounds like you're doing fine.  The 16V TB will work just fine also.  As to bracketry?  No clue, I'm an 8V guy....

It's mainly something people on the internet like the bitch about.  Bottom line is a properly tuner (tensioned) extractor will work just fine.  Either internal or external.

Sights are a matter of preference.  I find that factory night sights are often overpriced.  But changing them on a gun that used dovetails isn't that hard.  With a couple tools and some patience you can even do it yourself.  I wouldn't have that hamper your decision to buy.

With Glocks stay with GLOCK mags.  My 1911 ran great on Wilson Combat and metalform mags.  McCormicks are good too.

If I found a deal on a series 1 gun, I'd be all over it, they're just not that available.

$650 for a custom 2 sounds like a great deal.  DO EET!

Kimbers are decent 1911's.  I own a RIA that I love, at least until a 'smith fucked it up.  Anyway, somewhere should have a 1911 to rent, just have to ask around.  Or ask anyone you know that shoots, someone should own one they'll let you shoot.

With it being a Kimber, make sure the dealer is giving you a good price, lots will try to jack the price up.  IIRC the Custom II is a basic "custom" 1911 with a beavertail, extended safety, sights, and flared/lowered ejection port.  Great place to start with a 1911.

Also look at the Springfield Loaded as it's a similar spec gun. 

I'm guilty of that too....  I collect hobbies

Autopower?

In your country I'd guess it is.....  It could definitely be argued as a "flick" knife.

Interesting.  Are there band restrictions on those licenses?  Or are you allowed them all at reduced power with the Foundation?

Here a Technician (Basic) will get you VHF/UHF, and up to 10m.  Watts aren't restricted either.

Very easy if you haven't looked into it yet.

http://www.qrz.com/p/testing.pl

I've thought about the heat, I'll be monitoring it.  The ICOM has a built in fan on the unit and the cubby hole is rather large. 

I'm not familiar with UK licenses...Full? 

Decided I needed more crap installed in my Tacoma, so I've been studying for my technicians license.  Ended up at Ham Radio Outlet in PDX last week and picked up an ICOM IC-208H and NMO coax.  Combined w/ a Larsen dual band antenna and a 3/4" holesaw will make a good setup.

Here's the install, just put the external speaker in as the unit is remote mounted.  Hopefully the holesaw will be here and I'll finish the install this weekend.  Then take my exam next week up here in WA.

I saw one at a shop in Corvallis last week.  I also know a few dealers in PDX that can get them easy last I knew.  Let me know and I'll forward you guys the info.

What kinda ramp you using?  A long 8'+ curved ramp would make riding it up pretty easy.

I've been wanting to get a P22 w/ a can for quite a while.