The 1911 Handgun Picture Thread [Archive] - Page 13

quirino21

03-10-12, 01:07

My Springer done up by Wilson Combat
http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss235/quirino21/wilsoncombat5.jpghttp://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss235/quirino21/wilsoncombat6.jpg
http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss235/quirino21/wilsoncombat2.jpghttp://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss235/quirino21/wilsoncombat3.jpg
http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss235/quirino21/wilsoncombat4.jpghttp://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss235/quirino21/wilsoncombat1.jpg

MidwestRookie

03-10-12, 01:16

First time in the m4c 1911 forum..here's my Ed Brown Special Forces.

http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab114/futuristichandgun/ammo4.png

And with the grips Larry Davidson made for it..

http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab114/futuristichandgun/Lazza2.jpg

crosslay2

03-10-12, 02:12

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w28/crosslay2/338.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w28/crosslay2/702-1.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w28/crosslay2/337.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w28/crosslay2/339.jpg
:big_boss:

David Thomas

03-18-12, 14:33

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/025xtac-1.jpg

David Thomas

03-18-12, 18:24

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/079decon.jpg

Cokeman

03-18-12, 19:54

Strawberry jam?

David Thomas

03-18-12, 20:24

Strawberry jam?

Better. It is Brian Enos Slide Glide Lite.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/027xtac-1.jpg

MaceWindu

03-18-12, 21:32

Railed DoubleStar...

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y253/SACompact/DS.jpg

Redhat

03-18-12, 22:15

Railed DoubleStar...

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y253/SACompact/DS.jpg

I like that look...no bling just business. Is it stock?

MaceWindu

03-18-12, 23:23

It's had work done to it. But, I wanted a fighting gun. I have plenty of 1911's, but this was my first railed 1911, a requirement moving forward (a light rail that is).

A little story behind this gun. Im my research for a railed 1911, I talked to plenty of people, checked many manufacturers. It cam down to a few:

*SA MC Operator
*SA Professional
*Series I Kimber Warrior
*Wilson CQB Operator with a light rail
*Doublestar Railed 1911

I spoke to my Smith about it, a man of vast experience, who has crafted many 1911's in his day. All of the 1911's on that list are good he stated but your getting a lot of gun from DS for the money. Plus, a friend (another JMB fan) said he laid his paws on the blaster at SHOT and was impressed.

-The slide is Caspian and good to go.
-The frame is forged and made in house.

So, I dropped $1,000 on the gun (out the door) and handed it to my Smith. He stated that he did NOT like the way the barrel lugs and slide grooves were fitted on the gun and he called DS. They were 100% on board with their warranty (lifetime, nice). I sent the entire pistol in and they sent it back with a brand new barrel and slide. My smith then made sure all was properly fitted and moved forward with his personal modifications as follows:

*Medium solid trigger + fit
*Tactical Hook rear sight
*Tritium front sight
*New plunger tube
*Flare ejection port
*Weld up safety/ special
*Set timing and weld up + Bushing
*Reliability job
*Refinish entire gun
*New ejector + Machine slide + install
*New extractor + fit

1200+ rounds in a Costa Ludus handgun class...it RUNS. Dead on @ 25 yrds.

Mace

Titleist

03-19-12, 00:06

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6039/6849438328_2a508fe8ba_b.jpg

DM-SC

03-19-12, 15:47

Great pic, Titleist! :dirol:

d90king

03-19-12, 19:17

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/61654aeb.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/d3908cbf.jpg

d90king

03-19-12, 19:20

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/45015bd7.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/1f487238.jpg

crosslay2

03-19-12, 19:32

Holy smokes d90king....those things are beautiful. However, for the time being...I will have to be appeased by the ownership of my Wilson Combat Professional, posted prior to your pics...but, looking at these pics confirm that I'll need to either need to quit the forums or buy another 1911...but, for now I gotta hold off because I'm about to drop some pennies on a SCAR 17S FDE...and I just bought 6 mags for it. I love this stuff.
Beautiful 1911's !!! :cool:

jakjakman

03-19-12, 22:56

[IG]http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/61654aeb.jpg[/IMG]
[IG]http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/d3908cbf.jpg[/IMG]

Soooooo badass!

cjb1911

03-19-12, 23:01

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/45015bd7.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/1f487238.jpg

Very nice!

d90king

03-20-12, 08:15

Thank you all for the kind words. I picked up a couple new blades that are actually perfect for carry (the other one is pictured with my Hk45C) and figured I would put some iron in the pics...

Pic Thread:
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/c663b305.jpg

cjb1911

03-20-12, 09:42

crosslay2

03-20-12, 11:21

That's a beauty right there! I really need to get on Harrison's queue!

+1...no kidding...

samuse

03-20-12, 23:38

http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab76/sammuse/SACS%20CC/015.jpg

ddnguyen9

03-22-12, 02:37

My Kimber 1911 Pro Carry Stainless II with a Surefire MR07 mount with a Surefire X400 Light/Laser

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l155/davidnguyen1151/Guns/4aaf9e95.jpg

My Kimber and extra mag sporting Raven Concealment Systems Holsters.

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l155/davidnguyen1151/Guns/712d8750.jpg

ssracer

03-23-12, 01:06

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7062/6861547186_1b06b4ccd4_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7072/6861547494_5f5213e174_b.jpg

David Thomas

03-24-12, 16:56

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/047muzzle-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/044MD008-2.jpg

loupav

03-24-12, 19:27

That's a beautiful Nighthawk D90!

Thanks for sharing!

David Thomas

03-24-12, 21:15

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/081LAV2-1.jpg

cttbax

03-24-12, 21:54

Springfield Professional
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/boaz22/photo-738.jpg

Wilson Combat CQB

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/boaz22/photo-593.jpg

Kimber Warrior

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/boaz22/photo-625.jpg

Dan Wesson VBOB Stainless with Carbon Fiber grips
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/boaz22/photo-2237.jpg
Same with Ivorys
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/boaz22/photo-180.jpg

Les Baer Ultimate Tactical Carry

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/boaz22/photo-634.jpg

Springfield Range Officer
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/boaz22/photo-2395.jpg

Ed Brown Kobra

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/boaz22/eb2.jpg

Springfield MC Operator full custom build thread (40+ pics)

http://www.1911market.com/forums/showthread.php?22-My-Springfield-Operator-Build-Thread

samuse

03-26-12, 00:33

http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac216/bbncu/Texas%20State%20Steel%20Challenge%202012/DSC_0249.jpg

David Thomas

03-26-12, 00:43

http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac216/bbncu/Texas%20State%20Steel%20Challenge%202012/DSC_0249.jpg

A 1911 actually being shot? Nice.

Pic thread:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/017ranger.jpg

Chuck

03-26-12, 03:24

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/2-20-12/wd.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/2-20-12/wf.jpg

Chuck

03-26-12, 04:43

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/34-9.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/78-3.jpg

ssracer

03-26-12, 20:35

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7062/6861547186_1b06b4ccd4_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7072/6861547494_5f5213e174_b.jpg

Lawdog-1

03-27-12, 08:19

Chuck, are those VZ Grips on your 1911? What color are the grips? I like the color.

Chuck

03-27-12, 11:21

I don't know. They were provided by the customer.

samuse

03-27-12, 12:02

:lol:A 1911 actually being shot? Nice.

Yep! Dang 'ol thing actually works pretty good too...:lol:

http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab76/sammuse/SACS%20CC/003-1.jpg

David Thomas

03-28-12, 10:50

:lol:

Yep! Dang 'ol thing actually works pretty good too...:lol:

I like it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/089mz-1.jpg

David Thomas

03-29-12, 00:06

I had one of my best range days ever today with my XTAC. I continue to be impressed with this 1911:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/201xtac-1.jpg

freightdog1911

03-29-12, 15:08

Has the XTAC become your carry piece? Round count so far?

Stickman

03-30-12, 02:17

http://stickman.rainierarms.com/galleries/Handguns/STKL7452-B-1200-Stick.jpg

DM-SC

03-30-12, 16:22

I found this one at my LGS. Previous owner had added the FO front sight and the 10-8 trigger (trigger job???).

I added the Ahrend's cocobolo grips and Brown extended mag release last night.

http://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-U68GJTmt8qE/T3UNJWj8PuI/AAAAAAAAAaA/bifikDN2-Ec/s1071/IMG_20120329_213153.jpg

http://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-x7MS2L6vLUo/T3UOZEsfkVI/AAAAAAAAAag/SQzIGE_MWsI/s1071/IMG_20120329_213601.jpg

DocHolliday01

03-31-12, 17:34

http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/1724/20120325193633629.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/818/20120325193633629.jpg/)

David Thomas

04-01-12, 14:47

Has the XTAC become your carry piece? Round count so far?

this has been my daily carry for the last few weeks:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/004rev-1.jpg

XTAC is very impressive though.

freightdog1911

04-01-12, 14:59

Nice DT, Who did the work?

loupav

04-02-12, 11:31

http://stickman.rainierarms.com/galleries/Handguns/STKL7452-B-1200-Stick.jpg

SEXY!!!!

Any shots of that in action?

Drhorsepower

04-02-12, 11:52

http://img.tapatalk.com/456d1999-cb2d-f437.jpg

masakari

04-05-12, 22:45

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p313/madcatjoe/2012-04-04_23-01-53_265.jpg
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p313/madcatjoe/2012-04-04_23-03-59_477.jpg
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p313/madcatjoe/2012-04-04_23-00-14_689.jpg

Greg Kulbick

04-06-12, 12:59

Mag change! Ok, not the best picture, frame grab from a video.

http://suxorz.com/i5/1911fl.jpg

http://suxorz.com/i5/1911magcha.jpg

eternal24k

04-06-12, 23:22

Jason,
that pistol is badass :cool:

David Thomas

04-06-12, 23:30

935 rounds, 2 days, zero cleaning.

Awesome!! Looks like a great 1911. Love the base gun. I look forward to more details and pics.

Jason F

04-06-12, 23:36

Thanks fellas! Yeah, I was definitely enjoying running the gun, it was hard to give it back to the smith to get the rest of the build finished.

It should be finished in a few weeks and I'll have more pics (high-quality ones at that) then.

Brad A

04-06-12, 23:59

Jason,
that pistol is badass :cool:

Before I saw your post that is the first thing I said to myself! LOL!

zack991

04-07-12, 04:45

Now the pistol is done except for some new grips I bought that still need put on, but that will have to wait till i get home. This has been done for a while but figured I share it.

I payed 500 dollars for a Colt Government Model MK IV / Series 80 in good shape, low round count. It is in good shape except for a few tool marks and I had to still get the thumb safety fitted. The owner got it back from his gunsmith with the new hammer and trigger fitted. It is my current CC and open carry gun that I use on a daily basis when I am home. I am considering getting it re-chromed to fix all the tool damage the past owner did.

Prior to the gunsmiths work

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x137/zack9912000/Colt%201911/dec2010007.jpg

The unfitted trigger.
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x137/zack9912000/Colt%201911/Photo0011.jpg

Well I got it back from the armor who had to replace the "new" thumb safety that the seller gave me. The seller said that it was just needing to be fitted, well the armor called me and it was not good news overall. The thumb safety that i was given was bent out of shape and looked like a poor attempt at fitting the piece was done.

He refused to use it for obvious safety reasons and said I had to buy a replacement. I had to buy another Wilson Combat thumb safety and instead of it costing me around 30 bucks, it ran over 70. Other than that at least it can be used as my carry gun now. Sorry for the crappy photos, cant take new ones for obvious reasons. It has been good to me and it is hard to be for 570 bucks total investment.
The finished product

Trijicons night sights H3 09

Wilson Combat ULTRALIGHT HAMMER

Wilson Combat 1911 ULTRALIGHT MATCH TRIGGER

Wilson Combat Grip Safety

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x137/zack9912000/Colt%201911/Photo-0113.jpg

Chuck

04-08-12, 13:07

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/2-20-12/sx.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/2-20-12/sl.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/2-20-12/sh.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/2-20-12/ss.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/2-20-12/sj.jpg

NoveskeFan

04-08-12, 13:11

Love the dimple work! Even got the safety:cool: How much does work like that run?

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/2-20-12/sx.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/2-20-12/sl.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/2-20-12/sh.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/2-20-12/ss.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/2-20-12/sj.jpg

CJKOLCUN

04-09-12, 14:08

My ATI with Wilson trigger,hammer and Gunner grips. Next up is sights.
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t495/CJKOLCUN/IMGATI.jpg

BHPmk3

04-11-12, 23:02

Kimber Tactical Custom II

ghostman1960

04-12-12, 06:27

http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz159/ghostman1961/576772_10150931756209985_619894984_.jpg

Gem1950

04-12-12, 11:46

1st. My Springfiels CC
http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt109/draper1950/Customcarry003.jpg
http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt109/draper1950/Customcarry001.jpg
2nd. My Les Baer
http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt109/draper1950/LesBaer1911006.jpg
http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt109/draper1950/LesBaer1911005.jpg
Changed to an arched MSH on both and ditched the ambi on the LB and installed a medium length trigger.

David Thomas

04-14-12, 19:11

Nice DT, Who did the work?

That particular gun was built by Matt Davis.
http://www.americanpistol.com/guild_member.php?mbrid=114

Pics of new Ebony grips for the Xtac:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/136rev-1.jpg

Xtac next to another Matt Davis build. Both wearing Spegel grips:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/143rev-1.jpg

cttbax

04-15-12, 16:11

Here is my custom MC Operator built by Alchemy custom

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/boaz22/photo3-7.jpg

Jason F

04-15-12, 16:28

One more of my work in progress build from Combat Precision (http://www.combatprecision.com)

http://fobart.net/jason/guns/120401_AFHF/fobart_120401_0265master.jpg

freightdog1911

04-15-12, 16:37

Very nice Rob.

I'm sure you will be pleased with the Wilson. Plus Wilson has extremely good customer service when it needs to go in for service.

Love this one Chuck

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/5-1-11/b11.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/5-1-11/b8.jpg

Chuck, do you recall the Colorado Congo on this one?

freightdog1911

04-15-12, 16:41

Meant to write color combo!

cttbax

04-15-12, 17:16

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/boaz22/photo2-7.jpg

cttbax

04-15-12, 17:19

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg281/45pictures/2012-03-26133025.jpgCheckering.
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg281/45pictures/2012-03-26144039.jpg Magwell

Chuck

04-15-12, 20:12

Cearakote over park.
Amorers Black top.
Tactical Gray bottom.

Cartel

04-15-12, 21:20

Colt 1911 45ACP - Government Model - Series 70 - Electroless Nickel

http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu125/986S/Colt/IMG_0711.jpg
http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu125/986S/Colt/IMG_0703.jpg
http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu125/986S/Colt/IMG_0710.jpg
http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu125/986S/Colt/IMG_0705.jpg
http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu125/986S/Colt/IMG_0700.jpg

Delcozrt

04-15-12, 23:15

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j107/blackaria707/guns/2012-03-31011744.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j107/blackaria707/guns/2012-01-26165656.jpg

Jaykayyy

04-16-12, 19:15

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k116/nizrulesall/1911jkh3.jpg

carlo1776

04-16-12, 22:32

Strawberry jam?

Looks like Gun Butter grease. That and the oil is great

carlo1776

04-16-12, 22:36

That particular gun was built by Matt Davis.
http://www.americanpistol.com/guild_member.php?mbrid=114

Pics of new Ebony grips for the Xtac:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/136rev-1.jpg

Xtac next to another Matt Davis build. Both wearing Spegel grips:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/143rev-1.jpg

I do grips as well but that checkering is way above my pay grade. Beautifull !!!!

Norinco

04-17-12, 13:46

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k116/nizrulesall/1911jkh3.jpg

Need more info on this one. Harrison?? Looks very nice.

cjb1911

04-18-12, 18:47

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r257/chrisman17/colt1911-1-2-1.jpg

Just got this one back from the 1911 wizard. I wanted a simple combat 1911. I think I have succeeded. :)

rangerman

04-20-12, 07:29

A few of mine...The Kimber was reworked by Burns Custom Pistol and is 10mm.

http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l550/galil223/DSC02561.jpg

http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l550/galil223/IMG_0076.jpg

http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l550/galil223/BCPKimber2.jpg

http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l550/galil223/IMG_0122.jpg

thirteen/autumns

04-20-12, 20:00

Let me know how I did... Picked it up at the local Cabelas this am for $482 OTD... Don't worry no hard feelings. Didn't want to start a new thread so I thought I would post it in the pictures thread.

http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww21/ryan_raffaele/100_0052.jpghttp://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww21/ryan_raffaele/100_0051.jpghttp://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww21/ryan_raffaele/100_0053.jpg
http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww21/ryan_raffaele/100_0054.jpg

Globemaster

04-20-12, 20:06

Manufacturer: Olympic Arms
Model: Big Deuce
Caliber: 45 ACP
Action: Semi-Auto
Barrel Length: 6 inch
Finish: Matte Black/ Stainless

Features:
• Hooked Frame Trigger Guard
• Grooved Frame Front Strap
• 416 Stainless Steel 'NM' Barrel
• Double Diamond Checkered, Exotic Wood grips
• 1- 7 + 1 round magazine
• MSRP: is $1,033.50

http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac314/AR15_Oly1/OABD012.jpg

http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac314/AR15_Oly1/OABD011.jpg

http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac314/AR15_Oly1/OABD006.jpg

http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac314/AR15_Oly1/OABD008.jpg

http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac314/AR15_Oly1/OABD010.jpg

http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac314/AR15_Oly1/OABD014.jpg

http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac314/AR15_Oly1/OABD013.jpg

http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac314/AR15_Oly1/OABD001.jpg

http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac314/AR15_Oly1/OABD002.jpg

http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac314/AR15_Oly1/OABD003.jpg

http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac314/AR15_Oly1/OABD007.jpg

http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac314/AR15_Oly1/OABD005.jpg

http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac314/AR15_Oly1/OABD009.jpg

http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac314/AR15_Oly1/OABD004.jpg

glock2740

04-21-12, 17:45

Here's a few of mine...

My newest one, a Guncrafter No Name CCO in hardchrome
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac341/OU1911/IMG_4008.jpg

Guncrafter Model 1 .50GI in hardchrome
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac341/OU1911/IMG_3842.jpg

Stainless Guncrafter No Name
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac341/OU1911/SSGCNNright.jpg

Guncrafter No Name Commander in hardchrome
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac341/OU1911/HC3.jpg

cjb1911

04-21-12, 18:20

I love the look of hard chrome!

David Thomas

04-21-12, 23:17

Wilson Xtac, Nossar Leather, Spegel Ebony Grips:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/017xtac-1.jpg

freightdog1911

04-22-12, 09:02

Very nice David. Those grips look amazing!

David Thomas

04-22-12, 10:28

Very nice David. Those grips look amazing!

Thanks. I am very pleased with them.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/030xtac-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/038xtac-1-1.jpg

jeffreywt

04-23-12, 19:57

I hope this counts. My .22 with newly installed VZ Aliens :D

http://i.imgur.com/PGXHH.jpg

SICAR187

04-25-12, 19:28

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x386/SICAR187/2012-04-19_20-18-58_755-1.jpg

Q2arrowhunter

04-26-12, 12:58

My new RIA Widebody. Have not even shot it yet. Looking to add trigger, hammer, beavertail, grips and maybe even a long slide. Hell I love the 2011 RIA Tactical so I may just trade it for one of those.
http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww97/Q2arrowhunter/2012-04-25_09-18-22_10.jpg
http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww97/Q2arrowhunter/2012-04-25_09-18-08_821.jpg

Horned Toad

04-27-12, 23:44

Howdy
Two that I have had for a long time now, I know these particular brands don’t get much love here but I would hope these would be an exception.

First my Kimber which I still have the box for and it is dated 05-1996.It has a 4 digit serial number. It was bough at The Gun Gallery in 96. I recently watched some of the Magpul videos and it was interesting seeing the Gun Gallery listed in the credits.
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm48/azhtrgr/k5.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm48/azhtrgr/k6.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm48/azhtrgr/k4.jpg

Second the Para which has been through the Novak shop. The gun had a huge list of work done and IIRC it was coated in “Black T” Unfortunately the list of mods has been misplaced over many moves.
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm48/azhtrgr/p1-1.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm48/azhtrgr/p2-1.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm48/azhtrgr/p3.jpg

I would say it’s very safe to say the Kimber has around 10k rounds through it. It has had some springs and some internals replaced. I doubt the Para has 500 rounds through it. I would love to get the Kimber redone by someone reputable in the future. And no I am not a photographer.

KennyFSU

04-28-12, 08:30

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b41/LSntegra/Guns/72aaf8cf.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b41/LSntegra/Guns/d45a82bc.jpg

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karlglen101

04-28-12, 09:12

[QUOTE=Clifford_92FS;1179271]This is my grandfather's service pistol from the war. He was a Lt. in the 13th Bombardment Squadron in the USAF. He mainly flew A-20s, but also flew B-17s for a little while. I vaguely remember the stories he would tell my brother and I as children. His dementia got pretty bad by the time we were teenagers, but when I started shooting, I was shown this pistol below. Now, I'm working on cleaning it up so that we can put it into a presentation case. He passed away in '05.

As you see, he made it his own by replacing the left side grip panel with a picture of my grandmother. It is a homemade fiberglass panel with a photo of her in the middle. I think this is one of the cooler things I have seen since gaining interest in shooting. I hope you guys enjoy.

http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy67/clifford007/photo-1.jpg

http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy67/clifford007/photo-2.jpg

That is by far the single coolest thing I've ever seen customized on a 1911, and probably any handgun ever. In all my snooping of 1911 picture threads, I've never seen something more unique. Very nice piece of family and history tied together right there.

Ironbutt

04-28-12, 10:37

RCI1911

04-28-12, 10:42

Howdy
Two that I have had for a long time now, I know these particular brands don’t get much love here but I would hope these would be an exception.

Don't worry, I don't think that anyone is going to give you any guff over a Clackamas Kimber. Nice gun!

d90king

04-28-12, 11:00

Thanks. I am very pleased with them.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/030xtac-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/038xtac-1-1.jpg

Great looking setup! That pistol seems to have really impressed you, look forward to your continued reports.

BrigandTwoFour

04-29-12, 21:22

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-06pOZqYSNy4/T53mCL6nCXI/AAAAAAAAAZM/pgmJ5G-1LB8/s847/DSC_0014.JPG

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uOPSzr9-W5E/T53mN9R1oBI/AAAAAAAAAa0/29UdV2xuDeQ/s847/DSC_0057-1.jpg

KennyFSU

04-29-12, 21:33

Very nice photos.

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TylerD

04-29-12, 21:33

Here is my Champion Operator. I sent it into Springfield Customs and had them do a trigger job (4.5#), 10-8 slide stop, Ed Brown extractor and thumb safety, and Heinie ledge style sights. I finished it off with VZ Operator grips and some grip tape. This is my EDC so nothing too extravagant, but its a great shooter.

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i381/tylerd2/2012-04-27_17-04-58_633.jpg

JSWM3

04-30-12, 01:03

DW Valor
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7080/7122458287_9e0bfc5532_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27282945@N06/7122458287/)

Picked this one up last week. Hitting the range again tomorrow to finish breaking her in.

David Thomas

04-30-12, 10:57

Great looking setup! That pistol seems to have really impressed you, look forward to your continued reports.

Thanks. This 1911 has impressed me; however, that is an understatement.

I shot this gun in a 3 day Ken Hackathorn class this past weekend. I am even more impressed now. No malfunctions or stoppages of any kind, and it is amazingly accurate.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/Hackathorn480rev.jpg

I shot a drill that required the shooter to start from the holster with one round in the chamber and 5 in the mag. The shooter has 2 spare mags of six each for a total of 18 rounds. The goal is to keep all hits inside of the A zone of an IDPA target with a par time of 20 seconds.

I shot this drill clean in 11.2 seconds with this XTAC.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/Hackathorn315rev.jpg

KennyFSU

04-30-12, 10:59

^ Great action shots!

eternal24k

04-30-12, 15:36

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/Hackathorn480rev.jpg

Best photo I have seen in a long time

supersix4

04-30-12, 15:41

Thanks. This 1911 has impressed me; however, that is an understatement.

I shot this gun in a 3 day Ken Hackathorn class this past weekend. I am even more impressed now. No malfunctions or stoppages of any kind, and it is amazingly accurate.

I shot a drill that required the shooter to start from the holster with one round in the chamber and 5 in the mag. The shooter has 2 spare mags of six each for a total of 18 rounds. The goal is to keep all hits inside of the A zone of an IDPA target with a par time of 20 seconds.

I shot this drill clean in 11.2 seconds with this XTAC.

Can I ask what the range was on the drill?

David Thomas

05-01-12, 10:54

Can I ask what the range was on the drill?

between 7 and 10 yards.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/192-1.jpg

David Thomas

05-01-12, 15:28

The Tactical Dalai Lama burning it down with a Wilson CQB:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/302rev.jpg

Timbonez

05-01-12, 19:57

Dave, the park finish looks like it is holding up very well on the X-Tac. I'm assuming it's seeing a lot of holster presentations, no?

jmint21

05-02-12, 23:34

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x345/jmint21/DSCN0300.jpg

stitchclimber

05-04-12, 00:38

Started life as a stock Sig GSR...

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p170/stitchclimber/4bf8c286.jpg

Bowser

05-05-12, 01:20

The best part of the package was the orange tootsie pop they included.

http://i.imgur.com/rhNj6.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/QKGMc.jpg

David Thomas

05-06-12, 12:18

Dave, the park finish looks like it is holding up very well on the X-Tac. I'm assuming it's seeing a lot of holster presentations, no?

Yes, I think it is holding up very well.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/044rev-12.jpg

supersix4

05-06-12, 13:15

phone pics

http://i49.tinypic.com/10x82yx.jpg

http://i49.tinypic.com/jz8sir.jpg

karlglen101

05-08-12, 16:32

Here are my two favorite guns, and only 1911's (so far). A Nighthawk Enforcer from last year, when the frame was still Caspian with an integrated well. The other is an Ed Brown Special Forces that I recently acquired. They are both tack drivers. The NHC has ~800 rounds through, and EB had 353. All flawless except for one Win T+P round through the NHC, and I think that was mag related. I'm not a big fan of the +P anyways..

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f74/karlglen101/DSC_0194.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f74/karlglen101/DSC_0190.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f74/karlglen101/DSC_0186.jpg

cjb1911

05-08-12, 16:41

Here are my two favorite guns, and only 1911's (so far). A Nighthawk Enforcer from last year, when the frame was still Caspian with an integrated well. The other is an Ed Brown Special Forces that I recently acquired. They are both tack drivers. The NHC has ~800 rounds through, and EB had 353. All flawless except for one Win T+P round through the NHC, and I think that was mag related. I'm not a big fan of the +P anyways..

I love that naked SF! In general I hate rollmarks(except for Colt :]). I think the EB SF is one of the best values in the semi custom market!

karlglen101

05-08-12, 21:42

I love that naked SF! In general I hate rollmarks(except for Colt :]). I think the EB SF is one of the best values in the semi custom market!

Thanks! I really wanted the flat 10-8 trigger also, but figured I'd try this first. I got lucky, and didn't have to wait long. George from migunslingers had this one on order, and I made a small change. I only waited about 2 months, as opposed to the approximate 9 month wait I've been hearing about.
I too feel this is a lot of gun for the money. I LOVE my Nighthawk. That being said, I feel that I got a lot more gun for my money with the Brown. I'd own another Nighthawk, but will not purchase new from them again. On the other hand, I want an Executive Elite and Executive Carry or Special Forces Carry from Brown. Hell-ova gun.

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f74/karlglen101/DSC_0137.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f74/karlglen101/DSC_0139.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f74/karlglen101/DSC_0140.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f74/karlglen101/DSC_0141.jpg

cjb1911

05-08-12, 22:10

Thanks! I really wanted the flat 10-8 trigger also, but figured I'd try this first. I got lucky, and didn't have to wait long. George from migunslingers had this one on order, and I made a small change. I only waited about 2 months, as opposed to the approximate 9 month wait I've been hearing about.
I too feel this is a lot of gun for the money. I LOVE my Nighthawk. That being said, I feel that I got a lot more gun for my money with the Brown. I'd own another Nighthawk, but will not purchase new from them again. On the other hand, I want an Executive Elite and Executive Carry or Special Forces Carry from Brown. Hell-ova gun.

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I've owned 3 Browns and 5 NHCs, for the price I'd always go EB over NHC. The downside of Brown, if you consider it a downside, is once you order a Govt and Commander, you have pretty much exhausted the lineup. The only diff between the models is frame checkering really. That being said my fav EB was a custom Kobra Carry I had built with scale straps and SF cocking serrations and hi-power cuts.

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r257/chrisman17/0b57bcfb.jpg

theJanitor

05-11-12, 03:28

karlglen101, what holster is this? and do they make an IWB version?

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f74/karlglen101/DSC_0140.jpg

freightdog1911

05-11-12, 06:02

karlglen101, what holster is this? and do they make an IWB version?

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f74/karlglen101/DSC_0140.jpg

Hey Janitor, It is a Garrett Industries holster not sure on the exact model. Yes, they do make an IWB version. Google search Garrett industries. It 'll say something about Silent Thunder.

karlglen101

05-11-12, 13:59

karlglen101, what holster is this? and do they make an IWB version?

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f74/karlglen101/DSC_0140.jpg

It is the Garrett Industries Silent Thunder OWB. Amazing quality. The leather lining is top notch. They are great people to work with.

The do make IWB models. I am currently interested in getting one of their Fusion IWB models, but the site says they're currently unavailable.

Again, great stuff. I can't speak highly enough of them. If you go to the 1911forum, go to the holster section, and search "garrett industries". You'll find plenty of info.

I am not affiliated with Garrett Industries in any way, shape, or form. Just a satisfied customer!

http://garrettindustries.mybigcommerce.com/

kingkroupa

05-11-12, 15:43

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-_gZVKauiTwQ/T61pgMaHnYI/AAAAAAAALhI/WO8dj67C-e0/s640/photo.JPG

Picked this up a while back. The frame had some pitting so I cleaned it up and Cerakoted it. I was planning on replacing all the controls with stainless ones but now that I see it I think I'm going to keep it this way.

VooDoo6Actual

05-12-12, 18:57

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/photo-20.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/photo-23.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/photo-25.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/photo-8.jpg

freightdog1911

05-12-12, 22:49

RichDC2

05-12-12, 23:35

Pistol looks great and very functional! What make is the thumb safety? It looks pretty beefy.

VooDoo6Actual

05-12-12, 23:50

freightdog1911 & RichDC2,

Thanks for the interest.
It is very functional, reliable & accurate.
Thumb safety is Ed Brown Tactical & Trigger says : "Death to Al Qaeda" in Arabic. I switched to a Warren Tactical rear sight which my eyes prefer to Novak, Y/B etc.

It is a Commanding Officer (Combat Commander frame & Officer's slide, 500 made) the finish is IonBond DLC "Diamond Like Coating"
Info here:
http://www.diamonex.com/products/dlc-coatings/

One of my favorite carry guns. It is a death ray regarding accuracy. Easy to conceal & because of Commander frame it is full size & will take 10 rnd mags as well.

Wake27

05-13-12, 05:12

It is the Garrett Industries Silent Thunder OWB. Amazing quality. The leather lining is top notch. They are great people to work with.

The do make IWB models. I am currently interested in getting one of their Fusion IWB models, but the site says they're currently unavailable.

Again, great stuff. I can't speak highly enough of them. If you go to the 1911forum, go to the holster section, and search "garrett industries". You'll find plenty of info.

I am not affiliated with Garrett Industries in any way, shape, or form. Just a satisfied customer!

http://garrettindustries.mybigcommerce.com/

I took your word for it and looked around on those holsters. Everything I found was very positive and I think they look promising, so I actually ordered two. One is a light compatible one and the other is an IWB one, both for my Rail Gun. Hopefully I like them haha.

David Thomas

05-13-12, 12:27

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/118rev2.jpg

ghostman1960

05-14-12, 08:38

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/jimmyww2/2012-05-14071918.jpg

MTD

05-14-12, 22:49

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/118rev2.jpg

Gorgeous! Will there be more pics?

David Thomas

05-15-12, 16:23

Gorgeous! Will there be more pics?

Thank you.

Polished, blued steel and Ivory may be the hardest things in the world to photograph... but I love'em!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/443rev-1.jpg

David Thomas

05-15-12, 16:28

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/577-2.jpg

d90king

05-15-12, 16:55

I took your word for it and looked around on those holsters. Everything I found was very positive and I think they look promising, so I actually ordered two. One is a light compatible one and the other is an IWB one, both for my Rail Gun. Hopefully I like them haha.

He makes a quality product. I have been running them for years. They have taken a backseat to my Raven gear but I would still highly recommend his gear. He split from Tucker a year or so back and I think it was for the best.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/38d77ffb.jpg
Pair of Vickers
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/38fc1d51.jpg
For those not familiar with the Silent Thunder
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSCN1246.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSCN1247.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSCN1250.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSCN1251.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSCN1252.jpg

Wake27

05-15-12, 20:08

SICAR187

05-15-12, 20:42

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x386/SICAR187/2012-05-11_12-54-00_833-1.jpg

SICAR187

05-15-12, 20:43

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x386/SICAR187/DSC04389-1.jpg

SICAR187

05-15-12, 20:45

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x386/SICAR187/DSC04057-1.jpg

SICAR187

05-15-12, 20:46

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x386/SICAR187/DSC03845.jpg

SICAR187

05-15-12, 20:47

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x386/SICAR187/DSC03963-1.jpg

SICAR187

05-15-12, 20:53

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x386/SICAR187/DSC03887.jpg

SICAR187

05-15-12, 21:03

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x386/SICAR187/DSC04054.jpg

SICAR187

05-15-12, 21:09

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x386/SICAR187/DSC02954.jpg

SICAR187

05-15-12, 21:11

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x386/SICAR187/DSC04047.jpg

d90king

05-16-12, 12:48

Thanks D90, I'm very much looking forward to getting both of mine. Any specific reason the RCS has primary? I've heard only great things about them as well but am not a patient person so I was looking for a quicker alternative. Plus, I already have one pancake style holster and wanted to try out some other styles.

Pic thread:

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5080/7206443434_ffa6679bed_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58801550@N02/7206443434/)

For me the Silent Thunder is more of a range holster than a carry holster. It sticks out to far from my body for my liking. The RCS sits much tighter to my body which is my preference for an everyday option....

Pic:
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/c2288822.jpg

Wake27

05-16-12, 13:01

For me the Silent Thunder is more of a range holster than a carry holster. It sticks out to far from my body for my liking. The RCS sits much tighter to my body which is my preference for an everyday option....

Pic:
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/c2288822.jpg

Understandable, thank you. I'll have to see how my two compare since I have one OWB and one IWB.

shrimpcaptain

05-18-12, 16:46

lMy 1991A1 Commander:

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t305/civic2003lx/photobucket-4721-1332279394165.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t305/civic2003lx/photobucket-660-1332249673345.jpg

In My carry holsters:

Mitch Rosen 5JR

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t305/civic2003lx/photobucket-16814-1335024060863.jpg

Milt Sparks VM2

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t305/civic2003lx/photobucket-18986-1335024037766.jpg

VooDoo6Actual

05-20-12, 00:28

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/photo-36.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/photo-33.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/photo-32.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/photo-39.jpg

TylerD

05-20-12, 06:50

The carry gun recently back from Springfield Armory Custom Shop

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i381/tylerd2/2012-04-27_17-04-58_633.jpg

Chuck

05-20-12, 12:06

Hoppy,
Who's wrenching your gats these days?
Looking good!!!!

VooDoo6Actual

05-20-12, 13:29

Hoppy,
Who's wrenching your gats these days?
Looking good!!!!

Thx
Your still my man. ;-/ No wrenching/plumbing done. Only Commiefornia Cosmetic Face Peel.

I'm not sure if you knew or not about my "Escape from Commiefornia" or not. Anyways in a Gun Free state finally. I know, what took me. Long story. Had to extricate myself from clients' etc.

Had Red Creek Tactical apply Cerakote over TAiN & Micro Slick the KART NM barrel. Should be one of the more durable coatings' I know of.
Ernie does very good Cerakote work & almost as anal as ......

I also felt it wasn't worth your time.

I'm doing some "interesting things" w/ him on T&E w/ .458 SOCOM "Tungsten core" stuff w/ "different people". Can't say more now, BUT it is interesting.

We spent 4 hours assembling it & he had nothing but praise for the Grand Poobah of 1911's work. He drooled all over himself & the floor inspecting the other Colt you did for me recently.

Have some work for you but things seem a bit HINKEY at the moment.
I called a few weeks ago left message w/ wifey. Figured you were neck deep as usual.

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/photo-10.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/photo-41.jpg

newyork

05-20-12, 22:45

The Tactical Dalai Lama burning it down with a Wilson CQB:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/302rev.jpg

That is so sick!

Pappabear

05-21-12, 02:46

Thx

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/photo-10.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/photo-41.jpg

A treasure :D Hoplo, what can you running? I have the AAC Ti Rant. Would love to try it on one of my 1911's.

Jeffu

05-21-12, 12:03

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss111/denimtalk/NH-Enforcer1.jpg

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss111/denimtalk/holster-red3-1.jpg

VooDoo6Actual

05-21-12, 12:34

A treasure :D Hoplo, what can you running? I have the AAC Ti Rant. Would love to try it on one of my 1911's.

Thx
Using Ti Rant & Osprey.
VERY pleased w/ performance of Ti Rant.

Wake27

05-21-12, 13:11

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss111/denimtalk/NH-Enforcer1.jpg

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss111/denimtalk/holster-red3-1.jpg

Very nice, who made the holster?

SICAR187

05-21-12, 14:18

He makes a quality product. I have been running them for years. They have taken a backseat to my Raven gear but I would still highly recommend his gear. He split from Tucker a year or so back and I think it was for the best.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/38d77ffb.jpg

Sweet looking:D I love Colt bluing.

SICAR187

05-21-12, 22:57

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x386/SICAR187/2012-05-21_18-20-46_9181.jpg

loupav

05-22-12, 00:09

That is DAMN SEXY HOPLOETHOS, and I do mean DAMN SEXY!!!!!!

SICAR187

05-22-12, 00:19

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/photo-10.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/photo-41.jpg

Who makes that trigger? Me like:happy:

VooDoo6Actual

05-22-12, 11:30

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/photo-16.jpg

The Commander started it's life as a Novak & then Chuck performed his VooDoo to it.

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/photo-37.jpg

thx for the kind words Gents.

Trigger is a "Videki's Straight Face Long Match Trigger" good luck finding them as they are rare as Hen's teeth these days. Copies are out there BUT, w/o holes etc. ;-/

Pappabear

05-22-12, 11:37

Hoplo,

Give a guy a break, your posting custom guns like most people do plastic wonders. Nice looking rigs.

d90king

05-22-12, 17:10

Sweet looking:D I love Colt bluing.

It was done by Doug Turnbull when John Harrison built it for me.

Pic:
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/32f76fac.jpg

David Thomas

05-23-12, 18:33

That is so sick!

Yup! Ken is the master. Also, that is the second Wilson CQB ever made.

Another pic of the master burning it down with his ivory gripped CQB:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/HackCQB.jpg

David Thomas

05-26-12, 18:15

Just ordered and installed a set of DP Charger sights. I plan on taking them to the range this weekend and giving them a test run.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/Charger051-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/Charger077.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/charger060.jpg

jeffreywt

05-27-12, 23:21

It's been a few weeks since I picked it up but I did some trading and grabbed a black, railed Colt. Thanks to VZ's Memorial Day sale, I have a second set of Aliens on the way to complete the pair (full-size and trainer).

http://i.imgur.com/tjBvM.jpg

Tootsies

05-28-12, 12:08

Beautiful guns guys, Im ready to get another single stack soon, the e-series is next up on my short list.

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/4748/dscn0452w.jpg
http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/2113/dscn0567s.jpg

SICAR187

05-28-12, 20:57

It was done by Doug Turnbull when John Harrison built it for me.

Pic:
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/32f76fac.jpg

Beautiful:happy: There's nothing like deep dark bluing on 1911s.

Scoby

05-29-12, 12:17

Colt XSE Goverment Model

http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz229/Scoby/IMG_1397.jpg

Jeffu

05-30-12, 12:49

Very nice, who made the holster?

Thanks, Griffon Industries does.

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss111/denimtalk/1911Tan.jpg

Underwood 43

05-30-12, 13:25

http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc380/meusoc73/0519120833a.jpg

David Thomas

06-02-12, 13:59

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/168muzzle-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/113slide-1.jpg

gambit21

06-03-12, 05:34

Kimber Custom II in .45ACP. All stock except for the VZ grips and a Wilson Combat magwell. Will be upgrading to an Ed Brown MSH as soon as I find the time to install the thing.
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i279/gambit2112/IMG_20120603_171454.jpg

Used to be a 9MM Armscor GI but I added a bunch of premium parts, and had it Cerakoted in OG Green & Armor Black.
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i279/gambit2112/IMAG0261.jpg

Triple Bravo

06-03-12, 23:15

http://i718.photobucket.com/albums/ww189/wjt1169/Nighthawk%20Custom/NHC-FDE-01-B3-1500.jpg

BigJoe

06-04-12, 00:23

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j300/hardcharger_photos/013846f6.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j300/hardcharger_photos/99b73bd7.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j300/hardcharger_photos/ef9acdb6.jpg

STS

06-04-12, 13:04

Chuck

06-04-12, 14:42

^^^^^

That is NICE!
Steve Morrison's work?

BigJoe

06-04-12, 18:59

Yep that is Steve's really glad I ended up with it. Guilted my friend into buying it then traded him a HK expert for it :) worked in my favor. He had barely put a box through it. I have about 1000 rounds through it now.

CJKOLCUN

06-05-12, 08:42

Update pic with new bushing, MSH, front strap and thumb safety
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t495/CJKOLCUN/IMGP0312aa.jpg

ECHO-03

06-05-12, 09:06

Springfield MC Operator w/ Wilson Combat mag well; VZ Operator II Grips

David Thomas

06-07-12, 23:28

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/556rev.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/194rev.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/195rev.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/196rev.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/197rev.jpg

Gem1950

06-08-12, 00:08

^^^ Like watching a ballet!

BigJoe

06-08-12, 10:59

Very cool action pics

David Thomas

06-08-12, 15:51

Thanks, guys.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/260rev.jpg

BigJoe

06-09-12, 01:39

Chuck

06-09-12, 17:56

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/JK/2.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/JK/1.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/JK/a10.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/JK/a9.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/JK/a8.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/JK/a7.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/JK/a6.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/JK/a4.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/JK/a3.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/JK/a2.jpg

Μολὼν λαβέ

06-09-12, 18:07

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/5ScrewSmith/P1000805.jpg

B4RK3R

06-09-12, 23:07

ATI GI FX commander. Nighthawk Custom match grade trigger, Wilson Combat hammer assembly, W.C. tactical mag release, Strike Industries golf ball grips.

I have Wilson Combat Star burst grips, mag well, and snag free sights on the way for a birthday present thanks to my girlfriend :)

http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h442/xB4rk3r/Guns/GEDC0327-1.jpg

Certainly not the nicest platform to start with, but I wanted something I could customize and not spend a whole bunch as my first 1911.

PS sorry if the photo editing is a tad overboard

Rattlehead

06-10-12, 16:43

Nighthawk

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7224/7359055952_9d99967812_c.jpg

Jeffu

06-10-12, 17:20

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss111/denimtalk/NH3-900.jpg

David Thomas

06-11-12, 00:35

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/105rev.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/279rev.jpg

d90king

06-11-12, 07:57

Nighthawk

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7224/7359055952_9d99967812_c.jpg

Great looking Nighthawk!

d90king

06-11-12, 07:58

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss111/denimtalk/NH3-900.jpg

Love the ball cut on these.

d90king

06-11-12, 07:59

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/105rev.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/279rev.jpg

Is that the Warren rear? Love seeing your pic of your well used 1911 laying down the hate.

loupav

06-11-12, 09:59

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/JK/2.jpg

Now THAT sir, is a beautiful gun! I love everything about it! Excellent work!

David, thanks for the pics of the Xtac all dirty and well used! Love it!

David Thomas

06-11-12, 10:44

David, thanks for the pics of the Xtac all dirty and well used! Love it!

Is that the Warren rear? Love seeing your pic of your well used 1911 laying down the hate.

Thanks for the positive feedback on the pics, guys.

d90king,
That is the Wilson rear sight that comes standard on the XTAC. Similar in some aspects to the Warren, but a bit different. I do have a Warren sight equipped 1911, and I prefer the Wilson by a narrow margin.

As can happen, I had two items schedule themselves for replacement during this range session.

The first was the fiber optic in the front sight.

when I noticed the problem:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/194rev-1-1.jpg

now you see it:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/223rev.jpg

Now you dont:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/224rev-1.jpg

aftermath:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/270rev.jpg

I am surprised by how long the fiber optic lasted and I do really like the green fiber optic. The sight was still functional without the fiber optic, but was a little weird.

The next item was the shok-buff.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/298rev.jpg

This is the only 1911 that I run a shok-buff in, and I will continue to do so. This is number 4 in this gun. I have been running them until they come apart. I do frequently check them, and checked this one at the end of the range session. Despite the shok-buff being completely mangled, the XTAC continued to perform flawlessly.

The Feedway:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/310rev.jpg

loupav

06-11-12, 15:51

Dave, About how many rounds down the pipe of the Xtac?

Rattlehead

06-11-12, 16:11

Great looking Nighthawk!

Thanks, it's a very nice gun. It's also seven years old.

Ironbutt

06-12-12, 09:15

doddste4

06-14-12, 13:08

This belongs to a family members collection. To me, it is the most beautiful 1911 ever made.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8152/7187020625_9924a9db97_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/79484049@N04/7187020625/) photo 1.JPG (http://www.flickr.com/photos/79484049@N04/7187020625/) by Dodd5724 (http://www.flickr.com/people/79484049@N04/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7075/7187021053_088405f62d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/79484049@N04/7187021053/)
photo 2.JPG (http://www.flickr.com/photos/79484049@N04/7187021053/) by Dodd5724 (http://www.flickr.com/people/79484049@N04/), on Flickr

David Thomas

06-14-12, 17:30

Great pics, doddste4!!
Very nice 1911, too.

Here is a lesser quality pic of my XTAC feeding:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/143rev-2.jpg

Dave, about how many rounds down the pipe of the Xtac?

I have not kept a precise round count but I would guess that it is atleast 3,000.

VooDoo6Actual

06-15-12, 21:20

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/q1N6o.jpg

Triple Bravo

06-16-12, 07:44

http://i718.photobucket.com/albums/ww189/wjt1169/Nighthawk%20Custom/NHC-AAC-GreenRt01-crop1500-B3.jpg

arbninftry

06-16-12, 09:42

KART NM barrell
Gold dot front sight
Lined front strap
Arched Main Spring Housing
MEUSOC style rear sight
The rest is a MARS (Steve Morrison) AXIOM package, on a Colt WWII repro that I found really cheap at a pawn shop. It looked like it had never been fired. It runs like a champ. I wanted something simple that looks good and is very practical.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5035/7379559040_79eb229ebe.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/80519051@N04/7379559040/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7086/7379559574_57a648c2f7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/80519051@N04/7379559574/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7091/7379559376_bb152d0573.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/80519051@N04/7379559376/)

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5322/7379559790_72e00980af.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/80519051@N04/7379559790/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7237/7379560450_af1f1b9428.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/80519051@N04/7379560450/)

Fireman1291

06-17-12, 19:12

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i356/Firefighter1291/fbdf1647.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i356/Firefighter1291/c615905b.jpg

Got some new grips from Esmerelda coming in for it soon!

cjb1911

06-17-12, 19:32

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i356/Firefighter1291/fbdf1647.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i356/Firefighter1291/c615905b.jpg

Got some new grips from Esmerelda coming in for it soon!

Hows the reliability with the Osprey? I hear mix things about 1911s and cans.

Chuck

06-18-12, 01:35

VooDoo6Actual

06-18-12, 09:13

My lathe might not be this years model,

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/JK/machine-shop-huge-lathe2.jpg

but it still does a nice job!

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/JK/18.jpg

Clean lines on the business end Chuck.

Execution is flawless & w/o peer. Lots of MoJo, does not get any better.

SPDGG

06-19-12, 01:20

^ That B&W Lathe Pic is WOW ! :D

VERY NICE !

I can only hope to have a lathe half that weight/size someday.

VooDoo6Actual

06-19-12, 09:58

That lathe took some work to design.

wilsoncombatrep

06-19-12, 16:56

http://blog.wilsoncombat.com/wp-content/uploads/sg-9-ss-002.jpghttp://blog.wilsoncombat.com/wp-content/uploads/sg-9-ss-002.jpg

http://blog.wilsoncombat.com/calibers/9mm/a-9mm-stainless-wilson-combat-supergrade-with-new-bullet-proof-magwell/

B4RK3R

06-19-12, 17:29

ATI with a ton of Wilson Combat bits

http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h442/xB4rk3r/Guns/GEDC0336-1.jpg

http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h442/xB4rk3r/Guns/GEDC0352-1.jpg

freightdog1911

06-19-12, 18:08

[QUOTE=arbninftry;1328608]KART NM barrell
Gold dot front sight
Lined front strap
Arched Main Spring Housing
MEUSOC style rear sight
The rest is a MARS (Steve Morrison) AXIOM package, on a Colt WWII repro that I found really cheap at a pawn shop. It looked like it had never been fired. It runs like a champ. I wanted something simple that looks good and is very practical.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5035/7379559040_79eb229ebe.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/80519051@N04/7379559040/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7086/7379559574_57a648c2f7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/80519051@N04/7379559574/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7091/7379559376_bb152d0573.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/80519051@N04/7379559376/)

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5322/7379559790_72e00980af.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/80519051@N04/7379559790/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7237/7379560450_af1f1b9428.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/80519051@N04/7379560450/)[/Q

Nice work by Steve! Form meets function!

Fireman1291

06-19-12, 18:31

Hows the reliability with the Osprey? I hear mix things about 1911s and cans.

500rds without a hitch so far:D Love it!

sevin8nin

06-20-12, 03:47

updated pic of my TRP operator freshly back from SACS. Had the new 10-8 rear sight installed, extended mag release, and S&A magwell:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/b0b0o7o7/DSC00792.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/b0b0o7o7/DSC00800.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/b0b0o7o7/DSC00803.jpg

rockonman

06-20-12, 11:30

She's a working girl...nothing fancy, but she gets the job done.
http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq208/shdwsnpr/IMAG0289.jpg

SPDGG

06-20-12, 23:22

updated pic of my TRP operator freshly back from SACS. Had the new 10-8 rear sight installed, extended mag release, and S&A magwell:

Nice !

* Could we get some close up pics of her flipped over :D

Chuck

06-21-12, 05:43

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/JK/19.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/JK/1-3.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/JK/2-2.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/JK/13-2.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/JK/14.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/JK/17.jpg

SPDGG

06-21-12, 14:57

^ What every TRP dreams of growing up to be :D

* Continued Perfection Sir! :)

B4RK3R

06-21-12, 22:02

http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h442/xB4rk3r/Guns/GEDC0436-2.jpg

Rattlehead

06-21-12, 23:51

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s176/YJM101/b812dd31.jpg

David Thomas

06-22-12, 09:05

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s176/YJM101/b812dd31.jpg

I love this 1911. Can we get some details?

That rear sight is awesome.

B4RK3R

06-22-12, 15:26

I love this 1911. Can we get some details?

That rear sight is awesome.

It looks like an MGW rear sight but I could be wrong..

David Thomas

06-22-12, 22:10

It looks like an MGW rear sight but I could be wrong..

Looks retro and functional.

It looks like the old Wilson Deluxe sight. I am not familiar with MGW.

Pic thread:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/081rev.jpg

David Thomas

06-22-12, 22:11

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/027rev-1.jpg

freightdog1911

06-22-12, 23:04

David,

What's the railed version you have there? Run the Axiom at all lately?
Nice pics.

Rattlehead

06-23-12, 01:36

I love this 1911. Can we get some details?

That rear sight is awesome.

Thanks.

As far as the rear sight goes I couldn't give you an honest answer. It dates back to the 80's, and was a prototype meant to extend the sight radius by the rear sitting as far back as possible. Obviously sights like this are more common now.

The gun itself:

Colt Lightweight Commander
Nowlin 45 barrel
Nighthawk trigger
Nighthawk hammer
Nighthawk disconnector
Nighthawk sear
Nighthawk pins

All other parts on the gun itself are unknown, it does not have any factory frame parts left in it. This is an old gun and has been used for experimenting with parts/fitment.

I only finished re-fitting the safety today for the Nighthawk parts.

Here it is pre-NH parts:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7022/6547557957_72fcb09afa_b.jpg

freightdog1911

06-23-12, 10:58

Looks retro and functional.

It looks like the old Wilson Deluxe sight. I am not familiar with MGW.

Pic thread:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/081rev.jpg

I would have to agree. Looks great.

zibby43

06-24-12, 00:44

TRP and Kobra.

http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g385/zibby43/IMG_1222.jpg

http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g385/zibby43/IMG_1244-1.jpg

SPDGG

06-24-12, 03:31

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j122/fkim2003/LB%20Custom%20II%20Range/410009513_1421186193_0.jpg

VooDoo6Actual

06-24-12, 09:08

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/081rev.jpg

Really nice functional & looks all business.
Dig the front strap.

How's the feel ?

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/photo-22.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/photo-18.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/photo-14.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/photo-49.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/photo-15.jpg

BravoHotel

06-24-12, 11:42

Hop-

Specs on that 1911 of yours?

David Thomas

06-24-12, 11:46

Really nice functional & looks all business.
Dig the front strap.

How the feel ?

Thanks, Hop. I love the feel of the Xtac. Very robust frontstrap treatment.

The AAC Nighthawk looks great, as well! I would love to get your thoughts on it so far.

David,

What's the railed version you have there?

Just a 1911 that was test fired by Wilson on June 13, 2012...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/008rev.jpg

VooDoo6Actual

06-24-12, 13:06

Hop-

Specs on that 1911 of yours?

Hop. I love the feel of the Xtac. Very robust frontstrap treatment.

The AAC Nighthawk looks great, as well! I would love to get your thoughts on it so far.

Put my thoughts / experiences here:

http://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=105404

Yea, X Tac fronstrap looks robust. I like that. I don't have girly hands and typically need a robust type grip. The X Tac looks like that. I'll have to check one out. I like 20 Lpi & even 15 Lpi considerably over 25 or 30 Lpi. Personal preference. Tried the others don't like the feel. Probably cumulative years of MA's, weights & working out w/ scar tissue/calluses.

sevin8nin

06-24-12, 21:12

Nice !

* Could we get some close up pics of her flipped over :D

Here's a crummy shot up her skirt:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/b0b0o7o7/DSC00821.jpg

David Thomas

06-25-12, 00:01

...Mine was built by Joey Lehr who I understand is Tim Lehr's Nephew. He is one of NH's newer big talents from my sources I trust. The bench rest Test Target was better than I can shoot so that's good enough, nuff said...

Thanks for the detailed report. Glad to hear Lehr is building good ones, too.

Since this is a pic thread: another Wilson, this one was test fired on June 12, 2012:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/014rev.jpg

Wilson magwells:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/039rev.jpg

bodyarmorguy

06-25-12, 00:09

A couple of my most recent acquistions:
A Clt Series 80 Enhanced Government that was built at Gunsite when they still worked on customer guns. Oddly, the original owner did not request the Raven engraved, however, a phone call to the smithy at Gunsite and the slide is currently in transit to have it added.

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/bodyarmorguy/DSC_0142.jpg
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/bodyarmorguy/DSC_0139.jpg

And, a 1944 production Remington Rand 1911A1

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/bodyarmorguy/DSC_0134.jpg

VooDoo6Actual

06-25-12, 00:38

Sure like how those WC magwell look.
I dug my Wilson Supergrade for many years.

Rattlehead

06-25-12, 02:06

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7144/6632542929_6f3820430d_b.jpg

Cameron

06-25-12, 13:12

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7078/7161570029_d17e1a9023_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8148/7161570235_b10bb0a188_b.jpg

Zhurdan

06-25-12, 13:20

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7078/7161570029_d17e1a9023_b.jpg

Dead sexy!

I was supposed to get my Grandfathers when he died, but before we'd even gotten the call that he'd passed on, my stupid uncles took everything of value and pawned it off. Still pissed about that.

Rattlehead

06-26-12, 02:34

Looks retro and functional.

It looks like the old Wilson Deluxe sight. I am not familiar with MGW.

I don't mean to turn this into a discussion, but just in case you were still wondering, the rear sight on the Commander 1911 is an old prototype Swenson.

David Thomas

06-26-12, 22:25

Sure like how those WC magwell look.
I dug my Wilson Supergrade for many years.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/024-5.jpg

I don't mean to turn this into a discussion, but just in case you were still wondering, the rear sight on the Commander 1911 is an old prototype Swenson.

That is awesome. Thanks for the update.

Pic thread:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/010rev.jpg

Chuck

06-27-12, 03:17

The Wilson magwells are nice......if you don't mind the extra 1/4" of height or the need for thick magazine basepads.

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/DWFIN/1i.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/DWFIN/3e.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/GREY020.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/5-40.jpg

The S&A's can be tweaked a bit as well:

http://www.rogersprecision.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/7-9-07breck4006s.jpg

bodyarmorguy

06-27-12, 06:22

The magwell is amazing Chuck.

VooDoo6Actual

06-27-12, 09:47

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/GREY020.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/5-40.jpg

impeccable Chuck.

sevin8nin

06-28-12, 02:38

my recently back from SACS gun, little bit dirty:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/b0b0o7o7/DSC00840.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/b0b0o7o7/DSC00839.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/b0b0o7o7/DSC00841.jpg

Pappabear

06-28-12, 02:56

Chuck, wicked work as usual.

David Thomas

06-28-12, 22:02

This pic was rushed and taken in bad lighting, but I will post it anyway...

New Matt Del Fatti LSP and new VZ "Voodoo" Frag grips for the 1911 and Strider:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/293rev-1.jpg

Ned Christiansen

06-29-12, 11:03

Here is some more FRAG for yas.

These two are "team guns" from LTW. Besides the charity gun or guns we do each year, we team up a couple of our member 'smiths on guns that are then sold to help fund our presence at venues such as SHOT and NRA. By wierd happenstance I was on two teams this time-- with Don Williams of The Action Works and Steve Bailey of Heirloom Precision.

The team guns are always a challenge-- for the second guy. The first guy can run wild and put his own style all over it...... the second guy of course wants to put some of himself into it without creating a mismatch to what the first guy did. I got lucky on both of these and had first whack so I FRAG'd them both. Both Don and Steve put their heads, hands, and hearts into them and I think two great custom 1911's emerged.

For those that are unfamiliar with LTW, we are a consortium of custom 1911 smiths who collaborate on a custom 1911 or two each year, which is then raffled for the benefit of a selected charity. In years past we've done:

2006 $20K to Ted Nugent's Kamp for Kids
2007 $20K to Ted Nugent's Kamp for Kids
2008 $28K to Cops for Kids/ POSA, for pediatric cancer research
2008 $36K to americansnipers.org, helping servicemen with needs not met by the system, or in short supply
2009 $28K to americansnipers.org
2010 $40K to the Naval Special Warfare Foundation-- helping wounded SEALS and the families of those killed in the GWOT
2011 $22K to Navy SEALs Foundation
2012 >$50K to Navy SEALs Foundation

The Don Williams/Ned Christiansen collaboration:
http://www.louderthanwords.us/smallfoto/picts/ulfls/20062012/21138570583.jpg

Bailey and me:
http://www.louderthanwords.us/picts/ulfls/15052012/19757546471.jpg

BTW, our Steve Bailey, besides being an ass-kicking 1911 smith, is aslo a "plain ol' " ass kicker:
http://blackwaterusa.com/2012/05/up-all ... dium=email