The 1911 Handgun Picture Thread

[DeltaKilo]

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/3c462b28.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/c663b305.jpg

THAT is gorgeous, brother!

[BigDog]

Indeed.

[wetidlerjr]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/wetidlerjr/Colt%201911/TALOCCOa.jpg

Colt TALO LW CCO

:cool:

[INTrooper4255]

EGW/Drakes Warrior
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/INTrooper4255/DSCN2495.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/INTrooper4255/WarriorRes11.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/INTrooper4255/WarriorRes8.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/INTrooper4255/WarriorRes12.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/INTrooper4255/WarriorRes10.jpg

[eternal24k]

EGW/Drakes Warrior

no pic?

[INTrooper4255]

Got it fixed now, had a malfunction!

[texshooter]

Got it fixed now, had a malfunction!

What can you expect from a Kimber?!?!

Hahaha. Kidding. Very nice piece.

[INTrooper4255]

What can you expect from a Kimber?!?!

Hahaha. Kidding. Very nice piece.

LOL! Not the pistol's fault, this was operator error!:D

[Cokeman]

Ingrown toenail?

[INTrooper4255]

Ingrown toenail?

LOL, yeah, one of many! It's kind of an inside joke.

[Cokeman]

I've had several.

[SiRed91]

http://i39.tinypic.com/r8c6m0.jpg

[Bowser]

Remington R1 Enhanced.

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

[Q56_Monster]

100 Year Gov't Model XSE
http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/4984/img383321.jpg

[wilsoncombatrep]

http://blog.wilsoncombat.com/calibers/45-acp/amazing-blued-patriot-xl-longslide-from-wilson-combat/

http://blog.wilsoncombat.com/wp-content/uploads/6inch-2-150x150.jpg

[David Thomas]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/XTAC088-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/XTAC047-1.jpg

[ghostman1960]

http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz159/ghostman1961/Railgun1012.jpg

[doriwoogie]

David, that looks great. Would you mind sharing what kind of grips they are and perhaps your opinion of them?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/XTAC088-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/XTAC047-1.jpg

[David Thomas]

David, that looks great. Would you mind sharing what kind of grips they are and perhaps your opinion of them?

VZ FRAG grips in Green Canvas, which were part of a special run for me. The G10 FRAG grips can be ordered from VZ grips website. The FRAG patern was developed by Ned Christiansen.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/Droid1455.jpg

I just put a pair on the XTAC, but I have over a thousand rounds down range on my other 1911 (Axiom) with the FRAG grips, and these grips are my new favorite without question. I simply can't say enough good things about them.

[loupav]

Nice ghostman.

[doriwoogie]

Thanks for the info David. I'm going to look them up tonight.

[eternal24k]

VZ FRAG grips in Green Canvas, which were part of a special run for me. The G10 FRAG grips can be ordered from VZ grips website. The FRAG patern was developed by Ned Christiansen.


So what did it take to get a special run? I have tried with no luck to get canvas Frags, Operator IIs, and Gunner Grips.

I would love to see more canvas options.

Pic thread:
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z152/eternal24k/007-8.jpg

[texshooter]

So what did it take to get a special run? I have tried with no luck to get canvas Frags, Operator IIs, and Gunner Grips.

I would love to see more canvas options.

Pic thread:
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z152/eternal24k/007-8.jpg

Not sure if he can do the color but Larry Davidson does great G10 grips and usually if you just email him he can do almost anything you want. I'd try him. Great guy. He makes grips for large manufacturers like springfield's TRP and EMP lines. His site is not the best and you have to email your order. Davidsonknives.com

[eternal24k]

Not sure if he can do the color but Larry Davidson does great G10 grips and usually if you just email him he can do almost anything you want. I'd try him. Great guy. He makes grips for large manufacturers like springfield's TRP and EMP lines. His site is not the best and you have to email your order. Davidsonknives.com

Thanks, but I prefer canvas or linen micarta over g10

[David Thomas]

Thanks, but I prefer canvas or linen micarta over g10

As we have discussed previously, I like canvas better than G10, too. G10 is just lacking. However as it was explained to me, the patterns with sharp edges or corners are made with G10, because the G10 will keep those sharp edges and corners better and be more durable. I believe that explanation, but I dont care. I want canvas micarta not G10.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/XTAC097.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/XTAC114.jpg

[Titleist]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6495322417_87acf7d5df_b.jpg

[ghostman1960]

http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz159/ghostman1961/DSCF4343.jpg

[Norinco]

Very nice Titleist! Great pic.

[Titleist]

Very nice Titleist! Great pic.

Thank you!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7004/6495656623_0dc2cbc9dc_b.jpg

[Gallo Pazzesco]

Can't believe this thread is still rockin' ... but I like it.

[SiRed91]

http://i41.tinypic.com/28w1a4h.jpg

[Jonzer831]

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n268/jonzer77/photo4.jpg
My Steel Challenge gun

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n268/jonzer77/photo2-2.jpg
My IDPA gun

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n268/jonzer77/photo-1.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n268/jonzer77/photo2-4.jpg
70 Series

And the only non Colt in the family
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n268/jonzer77/photo2-3.jpg

[dudshep31]

Thank you!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7004/6495656623_0dc2cbc9dc_b.jpg

Very nice Titleist! I'm jealous. Of the two barrels, which is your favorite?

[doddste4]

Not so computer savvy, so sorry for the large picture.


New Colt Rail Gun with Surefire X300
http://i.pgu.me/+0Dtqdeu_original.jpg

[Adam0331]

Nice pistola. Harrison retro rear sight right? Finishing a S70 build and using the same. Just wondering what front sight that is?

As far as I know they're just factory Springfield sights.

[cigardad]

My last one for awhile. Pre70 Commercial Colt from Don Williams.
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb192/cigardad/Colt1.jpg

[Palmguy]

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/bridoyal/DSC_1541b.jpg

[Titleist]

Very nice Titleist! I'm jealous. Of the two barrels, which is your favorite?

Well one is a 9mm, the other is a .45, so it's a little hard to compare.

[eternal24k]

My last one for awhile. Pre70 Commercial Colt from Don Williams.
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb192/cigardad/Colt1.jpg

very nice, love the grip safety. Clark or repro?

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z152/eternal24k/009-13.jpg

[cigardad]

very nice, love the grip safety. Clark or repro?

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z152/eternal24k/009-13.jpg


It's an old King's that we found.

[eternal24k]

It's an old King's that we found.

ah, just as hard to find as the Clarks. Very cool

[Chuck]

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

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/5-1-11/vg5.jpg

[Kokopelli]

Charlene...

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/Hohopelli/DSC07269.jpg

[eternal24k]

damn Chuck, that looks awesome. Almost Sig-esque, in a good way :D

[Kokopelli]

Grande menina

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/Hohopelli/DSC07249.jpg

[romanowe]

Mr. Rogers never fails to impress.

[peruna]

http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/1176/001npq.jpg

http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/5120/003yrx.jpg

[Pappabear]

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

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/5-1-11/vg5.jpg

That is just so clean. The gray and black subtle contrast is perfect.

Very nice work, I always enjoy seeing your guns.

[Norinco]

Peruna,
Could we get a little info on your MEUSOC? Looks great!

[peruna]

Peruna,
Could we get a little info on your MEUSOC? Looks great!

Thank you. I just received it from Dave Sams.

-Frame -- Caspian
-Slide -- Caspian
-Millet front sight , silver soldered
-In house manufactured rear sight -- SCG (copy of USMC)
-Bar-Sto BBL -- Bar-Sto bushing
-Videki trigger (speed) 3.5 - 4.5 lbs
-Colt Commnader hammer
-Flat serrated main spring housing w/loop (machined from arched GI)
-Pachmayr grips - GM-45
-18 lb recoil spring-chrome silicon
-GI mag catch
-Standard GI ejector
-Mil Spec Manganese Phosphate (Parkerized) finish
-Wilson/Rogers stainless 7 round mag

[Rattlehead]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7022/6547557957_72fcb09afa_z.jpg
Colt LW Commander w/CTC, Nowlin barrel, & Wilson 47T.

[kruzan]

Stainless Covert Custom Shop 45 Auto

http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i430/kruzan2/DSCN1694x.jpg

[svtpwnz]

http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr7/honkonthree/photobucket-8578-1324413280427.jpg

[David Thomas]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/XTACbulman040.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/XTACbulman041.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/XTACbulman043.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/XTACbulman044.jpg

[Ricardus]

This is mine. It came in the original .451 Detonics Magnum caliber and 500 pieces of original brass for the .451 DM. It came with two 6 inch barrels including the .45 ACP.

[ForTehNguyen]

Kimber Tactical Custom II

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm49/PreludePowerR/Firearms/350ecee8.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm49/PreludePowerR/Firearms/9e323fd3.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm49/PreludePowerR/Firearms/139d1b76.jpg

[Clifford_92FS]

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.jpg

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

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

http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy67/clifford007/photo-3.jpg

[Palmguy]

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/bridoyal/DSC_2312.jpg

[nfranco]

Clifford_92FS, thank you for sharing and congratulations on owning a piece of history like that.
The grip with the picture of your grandmother is fantastic.
Please post pictures of the finished presentation when it's done, what a great way to honor your grandfather.


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

[ess45]

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k504/1911pistol/004_1911_edited.jpg

[eternal24k]

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.



Have you posted this before on other forums? I want to say I remember it and remember thinking it was one of the coolest things I have ever seen. Regardless, amazing piece of personal history you have, glad to see you appreciate it like you should.
Welcome to M4C

[memberonly]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7004/6597979615_405d410ed9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53373507@N06/6597979615/)

[Clifford_92FS]

Have you posted this before on other forums? I want to say I remember it and remember thinking it was one of the coolest things I have ever seen. Regardless, amazing piece of personal history you have, glad to see you appreciate it like you should.
Welcome to M4C

I have not posted this anywhere else.

My internet is acting up a little this evening, but I'd like to send you a PM tomorrow sometime to see if you can teach me a thing or two about taking this apart and cleaning it up. I can field strip, but I'd like to do a detail strip. I have a sneaking suspicion it's not as easy as taking Glocks and Berettas apart.

[zodtgr8]

Heard you guys like Ponies.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/zodtgr8/_DSC0653.jpg

[David Thomas]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/C7D276.jpg

[Norinco]

I would really appreciate some info on that one David. Nicely done sir.

[David Thomas]

I would really appreciate some info on that one David. Nicely done sir.

That is a Vickers' 1911 built on a Caspian frame and Springfield slide with a Heinie Mag well.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/C7D291.jpg

[ess45]

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k504/1911pistol/001_1911_A1.jpg


http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k504/1911pistol/colt007x.jpg


http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k504/1911pistol/001_SA-1.jpg

[Jason F]

That is a Vickers' 1911 built on a Caspian frame and Springfield slide with a Heinie Mag well.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/C7D291.jpg

Wow, that's a really sweet clean pistol David. You're a lucky man. I'm guessing the thing shoots really sweet considering who built it. :D

[Norinco]

That is a Vickers' 1911 built on a Caspian frame and Springfield slide with a Heinie Mag well.

Damn...

[Timbonez]

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k504/1911pistol/colt007x.jpg

Ess, that's a nice Combat Elite. I have one coming my way, and boy was it hard to find one reasonably priced. I'm normally not a fan of two-tone or unfinished stainless, but for some reason that Colt was calling to me.

[David Thomas]

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

[ess45]

Ess, that's a nice Combat Elite. I have one coming my way, and boy was it hard to find one reasonably priced. I'm normally not a fan of two-tone or unfinished stainless, but for some reason that Colt was calling to me.

Thank you and congrats.

[David Thomas]

playing around with the camera and settings:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/xtac.jpg

[David Thomas]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/LAVandMD008.jpg

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

[Jambi]

SA Micro .45
8+1

[Bowser]

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

[David Thomas]

played with the camera a little and was able to catch two pieces of brass in the air out of my Wilson Xtac:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/brass-1.jpg

[Rattlehead]

1981 Colt Gold Cup.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7144/6632542929_6f3820430d_b.jpg

[OD*]

http://i.imgur.com/tmXlq.jpgNice, very business like.

What make are yours stocks?

[wilsoncombatrep]

http://blog.wilsoncombat.com/calibers/45-acp/custom-upgraded-wilson-combat-cqb-carry-gun-in-reverse-two-tone/


http://blog.wilsoncombat.com/wp-content/uploads/cqb-unique-0021-150x150.jpg

[LPMan59]

.....

[BCMaDdIcT13]

Springfield Armory Micro Compact OD 1911 with Novak NS and VZ Alien grips, and some other mods.

[hec912]

Springfield Armory Micro Compact OD 1911 with Novak NS and VZ Alien grips, and some other mods.

ILike it man!

[hec912]

1981 Colt Gold Cup.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7144/6632542929_6f3820430d_b.jpg

Freaking sweet!

[hec912]

Here's my Springfield armory


http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k32/hec9122/IMG_0557.jpg

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k32/hec9122/IMG_0556.jpg

[David Thomas]

Xtac spitting out more brass:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/brass2.jpg

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

[Jerry R]

Ed Brown Executive Elite

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i106/pdogkilr/Firearms/Ed%20Brown%20-%20Executive%20Elite/IMG_1814RightSideSized1024.jpg

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i106/pdogkilr/Firearms/Ed%20Brown%20-%20Executive%20Elite/IMG_1810LeftSideSized1024.jpg

[loupav]

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

The one with the black grips is one of the most awesome looking 1911's I've seen yet! Very cool looking gun.

[David Thomas]

The one with the black grips is one of the most awesome looking 1911's I've seen yet! Very cool looking gun.

thanks!
here is a pic I took tonight:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/MD008lowlight-1.jpg

front sights:

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

[Bowser]

Nice, very business like.

What make are yours stocks?

They're Strider Gunner grips.

[eternal24k]

David,
your lineup never stops impressing. That Special Combat is really something :thank_you2:

[Swamp Yankee]

Bowser,

Are those the G10 or Micarta versions of the Gunner grips? I have been looking everywhere for a set of Micarta grips and cannot find any.

[OD*]

They're Strider Gunner grips.OK, thank you Sir. They no longer offer the tan stocks in the original Simonich Gunners design, correct?

ETA: I see VZ Grips is offering the original Simonich Gunner Grip pattern in tan again.

[Bowser]

OK, thank you Sir. They no longer offer the tan stocks in the original Simonich Gunners design, correct?

ETA: I see VZ Grips is offering the original Simonich Gunner Grip pattern in tan again.

If you can get the original pattern with the diamond cuts, they're more aggressive and I like those much more. I had a pair of these but had to RMA them back to Strider and they sent the ones you see in my picture now. The cuts are a little more rounded and oval and not as abrasive as before.


Bowser,

Are those the G10 or Micarta versions of the Gunner grips? I have been looking everywhere for a set of Micarta grips and cannot find any.

I really don't know. I just know that the ones I have now aren't like the older ones I've had and normally seen in pictures.

Edit: I guess from reading what I've seen so far, I have the Micarta grips.

Monkey Edge has Strider grips too. Again, don't know which kind they are.

[Fuzzy-Reticle]

Picked up a Remington R1 on impluse. Added a Wilson Combat ambi safety and some VZ - Frag Pattern grips. Shoots great and has no issues through 500 rounds so far.
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll190/fuzzyreticle/Remington%20R1/IMG_1550.jpg

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll190/fuzzyreticle/Remington%20R1/IMG_1549.jpg

[ghostman1960]

http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz159/ghostman1961/S7301432.jpg

[Ned Christiansen]

Nice grips, Fuzzy Ret!

Here's some more FRAG for yas:

Left side overall view. thanks to Glenrock Blue for the flawless bluing on this one!
http://www.louderthanwords.us/largefoto/picts/ulfls/11012012/17752527971.jpg

MSH and grip safety FRAG'd, with a little roundiness at the bottom.
http://www.louderthanwords.us/largefoto/picts/ulfls/11012012/17752527972.jpg

Top side-- Shield Driver sight, Kart barrel... hammer is lightened and the face stoned nice and flat & smooth, then chromed.
http://www.louderthanwords.us/largefoto/picts/ulfls/11012012/17752527994.jpg

The mag well..... FLH style.
http://www.louderthanwords.us/largefoto/picts/ulfls/11012012/17752527995.jpg

Fronstrap FRAG, had some little FRAGs left over so I put them on the mag catch....
http://www.louderthanwords.us/largefoto/picts/ulfls/11012012/17752527983.jpg

I like this part..... bet the Major will too. Barrel bushing, recoil spring plug, hammer, hammer strut, and barrel were chromed by a good friend of mine who wishes to remain anonymous.
http://www.louderthanwords.us/largefoto/picts/ulfls/11012012/19959014061.jpg

[d90king]

Nice grips, Fuzzy Ret!

Here's some more FRAG for yas:

Left side overall view. thanks to Glenrock Blue for the flawless bluing on this one!
http://www.louderthanwords.us/largefoto/picts/ulfls/11012012/17752527971.jpg

MSH and grip safety FRAG'd, with a little roundiness at the bottom.
http://www.louderthanwords.us/largefoto/picts/ulfls/11012012/17752527972.jpg

Top side-- Shield Driver sight, Kart barrel... hammer is lightened and the face stoned nice and flat & smooth, then chromed.
http://www.louderthanwords.us/largefoto/picts/ulfls/11012012/17752527994.jpg

The mag well..... FLH style.
http://www.louderthanwords.us/largefoto/picts/ulfls/11012012/17752527995.jpg

Fronstrap FRAG, had some little FRAGs left over so I put them on the mag catch....
http://www.louderthanwords.us/largefoto/picts/ulfls/11012012/17752527983.jpg

I like this part..... bet the Major will too. Barrel bushing, recoil spring plug, hammer, hammer strut, and barrel were chromed by a good friend of mine who wishes to remain anonymous.
http://www.louderthanwords.us/largefoto/picts/ulfls/11012012/19959014061.jpg

You really are the mad scientist of 1911's! Your work is always top notch and your ingenuity/innovation is second to none! Outstanding work as always.

[Johnny Rico]

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/8415/springfieldcustomcarry4.jpg

[justlikeanyoneelse]

awesome 1911s

[crazymoose]

Mr. Christiansen- that Shield Driver rear sight is very intriguing. I haven't seen anything else like them at all. Do you offer those for sale, or is that a custom-made part of the gun?

[Ned Christiansen]

They are now available, for installation by your 'smith, for $70.

This is a design I started using in 1985 and have been making them since then, usually one at a time, for custom builds. I finally have started making them in quantities that allow me to sell them.

More info here--
http://www.louderthanwords.us/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=8846

[lwrcm6a3]

As we have discussed previously, I like canvas better than G10, too. G10 is just lacking. However as it was explained to me, the patterns with sharp edges or corners are made with G10, because the G10 will keep those sharp edges and corners better and be more durable. I believe that explanation, but I dont care. I want canvas micarta not G10.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/XTAC097.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/XTAC114.jpg

Not sure if it was deliberate, but it's a nice artistic touch having the shadows from the blinds...

[lwrcm6a3]

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/bridoyal/DSC_1541b.jpg

Pretty... What grips are those?

[lwrcm6a3]

2 stainless Springers

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e51/mugenef8/FIREARMS/Springfield/BOTH_3.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e51/mugenef8/FIREARMS/Springfield/BOTH_1.jpg




.45 ACP, 9mm, .22 LR

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e51/mugenef8/FIREARMS/Springfield/ALL_1911s_3.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e51/mugenef8/FIREARMS/Springfield/ALL_1911s_2.jpg

Are those vz gunners on the stainless?

[Street Dog]

My duty pistol, a Nighthawk GRP Recon.
http://img805.imageshack.us/img805/8735/imag0218h.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/805/imag0218h.jpg/)

[LPMan59]

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh19/fennrx/motivator488991be5d97a391567e4833dd7faa1f8cc61104.jpg

[JSGlock34]

My MEUSOC inspired Springfield...

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x131/JSGlock34/19112.jpg

[Fuzzy-Reticle]

http://www.louderthanwords.us/largefoto/picts/ulfls/11012012/17752527971.jpg
SPLOOSH. Really nice pistol. Makes me moist just looking at it. :D

[David Thomas]

Matt Davis 008 Colt Special Combat:

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

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

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

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

[David Thomas]

WILSON XTAC:

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

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/feed5.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/feed4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/feed2.jpg

[David Thomas]

Matt Davis 008 Colt Special Combat in action:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/extraction.jpg

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

[David Thomas]

Shooting M4C member Lu91's Jardine:

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

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

[eternal24k]

dueling tree vs a mk23, don't mind the hat :D

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z152/eternal24k/379095_2897053703340_1170277219_32828865_1679329959_n.jpg

[David Thomas]

shok buffs are tough, but not indestructible:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/SB1.jpg

[loupav]

Matt Davis 008 Colt Special Combat:

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

May I ask, what rear sight that is? I assume a Heinie?

[eternal24k]

May I ask, what rear sight that is? I assume a Heinie?

looks custom, and very nice

[David Thomas]

May I ask, what rear sight that is? I assume a Heinie?

Heinie Ledge Straight 8

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

[David Thomas]

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

[loupav]

I love these action shots!

Thanks for the info Dave.

[David Thomas]

I love these action shots!

Thanks for the info Dave.

Glad somebody likes them other than me.

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

[eternal24k]

Heinie Ledge Straight 8

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

I stand corrected, I did not realize Heinie made a Bomar cut ledge, thought it was Novak cuts only

[Street Dog]

Eternal24k, just FYI, that is not a bomar cut, but the proprietary slide cut for the original fixed rear sight.

[eternal24k]

Eternal24k, just FYI, that is not a bomar cut, but the proprietary slide cut for the original fixed rear sight.
thanks,
it looked shallower than a Bomar but I went by Colt's current specs, still didn't know that Heinie made them.

[David Thomas]

thanks,
it looked shallower than a Bomar but I went by Colt's current specs, still didn't know that Heinie made them.

that is not your typical Combat Special. This gun is a Special Combat. The difference is slight, but to some significant.

while not a 1911, it is the result of one:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/7D113-1.jpg

Another pic of the Jardine:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/lu91jardine.jpg

[eternal24k]

that is not your typical "Combat Special." This gun is a "Special Combat." The difference is slight, but to some significant.



I have never heard of a "Combat Special", only "Special Combats" so I guess I am lost. Still can't find the Heinie, have a friend that would be interested


pic thread, hopefully not a repost
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z152/eternal24k/009-13.jpg

[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

[Street Dog]

I have never heard of a "Combat Special", only "Special Combats" so I guess I am lost. Still can't find the Heinie, have a friend that would be interested


pic thread, hopefully not a repost
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z152/eternal24k/009-13.jpg

Eternal24k, here you go for Heinie 1911 sights
http://www.heinie.com/index.php?cPath=9_10

[eternal24k]

Eternal24k, here you go for Heinie 1911 sights
http://www.heinie.com/index.php?cPath=9_10

thanks,
i was having issues on their site earlier, but there they are, right where the should be :suicide2:

[David Thomas]

... so I guess I am lost.

I am too. I was posting from memory and didn't fact check. It is a Special Combat, and has "COMBAT" as part of the serial ##. Not sure how many of those there are.

Pic thread:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/rangeday-1-1.jpg

[Norinco]

C'mon David!

It’s every 1911 I could ever want in one place...

[Chayse]

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

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

Love this one Chuck

[David Thomas]

My project today:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/pawpaw038.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/pawpaw040.jpg

I noticed than when I switched to the VZ frag grips from my CTC grips my reload time improved significantly because I had better access to the mag release and had to shift the gun less in my hand. So this is my attepmt at improving the access to the mag release on my CTC Grips.


thankfully the grips still work...

[Titleist]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7014/6749753273_25d348b63e_b.jpg

[theJanitor]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7161/6755822023_3de5006eff_b.jpg

[doriwoogie]

http://www.dori-dori.net/images/guns/operator3.JPG

[brushy bill]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7161/6755822023_3de5006eff_b.jpg

What holster is that with the Det Spl/Cobra?

[theJanitor]

What holster is that with the Det Spl/Cobra?

the Offset Belt Clip from Lobogunleather

[ThreeFingerPete]

http://www.louderthanwords.us/largefoto/picts/ulfls/11012012/17752527971.jpg
SPLOOSH. Really nice pistol. Makes me moist just looking at it. :D

Ned Builds the most amazing guns, and that one is no exception. He's also a very nice guy!

[eternal24k]

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z152/eternal24k/2k/025.jpg

[TylerD]

Here are my current 1911's along with a friend:smile:

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i381/tylerd2/IMG_20111222_192802.jpg

[deadly0311]

picked up this little gem for 850 bucks a week ago.......

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i119/allaboutbob/photo-5.jpg

[ssracer]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7015/6798995127_0260d8c32f_b.jpg

[madmike3668]

The beginning of my Springer collection. Mil-Spec and EMP.

[ssracer]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7020/6798996693_898c12d204_b.jpg

[robbf213]

Springfield MC Operator and TRP
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i227/robbfurlow/MCOperator.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i227/robbfurlow/TRP001-1.jpg

[Pappabear]

Good Combo. Like those shooters a lot. Congrats on some fine working guns.

[David Thomas]

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

[Fire_Medic]

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

Nice pic Dave, hey clear some space in your pm box......

[TRUST8383]

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/JFLOINDUSTRIES/1911/e0458678.jpg

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/JFLOINDUSTRIES/1911/b9d4fd0a.jpg

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/JFLOINDUSTRIES/1911/a0bc8675.jpg

[TRUST8383]

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/JFLOINDUSTRIES/Blades/72c098e8.jpg

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/JFLOINDUSTRIES/Blades/19396575.jpg

[loupav]

[IMG]http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/JFLOINDUSTRIES/1911/a0bc8675.jpg

Mind me asking what's in the middle and how you like the Special Forces?

[TRUST8383]

Mind me asking what's in the middle and how you like the Special Forces?

The middle gun is my Springfield TRP.
http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/JFLOINDUSTRIES/b4e993d7.jpg

That was the first time we took out the special forces. Straight out of the box, no cleaning or lube and it was a tack driver. I was very impressed with it. The slide and action feels like it's riding on ball bearings. Trigger is light and crisp with a short reset. I'm sure it will be better once it's actually cleaned, oiled and broken in.

Here was my very first shot with it. Definitely the gun and not me lol.

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/JFLOINDUSTRIES/1911/2b5c8838.jpg

[ssracer]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6815052739_222698fef0_b.jpg

[Pappabear]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6815052739_222698fef0_b.jpg

Crisp cool and refreshing :D

[Pappabear]

The middle gun is my Springfield TRP.
http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/JFLOINDUSTRIES/b4e993d7.jpg

That was the first time we took out the special forces. Straight out of the box, no cleaning or lube and it was a tack driver. I was very impressed with it. The slide and action feels like it's riding on ball bearings. Trigger is light and crisp with a short reset. I'm sure it will be better once it's actually cleaned, oiled and broken in.

Here was my very first shot with it. Definitely the gun and not me lol.

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/JFLOINDUSTRIES/1911/2b5c8838.jpg

I like that two tone that Brown came out with. I went SS, and its good. But that two tone would have had me in a dilemma

NIce gun Bud

[d90king]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6815052739_222698fef0_b.jpg

Details?

Pic Thread:
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/3c462b28.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/c663b305.jpg

[majette]

because i could not bring myself to put a bolt-on or surefire rail on my pro. first 20rds at 7yds:

http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/3322/coltrail.jpg

group photo, excalibur and the lightsaber:

http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/3557/prorail.jpg

[ssracer]

Details?

Started life as an RIA GI 1911-A1. Frame internals: hammer, trigger, safeties, sear, etc are from a friend's stainless Kimber, radiused the frame for the beavertail myself. Added the arched MSH, Novak sights (Front was milled by my smith), Wilson mag well and Ed Brown cocobolo grips, then had it two toned in KG Guncoat.

Only issues I've had out of it were HPs not feeding with the original ACT mags. Swapped them for 47D's and its been flawless since.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7147/6815053401_68aec18ab8_b.jpg

[jwperry]

because i could not bring myself to put a bolt-on or surefire rail on my pro. first 20rds at 7yds:

http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/3322/coltrail.jpg



Did you have to send it back for the front strap checkering or are they being made with that feature now?

[Timbonez]

Did you have to send it back for the front strap checkering or are they being made with that feature now?

His railgun has been customized. Colt is not shipping them with frontstrap checkering. It also has an added magwell, and the thumb safety does not look stock either. Very nice setup, majette.

[majette]

His railgun has been customized. Colt is not shipping them with frontstrap checkering. It also has an added magwell, and the thumb safety does not look stock either. Very nice setup, majette.

thanks! it shoots really well and feels a lot better than a friend's stock one. i am not the original owner, it showed up at a local pawn shop and i picked it up this morning. the slide glides smoothly and the trigger is very nice as well. whoever set it up did a great job.

i do prefer the 20lpi checkering on the pro, i like the aggressive texture. shooting both back to back, the colt is a very smooth shooter. the added frame weight plus mounting the light contribute to the feel. the pro has a distinct mechanical feel to me, its like a fine instrument where every motion is distinct and it locks back up perfect every time.

[cslone]

Picked up my first 1911, an SA Loaded.

Not "planning" on a whole lot of mods, but we know how that goes. I've got a set of grips coming, planning on a trigger job and going from there. I'd like to get it coated flat black, but I still need to decide what coating and who to send it to.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y163/cslone/DSC_7688.jpg

[loupav]

Great looking pistols guys!

Very nice SF TRUST.

[Chuck]

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

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

:)

[streck]

Here was my very first shot with it. Definitely the gun and not me lol.


BS.

You still had to point the gun at the right place. :p

Nice shot.

[newyork]

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt134/rslamiroult/IMAG0371.jpg
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt134/rslamiroult/IMAG0381.jpg
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt134/rslamiroult/IMAG0383.jpg

[JWS3]

This is Excalibur; a Colt MK IV, Series 70 .45 ACP. I've owned it since June, 1980. I had it customized by Brown in July of the same year. The modifications I had done to my specs back in those days were, throated/ramped, ejection port flared and lowered, King-Tappan Combat sights, trigger job, Colt extended grip safety and a recoil shock-buffer. My name and U.S. Army were roll-marked to the slide. After Brown completed the work, he sent it off to Florida for the then-new black Teflon coating treatment (everything but the bore and springs). Numerous grips have adorned it in it's lifetime.

In the years I've carried it, I've added a Videcki trigger, Ambi-safety, extended magazine release and a Commander hammer. I've lost track of the round-count but, it is legion. It is very accurate and still tight on the slide-to-rail fit and, it still wears the factory-original collet bushing.

I've used it as a concealed carry-gun, duty-gun, IPSC-competition gun and it has the battle scars to tell of it's history.

I have complete trust in Excalibur.

http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j335/Excalibur745/100_3871.jpg

[David Thomas]

This is Excalibur; a Colt MK IV, Series 70 .45 ACP. I've owned it since June, 1980. I had it customized by Brown in July of the same year. The modifications I had done to my specs back in those days were, throated/ramped, ejection port lowered, King-Tappan Combat sights, trigger job, Colt extended grip safety and a recoil shock-buffer. My name and U.S. Army were roll-marked to the slide. After Brown completed the work, he sent it off to Florida for the then-new black Teflon coating treatment (everything but the bore and springs). Numerous grips have adorned it in it's lifetime.

In the years I've carried it, I've added a Videcki trigger, Commander hammer, Ambi-safety, extended magazine release and a Commander hammer. I've lost track of the round-count but, it is legion. It is very accurate and still tight on the slide-to-rail fit and, it still wears the factory-original collet bushing.

I've used it as a concealed carry-gun, duty-gun, IPSC-competition gun and it has the battle scars to tell of it's history.

I have complete trust in Excalibur.

http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j335/Excalibur745/100_3871.jpg

Absolutely awesome!

[d90king]

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt134/rslamiroult/IMAG0371.jpg
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt134/rslamiroult/IMAG0381.jpg
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt134/rslamiroult/IMAG0383.jpg

Looks great Brother!

[loupav]

Great looking Wilson newyork.

Congrats Buddy!

[MTD]

10 years older CQB

http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l567/mtdangs/Newhall-20120118-00239.jpg

[Endur]

My Springfield Range Officer. My plans for right now are a mag shute and night sights. The holster is a tucker gun leather the answer.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h212/KungFuHyphy/1911ro.jpg

[RMA]

John Harrison retro custom built on a 1993 Springfield, Springfield Custom Carry (recently sold) & a Springfield Professional...
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu153/Onequik135i/SAProCCHarriosncustom005.jpg

[David Thomas]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/447dblasta.jpg

[Street Dog]

My Nighthawk GRP Recon after a training session.

http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/5804/imag0358e.jpg
By streetdog262 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/streetdog262) at 2012-01-16

[newyork]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/447dblasta.jpg

Incredible pic

[David Thomas]

Incredible pic

Thanks. Here is another:


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/471laserblasta.jpg

[d90king]

Thanks. Here is another:


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/471laserblasta.jpg

Like a BOSS! :dirol:

[cjb1911]

I'm on a HDR kick...

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

[Fire_Medic]

New Toy:

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k366/ffgabe/Toys/IMG_4248.jpg

[CHIEF GR]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/447dblasta.jpg

Thats a really nice photo and probably hard to capture.
Congrats!

[David Thomas]

New Toy:

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k366/ffgabe/Toys/IMG_4248.jpg



I love it! Makes me want a two tone XTAC.

[David Thomas]

Thats a really nice photo and probably hard to capture.
Congrats!

thanks.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/469recoil.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/470ontarget.jpg

[d90king]

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

[ausher]

My trusty 1911
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/ausher/DSCN0705.jpg

[Quib]

http://quibphotography.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/sa-1911a1.png

[Fire_Medic]

I love it! Makes me want a two tone XTAC.

Thanks brother, I only looked at it after seeing yours :D The two tone was in the back of the display case, I thought they only had the black one then the guy took it out and I just couldn't pass it up, especially for the same price, some folks want more $$ for the two tone guns.

[loupav]

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

WOW! Nice SCG there D90!

[d90king]

WOW! Nice SCG there D90!

Thank you Brother! It is the only factory built Colt that I have left. :D They are a fantastic Colt and I have found this one in 38 Super to be an excellent example of the good that can come out of Colts Custom Shop. At some point I will probably send it to John Harrison to have his fixed rear installed.

[loupav]

Thank you Brother! It is the only factory built Colt that I have left. :D They are a fantastic Colt and I have found this one in 38 Super to be an excellent example of the good that can come out of Colts Custom Shop. At some point I will probably send it to John Harrison to have his fixed rear installed.

For my SCG I looked high and low in Cali. Finally founds one years later and got it. I haven't fired it yet, maybe I will some day. But for now it's my Collection gun. Since I'm a collector at heart, a "Colt .45" sounded somewhat iconic, so I had to have it.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a285/loupav/UncleScotty1911knife.jpg

If I shoot it, I'll change out the sights as well. I can't stand the plain black rear adjustable sight.

[jamesbern]

Missed not having a 1911. Decided to give SIG a try. Picked it up used, but upon closer inspection I don't think it was ever shot. It was mint inside and outside. I put 150 rounds through it, few hiccups (failure to feeds, maybe 5 or so. One of those being a hollow point. Going to put a few hundred more down range in the next couple weeks to see if it works out. Just ordered a holster and mag pouch for it. Need to pick up a few more Wilson 47Ds too.

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/jamesbernatchez/Photography/0f516029.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/jamesbernatchez/Photography/07d3a666.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/jamesbernatchez/Photography/c0455294.jpg

[d90king]

For my SCG I looked high and low in Cali. Finally founds one years later and got it. I haven't fired it yet, maybe I will some day. But for now it's my Collection gun. Since I'm a collector at heart, a "Colt .45" sounded somewhat iconic, so I had to have it.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a285/loupav/UncleScotty1911knife.jpg

If I shoot it, I'll change out the sights as well. I can't stand the plain black rear adjustable sight.

Very nice! SHOOT IT! If you need the stock grips I might be able to help you out, but I would shoot the piss out of it. I had 3 of those in HC at one point. Two were sequentially numbered which was cool.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/363f268f.jpg

[loupav]

Wow! Very nice d90! Very nice indeed!

I actually have the stock grips. They're in the blue box! I just changed them out to match the knife for the picture. I don't know why, but I love collecting 1911 grips.

[ssracer]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7189/6875519695_47bd6002ff_b.jpg

[d90king]

Wow! Very nice d90! Very nice indeed!

I actually have the stock grips. They're in the blue box! I just changed them out to match the knife for the picture. I don't know why, but I love collecting 1911 grips.

Roger that Brother. I have accumulated a few myself over the years...

I really like the VZ's on that SCG much better than wood... I like G10 on any hard use 1911's and wood or ivory for purdy ones... :secret:

[loupav]

On my GRP Recon which is my "use 1911" I have Gunner Grips in OD green. But for the Colt I'll throw anything on, what ever suits my mood.

This is making me wanna shoot my GRP, btw.

[Greg Kulbick]

Very nice! SHOOT IT! If you need the stock grips I might be able to help you out, but I would shoot the piss out of it. I had 3 of those in HC at one point. Two were sequentially numbered which was cool.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/363f268f.jpg

That's a mighty fine book you have there. The gun is ok, too, I guess.

[40Arpent]

Crappy cell phone pic of a SA Loaded I just got back from having Duracoated. I realize Duracoating is far from being a great product, but I was just wanting to make this range plinker/backup gun a little nicer looking.

[cjb1911]

Very nice! SHOOT IT! If you need the stock grips I might be able to help you out, but I would shoot the piss out of it. I had 3 of those in HC at one point. Two were sequentially numbered which was cool.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/363f268f.jpg


Jealous!

[stifled]

Been carrying this Dan Wesson CCO a bit lately. I need to get new grips for it before I gouge up the stock ones, and I prefer VZ grips for carry on a 1911.

http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff328/stifled_bucket/Weapons/Pistols/1911/fd5270f3.jpg

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

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

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

[Bowser]

http://images.dr3vil.com/files/24/boom/1234.jpg

[KCBRUIN]

Won't be my birthday for another 3 days, but I thought what the hell I like me!
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n67/RikkiTikkiGTO/a9ea1369.jpg

First 1911, and I'm in love. This gun is just beyond anything I've ever owned. I've lusted over it for about a year, and finally found one at a LGS today. The front strap checkering after 200 rounds was killing my hand tho.

[Endur]

My Springfield Armory Professional.

Extras:
Flush cut muzzle
Extended mag catch
Larry Davidson "Warthog" grips


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v74/va_dinger/HiltonPro4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v74/va_dinger/HiltonPro6.jpg

Man what a beautiful weapon. Almost exactly how I want my next full size 1911 to look.

[Endur]

First 1911, and I'm in love. This gun is just beyond anything I've ever owned. I've lusted over it for about a year, and finally found one at a LGS today. The front strap checkering after 200 rounds was killing my hand tho.

The reason why I bought the pearce finger groove grip that goes under the handles.

[JSantoro]

Ooooh, I did something foolish, today....

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/4185/valorkxzcp.jpg

Got this heap, instead of a SA TRP Operator.

Not sure whether to coat it, or just beat the hell out of it to get rid of the shiny. Either way, that's gotta go, and I need to look into a decent magwell...at least a Chen mainspring housing....more research.

....but all that's probably gonna wait for at least 2k rounds. :D

[DeltaKilo]

Ooooh, I did something foolish, today....

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/4185/valorkxzcp.jpg

Got this heap, instead of a SA TRP Operator.

Not sure whether to coat it, or just beat the hell out of it to get rid of the shiny. Either way, that's gotta go, and I need to look into a decent magwell...at least a Chen mainspring housing....more research.

....but all that's probably gonna wait for at least 2k rounds. :D

Hmmm, not sure how i feel about this.

Either way, it's a nice gun. Some cerakote, a Chen mainspring housing...it'll be a great piece.

[d90king]

Ooooh, I did something foolish, today....

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/4185/valorkxzcp.jpg

Got this heap, instead of a SA TRP Operator.

Not sure whether to coat it, or just beat the hell out of it to get rid of the shiny. Either way, that's gotta go, and I need to look into a decent magwell...at least a Chen mainspring housing....more research.

....but all that's probably gonna wait for at least 2k rounds. :D

Great base to do pretty much anything you want to with. Ionbond would look really good and is durable finish. A nice magwell, good trigger, maybe an extended mag release, and a good set of sights are all you need on that one..

Do an AC / DC gun in all black. :cool: "For those about to ROCK...

Pic:
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/1014db91.jpg

[Pappabear]

Ooooh, I did something foolish, today....

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/4185/valorkxzcp.jpg

Got this heap, instead of a SA TRP Operator.

Not sure whether to coat it, or just beat the hell out of it to get rid of the shiny. Either way, that's gotta go, and I need to look into a decent magwell...at least a Chen mainspring housing....more research.

....but all that's probably gonna wait for at least 2k rounds. :D

The TRP tops my list too, but those Dan and Wesson are pretty fine handguns. Something made you want that gun, so I expect there is good reason. Keep us posted.

[JSantoro]

What made it happen was a certain other moderator's quiet word, combined with my barely-contained immaturity screaming "GIMMIE GIMMIE GIMMIE GIMMIE....!!!"

Long ago, I took a shine to a certain piece of Robert Heinlein's advice: "Budget the luxuries FIRST!"

I'm gonna bang it up some more, if for no other reason than to make for a better, and better set-up, photo to post later.

[Scott_R]

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1209837/arfcom/20111229_BD/IMG_1105.JPG :D

[DM-SC]

SX745S Limted

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-aYUq1KZNpu4/TzXezXzPh8I/AAAAAAAAATw/eLV4bxxHSnI/s576/Para+USA+1911+Limited+-+R+L-+2012-02-10.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-3sxJjAtdk1U/TzXe54QMo-I/AAAAAAAAAT4/yzfkNkMpI1Q/s512/Para+USA+1911+Limited+-+L+L-+2012-02-10.jpg

[eternal24k]

Great base to do pretty much anything you want to with. Ionbond would look really good and is durable finish. A nice magwell, good trigger, maybe an extended mag release, and a good set of sights are all you need on that one..



agreed :D

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z152/eternal24k/017-5.jpg

[newyork]

Beautiful gun Eternal!

[GIJew766]

What made it happen was a certain other moderator's quiet word, combined with my barely-contained immaturity screaming "GIMMIE GIMMIE GIMMIE GIMMIE....!!!"

Long ago, I took a shine to a certain piece of Robert Heinlein's advice: "Budget the luxuries FIRST!"

I'm gonna bang it up some more, if for no other reason than to make for a better, and better set-up, photo to post later.

I know the feeling. It's why the Colt Rail Gun I bought is a shiny. I was too impatient to wait the 48 hours for them to order me the other, so I took that one home. It's since been worked over pretty well. Think it's at the house in South Carolina, though...

Honor First


H

[curt33]

she has seen some abuse

[samuse]

Ooooh, I did something foolish, today....
(I edited out the pic)
Got this heap, instead of a SA TRP Operator.


I think you did better than the TRP Operator. They're solid guns but the rear sight, bull barrel and "TACTICAL" rollmarked on the dustcover just prevents me from liking the gun.

[Jason F]

My wife took me on a date for a change this week, and she insisted we go to the range.... who was I to argue? :dance3:

Top: My EDC, a Kimber Pro TLE II, reworked inside & out including a beautiful bobtail job & refinished in Moly Resin, VZ Desert Sand OpII grips
Bottom: Kimber Desert Warrior w/TLR-2, Brown magwell & ambi safety, VZ Recon grips
http://fobart.net/jason/guns/120217_rangedate/120217_02.JPG

My wife got to shoot the Ruger 22/45 I bought for her a while back. She loved it! I think I'll need to start buying bricks of 22 when I buy ammo now... :D
http://fobart.net/jason/guns/120217_rangedate/120217_03.JPG
(also shown to the far right, Glock 21SF w/X200b, Ruger P95)

[QuickStrike]

Finally found one after a couple years of snooping around the gun stores!!

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn121/quickstrikes112/DSCN1503small.jpg

I'm diggin the blank right side of the slide.

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn121/quickstrikes112/DSCN1544a.jpg

This one will not be a hard-use 1911 (already have one). I will probably upgrade a few parts and ensure reliability with a couple of thousand rounds, and take it out once and a while after that.

[OD*]

That's a neat Series 70 repro, never seen one without rollmarkings on the right side of the slide.

[David Thomas]

Had one of my best days on the range today

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/346dws.jpg

[Gunzilla]

Ooooh, I did something foolish, today....

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/4185/valorkxzcp.jpg

Got this heap, instead of a SA TRP Operator.

Not sure whether to coat it, or just beat the hell out of it to get rid of the shiny. Either way, that's gotta go, and I need to look into a decent magwell...at least a Chen mainspring housing....more research.

....but all that's probably gonna wait for at least 2k rounds. :D

Try the Smith & Alexander slim magwell if you like your thin grips. I put one on my Valor and it completes the pistol!!

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n8/eurowannabe/pieces/Valor%20and%20Champ/DSC_4878.jpg

....and compared to my SA Loaded Champion set up with a standard magwell:

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

BTW, you won't be disappointed in your choice, in fact you did better buying the DW. The TRP is a fine pistol, my nephew has one and it shoots a lot like the Valor...only the Valor has a better fit and finish.

[doriwoogie]

I think you did better than the TRP Operator. They're solid guns but the rear sight, bull barrel and "TACTICAL" rollmarked on the dustcover just prevents me from liking the gun.

You can find these without the "TACTICAL" roll mark, Bomar cut adjustable rear and bull barrel, but it would be either custom shop or wait for a GI spec one to pop up. Mine only has "Operator cal .45" on the side, Heinie fixed rear sight, and no bull barrel. Worth the wait (for me at least) but did cost me a pretty penny.
http://www.dori-dori.net/images/guns/operator-sidedetail1.JPG

[doriwoogie]

I'm diggin the blank right side of the slide.

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn121/quickstrikes112/DSCN1544a.jpg

That is REALLY nice! Great find, looks like the years of "snooping" as you put it paid off nicely.

[twisted]

my latest carry rig, wish i could find these grips without the logo!!!
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f331/boostedt/IMG_5883.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f331/boostedt/IMG_5875.jpg

[Jason F]

my latest carry rig, wish i could find these grips without the logo!!!
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f331/boostedt/IMG_5875.jpg

You should ring Larry Davidson. He can crank you out a set.

http://davidsonknives.com/

[twisted]

You should ring Larry Davidson. He can crank you out a set.

http://davidsonknives.com/

sweet! thank you :D

[steevo]

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii302/sludwinjr/10mm%20cco%20build/10mmcco.jpg

my custom 10mm cco

[cjb1911]

Had one of my best days on the range today

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/346dws.jpg

beautiful!

[damongernentz]

My 4 for the forum
Gift from a WWII AF Col (Ret.)
11285

Kimber Desert Warrior
11286

Custom Build from Vicker's 1911 Smith Class (Caspian Slide & Frame)
11287

Springfield Armory
11288

[Jason F]

Took a few grab shots of my EDC (a Kimber Pro TLE II) while I was wrapping up shooting some boring product shots the other day. Exactly as it came out of my holster, lint, dirt, gunk and all.

Quick & dirty drop on to a black background, so no critiquing the Photoshop skills. :D

http://fobart.net/jason/guns/kimber_TLE/4up_KimberProTLE-II-on-black.jpg

[GIJew766]

Took a few grab shots of my EDC (a Kimber Pro TLE II) while I was wrapping up shooting some boring product shots the other day. Exactly as it came out of my holster, lint, dirt, gunk and all.

Quick & dirty drop on to a black background, so no critiquing the Photoshop skills. :D

http://fobart.net/jason/guns/kimber_TLE/4up_KimberProTLE-II-on-black.jpg

Jason, those project shots wouldn't happen to be the ones for Chris would they? :D

Honor First


H

[Jason F]

Jason, those project shots wouldn't happen to be the ones for Chris would they? :D

Honor First


H

Nope, shooting picture frames. Dozens of 'em. (pays the bills though)

Currently retouching the last batch of sexy I shot for Chris. Here was this weeks Wallpaper Wednesday image to keep this on topic (via FB)...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/407540_353214541377879_199889123377089_1162276_58808015_n.jpg

[Buck1122]

http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m547/Adam112211/AdamTact-5XL-2-2XL.jpg

[Buck1122]

Bob Serva built this gun for me exactly to my specs....slide is ion bonded, frame has Yukon T-11 coat, all small parts are ion bonded, Wolff Springs, trigger breaks like glass....trijicon night sights w/ rear adjustable for elevation, magwell.

I'd put this up against a Wilson Tactical Supergrade or Larry Vickers 1911 model any day of the week in terms of accuracy. Worth every penny....only took 4 months to complete the build.

Thanks Bob!

[KCBRUIN]

http://img.tapatalk.com/ae3a84b0-cc23-703e.jpg
Ready to hit the range in her new shoes.
http://img.tapatalk.com/ae3a84b0-ccc0-85b1.jpg

[Ned Christiansen]

I just finished a little project "on my own time" for a special client. This started out as a new Springfield PX9152LP. It was not a full-house job. All original components except the MSH were used, although I did some general dehorning, and swooping of the safeties. I used the original barrel. Springfield makes some barrels (stainless) that are as good as any aftermarket barrels; their run of the mill barrels are probably "90% adequate". This one was stainless and was somewhere in between in terms of fitting and grouping-- not bad at all but not bank-vault-tight, an OK grouper but not breathtaking. I threw in a Kart bushing I had around just because it fit the slide tighter without me having to put a bunch of time into it, and was tighter on the barrel, but did not require fitting there either.

The main goal was to take it "as was" and improve it without making a multi-week, make-everything-perfect job out of it. Trigger work and other action tuning, dehorning, tuning and checking things like extractor tension, chamber, barrel fit, throating..... the usual stuff, plus a little ergonomic improvement in the form of thin grips (VZ FRAGs) and a frontstrap/MSH treatment.

Overall view showing the FRAG'd frontstrap. The gun's original contrasting two tone scheme of black rounds and polished bare stainless flats is carried over: I have applied Brownells Baking Laquer after the FRAG job, baked it, and then polished the paint from the tops of each individual FRAG.
http://www.louderthanwords.us/largefoto/picts/ulfls/21022012/10861736223.jpg

Same thing on the MSH:
http://www.louderthanwords.us/largefoto/picts/ulfls/21022012/10861736162.jpg

And, showing the slightly rounded bottom of the MSH. This is an aluminum one from VZ Grips (yes, they make MSH's too!). I reduced it slightly and FRAG'd it. This replaces the steel MSH that had 20 LPI checkering and a magwell bolted to it. All well and good, but I wanted to reduce size, weight, girth, and "signature" a little. The magwell got opened up to compensate for the deletion of the bolt-on, which was OK in some ways and not so much in others.
http://www.louderthanwords.us/largefoto/picts/ulfls/21022012/10861736171.jpg

[damongernentz]

Great Looking gun Ned. I have that same pistol at home. I really like that grenade pattern. How does it feel shooting? I changed out the full length guide rod for a GI style and beveled the front and back sides of the guide rod itself, and went with a 18.5 lb spring.

[snichols28]

Nothing like a TRP.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f297/snichols28/Springfield%20TRP%201911/61d0e501.jpg

[samuse]

I just finished a little project "on my own time" for a special client. This started out as a new Springfield PX9152LP.

That's a really a cool gun.

I have pretty traditional taste (I consider a MEUSOC clone to be fancy) but that turned out very nice looking. Not too over the top but it has a very distinct appearance that looks like it'll add some grippyness to the frame.

+1 for some seriously original work.

[Ned Christiansen]

Thanks, guys. FRAG does the deal when you are shooting and manipulating the pistol, but it is not actively catchy and snaggy. The edges that provide traction are somewhat self-shielded until you actually press flesh into them.

Damon, I saw that you had one. On this one, to get the mainspring housing out, I had to first unscrew the magwell from it. It was putting a bind on everything and pulling the mainspring housing so tight against its retaining pin that I could not remove or reinstall the thing as a unit. Plus I believe it might eventually have broken the MSH retaining pin. Other than that it was a pretty solid pistol as-was.

[carlo1776]

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj171/carlo1776/para_right.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj171/carlo1776/DSC_0001-2.jpg

[Buck1122]

Why I use a 1911 for a duty and carry weapon....cause it shoots like this at 25 yards rapid fire.

http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m547/Adam112211/DSCF0227-1.

And here is the qualification target from 25 yards, this is why spending 2K plus on a custom pistol is worth every damn penny.

[IMG]http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m547/Adam112211/bberrypocs419.jpg

[MTD]

^^^
That's impressive rapid fire hits at 25 yards; which 1911 did you use to poke that bull-eye?

[Buck1122]

Thanks for the compliment. I used a fully custom built (to my specs) fusion tac-5 full size. Took about 4. Months to get it but it's as accurate as any 1911 I have ever shot. I'd put it up against a Wilson tactical super grade any day of the week. Search the forum and you will see a pic of the weapon. Want a 1911 built exactly how you want it check out fusion firearms.

[cjb1911]

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

[Mike from Texas]

http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k493/Mike-from-Texas/c2d4cb18.jpg


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[Timbonez]

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

Very nice! Simple and utilitarian, yet elegant.

[blairellis]

http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k493/Mike-from-Texas/c2d4cb18.jpg


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I have the same TacOps as you without the threaded barrel. Love it!

Family picture:

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt85/blairellis642/IMG_20111123_184401.jpg