The 1911 Handgun Picture Thread [Archive] - Page 10

rojocorsa

03-13-11, 21:48

http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/6121/img0003on.jpg

It does not belong to me, but this was the first 1911 that I got to shoot when I was younger. It was also the first time I shot pistols thanks to a very generous Sgt. in the Army that I know. Basically he took me to an indoor range and let me shoot his 92FS and that very special Kimber--at no cost to me.

Not only that, he let me shoot plenty too. It will always be one of the best days of my life and it's one of the nicest things someone has done for me.

That there Kimber is a very limited production run made specifically for Blackwater. The Sgt. whom I went shooting with worked with them for a while, and he carried that on the job. I guess Blackwater let him buy it afterward. I'm assuming that this custom build is based of the Custom II line. It has all the modern amenities a 1911 should have, as you can see.

This is important to me because I would have not gotten seriously interested if it weren't for that Saturday. It was the shit! Someday, I plan to pay it forward to someone else.

ssracer

03-13-11, 22:50

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5013/5525127348_b2dd30f9ee_b.jpg

ssracer

03-14-11, 16:53

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5017/5525126822_aecbd4c574_b.jpg

masakari

03-15-11, 22:27

Kimber TLE/RL carried this piece for years
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p313/madcatjoe/2011-03-15_16-20-04_453.jpg
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p313/madcatjoe/2011-03-15_16-20-29_226.jpg
and my newish Kimber Eclipse pro, ill be carrying this from now on
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p313/madcatjoe/2011-03-15_16-21-24_499.jpg
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p313/madcatjoe/2011-03-15_16-21-56_101.jpg

Rattlehead

03-16-11, 19:57

Para
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5057/5512884127_f12bb74871_b.jpg

ssracer

03-16-11, 20:16

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5014/5524533923_e32f3cc0af_b.jpg

knguye11

03-17-11, 02:39

How is your Esclipse Pro II so far? I am still waiting to get it back from a gunsmith.

Kimber TLE/RL carried this piece for years

knguye11

03-17-11, 02:40

Deleted.

PappyM3

03-18-11, 10:40

*removed

Lincoln7

03-19-11, 20:15

Here is my recently finished MEU(SOC) replica I built on a new Mil Spec.

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s272/Linkstar07/DSC00576.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s272/Linkstar07/DSC00583.jpg

ssracer

03-19-11, 21:30

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5177/5541817438_7bcaae37a0_b.jpg

TOrrock

03-19-11, 21:35

VA_Dinger

03-20-11, 07:09

Better pictures of my Colt Rail Gun w/ work from the Colt Custom Shop.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v74/va_dinger/HK416008-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v74/va_dinger/HK416009-1.jpg

VooDoo6Actual

03-20-11, 18:35

Great looking pistol.
No nonsense or frills.

NeoItaly

03-21-11, 07:55

Posted in wrong place.

J_Hernandez

03-21-11, 21:33

ummm i dont think that's a 1911, it looks like a Browning Hi-Power 9mm:confused:

http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee403/NeoItaly1/01c600e2.jpg

ssracer

03-21-11, 21:40

lol....I was thinking the same thing

pic thread

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5174/5541239207_00674656c2_b.jpg

t0kie

03-25-11, 23:26

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f38/t0kie/SA%20Pro/IMG_5749a.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f38/t0kie/SA%20Pro/IMG_5767.jpg

keson

03-27-11, 04:52

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/endlessrainx/EdBrownNighthawk.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/endlessrainx/NighthawkGRPRecon.jpg

M-4VA

03-27-11, 09:25

1st custom 1911: built on S.A. NM frame and slide
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d126/jrsrugers/SACustom1911CloesCombat002.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d126/jrsrugers/SACustom1911CloesCombat004.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d126/jrsrugers/SACustom1911CloesCombat007.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d126/jrsrugers/SACustom1911CloesCombat003.jpg

Johnny Yuma

03-27-11, 09:49

Better pictures of my Colt Rail Gun w/ work from the Colt Custom Shop.

Sweet looking Colt ... Functional Beauty ...

d90king

03-27-11, 09:54

Couple Of Work Horses:
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/b464c7db.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/37d95c1e.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/a1eb2e43.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/8bbe1bb2.jpg

d90king

03-27-11, 10:04

For Those Days When Nothing Less Than Pimping Will Do:
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/bbcec3e7.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/cbeba7b9.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/2b5b49df.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/6b344535.jpg

Lumpy196

03-27-11, 10:19

Better pictures of my Colt Rail Gun w/ work from the Colt Custom Shop.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v74/va_dinger/HK416008-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v74/va_dinger/HK416009-1.jpg

That is nice Paul. What'd you have done to it?

VooDoo6Actual

03-27-11, 11:16

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/37d95c1e.jpg

Very Nice Vickers.

graffex

03-27-11, 11:22

Those are sexy!

usmcgrunt

03-28-11, 22:34

The wife bought me this when I got out back in '95! She has some new clothes like a S&A magwell, Kings thumb safety and Gunner grips! Oh yeah and Wilson 47D mags!

Grunt Out!

http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac221/nalvarez3/Guns%20n%20knives/97c8acae.jpg

Pain

03-30-11, 04:06

4 Browns

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v508/500magnumnut/gun%20room/Browngroup2011.jpg

Gallo Pazzesco

04-01-11, 14:20

My Grandfather bought this 1911 while on leave in Chicago (he was stationed at Bliss at the time) in 1934. This picture was taken of him after purchasing the pistol and walking out of the hardware store by a street vendor photographer - Popbill's best friend had the picture taken before they went to the saloon. 1934 was a big year for gansters, fedoras and double-breasted suits obviously ... he bought the pistol but left it there at the hardware store to come back and pick up before going back to the rooming house after the saloon. They ended-up not going back to get the pistol for three days - on the way to the train station.

http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx7/gallopazzesco/PopBill.jpg

Complete with two original two-tone mags plus another he had, and some old ammo ...

http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx7/gallopazzesco/popbills45.jpg

He passed it on to my Dad when he died and my Dad passed it on to me a few years ago.

ColdDeadHands

04-01-11, 14:49

That's awesome!

Norinco

04-01-11, 19:05

I agree. Awesome!

zodtgr8

04-02-11, 03:35

My first 1911. Bought it the day after the centennial. Wasn't trying to put together a MEU clone, but it's funny how Pachmayr grips give it an uncanny resemblance. Aside from the grips it's still totally stock and I'll be breaking her in on my day off this coming Monday.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/zodtgr8/_DSC0188.jpg

twisted

04-02-11, 14:43

my 1st but not my last 1911/ will be my last Para:suicide2: but not the last 1911

the day i picked it up
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f331/boostedt/IMG_4112.jpg

how she looks now
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f331/boostedt/IMG_4118.jpg

number1olddog

04-02-11, 17:32

My Colt Commander. Also my first 1911:ph34r:
http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af302/J-Markert/DSC02809.jpg

loupav

04-02-11, 22:02

Gallo Pazzesco, Very cool. Love the picture of your grand-dad. Hope that stays in your family forever.

Gallo Pazzesco

04-02-11, 23:12

That's awesome!

I agree. Awesome!

Gallo Pazzesco, Very cool. Love the picture of your grand-dad. Hope that stays in your family forever.

Thanks guys.

Yeah, it's special to the family. My girls are all grown and out of the house but my 12 yr old son recognizes the importance of it to some degree already. I'm hoping he gets past the rough years over the next ten to 15 years and then realizes what it is all about. My Dad did not pass it on to me until I was 50 yrs old. I'll never see my Boy's 50th birthday so he'll get it earlier and, my Dad and I both hope it stays in the family for a long time.

BTW - recently received the Historical Letter, the providence from Colt. Took a looooong time and $100.00 bucks to get it. It validated everything Popbill wrote in his letter to my Grandmother about that weekend in Chicago by verifying the hardware store where it was sold in Chicago. I've still got the original hand written ticket (receipt) as a matter of fact. Pretty amazing how much those things sold for back then. He paid $27.00 for the pistol brand spanking new in the box with the two tutone mags.

Sam

04-03-11, 20:09

My buddy and I bought these Colts during the 100th anniversary month of the 1911. They are awaiting customizing work at our pistolsmith's shop.

http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/colt_0031.jpg

number1olddog

04-03-11, 20:17

My buddy and I bought these Colts during the 100th anniversary month of the 1911. They are awaiting customizing work at our pistolsmith's shop.

http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/colt_0031.jpg

I just bought the same as well. I wonder why yours has a stainless hammer and mine has a blued combat hammer. Notice my pic above.

Sam

04-03-11, 20:38

I just bought the same as well. I wonder why yours has a stainless hammer and mine has a blued combat hammer. Notice my pic above.

Because yours and ours are different models. Your gun is a commander, so it requires the round hammer. Ours are the Government models and they come with the spur hammer. Notice that your grip safety is different from ours, it has an upward curve. The Govt. have the original style grip safety.

It doesn't matter, we are ditching our factory hammer anyway.

VooDoo6Actual

04-05-11, 17:08

Cagemonkey

04-05-11, 17:12

Thats what I would call 1911 perfection. I'm jealous. :D

Mark71

04-05-11, 22:48

HOPLOETHOS,

That gun looks amazing! Who makes that flat trigger?

Thanks

VooDoo6Actual

04-05-11, 23:52

Thanks gents.

Videki's Straight Face Long Match Trigger.

Worst than a meth addiction once I discoverd them.

HK51Fan

04-05-11, 23:55

+1 on the flat trigger manufacturer? Man I bet that trigger breaks like glass when you shoot it......Nice!

d90king

04-06-11, 07:03

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/333Large.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/665Large-1.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/222Large.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/12.jpg

Shot 200+ rds today after receiving it this morning.
Mostly 230 "B".
No problems whatsoever.

30 Ft. Isosceles/Modified Weaver position
Had three targets that looked about the same & like this. Had it verified by Rangemaster etc.
Gun runs flawless so far & a dream to shoot.

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/RogersCombatCommander1.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/RogersCombatCommnader2.jpg

That looks great Hop! Congrats on an outstanding build that I am sure that will give you a lifetime of service. Well done!

Mark71

04-06-11, 13:13

Thanks gents.

Videki's Straight Face Long Match Trigger.

Worst than a meth addiction once I discoverd them.

Thanks for the reply. Where can they be found or purchased?

Thanks

VooDoo6Actual

04-06-11, 15:35

Thanks for the reply. Where can they be found or purchased?

Thanks

To my knowledge & understanding they cannot anymore as they are out of business.

I was lucky enough to find some of them in all alone in a vendors box he had at a very large Gun Show. You may have the same good fortune don't know how many are still out there etc.

Many have copied them, just w/o the holes.

I'm hoping someone will replicate them in the near future as they give a clean/even break across the whole trigger face where your index finger digit "pad" interfaces w/ trigger face rather than on the more limited concaved curved portion of trigger face surface.

Dave Berryhill

04-06-11, 17:16

When Videcki retired he sold his tooling and designs to Greider Precision. In a sense, Videcki became Greider.

Greider is the OEM for many of the 1911 triggers on the market, including a popular flat trigger. Wilson Combat also sells a flat trigger although I don't think it is made by Greider.

eternal24k

04-07-11, 07:24

Thanks gents.

Videki's Straight Face Long Match Trigger.

Worst than a meth addiction once I discoverd them.

Hop,
great looking pistol. Is the rear sight a Rogers product? For some reason I want to say I have seen them offered elsewhere.

wetidlerjr

04-07-11, 09:13

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/wetidlerjr/Colt%201911/Colt%20S70%20NM/COLTS70REPRO030408-1.jpg

This is my Jeff Cooper inspired "less is more" pistol I had done by Bob Miller with a 1962 Colt National Match (military) slide on a S70 repro frame. VZ grips, King-Tappan rear sight and a 4.5# Greider trigger. :dance3:

VooDoo6Actual

04-07-11, 09:56

Hop,
great looking pistol. Is the rear sight a Rogers product? For some reason I want to say I have seen them offered elsewhere.

Thank you.

Yes.

Rogers Precision Tier One Rear Sight.

eternal24k

04-07-11, 12:10

Shooter-Medic

04-07-11, 14:23

Thanks,
I am strongly thinking of trying them out, they look fantastic. Hopefully he can provide something a little higher profile, my current front sight is awfully low and I am not a fan.

pic thread:

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z152/eternal24k/017-4.jpg?t=1302195199

Sweet rig there. Is that a Dawson rail? I'm thinking of adding one to my SA Loaded.

How about concealed holster fits for the rail?

Jim

STS

04-07-11, 17:53

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/333Large.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/665Large-1.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/222Large.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/12.jpg

Shot 200+ rds today after receiving it this morning.
Mostly 230 "B".
No problems whatsoever.

30 Ft. Isosceles/Modified Weaver position
Had three targets that looked about the same & like this. Had it verified by Rangemaster etc.
Gun runs flawless so far & a dream to shoot.

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/RogersCombatCommander1.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/RogersCombatCommnader2.jpg

I really hate you. I have drooled over some of your 1911 builds you have posted over the years, but this one is my favorite. IMO you have what is quite possible the perfect commander. I truly wish Chuck Rogers was still taking work as I would have him build me a exact copy of your commander.

blackbox

04-07-11, 18:10

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m267/blackmagic619/IMG_20110407_063840.jpg

SA 1911-A1, my new on duty pistol... LOL, I wish that I was authorized to carry this.

VooDoo6Actual

04-07-11, 21:35

Nice serious Blaster eternal24K !

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z152/eternal24k/017-4.jpg?t=1302195199

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I really hate you. I have drooled over some of your 1911 builds you have posted over the years, but this one is my favorite. IMO you have what is quite possible the perfect commander. I truly wish Chuck Rogers was still taking work as I would have him build me a exact copy of your commander.

STS
LOL, I know exactly what you mean.

I spent a lot of time cogitating & ruminating to dial in exactly what I wanted to have done.

So far there is nothing this pistol can't do that I need it to.

The way it looked before Chuck did the surgery, it's like two distinctly different guns. The transformation is remarkable.

The amount of melding, attention to detail, fitment of components & intricate nuances of chamfering/melding/radiusing he did to make it consistant are just incredible. I'm glad I listened to every suggestion he made. Well worth it & no regrets. I spent 4 hours w/ it the other night just dry firing, sight pictures etc. Feeling it as if It were a Samurai Katana bolted by hand over a million times etc.

The pistol & his work far exceeded my expectations. I have several 1911's as you mentioned. Chuck knows how to "love them" like no other. I'm grateful he tolerates me.

Chuck's da man....

Thanks for the kind words.

jared91

04-10-11, 13:12

.50 G.I. CCO (Commander slide, Officer frame).

http://www.louderthanwords.us/largefoto/picts/ulfls/16012011/18263289281.jpg

by far my most favorite handgun round, and nicest i have ever shot. i know you spent a pretty penny on that.. very nice.

jakjakman

04-10-11, 15:28

Here's my sexy bish.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e5/jakjakman/M42K/xSDC11733.jpg

number1olddog

04-10-11, 16:19

Here's my sexy bish.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e5/jakjakman/M42K/xSDC11733.jpg

What grips are you running on the 1911?

jakjakman

04-10-11, 16:27

What grips are you running on the 1911?

Gunner grips from Nighthawk I think.

duece71

04-10-11, 16:43

Here's my sexy bish.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e5/jakjakman/M42K/xSDC11733.jpg

What is the make of the holster?? Looks good.

jakjakman

04-10-11, 16:57

What is the make of the holster?? Looks good.

Raven Concealment holster. The Phantom light-compatible model. It works great so far.

BeatnikFink

04-10-11, 17:23

Here is my .45

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j393/BeatnikFink/1911.jpg

I made the grips on it but other than that its as it came from the box.

Norinco

04-10-11, 19:09

Here's my sexy bish.

That is sexy...

eternal24k

04-10-11, 20:16

Nice serious Blaster eternal24K !

thanks, I am really starting to come around to appreciate the 1911, this guy is currently working through the 2k challenge and doing surprisingly well. I would like to try out some of Chucks sights at some point, my only gripe is the front sight being a little low (my other option would be bumping the front and rear up in favor of the higher 10-8)

Sweet rig there. Is that a Dawson rail? I'm thinking of adding one to my SA Loaded.

How about concealed holster fits for the rail?

Jim

Jim, it is a Dawson, and as soon as I can find where I sat my leather IWB I can give you more info. Other than that I have a kydex i made for it. I doubt it would fit in a non-railed kydex, but maybe a looser fit railed one. A simple shim in the mold would fix it.

bleaman225

04-10-11, 22:16

http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu29/benleaman/Permanent/IMG_2604.jpg

TehLlama

04-11-11, 02:35

Sweet rig there. Is that a Dawson rail? I'm thinking of adding one to my SA Loaded.

How about concealed holster fits for the rail?

Jim

A well broken in leather holster, they can go quite well. My TRS with DP rail went just fine, after a dozen draws it boned itself in and now runs just fine.

Kydex, less direct. It would be possible to get something moulded just for that, or try and adapt a railed dust cover unit, but I'm so happy with my Sparks VM2 holster I simply haven't tried anything else.

Shooter-Medic

04-11-11, 14:19

A well broken in leather holster, they can go quite well. My TRS with DP rail went just fine, after a dozen draws it boned itself in and now runs just fine.

Kydex, less direct. It would be possible to get something moulded just for that, or try and adapt a railed dust cover unit, but I'm so happy with my Sparks VM2 holster I simply haven't tried anything else.

Thanks for the reply. Been thinking about adding the rail to my SA Loaded but was holding back because of the holster issue. I use it for County ERT as well as CCW.

Thanks,

Jim

number1olddog

04-11-11, 17:18

http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af302/J-Markert/DSC02844.jpg

Stangman

04-11-11, 18:14

Not the best pic but here is one of mine...

http://i515.photobucket.com/albums/t354/stangman2v/IMG_0087.jpg

bigrobbierob

04-11-11, 20:47

Bleaman and Number1,

What grips are you guys running?

Jason F

04-11-11, 21:17

Bleaman and Number1,

What grips are you guys running?

They look to be either Simmonich Gunner Grips or the VZ Recons which are extremely similar to the Gunner Grips.

DocHolliday01

04-11-11, 23:24

http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/6557/img1755ndp.jpg

texshooter

04-11-11, 23:48

TRP with VZ opr II grips
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd10b3127ccefceacd609c5f00000030O00IctHLVs0bMwe3nws/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

Custom EMP in 9mm
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cf31b3127ccefbc13f105fd000000030O00IctHLVs0bMwe3nws/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

usarmy15t86

04-12-11, 07:12

TRP with VZ opr II grips
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd10b3127ccefceacd609c5f00000030O00IctHLVs0bMwe3nws/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

Don't you just love those Operator II's?! Best grips on any of my 1911s!

number1olddog

04-12-11, 21:05

Bleaman and Number1,

What grips are you guys running?

Nighthawk G10 grips in Tan

twisted

04-14-11, 21:53

my new S&W1911pd
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f331/boostedt/IMG_4439.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f331/boostedt/IMG_4435.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f331/boostedt/IMG_4409.jpg

bleaman225

04-15-11, 07:39

Bleaman and Number1,

What grips are you guys running?

Strider's version of the Gunner Grip.
I wanted original Simmonich's or the VZ's version which are very similar but I ended up getting a good deal on the Striders. They work fine so I never felt a need to switch em out.

Difference is the Simmonich & VZ have a circular dimples cut into the grip and the Striders have more of an oval dimple.

number1olddog

04-16-11, 18:25

Picked this up at the gun shop today.

http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af302/J-Markert/DSC02872.jpg

I have been reading mixed reviews about the aluminum frame but I guess I'll see how it holds up over time.

sgtlmj

04-16-11, 20:35

Colt O1911 WWI Commemorative

iPhone 3GS pics w/ a little iPhoto tweaking:
http://gallery.me.com/sgtlmj/100241/photo-202/web.jpg
http://gallery.me.com/sgtlmj/100241/photo-203/web.jpg
http://gallery.me.com/sgtlmj/100241/photo-204/web.jpg

ColdDeadHands

04-16-11, 21:25

Colt O1911 WWI Commemorative

iPhone 3GS pics w/ a little iPhoto tweaking:
http://gallery.me.com/sgtlmj/100241/photo-202/web.jpg

Did it come like this with the edges broken on the slide's business end? Looks like a Colt butcher job to me.:mad:

sgtlmj

04-16-11, 22:04

Did it come like this with the edges broken on the slide's business end? Looks like a Colt butcher job to me.:mad:

The edges are relieved just like the original 1911. Hardly a butcher job. :rolleyes: The light makes the facet on the lower edge appear bigger than it is.

Here's some pics of an original, and the edges on my commemorative are cut exactly the same. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=224480202

ColdDeadHands

04-17-11, 06:27

The edges are relieved just like the original 1911. Hardly a butcher job. :rolleyes: The light makes the facet on the lower edge appear bigger than it is.

Here's some pics of an original, and the edges on my commemorative are cut exactly the same. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=224480202

I see, I still don't like it.:p Colt does the same thing to some XSE's and it looks horrible.

BluegrassGunGuy

04-18-11, 21:10

1911Sc my edc

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/LuddhaBuddha/Bobtail1.jpg

blackbox

04-20-11, 17:33

the new on-duty authorized carry... YEAH RIGHT! I wished that we were authorized to carry this. :laugh:

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m267/blackmagic619/IMG_20110407_063840.jpg

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m267/blackmagic619/DSC00009-1.jpg

jakjakman

04-24-11, 13:39

My new baby. Picked it up from a member here and I'm very glad I did. :)

Nighthawk Enforcer. Must've been built right after the switch from the Vickers model to the Enforcer because the frame is marked with one of the Vickers serial numbers. Clean frame with no markings, finished in Diamond Black. The jury is still out on the crimson trace grips, but I'm leaning towards changing them out. Eventually I'll switch the rear sight for a 10-8 and have a flat trigger installed.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e5/jakjakman/Saddleback/xSDC11764.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e5/jakjakman/Saddleback/xSDC11771.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e5/jakjakman/Saddleback/xSDC11765.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e5/jakjakman/Saddleback/xSDC11784.jpg

Timbonez

04-24-11, 16:22

Jakjakman, that is a beautiful gun. I believe Nighthawk still has LV frames laying around as I have an Enforcer built about a year ago with an LV prefix serial number. So yours may not be as old as you think.

brushy bill

04-24-11, 17:44

http://gallery.me.com/k.nguyen/100142/IMG_5648/web.jpg

http://gallery.me.com/k.nguyen/100142/IMG_5650/web.jpg

http://gallery.me.com/k.nguyen/100142/IMG_5655/web.jpg

She's wearing new fixed rear sight with new S&A mag guide beveled rear and sides. Barrel chopped down to fit flush with slide and refinished with KG Kote. Accessorized with Surefire 300X w/ DG-18 switch.

Sights?

rbabbitt767

04-25-11, 12:36

Sights?

Harrison Design

ptmccain

04-25-11, 13:56

Here's my SA Loaded...had some trigger work done on it to get the trigger weight down from the factory 5.5-6 pounds where it was, down to 4.25. SA replaced front sight and now it is a nail driver. Just had it out at the range today after getting it back from SA. Wow, it's more accurate now than I'll ever be, that's for sure. I also got rid of the FLGR the other day.

http://cyberbrethren.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Springfield-1911-Loaded-500x373.jpg

Bowser

04-25-11, 16:21

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5027/5654629505_334283b475_b.jpg

GIJew766

04-25-11, 17:23

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5027/5654629505_334283b475_b.jpg

That an actual Strider or the Strider/Buck SBMF model?

Nice set up though. Loving the phone case by the way.

H

Bowser

04-25-11, 17:39

It's a Strider/Buck/Tarani model that I got for free from a good friend of mine. I do plan on buying a real SMF sometime later, but $475 for a blade is just a little out of reach for me at times lol. Model B882-BKX-0 I believe.

GIJew766

04-25-11, 18:36

Nothing wrong with the SBMF. I had one at first which got me to buy the real deal. I managed to break the tip off of the Buck, but I abuse the hell out of my knives. Lots of hard use.

H

ptmccain

04-25-11, 21:09

The "Hello Kitty" phone was a nice touch, bro.

:sarcastic:

Bowser

04-27-11, 17:56

No Blue on hand. So I used Black, and DOUBLED it!

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5310/5654829013_67f2e44872_b.jpg

Globemaster

04-27-11, 18:05

http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac314/AR15_Oly1/DSCN6607.jpg

http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac314/AR15_Oly1/DSCN6608.jpg

GIJew766

04-28-11, 20:44

No Blue on hand. So I used Black, and DOUBLED it!

Blended Scotch? :bad:

Single malt with a nice maduro. Every now and then, the guys at the cigar bar I frequent schedule range days. 1911s and cigars, followed by more cigars and single malts back at the lounge. Wonderful days.

H

Norinco

04-28-11, 22:26

samuse

04-28-11, 22:52

Blended Scotch? :bad:

Single malt with a nice maduro. Every now and then, the guys at the cigar bar I frequent schedule range days. 1911s and cigars, followed by more cigars and single malts back at the lounge. Wonderful days.

H

I agree, but it's good to be able to enjoy Johnny Walker Black, that stuff is sold all over the world and a lot of the time, it's the best option.

1911s and cigars go well together.

Last time I ran a 1911 at an IDPA match, I was enjoying a Churchill of some kind and didn't want to put it out. I stepped up to the line...

RO- "Shooter, do you understand the course of fire"

Me- "Yes sir"

RO- "You gonna smoke and shoot?"

Me- "If that's ok with you"

RO- "Ok, load and make ready...."

I never win anyway, I'm just there to shoot the gun and it gets me out of the house on a Sunday morning.:big_boss:

theJanitor

04-29-11, 11:29

funny coincidence that I snapped a Whiskey shot on Sunday. I got this great Ralph Lauren decanter for a birthday gift.
Colt with 18yr Yamazaki:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5182/5652951714_71b64a8cee_b.jpg

Gunzilla

04-29-11, 17:17

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n8/eurowannabe/pieces/DSC_4868.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n8/eurowannabe/pieces/DSC_4866.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n8/eurowannabe/pieces/DSC_4874.jpg

:happy:

lonewolf21

04-30-11, 17:49

What in the hell finish is that! It is awesome.

Gunzilla

05-01-11, 09:49

What in the hell finish is that! It is awesome.

Dan Wesson calls it their "Duty Finish", which doesn't really tell us much. :blink:

Steve70

05-02-11, 06:23

Taurus 1911 .45 ACP Stainless Steel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMATFsTOh7I

:p

eternal24k

05-02-11, 06:36

Dan Wesson calls it their "Duty Finish", which doesn't really tell us much. :blink:

That would be a melonite finish, which is beyond better than their old "duty coat" which was just cerakote or the likes.

Good looking Valor

ETA: did you add the magwell or was that a factory custom addition?

Gunzilla

05-02-11, 10:42

That would be a melonite finish, which is beyond better than their old "duty coat" which was just cerakote or the likes.

Good looking Valor

ETA: did you add the magwell or was that a factory custom addition?

Thanks!! :D

I added the magwell, and just swapped it out (yesterday) for a thin grip style magwell and new black Mircata grips, put the magwell I removed onto my Springfield Loaded Champion.

Here are a few new pics:

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n8/eurowannabe/pieces/Valor%20and%20Champ/DSCN1547.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n8/eurowannabe/pieces/Valor%20and%20Champ/DSCN1550.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n8/eurowannabe/pieces/Valor%20and%20Champ/DSCN1551.jpg

These 2 really show off the differences between the thin and standard grip thickness:

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n8/eurowannabe/pieces/Valor%20and%20Champ/DSCN1554.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n8/eurowannabe/pieces/Valor%20and%20Champ/DSCN1557.jpg

These pics taken with a Nikon P5100, the earlier pics with a Nikon D300.

eternal24k

05-02-11, 11:00

looks great!
sometimes I wish i installed a thinner or flat sided one on my Valor, but its the same thickness as the grips, so I get over it.

Norinco

05-02-11, 11:03

Smith & Alexander makes a thin magwell?

Gunzilla

05-02-11, 11:47

Smith & Alexander makes a thin magwell?

Yes they do, found my new one on ebay for a bit less than S&A sells them.

eternal24K: So long as your grips match the magwell all is good, mine looked odd with the thin grips and fat magwell....I like it much better now that they match! :D

Norinco

05-02-11, 14:03

That's badass. Nice Valor.

The_War_Wagon

05-03-11, 11:55

Eeep. Gotta update my pic!

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc305/The_War_Wagon/1911s.jpg

theJanitor

05-03-11, 12:25

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5146/5682632137_bdc966bf94_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5070/5682634343_76aa66ae5f_b.jpg

Norinco

05-03-11, 13:09

That is a beautiful Colt.

eternal24k

05-04-11, 07:55

That is a beautiful Colt.

agreed :big_boss:

who did the work?

samuse

05-04-11, 11:31

That is a beautiful Colt.

Yep. Very tastefully done.

samuse

05-04-11, 14:08

Here's my G.I. in almost original form.

http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab76/sammuse/Springer/001.jpg?t=1304535997

theJanitor

05-04-11, 14:22

Eternal, sent you a PM

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5220/5483472412_c63c2b578b_b.jpg

ptmccain

05-06-11, 07:28

Here's my Springfield Armory Loaded M1911-A1.

I had a trigger job done on it to get the weight down to 4.25 pounds. Dumped the FLGR and replaced it with standard set up.

It is much more accurate than I am.

http://cyberbrethren.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/VDMA-19111.jpg

samuse

05-06-11, 20:57

http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab76/sammuse/AR-Colt/S8002300.jpg?t=1304733390

kyrin88

05-09-11, 19:27

http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu149/kyrin88/DSC_0173.jpg

rbabbitt767

05-10-11, 13:06

http://i56.tinypic.com/2m3msqq.jpg

ghettomedic

05-10-11, 13:45

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/wootenjones/IMG_1275.jpg

Springfield Armory Lightweight Operator (PX9116L)

- Siminoch Gunner Grips, Desert Tan
- 10-8 Performance "Extra Tall" rear sight, .140 width
- 10-8 Performance "Gen 2" slide stop lever
- 10-8 Performance GI pattern grip screws
- 10-8 Performance "Hard Use" machined pin set
- 10-8 Performance Magazine Catch
- Wilson Combat "Bulletproof" square-bottomed firing pin stop
- Ed Brown GI-style guide rod and spring plug
- Swenson grip screw bushings, properly staked
- Properly staked hammer strut pin
- Removed ILS
- Re-staked plunger tube
- Streamlight TLR-1 Weaponlight, 170 lumens
- Wilson 47D and 47T magazines

CO-Graham

05-10-11, 16:32

Brand new, getting a good strip, clean and lube tonight and a few hundred rounds down the pipe tomorrow after work.

http://www.graham-photo.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/IMG_0054.jpg

samuse

05-10-11, 21:06

http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab76/sammuse/SACS%20CC/S8002304.jpg?t=1305079558

Ferris2son

05-10-11, 21:15

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/ferris2son/SW1911-1.jpg

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/ferris2son/SW1911-2.jpg

Photos by 87GN

samuse

05-12-11, 19:57

I wanted to go to the range today but it was rainin', so I just went home and cleaned it instead.

My Springfield Custom Carry:

http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab76/sammuse/Springer%20custom/S8002310.jpg?t=1305248137

masakari

05-16-11, 22:32

I got new grips for my workhorse:
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p313/madcatjoe/2011-05-16_17-45-20_991.jpg
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p313/madcatjoe/2011-05-16_17-47-36_155.jpg
VZ 320s are simply perfect for carry. Now my RC Phantom LC needs to get here!

majette

05-18-11, 21:51

rock island doublestack:

http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/6428/riaz.jpg

upgrades include egw bushing, 10-8 nm u notch rear sight, meprolight front night sight, kimber warrior lanyard loop mainspring housing, medium trigger, different hammer, deck tape on the front strap for added grip. it was sent back to armscorp for Arnel to work his magic: installation of the sights, feed ramp and barrel polish, internal parts upgraded, beavertail fitted and installed.

http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/4652/riatail.jpg

he also made those custom grips from the factory ones. the medallions were made from a couple of spent cartridges. only thing else i want to add is a novak rail. it is a really good shooter.

jeffreywt

05-19-11, 19:00

My first 1911.

I bought it used from a member of this forum a while ago. It was already well worn and I have put 3 or 4k rounds through it since last summer. It's still super accurate and runs like a champ with Wilson and Chip mags.

http://tacticalunderpants.com/img/kdw1911.jpg

Ferris2son

05-19-11, 20:02

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/ferris2son/IMG_0417.jpg

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/ferris2son/IMG_0420.jpg

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/ferris2son/IMG_0421.jpg

huzyerdaddy

05-20-11, 08:06

http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b472/huzyerdaddy/Dads1911.jpg

http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b472/huzyerdaddy/Dads19112.jpg

David Thomas

05-22-11, 15:47

I really like this 1911:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/001-9.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/008-7.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/009-4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/011-5.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/012-5.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/013-13-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/015-7-1.jpg

AC45ACP

05-22-11, 19:35

Well I'll add a few...
My Carry Gun
ED Brown Special Forces (My Favorite)
http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz355/ac45acp/guns/EB3-1.jpg

http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz355/ac45acp/guns/DSC00361.jpg

http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz355/ac45acp/guns/DSC00400.jpg

http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz355/ac45acp/guns/DSC00457.jpg

http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz355/ac45acp/guns/EDBROWNSHOW.jpg

http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz355/ac45acp/guns/DSC00064.jpg

http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz355/ac45acp/guns/EBSTI1.jpg

http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz355/ac45acp/guns/DSC01131.jpg

http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz355/ac45acp/guns/Baer.jpg

Pappabear

05-22-11, 20:03

Nice collection of work horses. I just bought some VZ's for mine. Keeps em fresh.

theJanitor

05-23-11, 17:42

http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b472/huzyerdaddy/Dads1911.jpg

Congrats, My Glenn-built Colt is probably my favorite 1911

TRUST8383

05-24-11, 20:59

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/JFLOINDUSTRIES/934a74e7.jpg

sevin8nin

05-25-11, 00:23

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/b0b0o7o7/1911final.jpg

Nephrology

05-25-11, 13:10

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/b0b0o7o7/1911final.jpg

Beautiful pistol.

ttheo24

05-26-11, 20:10

http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww111/theo300zx/IMGP4614copy.jpg

sevin8nin

05-27-11, 01:22

Beautiful pistol.

thank you!

Pesty0311

05-27-11, 09:42

AC45ACP

Hell of a collection man!

David Thomas

Diggin the sights on the x-tac man. Like the frontstrap treatment as well, how well do the cocking serrations work? Kinda liking that whole pistola.

Ferris

How is that Smith running? My next 1911 purchase is going to be their 1911sc two tone I think.

TRUST8383

05-28-11, 00:16

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/JFLOINDUSTRIES/1911/f62cfec0.jpg

AC45ACP

05-28-11, 00:45

[QUOTE=Pesty0311;1008782]AC45ACP

Hell of a collection man!

Thanks! My problem is SBR's and AR's are as addicting as 1911's:sad:

I'm about to pull the trigger on a AR-10:confused:

The wife told me "I need a New hobby, what about Fishing?"

I told her thanks for the Idea!! I have a few Fly Rods and reels I can sell to help Fund this Armalite..:dance3:

jakjakman

05-30-11, 00:27

A good 1911 makes 'Dot Torture' more like 'Dot Pleasure!' ;)

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e5/jakjakman/1911/xIMG_0812.jpg

jakjakman

05-30-11, 00:28

Just had my big dirty thirty birthday and decided to get myself something special to celebrate the passing of my roaring twenties. Being all grown up now I needed something classy and sophisticated, yet full of every day usefulness. I wanted a full size 1911 for every day carry.

I happened to luck out and find someone who was selling a brand new 1911 set up in just about the coolest way possible. Here's what I saw:

Nighthawk Custom Enforcer
Caspian slide and frame (w/integrated mag-well)
Clean slide (no markings on either side)
Diamond Black finish
Heinie night sights
Crimson Trace laser grips

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e5/jakjakman/Saddleback/xSDC11764.jpg

I'd never used Crimson Trace grips before and decided to give them a shot. After some range time I felt they didn't work for me and on top of that the laser module prevented a full fit in the VMII holster. Off came the lazorz and on went some 10-8 signature grips. They're a bit rough on the hands during extended range time and under the shirt, but they provide a concrete lock up in the grip. The scoop also makes it quite easy to hit the mag release.

Heinie sights are nice, but 10-8 sights are nicer. :) I've always like the U-notch and the aggressive curve provides a surface for one-handed reload/malfunction drills. I do like the dot-over-dot configuration of the Heinie night sights, so I sent a 10-8 rear sight off to Tooltech Gunsight and had them install a tritium vial at the bottom of the U-notch. Perfect.

I'd gotten used to the flat trigger on my other 1911 and now I really like the feel. I had Steve Morrison from Mars Armament drop in one of his flat triggers in addition to switching out the sights. I can't say enough good things about Steve and his shop. They do excellent work and he is one heck of a nice guy.

So here it is all done:

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e5/jakjakman/1911/xSDC11810.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e5/jakjakman/1911/xSDC11816.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e5/jakjakman/1911/xSDC11820.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e5/jakjakman/1911/xSDC11824.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e5/jakjakman/1911/xSDC11832.jpg

So, "how's it shoot," you may be wondering. Well, let's just say that even after I removed the Crimson Trace grips it's still shooting lasers. :) Here's the original factory target:

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e5/jakjakman/1911/xIMG_0826.jpg

Yup, that's three shots right through the same hole, and she still shoots the same way. Having a 1911 set up just the way you like makes shooting drills a real pleasure. Here's a typical failure drill from concealment at 10 yards at normal speed from a few days ago:

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e5/jakjakman/1911/xIMG_0818.jpg

Pappabear

05-30-11, 02:43

Very nice looking rig. Clean. 30, wow your getting old:p

loupav

05-30-11, 18:39

Very nice pistol jak. Love the photos.

I'm just a little behind you, I turn 30 in July.

Metallicus

05-31-11, 01:14

http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab76/sammuse/SACS%20CC/S8002304.jpg?t=1305079558

One of the best looking in this forum.

samuse

05-31-11, 08:19

One of the best looking in this forum.

Thanks. It's just a dusty Springer.

samuse

05-31-11, 08:26

Picked this up Saturday.

It runs well but fails to lock the slide back frequently (lobe's a tad short).

I've been carrying it on and off for a couple of days. It carrys about like a Hi Power.

http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab76/sammuse/VBOB/S8002345.jpg?t=1306848291

http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab76/sammuse/VBOB/S8002344.jpg?t=1306848291

BigBuckeye

06-01-11, 07:51

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f398/mgriffin76/IMG_0767.jpg

Gunzilla

06-01-11, 13:18

A couple of new additions, the knife being the latest.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n8/eurowannabe/pieces/Valor%20and%20Champ/DSCN1602.jpg

PieceKeeper

06-02-11, 02:55

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff480/BrutalRain/Springfield_MC_Operator/SAM_1408-1-2.jpg

cochraneap

06-02-11, 10:45

http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/9837/dsc0678as.jpg

sparrow

06-03-11, 16:01

Just got her back from the Smithy; Simple Fighting pistol, most of the love is on the inside. Wish it were okay to carry her as my duty pistol.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c229/sgaaliyah/ColtGovtModel008.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c229/sgaaliyah/ColtGovtModel005.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c229/sgaaliyah/ColtGovtModel002.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c229/sgaaliyah/ColtGovtModel006.jpg

David Thomas

06-03-11, 19:52

theJanitor

06-03-11, 21:41

I love it.

you and me both. Looks like a fine pistol, Sparrow.

sparrow

06-04-11, 10:08

you and me both. Looks like a fine pistol, Sparrow.

Thanks fellas: Rodger Kotanko from DARK did the work. Very talented Smith up here in the GWN. I don't say this lightly but the fit and finish is nicer than my SA Pro Model, the carry bevel is perfect...it looks simple but she did get the full house treatment. My camera work does not do the Black/Blue finish justice. Now to run her HARD.

MovinMan

06-08-11, 19:20

My humble submission.

Caspian Race Ready frame, Caspian slide.

10-8 Parts- grips, sights, slide release, trigger, recoil spring plunger.

EGW Parts- Ultimate trigger kit, single sided safety, hammer strut, pin set, HD extractor, firing pin, barrel bushing.

Nighthawk Parts- barrel, grip safety.

Wolff Springs.

All work done by Bob Howard Predator Custom shop. I just picked it up today. My crappy photography skills do not do this build justice.

http://images108.fotki.com/v613/photos/2/25033/1861530/Predator1911-vi.jpg

http://images12.fotki.com/v611/photos/2/25033/1861530/Predator19113-vi.jpg

http://images17.fotki.com/v147/photos/2/25033/1861530/Predator19112-vi.jpg

http://images55.fotki.com/v507/photos/2/25033/1861530/Predator19114-vi.jpg

eternal24k

06-08-11, 19:28

My humble submission.

fantastic looking build. Let us know how she shoots.

majette

06-08-11, 19:57

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff480/BrutalRain/Springfield_MC_Operator/SAM_1408-1-2.jpg

is that a new mc operator? a local gun shop had one with a dark finish like yours.

Serpico1985

06-08-11, 19:57

I started with a Caspian slide and Fosters frame with ball cuts and Heinie sight cuts. I used a Kart EZ fit barrel, EGW bushing, CMC grip safety, EGW thumb safety, Harrison design solid trigger, EGW slide stop and mars armament mainspring housing. Ignition components are an EGW sear and ball head disconector and a Wilson ultralight hammer.

Oh the possibilities...to screw up
http://i42.tinypic.com/dcfxag.jpg

Fitting the Kart EZ fit:
http://i51.tinypic.com/242bp93.jpg

Smoke tells the tale of when the barrel is fit...
http://i47.tinypic.com/317bjx3.jpg

http://i46.tinypic.com/2u5fhhc.jpg

Hood fit to within .001"
http://i37.tinypic.com/357ge55.jpg

Check, adjust sear contact on hammer hooks
http://i33.tinypic.com/f10f3c.jpg

Cut the secondary/release angle
http://i38.tinypic.com/iqzxh0.jpg

Serpico1985

06-08-11, 19:58

Fit the thumb safety
http://i52.tinypic.com/34osbw9.jpg

Fitting the grip safety
http://i55.tinypic.com/2hq887a.jpg

http://i53.tinypic.com/qzjiw3.jpg

Test shoot
http://i53.tinypic.com/sctm5g.jpg

I sent the gun to Pro 1911 smith Chuck Warner where he checked my work and did some cosmetic stuff including: blued gun, heavy bevel on bottom of slide, flush cut/crown barrel, counter sink/flush cut slide stop, straightened lines, removed factory machine marks, installed sights, checked(correct angle, depth and gap)/polished feed ramp. Got the gun back, looking good in my book

http://i53.tinypic.com/w2hqgi.jpg

http://i54.tinypic.com/2ica16t.jpg

25 yards off my Eagle A-III bag and a pick nick table
http://i52.tinypic.com/wbcrok.jpg

If I used to many pics let me know mods and I'll take some down.

MovinMan

06-08-11, 20:36

Wow....great build.

I wish I had the gonads to roll my own on a 1911.

Kudos on a great blaster.

MarshallDodge

06-08-11, 20:51

MovinMan- That came out really nice.

Serpico- Yours came out nice as well, I followed your build on the 1911 forum, very informative thread.

Timbonez

06-08-11, 21:06

Very nice 1911s MovinMan and Serpico. Serpico, it looks like you are very talented.

PieceKeeper

06-08-11, 21:50

is that a new mc operator? a local gun shop had one with a dark finish like yours.

Not new and it's actually more OD green than the pic shows.

Interesting find...

condition1

06-10-11, 16:30

Ive always been of the opinion that it doesnt have to cost alot to be a good shooter. With that in mind:

Armscor Stainless
http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab93/bigmorg15/100_0419.jpg

In my Galco N3 IWB:
http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab93/bigmorg15/100_0418.jpg

High Standard Crusader Compact:
http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab93/bigmorg15/100_0414.jpg

http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab93/bigmorg15/100_0416.jpg

The FS has XS Big Dot Tritium sights and it was a great choice IMO. The HS got an extended slide stop. Both have ambi-safties, almost a requirement in case of off hand shooting.

Web Architect

06-11-11, 00:06

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2303/5820326352_cbccb5500c_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/owen-imaging/5820326352/)
EMP (http://www.flickr.com/photos/owen-imaging/5820326352/) by Owen.Imaging (http://www.flickr.com/people/owen-imaging/), on Flickr

Just pulled it out of the Crossbreed and snagged a pic. I was thinking about selling it, but M&Ps just aren't that pretty!

jakjakman

06-11-11, 19:58

My humble submission.

Caspian Race Ready frame, Caspian slide.

10-8 Parts- grips, sights, slide release, trigger, recoil spring plunger.

EGW Parts- Ultimate trigger kit, single sided safety, hammer strut, pin set, HD extractor, firing pin, barrel bushing.

Nighthawk Parts- barrel, grip safety.

Wolff Springs.

All work done by Bob Howard Predator Custom shop. I just picked it up today. My crappy photography skills do not do this build justice.

http://images108.fotki.com/v613/photos/2/25033/1861530/Predator1911-vi.jpg

[IMG]http://images12.fotki.com/v611/photos/2/25033/1861530/Predator19113-vi.jpg[/MG]

[IMG]http://images17.fotki.com/v147/photos/2/25033/1861530/Predator19112-vi.jpg[/MG]

[IMG]http://images55.fotki.com/v507/photos/2/25033/1861530/Predator19114-vi.jpg[/IG]

It seems we have similar taste. Very nice! :)

GhostSOC

06-12-11, 01:05

New to me Kimber Warrior II

Mods:

-Strider Gunner Grips (Brown)
-10-8 Performance Grips screws and bushing.

Still need to break it in and fire 1000+ rounds to make it duty ready. Trying out Powermags and Wilson 47D's.

http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/7076/warriorii.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/810/warriorii.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

84B20

06-12-11, 12:28

I ordered my TRS on a Tuesday from 1911 Heaven and picked it up from my local dealer two days later. Now that's what I call service. Fortunately, Crazy John had one in stock. I just spent a week at Front Sight Training Institute and after four days I realized my PII just won't cut it for me as a true carry. I'm going to keep it in case I decide to do competition shooting. I decided to sell my Colt 1911 because I kept getting hammer bite because I have an old injury to my right hand that prevents me from using the recommended grip. I was going to replace the stocks on the knife with matching TRS's but they were a bit pricy. They cost almost as much as the knife itself.

http://www.compupal.com/Darkroom/TRS1.jpg

http://www.compupal.com/Darkroom/TRS4.jpg

citadelshooter

06-14-11, 21:27

Before:
http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL775/4424444/23749505/395983194.jpg

After:
http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL775/4424444/23749505/397257779.jpg

Thanks to Chris James from Combat Precision Technologies in Atlanta, GA. Hell of a smith.

Here's what was done.

Base gun - Older S/S Loaded built in Illinois in 1990 all factory fitting on par with a TRP

Trigger Job set to 4#
Front sight dovetail cut w/Novak Front Ramped Serrated
Feed ramp cut to proper angle and dimension
Polish feed ramp and barrel throat
Polish barrel muzzle
Chamber checked the barrel
Install Wilson BP Extractor and tune
Install Wilson BP Firing pin stop
Install 10-8 flat trigger
Dehorn
Blend existing grip safety and beavertail safety
Checkered arched MSH (extra just in case I want to swap out flat)
Live round cut on ejection port
Coat KG AK Black (everything, including barrel)
Mil-Tac French Walnut Grips (not pictured)

And now a plug for Chris.
http://www.combatprecision.com

FaceBook Page
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Combat-Precision-Technologies-LLC/199889123377089

ssracer

06-15-11, 23:27

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3612/5838442466_9c1924a491_b.jpg

Jason F

06-16-11, 10:02

After:
http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL775/4424444/23749505/397257779.jpg

Thanks to Chris James from Combat Precision Technologies in Atlanta, GA. Hell of a smith.
.....
And now a plug for Chris.
http://www.combatprecision.com

FaceBook Page
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Combat-Precision-Technologies-LLC/199889123377089

Wow, that's a nice looking blast you've got there citadelshooter! Where is Chris located in the Atlanta area? I've never heard of him before. I definitely need to file his info away for future reference though.

ssracer

06-16-11, 17:11

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2703/5838443200_92e0aa21c8_b.jpg

Cameron

06-19-11, 14:47

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2712/5849523079_68f4cb4ebd_b.jpg

VooDoo6Actual

06-19-11, 15:46

Nice clean practical blasters Cameron.

ssracer

06-19-11, 16:34

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3494/5838443750_1a6cea037c_b.jpg

Cameron

06-19-11, 19:15

Nice clean practical blasters Cameron.

Thanks mate! That is exactly what I was going for.

Cameron

Chuck

06-20-11, 00:34

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

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

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/miles/55.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/miles/77.jpg

AC45ACP

06-20-11, 00:45

Chuck Just STOP I can't take it any more!!! I'm losing sleep!

VooDoo6Actual

06-20-11, 18:02

[QUOTE=Chuck;1027106]
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/miles/55.jpg

Aside from the usual impeccable smithy work you do Chuck, that recoil spring plug treatment is just bitchen.

Post edit: It looks to me like you continued the crown's bevel angle into the inside of bushing as well, don't know if I've seen that before.

Terlingueno

06-20-11, 20:13

My daily carry 1911. A lil Colt 1991A1 Compact Model.
http://i55.tinypic.com/1114evo.jpg

citadelshooter

06-20-11, 20:56

[QUOTE=Chuck;1027106]
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/miles/55.jpg

Aside from the usual impeccable smithy work you do Chuck, that recoil spring plug treatment is just bitchen.

Like Hop, the smith work is amazing specifically the milled line on the side of slide. It really brings the top side and front of the slide together.

Sick work!!

Jetrat69

06-21-11, 18:49

Bought this off a friend that had all of the parts except the barrel...Upper and lower numbers match , only new part is the barrel , top is parkerized, bottom is blued and I think it looks good that way....Bought it for $500 and have been offered a lot more....will not sell...took too long to get another one after the first wife-Fiasco divorce syndrome...........jetrat69:rolleyes:

ssracer

06-21-11, 18:50

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5034/5837893157_ffb5cc72c9_b.jpg

Artos

06-21-11, 18:50

Been trying to get this super for about 10 years & finally got doc to turn it loose...doubt anyone would know smokey from Zapata but he was a smith before his time. Used to crop dust too & has since past. I miss my friend.

Caspian lw frame and colt slide...nothing 80's in it with a ramped clark bbl. Yes, I know i butchered the safety but I'm a lefty and the prickers at the ranch knock it off. Had to go with kimber because of the skinny grips and think they are the only ones who make that tounge and groove set up.

He does not remember how the stain got there but it's my daily and can get over the newness asap and get ready for the corners to start wearing.

i'm blessed...very light commander.

MovinMan

06-21-11, 21:25

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

Impeccable Mr. Rogers, absolutely impeccable.

Perfect amount of dehorning, wonderful balance. Retains the classic 1911 lines but you know it's a joy to handle. The bob job on the nose is great looking. The accuracy of the machine work is outstanding....the ball cuts are perfect. The coating is a great color as well.

Just great....outstanding.

That's is a fighting pistol that is a work of art.

What's the wait time on a build like that?

Chuck

06-23-11, 21:18

Older Colt Lightweight Commander.
Aluminum frame, Factory internally lightened slide.
Cerakote Graphite Black and Satin mag.
Kart barrel.
Accu-Rails.
Tier One sights.

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/MilesAvery/16.jpg

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

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

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/MilesAvery/4.jpg

[img]http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/MilesAvery/18.jpg[/img

Jason F

06-23-11, 21:53

Wow, stunning as usual Chuck. Simply stunning!!

blackbox

06-24-11, 20:02

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m267/blackmagic619/DSC00010-1.jpg

Titleist

06-26-11, 21:48

Hopefully I'm not burned at the stake for this, 9mm double stack:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5301/5873423633_7a1bc7a442_b.jpg

Norinco

06-26-11, 23:40

Hopefully I'm not burned at the stake for this, 9mm double stack:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5301/5873423633_7a1bc7a442_b.jpg

I'm not a big fan of double stacked 1911's but that is outstanding.

Timbonez

06-27-11, 11:30

Hopefully I'm not burned at the stake for this, 9mm double stack:

picture

HERETIC! I'm actually waiting on a single stack GRP in 9mm from Nighthawk. It should only be a couple more weeks since I ordered it mid-Feb and was quoted about 18 weeks.

Nice Nighthawk, and it looks like you actually shoot it.

Titleist

06-27-11, 11:32

HERETIC! I'm actually waiting on a single stack GRP in 9mm from Nighthawk. It should only be a couple more weeks since I ordered it mid-Feb and was quoted about 18 weeks.

Nice Nighthawk, and it looks like you actually shoot it.

Yep I put about 500 rounds on it yesterday alone. Runs great.

The raven holster wears the finish fairly hard, so this thing aint a show pony any longer.

Timbonez

06-27-11, 14:46

I'm assuming it's permakote? I have an Enforcer and Talon II that are permakote. They aren't wearing as tough as NH would make it sound, and that's why I went with Diamond Black on the GRP 9mm I'm waiting on. I'll have to post a pic of it once it comes in. Hell, I'll have to post pics of all my 1911s (Colts and NHs) once I get back stateside.

Timbonez

06-27-11, 14:52

Well I actually do have a single pic of my SCG Carry on this computer, so I'll post that for now.

8879

Titleist

06-27-11, 15:26

I'm assuming it's permakote? I have an Enforcer and Talon II that are permakote. They aren't wearing as tough as NH would make it sound, and that's why I went with Diamond Black on the GRP 9mm I'm waiting on...

I agree, it's most likely permakote, as I've heard their ion-bond/black diamond finish will basically go for thousands of draws/presentations without marring.

Whereas after a hundred or two just at the range yesterday and mine's showing silver. I have a single stack .45 in the next month or two (I'm at week 12 of 18) that's in diamond black.

Ultimately it doesn't really bother me since I got the gun third hand, and it's been well used, so it was never meant to be a show-pony, but rather a beater.

ReaperAZ

06-27-11, 18:42

Crappy cell pics but here's my TRP.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v458/ReaperAZ/Guns/trp3-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v458/ReaperAZ/Guns/trp2-1.jpg

evileyeswatchin

06-27-11, 21:10

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m169/evileyeswatchin/002.jpg

MJLman

06-27-11, 21:50

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x323/MJLMAN80/1-10-11017.jpg
Long time lurker. First time poster. My very humble contribution.

I know some here are not exactly Kimber enthusisats, rounds 1- 325 were rough, but it got much better and has been good to me through 2100.
MilSpec was great out the box. Only additions were Heinie's, VZ's, and a C&S trigger job to reduce that heavy factory pull.

GunBugBit

06-28-11, 13:53

My three Springfields.

Mil Spec with a few mods.
http://members.cox.net/rcochran/milspec-27nov2010-70pct.JPG

Loaded with a few mods.
http://members.cox.net/autofx/021.jpg

TRP with no mods.
http://members.cox.net/rcochran/trp_1.JPG

BigBuckeye

06-28-11, 20:32

Love that TRP

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f398/mgriffin76/IMG_0767.jpg

BigJoe

06-29-11, 00:26

PatEgan

06-29-11, 11:26

Not terribly different from some others I've seen posted here, but it's everything I want or need in a 1911.

Basic stock MC Operator with 10-8 Performance Gen.2 slide stop and magazine release, S&A magwell and VZ Grips Operator II grips in 'Dirty Olive.'
Pat

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa475/Pats45ACP/IMG_0882.jpg
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa475/Pats45ACP/IMG_0883.jpg
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa475/Pats45ACP/IMG_0885.jpg

84B20

06-29-11, 12:34

Pat, I love the leaf covering the vitals. Who do you think you are, Adam in the Garden of Eden? :lol:

GunBugBit

06-29-11, 17:01

Not terribly different from some others I've seen posted here, but it's everything I want or need in a 1911.

Hi PatEgan, it looks like it has a thicker barrel bushing. Or is that the factory one? Nice fightin' 1911!

PatEgan

06-29-11, 18:53

Thanks. That's the original bushing, no aftermarket stuff up there.

Yes, the little oak leaf was perfect for covering the serial number...No, I wasn't trying to get all Old Testament on you...;) But come to think of it, maybe I should have staged that shot on top of the bodies of some fallen Philistines or something...

Pat

wjkuleck

06-29-11, 20:01

My first 1911 build:

http://www.1911TimeWarp.com/Pics/LVP_SHOT.jpg

Regards,

Walt

wjkuleck

06-29-11, 20:03

Here's a Ruger I'm starting to work:

http://www.1911TimeWarp.com/Pics/Ruger02.jpg

Regards,

Walt

stifled

07-01-11, 17:05

Dan Wesson CCO. Commander slide on a bobtailed officer frame. Now I just need my holster to show up...

http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff328/stifled_bucket/Weapons/Pistols/1911/fd5270f3.jpg
http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff328/stifled_bucket/Weapons/Pistols/1911/22d10f79.jpg
http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff328/stifled_bucket/Weapons/Pistols/1911/9cceed36.jpg

ptmccain

07-02-11, 12:18

Here is my SA Loaded:

http://cyberbrethren.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/SA-Loaded-1911-WEB.jpg

Description:

Springfield Armory M1911A1 Government — Model PX9 109 LP Full Size Parkerized

All Springfield Armory® Loaded 1911-A1 pistols include all the modern-day improvements that used to be performed only by custom gunsmiths. These features include: Precision-fit forged frames, slides and barrels, front and rear cocking serrations, flat, serrated mainspring housing, lowered and flared ejec- tion port, delta lightweight hammer, loaded chamber indicator, titanium firing pin, Carry BevelTM Treatment, ambidextrous thumb safety, High-HandTM Bea- vertail Grip Safety, dovetail front sight, premium fixed or adjustable rear sights (many with tritium inserts), TorxTM-head grip screws and lightweight, adjustable speed trigger.

Caliber: .45ACP Magazines: 2 - 7 Round, Blued Steel
Barrel: 5” Stainless Steel
Frame: Forged Steel, Parkerized Slide:Forged Steel, Parkerized Recoil System: 2 Piece Full Length Guide Rod
Sights:FixedLowProfileCombatRear, Height: 5.5” Dovetail Front, 3 - Dot
Trigger:Long Aluminum Match Grade, 5 - 6 lbs. Length: 8.5”
Grips: Cocobolo Hardwood
Weight w/ Empty Magazine: 40 ozs.

Magazine shown in photo: Kimber KimPro Tac Mag, 8 round.

Modifications:

Custom grips from GunGrip.net

Removed ILS and replaced MSH unit with Ed Brown Drop-In Maxi-Well, BL/Snakeskin LPI

Replaced FLGR with standard guide and plug

Trigger job, reducing trigger weight to 3 pounds, from 5.8 pounds [as it came from factory]

masakari

07-02-11, 12:32

varoadking

07-02-11, 17:49

Picked these up off of Gunbroker.com in the last week or so and got them home yesterday. Top to bottom:

Series 80 GCNM in 98% condition with smooth, bone Micarta stocks.
Delta Elite in 100% condition with elephant ivory stocks and DE medallions.
Series 70 Government Model in 99% condition with smooth, bone Micarta stocks (flash made the stocks hard to see).

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/varoadking/NewColts7111001.jpg

NoveskeFan

07-02-11, 17:55

GO TRIBE!

Picked these up off of Gunbroker.com in the last week or so and got them home yesterday. Top to bottom:

Series 80 GCNM in 98% condition with smooth, bone Micarta stocks.
Delta Elite in 100% condition with elephant ivory stocks and DE medallions.
Series 70 Government Model in 99% condition with smooth, bone Micarta stocks (flash made the stocks hard to see).

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/varoadking/NewColts7111001.jpg

varoadking

07-02-11, 18:30

GO TRIBE!

LOL...yeah, man...

stifled

07-02-11, 23:48

I want one of these so freaking badly.

Mine was on back order 9 months, but I'm patient and feel it was worth the wait. It's extremely tight and the trigger is a new favorite pistol trigger. The only problem I had was the windage being way off--out of the box it was shooting consistently 4" to the left from 7 yards. When I went to fix it, the set screw was turning freely. I guess whoever sighted it in forgot to tighten it... Anyhow the 5 or 6 magazines it's run have been great with the cheap factory ammo I used. I think Sunday I will get some more rounds through it.

Pic thread...
http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff328/stifled_bucket/Weapons/Pistols/1911/de6877a1.jpg

masakari

07-03-11, 15:00

Mine was on back order 9 months, but I'm patient and feel it was worth the wait. It's extremely tight and the trigger is a new favorite pistol trigger. The only problem I had was the windage being way off--out of the box it was shooting consistently 4" to the left from 7 yards. When I went to fix it, the set screw was turning freely. I guess whoever sighted it in forgot to tighten it... Anyhow the 5 or 6 magazines it's run have been great with the cheap factory ammo I used. I think Sunday I will get some more rounds through it.

Pic thread...
http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff328/stifled_bucket/Weapons/Pistols/1911/de6877a1.jpg

I recently went home on leave, and my old local gunstore had one, and I fell in love. Someday when im making alot of money, I will pick one up and it will be perfect! Until then, my Kimber TLERL 5" and XD 45C will suffice.
if you want to donate it to charity, ill pm you my address :D

BigBuckeye

07-04-11, 20:10

After:
http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL775/4424444/23749505/397257779.jpg

Thanks to Chris James from Combat Precision Technologies in Atlanta, GA. Hell of a smith.

Here's what was done.

Base gun - Older S/S Loaded built in Illinois in 1990 all factory fitting on par with a TRP

Trigger Job set to 4#
Front sight dovetail cut w/Novak Front Ramped Serrated
Feed ramp cut to proper angle and dimension
Polish feed ramp and barrel throat
Polish barrel muzzle
Chamber checked the barrel
Install Wilson BP Extractor and tune
Install Wilson BP Firing pin stop
Install 10-8 flat trigger
Dehorn
Blend existing grip safety and beavertail safety
Checkered arched MSH (extra just in case I want to swap out flat)
Live round cut on ejection port
Coat KG AK Black (everything, including barrel)
Mil-Tac French Walnut Grips (not pictured)

And now a plug for Chris.
http://www.combatprecision.com

FaceBook Page
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Combat-Precision-Technologies-LLC/199889123377089

What grips are pictured?

Norinco

07-04-11, 21:49

They look like Mil-Tac's.

http://www.mil-tac.com/grip_patterns.htm

citadelshooter

07-05-11, 18:12

What grips are pictured?

MilTac black diagonal. Actually put the French Brown diagonal on it instead. Here is a pic. About a 1000 rounds through it so far.

http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL775/4424444/23749505/397577902.jpg

Gunn-Fighter

07-06-11, 19:32

Beautiful piece

ptmccain

07-06-11, 19:36

sweet

citadelshooter

07-06-11, 19:45

Beautiful piece

sweet

Thank you gentlemen. Pictures really don't do this thing justice. The reset on this thing is sick. Almost to a point where it is scary. The best 1911 I have ever owned.

suhu

07-06-11, 20:05

After going through quite a few high end pieces, I'd have to say that these three were my all time favorites:

http://survival.host56.com/photos_ed7ee1b9/index.php?cmd=image&sfpg=UHJvXzIwMDgvKkRTQ18yNjQzLkpQRyo3NWZlNWIyOGI4ZjU4ZDkzMDRjYjNhNDIxOGVkNzc3Zg

http://survival.host56.com/photos_ed7ee1b9/index.php?cmd=image&sfpg=RWQgQnJvd24gQ2xhc3NpYyBDdXN0b20gU1MvKmViX2NjX3NzLmpwZypiNjAyOTRkNmY4MDMzYzE3M2EyMzI3MDAzZWQ1Y2I0YQ

http://survival.host56.com/photos_ed7ee1b9/index.php?cmd=image&sfpg=UHJvXzIwMDEvKnBybzQuanBnKjk0MzBhZWY1NWZjYjZmYzA3MjU4MjRlNzIzNjJhYjcx

usmcgrunt

07-06-11, 20:15

My SA Loaded Fullsize the wife bought me when I finished my Tour of Duty! I added a some Gunner Grips and a S&A magwell!

Next my bone stock Les Baer Thunder Ranch Special that I just picked up this past Friday!

Grunt Out!

http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac221/nalvarez3/Guns%20n%20knives/97c8acae.jpg

http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac221/nalvarez3/Guns%20n%20knives/8775dd2b.jpg

On the nightstand!
http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac221/nalvarez3/Guns%20n%20knives/4bfe37c1.jpg

amac

07-06-11, 20:29

suhu

07-06-11, 23:47

Is the first photo an Ed Brown? And which one shoots the best? Nice looking trio!!

Top and bottom photos are Springfields, middle one is an Ed Brown.

They're all about the same simply because I can't shoot them well enough to tell a difference. :P

loupav

07-08-11, 10:27

I finally got the 1911 I've always wanted. A Colt Special Combat Government. Model 01970CM. I'm just going to keep it bone stock aside from the grips.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a285/loupav/IMG01036-20110515-1104.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a285/loupav/IMG01038-20110515-1407.jpg

She can Keep my GRP Recon Company.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a285/loupav/IMG00422-20100910-1601.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a285/loupav/IMG00447-20100924-1440.jpg

My only two 1911's.

Pappabear

07-08-11, 11:06

Loupav, congrats on the fine purchase. A Colt & GRP, that's good company! I hope Colt learns to get along with HK's:D

loupav

07-08-11, 11:09

Loupav, congrats on the fine purchase. A Colt & GRP, that's good company! I hope Colt learns to get along with HK's:D

Is it that obvious that I'm an HK Nut?

...Not that I haven't tried to make it obvious! :)

DeviousMind

07-11-11, 20:01

Here are some pics. Let me know what you think.

scoob

07-11-11, 22:28

http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr63/wrestler141121/100_54712.jpg

majette

07-12-11, 14:37

found this at a local gun shop the past weekend. unbelievable price, original owner put about 300 rounds through it. i sacrificed a hk and a cz for the cause. i have fired a lot of 1911's from stock ones and semi-custom, to full custom and this is wicked accurate and the lightest recoiling 1911 i have EVER shot. let a friend shoot it and he was surprised, it recoiled less than his compact 9mm. sorry about the crappy cell pic, i will eventually get better photos.

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/7576/trpo.jpg

not a fan of the adjustable sights but they work fine. i am thinking about picking up another down the road for a spare, this has been that good so far.