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11-03-07, 16:32
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G&R Tactical Custom 1911 Phase Two
The second version of the G&R Tactical 1911 is now complete! The components on the first 1911 were selected to follow the popular trends in the 1911 world. The second 1911 was built to shatter many misconceptions about some unpopular components and their reliability.
So let’s get on with the show!
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Parts Selected:
Caspian frame and slide
Schuemann Ultimatch Barrel
Dawson Precision Tool-Less Guide Rod
Wilson Combat Slide Stop
Wilson Combat Pin Set
Greider Precision Match Trigger
STI Firing Pin
Cylinder & Slide Hammer, Sear, & Disconnector
Novak Tritium Front Sight
Caspian External Extractor
Caspian Ejector
Nowlin Plunger Tube
Ed Brown Beavertail Grip Safety
Ed Brown Firing Pin Stop
Ed Brown Hammer Strut
SDM magwell (welded)
Gemini Custom (Dragon Scales Metal Work)
Heinie Rear Sight
VZ Double Diamond Green/Black Micarta Grips
Cerakote Flat Black (Frame/Slide)
Cerakote OD (Dragon Scales)
Superior Firearms (Builder)
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11-03-07, 16:48
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Nice looking gun Grant. I was confused about the following:
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The second 1911 was built to shatter many misconceptions about some unpopular components and their reliability.
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I have full house customs built by Novak, EGW, The Action Works and Tripp Research, and no serious 1911 fan would ever call that list of components unpopular or unreliable. What am I missing?
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11-03-07, 16:54
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Originally Posted by rubberneck
Nice looking gun Grant. I was confused about the following:
I have full house customs built by Novak, EGW, The Action Works and Tripp Research, and no serious 1911 fan would ever call that list of components unpopular or unreliable. What am I missing?
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On the first 1911 we had built, we went with standard barrel and bushing and an internal extractor. For this weapon, we went with a bull barrel and an external extractor.
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11-03-07, 17:19
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I don't know diddly-squat about 1911s, but I like this one because it looks like if anyone tried to turn it into a Safe Buddha, it'd leave the premises under its own power. 
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11-03-07, 17:50
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Originally Posted by C4IGrant
On the first 1911 we had built, we went with standard barrel and bushing and an internal extractor. For this weapon, we went with a bull barrel and an external extractor.
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There is nothing wrong with bull barrels. The Caspain extractor was re-designed from the ground up by George Smith at EGW after the SIG disaster and is quite good.
I understand where you are coming from with this build, but as it is with the guys who will tell you a Bushy is better than a Colt you will find it is the same with ill-informed 1911 owners.
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11-03-07, 17:55
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Originally Posted by rubberneck
There is nothing wrong with bull barrels. The Caspain extractor was re-designed from the ground up by George Smith at EGW after the SIG disaster and is quite good.
I understand where you are coming from with this build, but as it is with the guys who will tell you a Bushy is better than a Colt you will find it is the same with ill-informed 1911 owners.
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Right you are. When we did our first 1911, we got tons of flack because we were looking at an external extractor.
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11-03-07, 18:08
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Im floored to see you Marc Morganti getting in on this....a true gentleman and one of the best out there right now......
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11-03-07, 18:15
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Im floored to see you Marc Morganti getting in on this....a true gentleman and one of the best out there right now......
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The work he did was simply fantastic to say the least.
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11-03-07, 18:21
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The work he did was simply fantastic to say the least.
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Agreed, I have a slide with him for his fast back treatment...
M. Morganti for those who do not know, is a veteran 1911 pistolsmith that has eye for detail that most dream of. The way he sets up his cuts and smoothing...is just damn amazing.
He is a one man shop and you can get him on the phone anytime during the day, he is never rushed, never hurried, and a true salt of the earth to talk to about 1911s and life in general...
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11-03-07, 18:47
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Is this GrantHawk II?
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11-03-07, 19:12
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How many pistols will be in each phase?
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11-03-07, 19:14
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How many pistols will be in each phase?
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Most likely just one unless we feel convinced to do more.
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11-03-07, 19:21
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Exceptional 1911 Grant. The attention to detail is what really intrigued me. Ex continuing of the dragon skin into the rear sight.
Kudos for doing it with EE.
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11-04-07, 11:40
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Originally Posted by Paulinski
Exceptional 1911 Grant. The attention to detail is what really intrigued me. Ex continuing of the dragon skin into the rear sight.
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Thank you.
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11-04-07, 12:40
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Just looking at that guide rod gives me the heebie-jeebies... 
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11-04-07, 12:42
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Just looking at that guide rod gives me the heebie-jeebies... |
It shouldn't. This might be one of the best guide rods on the market. It is an impressive system to say the least.
The really interesting thing is that it allows you to break down the gun like you would and M&P! It is truly a tooless operation.
C4
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11-04-07, 12:43
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Just looking at that guide rod gives me the heebie-jeebies... |
I was thinking the same thing.
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11-04-07, 12:45
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Well nothing about semi-purists is logical...
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11-04-07, 12:47
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Well nothing about semi-purists is logical... |
I am not really a "purist" kind of guy. I am a "what is best" kind of guy.
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11-04-07, 13:59
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Grant Hawk II, LAV coined that one, right?
That pistol sucks, Grant, and obviously will not work,even when fed high quality ammo. Therefore, to prove you wrong, I am willing, because I am such a nice guy, to test it for you, at no charge. I promise to run only factory AE 230 gr. and HST2 loads through it for a year, minimum of 5k rounds and two pistol classes with industry professionals.
Let me know when to send my FFL info.
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