The 1911 Handgun Picture Thread

[QuickStrike]

Thank you. I think you have assembled a pretty solid basis for a duty built pistol.... I would consider ditching both sights though, but that's just me. The YOBO rear would be a nice option and it would retain the "retro" look.

Good point. I'm probably ditching both sights. Maybe if I could find a staked on sight that's high enough to match the YOBO rear...

Will probably end up swapping out the barrel (Kart maybe) and ignition parts too. I want an ordinary/stock lookin' 1911, with upgraded accuracy, trigger (4.5 lbs. and niiice) and reliability. :cool:

I don't worry much about the collector's value, it would probably be worth more after a reputable smith has done his magic on it anyway.

[d90king]

Will probably end up swapping out the barrel (Kart maybe) and ignition parts too.


Kart, EGW and Greider are your friend.;)

[evil_nadman]

http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp118/surstar21/P2050500.jpg
Heres my beauty :D

-Evil Nadman :D

[David Thomas]

Dave;

You have to stop posting photos of this gun. My "Black Army" is with Steve right now for an Axiom build like yours with a few small changes. Your gun makes me lust for it to be done every time I see it.

Don't worry the wait will be worth it.

in order to help with your wait:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/067-1.jpg

[theJanitor]

cruel, David, just cruel.

[Dos Cylindros]

cruel, David, just cruel.

No doubt. At least I have my Springfield Custom Shop gun to tide me over :D

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac335/4N20/IMGP0555-1.jpg

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac335/4N20/IMGP0557.jpg

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac335/4N20/IMGP0558-1.jpg

[David Thomas]

cruel, David, just cruel.

the anticipation is half of the fun.


Nice Springer, Dos Cylindros.

[theJanitor]

the anticipation is half of the fun.


a close bud of mine has a s70 with Steve. every time i talk to him (every other day), he wallows in grief over the wait. I got a Colt over in Fayetteville that i try and forget about. but every time the my buddy's THUG comes up, i wish for mine back too:eek::mad:;):cool:

[350_eight08]

a close bud of mine has a s70 with Steve. every time i talk to him (every other day), he wallows in grief over the wait. I got a Colt over in Fayetteville that i try and forget about. but every time the my buddy's THUG comes up, i wish for mine back too:eek::mad:;):cool:

David, Kevin here, I stare at your AXIOM pics about at least 3-4 times a week anticipating my own arrival from Steve. Looks like Dos and I are in the same boat, him with a beautiful Custom Shop gun to tide him over and me with a Miller Custom I got from the janitor a few months ago.

Sorry Janitor, I keep forgetting your "waiting for the day" as well.:D

Waiting for a custom is a lot more pricey than I thought! The money you invest for the build is one thing, the money you spend on guns to "pacify" the wait is another!;)

[sbui]

Just got it for a Christmas present from the wife.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k244/shermanbui/IMG_1931.jpg

[Oscar 319]

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll180/oscar319/GunPorn019-1.jpg

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll180/oscar319/GunPorn013-1.jpg

[350_eight08]

Just got it for a Christmas present from the wife.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k244/shermanbui/IMG_1931.jpg

The "guns for Christmas" concept should definitely become a standard for Christmas giving! :D I was also fortunate to receive such a gift. Congrats on a nice pistol!

[13F3OL7]

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f25/killingseason/100_0544.jpg

[A square 10]

i have three 1911 pistols -

my 3-gun pistol is a kimber custom TLE II

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r188/Asquare10/mikesrifles2074.jpg


my WWII collectible is a 1943 ithica M1911A1

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r188/Asquare10/mikesrifles155.jpg


my WWI collectible is a 1918 colt M1911

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r188/Asquare10/mikesrifles015.jpg

[Snake]

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f25/killingseason/100_0544.jpg

I'll see this and raise you this::cool:

http://i960.photobucket.com/albums/ae89/Snake_Doc-19/048.jpg

[Ned Christiansen]

Let's get small.


Here's a Springfield EMP .40 I just finished.

http://www.louderthanwords.us/mediumfoto/picts/ulfls/10012010/19142232181.jpg

[BWT]

I have thoroughly enjoyed these 72 pages of some of the nicest pistols that I have ever seen. I would like to get some opinions if I could on the Dan Wesson pistols (Commander Classic Bobtail), are they GTG or would my money be better spent on a Springer Operator?
Thanks,
John

Long story short, My Dad bought one, I later bought it from him, he bought an XD, when I was down visiting he shot mine, and bought another one that same day.

I think that about says it all.

I've had no issues and been nothing with impressed with them. They've discontinued them, I think to go onto to only Forged Slides and Frames, so if you can find one NIB, JUMP ON IT, as they will not be as affordable as they are now for much longer.

The old ones (like mine and my father's) have cast frames, but, realistically, I wouldn't worry about a cast frame, they still have forged slides, and no MIM parts.

Great values. If I find time tomorrow, I'll take and post some pictures of mine.

ETA: I finished the first half of that message and started posting, I love my Dan Wesson and thought I was going to end up with a TRP (I'm only 22, so...), but I had been shopping for a 1911 for years, the "one" for me, I love the pistol, no issues what so ever. My dad's is the same story. I also got mine for a utilitarian purpose of using it as a CC gun, and it works great for that. Again, nothing but good things to say about them.

ETA 2: More on the Dan Wesson, I think they're pretty much from what I've heard on other forums, going after the Semi-Custom/Custom Market now... I think they're not going to go after a great value pistol, which is a terrible shame... the retail on them jumped up like 150-200$, and now they're discontinuing them. My Dad bought his first one for $949, last December, and bought one in August for 1049$, and those are both below what the MSRP's for them were.

The reason I also believe that is, they have the CBOB discontinued but they introduced the Valor BOB.... Essentially IMHO the same pistol, maybe a bit more fitting, etc. But I've been nothing but pleased with mine. I liked the 25 LPI front strap, contrasting Trijicon Green Front/Yellow Rear three dot Tritium sights, I liked the grip safety, Ed Brown Bob Tail, Stainless Steel Slide and frame (I figure it's a carry gun, it'll be best suited to resist rust against your body) it fills the role exactly of what I need and would want. I was also worried that without a Magwell I might have issues, as prior to using this 1911, I had shot some 1911's, but my family hadn't ever owned one, I was worried about seating single stack magazines well, they bevel the mag well, and it's something I can do without losing concentration.

The magwells are nice, but I wouldn't say they're a necessity, and I absolutely don't think you need a FLGR, that's another thing I decided I didn't need. The gun's extremely accurate.

But http://cz-usa.com/products/view/dan-wesson-v-bob/ the difference is the Valor will have Heinie Night Sights, Forged Frame, and G10 Grips for MSRP of $1658 (Stainless Steel Model in the drop down box)... versus http://cz-usa.com/products/view/dan-wesson-commander-classic-bobtail/ for MSRP of $1191 in .45 ACP (Drop Down box, again).

On another note, that was a major point of concern for me with the Bob Tail'd 1911's, honestly, for me, the feeling of the grip didn't change at all. I'd say it feels just about exactly the same as a 1911 with a Flat MSH.

Also, since you're comparing and contrasting still (maybe) a 4.25'' and 5'' barrel 1911, from everything I've heard, they chronograph just about the same FPS, so don't worry about losing any velocity with that 3/4'' less barrel length.

(I'll edit this and add pictures tomorrow.)

Hope that was helpful.

[armakraut]

http://i49.tinypic.com/9fqpt5.jpg

[tr1kstanc3]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4288560938_286454ae91_b.jpg

[xjustintimex]

any experience with the taurus 1911?

[Selftest]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/46834477@N06/4294355801

My new Kimber Pro Raptor II. So much easier to carry than my Sig 226!

[David Thomas]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/017-2.jpg

[BigDog]

Great pic!

[Dos Cylindros]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/017-2.jpg

Is that your MARS Axiom again? Blast you :D. Very nice pic by the way.

[PRMAN45ACP]

Excellent oic, love it.

[d90king]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/017-2.jpg

Very cool pic! Looks like its desktop worthy.:D

[mlin]

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn216/cxl17/IMG_5702m.jpg

[aslink]

Nice!

Man that's a beautiful 1911. Maybe because I have one that looks just like it even down to the Wilson Combat Magazine.

Ken

[erh]

'Built @ my shop...

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g102/1erh/Handguns/STIRR.jpghttp://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g102/1erh/Handguns/STIRangerIIR.jpghttp://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g102/1erh/Handguns/STIRangerIIL.jpg

Eric! :D

[00leland00]

Very nice, Eric.

[erh]

Very nice, Eric.

Thanks Neighbor..! :cool:

[smokenssz]

http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL1957/12787346/22751241/382062534.jpg
Kimber Eclipse custom 2

[Seraph]

Here's one of mine -

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g111/Trisagion/Gigolette_M9_01.jpg

[NigeriusBaldwin]

Been lurking about this forum for many moons now, and decided it was high time to join the ranks of the m4carbine bunch. So here's my 1st contribution to my new home: My constant companion for the past 4 years, a very well worn and loved Kimber Royal II in .45 ACP.

4130

[Jake0331]

Baldwin - The wear on your Kimber is beautiful. Almost as though it was aged purposefully. Very nice.

[NigeriusBaldwin]

Baldwin - The wear on your Kimber is beautiful. Almost as though it was aged purposefully. Very nice.

Thanks! :D Daily drawstroke practice, many a hunting and camping trip and much fondling have helped get the finish along to where it is (or isn't) today. I believe that a fair amount of shooting helped the process along as well...

[Detmongo]

baldwin,
first off welcom aboard nice to have you with us. that is one well used gun i love it.:cool:

[Trunkmonkey4]

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af73/Trunkmonkey4/Real%20Steel/DSCN1260.jpg
(I still need to get the x300 and rail adapter)

[HK-91]

My Combat Elite and Officiers


http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/7835/twocolts005.jpg (http://img190.imageshack.us/i/twocolts005.jpg/)

[VooDoo6Actual]

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

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

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/RogersGolfballFS2.jpg


http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/RogersMSH1.jpg

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


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

[varoadking]

Left to right:

Springfield GI.45 customized by Miller Custom; Nighthawk Talon customized by Miller Custom; YO-BO 1* Enhanced Colt customized by Miller Custom; Delta Elite pretty much stock...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/varoadking/Mancave/moreguns018.jpg

[cop1211]

Very nice.

[decodeddiesel]

HOP, all I can say is WOW!!! :eek:

[d90king]

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

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

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/RogersGolfballFS2.jpg


http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/RogersMSH1.jpg

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


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



Very Nice! :cool: I have a similar project in the works with John Harrison. It will be a hard use, built on a new SS Series 70 Repro.

[VooDoo6Actual]

Thanks for the kind words Gents.

Look forward to seeing your's d90king.

[Boothj]

I'm no stickman but here's mine fresh outa the oven. ;)

4160


4161

[45user]

I traded my series 2 TLE/RL for a series 1 Classic Gold Match. I've done minor changes to it.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/45user/IMG_2100.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/45user/IMG_2102.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/45user/IMG_2103.jpg
Thanks,
45

[VHinch]

My favorite 1911, a gift from my wife for my 30th birthday -

http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww123/vhinch/LesBaerTRS002.jpg

http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww123/vhinch/LesBaerTRS001.jpg

And it's near twin that get's carried daily-

http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww123/vhinch/LesBaerTRS004.jpg

http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww123/vhinch/LesBaerTRS003.jpg

[VHinch]

Nightstand duty Springfield -

http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww123/vhinch/SpringfieldLoadedRailTLR-1001.jpg

http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww123/vhinch/SpringfieldLoadedRailTLR-1002.jpg

[VHinch]

And something a little more retro, a 1947 Colt Commercial-

http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww123/vhinch/Colt1911004.jpg

[tr1kstanc3]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4344181708_75e92345e1_b.jpg

[Jake0331]

VHinch - Where'd you get those grips on your Springfield?

[bgoode]

VHinch - Where'd you get those grips on your Springfield?

Looks like VZ grips. Check out monkey grips too. Larry Davidson makes great grips :)
Might google lazza grips or monkey grips.

[VHinch]

bgoode is correct, they're VZ's.

http://www.vzgrips.com/

[Jake0331]

Thanks, guys.

[Selftest]

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_D1EY9mmfYI8/S3HbOOp--eI/AAAAAAAAACs/LYOk-MXZxn0/s800/P1180120.JPG

[LONGSWORD]

<3 my MC Operator. Shown with two of my other favorite things, Surefire swag and the best series shown on TV to date.

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/6243/1911001.jpg

[KalashniKEV]

Can a brotha post an SF-45-A up in here???

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/Kalashnikev/IMG_0284.jpg

[DevilDog0402]

Replaced the stock grips with some Buffalo bone grips. Also swapped out the factory MSH (w/ ILS) for a Les Baer MSH.

Before:

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q261/BLACK00Z28_photos/ChampionSS.jpg


After:

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q261/BLACK00Z28_photos/CIMG0169.jpg

[INTrooper4255]

Left to right:

Springfield GI.45 customized by Miller Custom; Nighthawk Talon customized by Miller Custom; YO-BO 1* Enhanced Colt customized by Miller Custom; Delta Elite pretty much stock...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/varoadking/Mancave/moreguns018.jpg

Very nice collection!!!

[Gunhawk]

Here is my Para Slim Hawg.

[Pistol Pete]

I just joined here but 1911 pics is something I've got! ;) Here are a few...

Kimber Desert Warrior with 10-8 rear sight and flat trigger, S&A magwell and Davidson Operator grips.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/The_Original_Pistol_Pete/Gun%20Pics/IMG_1055Large.jpg

Kimber Custom series I with 10-8 parts: sights, trigger, mag release, grips; Ed Brown recoil guide and plug; Guncrafter Industries mainspring housing.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/The_Original_Pistol_Pete/Gun%20Pics/IMG_0792Medium.jpg

Kimber Warrior with some work and refinish by Chuck Rogers.

http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/11373IMG_6692_Large_.JPG

Springfield EMP with 10-8 trigger.

http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/IMG_9305_Medium_.JPG

Nighthawk 10-8 model.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/The_Original_Pistol_Pete/Gun%20Pics/IMG_1881Large-1.jpg

[Globemaster]

http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac314/AR15_Oly1/DSCN2212.jpg


http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac314/AR15_Oly1/DSCN2217.jpg

[Ranger325]

Sorry for the poor pic quality, but here is my SA Pro........................

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c36/Ranger325/pro6.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c36/Ranger325/Pro2.jpg

[David Thomas]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/022-1-2.jpg

[HeavyDuty]

http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac123/HDF62/1911.jpg

[wetidlerjr]

by Bob Miller. It's my daily CCW and a "Jeff Cooper Special"; all you need and nothing more. :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/wetidlerjr/CC_1991ORM_LEFT.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/wetidlerjr/CC_1991ORM_RIGHT.jpg

[hatidua]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/hatidua/3pros.jpg

[JSantoro]

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/4302/img2540ii.jpg

I'm gonna use this at the next NRA Practice Session, just to watch Todd's head catch on fire.

[Norinco]

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/6548/009th.jpg
http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/321/010sv.jpg

Still workin on it.

[David Thomas]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/017-5-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/008-3-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/011-3-1.jpg

[theJanitor]

David, What wavelength were you on taoday? seems like i was on the same;)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2795/4449250990_90aa2fd700_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2796/4448465441_464671c67b_b.jpg

Thanks for the holster!

[civilian]

Full House build from John Harrison on Caspian frames/slides.

http://www.pbase.com/ashinoyu/image/122867543/large.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/ashinoyu/image/122867540/large.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/ashinoyu/image/122885342/large.jpg

[Norinco]

Beautiful 1911 on here. You guys make mine look like shit. lol

[David Thomas]

David, What wavelength were you on taoday? seems like i was on the same;)



great minds...

Very nice Colts!

[theJanitor]

Beautiful 1911 on here. You guys make mine look like shit. lol

It's really hard to make a 1911 look like shit. trust me, i own a colt that fits the bill. it's so ugly, only my ffl has seen it since i bought it over ten years ago

[Pumpkinheaver]

My 2 Kimbers. Love that 5 incher.



http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/pumpkinheaver/Hunting/range006Small.jpg

[David Thomas]

It's really hard to make a 1911 look like shit. trust me, i own a colt that fits the bill. it's so ugly, only my ffl has seen it since i bought it over ten years ago

well... now you have to post a picture of it!!





snowing again here:

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

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/015-4-1-1.jpg

[JasonA]

Here's a quick one of my Kimber..


http://www.soulphur.com/pics/kimber-small.jpg

[HK45]

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/4302/img2540ii.jpg

I'm gonna use this at the next NRA Practice Session, just to watch Todd's head catch on fire.

Riverine, where did you get those grips?

Same question for thumb safety..that looks like about the perfect length for me.

[HK45]

<3 my MC Operator. Shown with two of my other favorite things, Surefire swag and the best series shown on TV to date.
[/IMG]

Best bang for the buck 1911 you can buy. Maybe thats why they are so hard to find these days.

[yallknowho]

http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/7807/pistola3.jpg
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/5080/pistola2.jpg
http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/3320/pistola1.jpg

Colt series 80, worked on by John Jardine:

Reliability job
4# action job
matched hammer and sear
ed brown beavertail safety
thumb safety
slide stop
blended SA magwell
dehorn
front cocking serrations
countersunk slide stop
lowered and faired ejection port
raised front strap


runs flawlessly

[USAGOLD]

Some great looking 1911s

[civilian]

http://www.pbase.com/ashinoyu/image/122933055/large.jpg

[Norinco]

It's really hard to make a 1911 look like shit. trust me, i own a colt that fits the bill. it's so ugly, only my ffl has seen it since i bought it over ten years ago

Haha. Verry true. Sometimes they just need a little TLC. Im thinking about sending mine into Nighthawk for some work when i have the money.

[JSantoro]

Riverine, where did you get those grips?

Same question for thumb safety..that looks like about the perfect length for me.

Kimbers, gotten at the Quantico PX: http://www.kimberamerica.com/shop/product.php?xProd=336&xSec=18

As for the safety, Hatfield's Gunsmithing in Manassas, VA did the work. I'll need to find the worksheet to see what they put on, but I basically just described to them that I was working my to a MEU/SOC clone, and that's what they put did.

Still a work in progress in my mind. I only just got it back last week, though, so I'll be hanging on to it for about 1500 rounds IOT judge what still needs tweaking. Most likely, sights, but since it started life as a Trophy Match, I get the feeling that it'll be some work to find a lo-pro rear for that shelf/dovetail arrangement.

[kaltblitz]

http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/7807/pistola3.jpg
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/5080/pistola2.jpg
http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/3320/pistola1.jpg

Colt series 80, worked on by John Jardine:

Reliability job
4# action job
matched hammer and sear
ed brown beavertail safety
thumb safety
slide stop
blended SA magwell
dehorn
front cocking serrations
countersunk slide stop
lowered and faired ejection port
raised front strap


runs flawlessly

Whether you realize it or not you have a gun built by one of the best 1911 smiths in the world right now (and I don't say that lightly). Don't ever give up that gun.

[jds44]

Series 1 Kimbers

http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk220/jds44/Kimber-3.jpg

http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk220/jds44/KimberEC-1.jpg

[HK45]

Kimbers, gotten at the Quantico PX: http://www.kimberamerica.com/shop/product.php?xProd=336&xSec=18 As for the safety, Hatfield's Gunsmithing in Manassas, VA did the work

It's been a long time since i was in the Quantico PX, since I was in MSG School in the early 80's as a watchstander and then again in the late 80's as an NCOIC student. I'm looking at Hatfields website...gonna give them a call. Thanks and Semper Fi.

[HK45]

Just wanted to post up a few pics of my new 1911. It's a Dan Wesson CCO. Commander slide on aluminum officer's frame. Those Dan Wesson's used to be screaming good deal but they went up dramatically in price this year. I have CBOB in .45 that I carry and a good friend of mine has two of them in 10mm.

[yallknowho]

Whether you realize it or not you have a gun built by one of the best 1911 smiths in the world right now (and I don't say that lightly). Don't ever give up that gun.

it's my most prized possession.

[NCPolice555]

This is my Colt WWI M1911 Reproduction.
What's really cool is it's exact down to the packaging how it was originally issued
to service members in WWI with the cardboard box, and Brown Wax Paper

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y56/FatalVision555/my%20Guns/009.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y56/FatalVision555/my%20Guns/010.jpg

I want to shoot it so bad, but I wnt to keep it new

[BBossman]

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq169/bbossman1/Firearms/100_0254.jpg (http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq169/bbossman1/Firearms/100_0254.jpg)

[USMC_JA]

My humble submission...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y231/ShepherdPIctures/WarriorKit.jpg

[David Thomas]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/022-3.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/?action=view&current=022-3.jpg)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/019-1.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/?action=view&current=019-1.jpg)

[Ruff Shod]

Old Colt with a bunch of goodies in it and on it. Wilson Combat, Chip McCormick, Smith & Alexander.

4567

Prison made holster. Lifetime guarantee! :)

4568

[Ranger325]

Your wings on the holster look Great!!

[Chuck]

Got to keep this thread alive!

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/9-24.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/2-59.jpg

[HK45]

Wow. Very nice.

[ForTehNguyen]

Kimber Tactical Custom II

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

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

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

[VooDoo6Actual]

Impeccable as always Chuck.

Interesting cut/bevel angle on front of slide, barrel bushing & recoil spring plug.


Need to have a smoke after that one...

[civilian]

http://www.pbase.com/ashinoyu/image/122932759/large.jpg

[JiMfraRED1911]

Fun fact fellas...

She turns 99 years old today.

[VA_Dinger]

Chuck, very impressive as always.

M4c is very proud to have you posting up pictures of your handy work.

[Ruff Shod]

Your wings on the holster look Great!!

Thanks, Ranger!

[Lawdog-1]

civilian. can we have some details on very nice colt 1911 built?

[Rana]

Chuck, very impressive as always.

M4c is very proud to have you posting up pictures of your handy work.

Agreed. Chuck is in a Class by Himself.

[civilian]

Sure thing brother. Dave Erickson of Condition One Pistolsmithing did the work on that beauty. He took a 1969 Colt and did the following:

Bar-Sto Match Target Barrel, cut flush to the bushing and recrowned
Bar-Sto Match Target Bushing
Cylinder and Slide Ultra-Lite Ignition components
Rollmarks restoration by Bill Adair
Trigger job set to 3.75#
Berryhill Custom Solid Trigger, internally lightened and overtravel screw mechanically locked
Wilson Combat #298 Grip Safety, sensitized
Ed Brown Thumb Safety, recontoured
Ed Brown Hardcore Slide Stop, reprofiled and underside serrated
Frontstrap Checkered at 30 LPI
Stan Chen/Legacy Custom Magwell Suite fitted and TIG Welded
Mainspring Housing Checkered at 30 LPI
EGW HD Extractor
Wilson Combat Bulletproof Ejector
Heinie Rear Sight
MGW Front sight, custom profiled, serrated, and adjusted for height
Nowlin Magazine Catch, beveled face and serrated
Slide is flat-topped and serrated at 40 LPI in an "Interrupted Arrow" pattern
French borders on Slide
Complete line straightening on frame and slide
Carry Bevel on entire pistol
Rear of slide is serrated at 40 LPI to match the rear sight
Handmade stocks from F-22 Raptor Carbon Fiber
Polished flats to 1500 grit
Finished in IonBond DLC
Supplied with IonBond and Nitre Blued pins and screws
Supplied with 3 Chip McCormick Powermags, also IonBonded

http://www.pbase.com/ashinoyu/image/122932755/large.jpg


civilian. can we have some details on very nice colt 1911 built?

[HK45]

Stunning pistol.

[yallknowho]

beautiful. Do you have any more pics?

[civilian]

http://www.pbase.com/ashinoyu/image/122932757/large.jpg

Alongside another Erickson build on a Springfield Black Stainless
http://www.pbase.com/ashinoyu/image/122932701/large.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/ashinoyu/image/122932704/large.jpg

[izrafil]

Civilian, does the ionbond finish resist wear from kydex better than regular bluing from what you've seen so far?

Thanks in advance

[civilian]

Definitely better than bluing, but not enough holster work as yet to determine whether it's better than Birdsong T which was my normal go-to finish on a 1911. Both the Colt and the Springfield were my first experiences with Ionbond, and I went with it on this pair based on John Harrison's recommendation. So far it seems to be holding up well although it's a fricking fingerprint magnet finish.

http://www.pbase.com/ashinoyu/image/122867558/large.jpg

[Lee Indy]

my baby

STI Spartan

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj41/leeindy/guns/LeeIndysSTISpartan.jpg
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj41/leeindy/guns/LeeIndysSTISpartan1.jpg
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj41/leeindy/guns/LeeIndysSTISpartan2.jpg

wilson mag well
tacical mag release
dawson front sight
race cut rear sight
springer precision 3.5lb trigger
ion bond black finish
wilson combat grips.

14k rounds with no gun related malfunctions and only a couple ammo related ones due to sub standard semi wad cutter reloads. eats everything and was 100% from day one. best 1911 under 1k and with all i have done im still under 1k.

[RudyN]

Those are nice 1911s everyone. I guess I will have to take some better pictures of mine and repost them.

[jacobswel]

The new addition to the family. Used but new to me. http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr145/jacobswell26/IMG_0685.jpg

[David Thomas]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/005-7-1.jpg

Hornady 200 gr +p TAP:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/049-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/064-1.jpg

Winchester Ranger 230 Gr +p:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/075-1-1.jpg

[MarshallDodge]

Nice fireball in pic # 3 :cool:

[theJanitor]

David, thanks for the pic!!. I still haven't tested that out in a night shoot

[badcatbigbat]

http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l389/badcatbigbat/Mondy4.jpg

[d90king]

The weather was nice and I was taking some rifle pics so I decided it wouldn't be fair to leave a couple 1911's out.:cool:

Harrison that I have decided to start to shoot the snot out of and carry and a Vickers Recon.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSCN1325.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSCN1326.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSCN1324.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSCN1323.jpg

[markm]

Damn! The Easter Bunny leaves you good stuff.

[TriggerFish]

Old School. (WWII - Vietnam)
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c314/Z06M16A1/NON%20Title%202%20Toys/Colt45WWII.jpg

[d90king]

Damn! The Easter Bunny leaves you good stuff.

Thanks... Yeah. he like horse country and tends to leave nice "eggs" out my way.:cool:

[David Thomas]

Harrison that I have decided to start to shoot the snot out of and carry and a Vickers Recon.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSCN1325.jpg

It is about time you decided to get that thing dirty.

Is the NH Vickers new?

[d90king]

It is about time you decided to get that thing dirty.

Is the NH Vickers new?

You are absolutely right. I have been shooting it but had refrained from carrying it or running it in classes. But now that I have John working on a second build that will be a hard use build, I decided to say screw it and run it hard.

The finish that Turnbul used appears to be pretty delicate but a little character will be good for it. One of the main reason I decide to turn it into a carry gun vs a range toy was because I am much faster with it and it is as accurate as any of my Baers or Nighthawk etc... The YOBO rear and gold bead front is simply awesome. I will be adding a bead to my Vickers and Baer Super-Tac in the near future. Now I need to find the right grips for it. The 10-8's are very nice and I like them a lot but I think I can find better for this pistol.

The Vickers is a few years old and I carry it often. It has also been through a Vickers and Hackathorn class without missing a beat.:cool: LAV even commented that he was surprised I was using it because I guess they are becoming somewhat collectable... Mine is the only one built without the red dot from the factory.;)

[VooDoo6Actual]

"carry and a Vickers Recon."

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSCN1326.jpg


Very nice.

One of the best out there I think.

[David Thomas]

almost time to clean my carry gun...


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/003-7.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/012-1.jpg

...almost

[Lawdog-1]

David, how many rounds has it been fire through your Colt without cleaning it, that is in your Photo?

[David Thomas]

David, how many rounds has it been fire through your Colt without cleaning it, that is in your Photo?

just a box or two...


this box:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/boxofammo4-14-10.jpg

[m1a_scoutguy]

Here is my New Colt,,,only a few days old,;),and just about 120 rds down the tube for now !!! Plenty more to come !!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v59/m1ascoutguy/CombatElite004.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v59/m1ascoutguy/CombatElite001.jpg

[jb7304]

Beautiful d90king.

[Loup Garou]

Nothing special, my Gold Cup with a bunch of aftermarket stuff I slapped on years ago when shooting competition.
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c233/73trials/gunpics002.jpg
I'd probably return it to stock, but I lost all the original parts when hurricane katrina ate my garage.

[G19dude]

Hey Bigbore is that at Dawson rail on your 1911?

[David Thomas]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/053-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/055-1-1.jpg

[David Thomas]

Hey Bigbore is that at Dawson rail on your 1911?

he posted that pic several years ago. PM might be a better way to discuss his 1911. However, I found this info posted a couple of replies after the picture:



The light rail came from Yost-Bonitz, and its another recent add on.


since this is a pic thread, more pics:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/039-2-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/028-3-1.jpg

[RobMoore]

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/LITEW8/1911007-2.jpg

and this one is en-route, with black alumagrips and a techwell waiting for it.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/LITEW8/PM40.jpg

[Huggies]

STI Ranger II 9mm
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/IMAG00183.jpg

[d90king]

Beautiful d90king.

Thank you.

[d90king]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/053-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/055-1-1.jpg

Those look great Dave! Who's mag catch is that? The slide stop is also very nicely executed...

[d90king]

Here is my New Colt,,,only a few days old,;),and just about 120 rds down the tube for now !!! Plenty more to come !!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v59/m1ascoutguy/CombatElite004.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v59/m1ascoutguy/CombatElite001.jpg

Congrats on your new Colt. If you plan on shooting it a lot I would recommend fitting a new thumb safety. For whatever reason Colt shit the bed on that part and it really is a POS part. You can see they didn't even finish beveling it properly.... It will wear a hole in your bone in its current configuration... In all honesty I am surprised that they haven't upgraded that part yet.

[David Thomas]

Those look great Dave! Who's mag catch is that? The slide stop is also very nicely executed...


not sure on the origin or make of the part. Matt Davis put the finishing touches on it.
http://www.mdcustommachine.com/

thanks for the compliment.


Now since you are on the top of a new page... we need new pics of your 1911's.

[David Thomas]

double tap...

edit to add a pic:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/008-4-2.jpg

[RobMoore]

That looks like a happy gun.

[byawn]

I just wanted to show off two pistols Mr. Garthwaite recently finished for me. They are twins and I am very excited. I have a few examples of Mr. Garthwaite's work and I have never been less than overwhelmed at his ability to blend artistry with function. Mr. Garthwaite was kind enough to send me these pictures.

Brief listing of work performed:

Heinie rear sight machined for one hand cycling
Garthwaite Gold Bead front sight
Medium solid trigger, tool steel sear, trigger job at 4.5 lbs
Barrel fitted for accuracy
Lowered and flared ejection port
Reliability work on barrel, feed ramp and extractor.
Hammer contoured for carry
MSH blended into frame and checkered at 20 lpi
Standard grip safety
Extended thumb safety machined for carry
Beveled Mag well
Black Matte Teflon finish

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e17/byawn1/DSC_0071.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e17/byawn1/DSC_0068.jpg

[JBRIII]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/jbreamsiii/MARSAxiom2-web.jpg

[dsa]

Nice. What is involved in the Axiom package?

[RobMoore]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=MARS+Axiom

[350_eight08]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/jbreamsiii/MARSAxiom2-web.jpg

Nice to see you here JBR. This is kevk from LF. Steve tells me my gun should be ready next month. Until then, I never tire looking at your beauty.

Shoot it yet? I'd love to hear about it. :D

[diving dave]

My new Nighthawk Custom Enforcer..worth every penny.:cool:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4547166135_f0e3d88164.jpg

[hossb7]

new (to me) SA Loaded.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i231/hossb7/guns/19111.jpg

:D


more pics!

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i231/hossb7/guns/19114.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i231/hossb7/guns/19112.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i231/hossb7/guns/19113.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i231/hossb7/guns/19115.jpg


If anyone is curious about the slide/frame fit:

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i231/hossb7/guns/19116.jpg

[m1a_scoutguy]

Nice,,Springy sure makes a nice Pistol !!! :) :)

[jwistuber]

I saw one post in this thread that said the owners 1911 had some lite custom work done on it by Vickers. I assume he ment Larry Vickers if that is the case is Mr. Vickers still building custom 1911's?

[d90king]

I saw one post in this thread that said the owners 1911 had some lite custom work done on it by Vickers. I assume he ment Larry Vickers if that is the case is Mr. Vickers still building custom 1911's?

No. Some guys have either bought them on the second hand market or possibly had him wave his wand at a 1911 pistol smith or Operators class. Who knows maybe down the road he will have time...:(

[Longhorn]

My new Nighthawk Custom Enforcer..worth every penny.:cool:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4547166135_f0e3d88164.jpg

B-E-A-utiful!!!!

ONLY thing I would've added is the T3s magwell (but I guess I'd need a Talon/Predator/GRP for that lol)...outside of that, you sir have my dream 1911. :cool:

[RiflemanBobcat]

new (to me) SA Loaded.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i231/hossb7/guns/19111.jpg

:D


more pics!

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i231/hossb7/guns/19114.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i231/hossb7/guns/19112.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i231/hossb7/guns/19113.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i231/hossb7/guns/19115.jpg


If anyone is curious about the slide/frame fit:

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i231/hossb7/guns/19116.jpg

Sweet pistol. Congrats on getting it out of this place's 10-day purgatory. Enjoy that badboy!

[Jon G23]

I'll play along!

http://i42.tinypic.com/2jaghn7.jpg

[MattNificent]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e99/MattNif/1911002.jpg

stainless milspec
smith & alexander beavertail
berryhill ring hammer/ultimate ignition set
ed brown extended thumb safety
ed brown extended mag release
stainless hex head grip screws(ed brown i think)
pachmayrs
still need a 3 hole trigger and a replacement MSH, cant decide on a flat or arched...

[beau1911]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e99/MattNif/1911002.jpg

stainless milspec
smith & alexander beavertail
berryhill ring hammer/ultimate ignition set
ed brown extended thumb safety
ed brown extended mag release
stainless hex head grip screws(ed brown i think)
pachmayrs
still need a 3 hole trigger and a replacement MSH, cant decide on a flat or arched...

I like this, simple and effective. Mr. Morrison is building me something similar right now.

[d90king]

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSCN1352.jpg

[d90king]

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSCN1359.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSCN1354.jpg

[d90king]

Thanks to Dave T for the help finding the right G10's for the Harrison.:D
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSCN1357.jpg

[David Thomas]

those look great! To me, those "feel" better than just about all other grips.

[d90king]

those look great! To me, those "feel" better than just about all other grips.


Thank you! Yes, they are perfect for this pistol and offer a positive grip but still keeps the GI double diamond look.:D They also have a little grey to them and look great. The pics don't show the grayish finish that Turnbul used...

[d90king]

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSCN0035.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSCN0033.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSCN0031.jpg

[VooDoo6Actual]

d90king,

beautiful blasters !

As good as it gets

[d90king]

d90king,

beautiful blasters !

As good as it gets


Thanks HOP, I am just figuring out my camera. I was pleased with how these and some of my rifle pics turned out for once.:o

[Vendetta]

d90, What trigger is on that Vicker's?

[d90king]

d90, What trigger is on that Vicker's?

I am going from memory here... They used the Vickers / Yam trigger in these pistols. It is a long solid trigger with the rear adjustment instead of the front...

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSCN0038.jpg

[Vendetta]

That's what I thought it was, I can't find that trigger anywhere.

[Lawdog-1]

d90King, what brand name frame did Larry LAV Vickers use for his Vickers Tactical line of 1911-A1 .45acps ?

[d90king]

d90King, what brand name frame did Larry LAV Vickers use for his Vickers Tactical line of 1911-A1 .45acps ?

Its made by Caspian. It has an integral plunger tube and magwell.

[transition2secondary]

Hello all,

My first post... here's the latest addition to the collection.

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/Baracus_photos/100_0737.jpg

[ColdDeadHands]

http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz170/mw1311/My%20Guns/DSC_0046-Version2.jpg

http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz170/mw1311/My%20Guns/DSC_0044-Version2.jpg

[David Thomas]

d90king,
I call dibs on both of these if you ever decide to get rid of them.





http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSCN0038.jpg




here is my MDC #008 on a road trip:


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/002-7-1.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/018-1-1.jpg

[R.E.Schoening]

Awesome looking stuff fellas!

Here is my second build, AKA #2...
- Wilson LW Aluminum frame
- Caspian slide
- Kart barrel
- Wilson GS
- Wilson TS
- Wilson SS
- Wilson MSH
- Wilson extracor and ejector
- MGW bushing
- Vickers internals
- Vickers Hammer
- Greider trigger
- Wolff springs
- Novak rear / SDM gold bead front
- VZ thin grips
- All carbon parts wrapped in IonBond's DLC
- Frame wrapped in hard anodizing with teflon from Springer Precision
...Rob
http://www.fototime.com/B74F8F414016B3F/standard.jpg
http://www.fototime.com/532D49CFAC6D680/standard.jpg

[MarshallDodge]

Awesome looking stuff fellas!

Here is my second build, AKA #2...


That is a beauty. I am sending you a PM about how well the Ionbond holds up on the aluminum frame.

[R.E.Schoening]

Thanks MD!

I messed up when I wrote the description for this one...the frame is done in hard aonodizing with teflon from Springer Precision.

- Rob

[d90king]

Thanks MD!

I messed up when I wrote the description for this one...the frame is done in hard aonodizing with teflon from Springer Precision.

- Rob

Is the slide Ionbonded? I ask because I am planning on using that finish on a build currently. It will be used on a SS Series 70 repro.

[R.E.Schoening]

Yep, the slide, and all of the carbon parts are done in IonBond's DLC...great stuff in my opinion.

I've had several 1911's done in DLC and all of them have held up great. I had a Colt Commander blued after customizing several years back...in an 8 hour period of sitting in my IWB while I built a fence I chewed through the bluing...I sent it to IonBond and the stuff held up great for the rest of the time that I owned it...all while riding in my IWB.

I had my current carry 1911 done in DLC 18 months ago when I finished it. It is carried almost daily, has been drawn from my leather IWB countless times, has had the slide cycled countless times, has been through one pistol class and was drawn from kydex during that class probably 150+ times, has roughly 1500 rounds through it...the finish still looks great...no second thoughts on going with IonBond!

DLC will show "wear" on high friction areas such as the slide and frame contact points, but holster wear and corrosion from sweat are non-existant!

Hope this helps,
Rob

[newyork]

D90king, is that black Baer a TRS also? What is it about Baer that you prefer over the Browns, NHC and Wilsons?

[d90king]

D90king, is that black Baer a TRS also? What is it about Baer that you prefer over the Browns, NHC and Wilsons?

The black Baer is a Super-Tac and its finished in what he calls Bear Coat. I have found Baers to be excellent values in the semi custom 1911 market. The fitting involved and the accuracy that they show really stands out. I don't think Les puts as much focus on cosmetics as some of the other makers do, but he more than makes up for it in the accuracy, fit and function department...

I like NH, Wilson and to some extent Browns. The Wilson I owned just never did anything for me. It was a well built 1911 but it just didn't do it for me. Don't get me wrong it was a great pistol but I have / had so many 1911's that it really never saw the light of day and a friend loved it so I sold it to him. He loves it and shoots the snot out of it.

I had a Brown Kobra Carry shit the bed on me once in a class and I could never figure out what caused the failure. It only happened once, but once I get bit by a pistol its gone. I sold it and the guy who bought it has never had an issue with it.

I like Nighhawk pistols for the most part though I only have one at this point. It is an excellent pistol that is very reliable and and laser like accurate.

I have moved into the Full House custom builds these days and get much more enjoyment from building a pistol to my spec sheet rather than off the shelf pistols anymore... John Harrisons work is outstanding and I would rather spend a bit more and have him build me a pistol than buy off the rack anymore...

I will buy a Pro at some point down the road. SA builds outstanding pistols in the Custom Shop and I look forward to owning one at some point in time.

Pic thread:
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSCN0052.jpg

[newyork]

Great info, thanks. I like NH a lot too. Great guns, great company. I've had a few and sold them when I was broke. I miss having 1911s a lot. Great pics man

[David Thomas]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/044-2-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/054-2-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/017-7-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/038-3-1.jpg

[macnamara]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4551107819_cdbc6474a1_o.jpg

[David Thomas]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/005-9-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/007-8-1.jpg

[d90king]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/044-2-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/054-2-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/017-7-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/038-3-1.jpg


Looks outstanding! Great pics.

[RobMoore]

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/LITEW8/1911s/Rudy2.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/LITEW8/1911s/Leftside.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/LITEW8/1911s/Rightnoflashedit.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/LITEW8/1911s/Magwelllarge.jpg

[BaldEagle323]

My Stainless II and M1911 knife by Ultimate Edge

[TehLlama]

http://i42.tinypic.com/2zs4mdc.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/33tmdqt.jpg

[d90king]

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSCN0048.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSCN0049.jpg

[bm176]

my bare bones spring field armory
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y211/kadiindo/282.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y211/kadiindo/236-1.jpg

[obucina]

Delete this post please.

[obucina]

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_H0sPpmgYPCc/S-jIp5bHSWI/AAAAAAAAAAU/jAtDjFzRT3s/s800/2010-05-10%2022.51.32.jpg

The pic is from my Droid...The grips are VZ G10's in Multicam. Other than a 3lb trigger job, the weapon is all "stock".

[David Thomas]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/RRA19115-11-10051-1.jpg

[d90king]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/RRA19115-11-10051-1.jpg

Their 1911's sure are nicer than their AR's. Wish I had gotten one when I was on my 1911 spree... The few I have shot were all excellent pistols.

[theJanitor]

Their 1911's sure are nicer than their AR's. Wish I had gotten one when I was on my 1911 spree... The few I have shot were all excellent pistols.

you and me both. i still kick myself for letting a couple slip by. they are great shooters

[DocHolliday01]

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/523/grprecon010.jpg (http://img132.imageshack.us/i/grprecon010.jpg/)
Nighthawk Custom GRP Recon w/ Surefire X300, Black Permakote, Black G-10's, 10-8 U-notch rear sight with tritium front, and blended magwell.

[David Thomas]

you and me both. i still kick myself for letting a couple slip by. they are great shooters



This one has been locked up in the safe for most of the last year due to other, newer 1911's coming along. It is however a very solid 1911 and one of my favorites. Too bad RRA went the direction that they did.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/RRA19115-11-10044-2.jpg





Nice Nighthawk, DocH. The rollmarl looks different than the ones I have seen in the past.

[DocHolliday01]

[QUOTE=Nice Nighthawk, DocH. The rollmarl looks different than the ones I have seen in the past.[/QUOTE]
Thanks Dave, it is a little different. I wanted something a little more subtle than the original GRP rollmark, so I just had them put "GRP Recon" on the slide instead. It will be here on thursday so I will try and get a couple pictures of the rollmark that show up better.

[d90king]

Don't ask where the BSS grip screws are...
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSCN0043.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSCN0042.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSCN0041.jpg

[VolGrad]

Ed Brown Special Forces 5" bbl with bobtail wearing VZ Operators

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd208/volgrad/IMG_5229.jpg

[ColdDeadHands]

Ed Brown Special Forces 5" bbl with bobtail wearing VZ Operators

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd208/volgrad/IMG_5229.jpg

Awesome - that's the perfect setup...although I prefer the Commander size for better point-ability.

[jb7304]

http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae276/jb7304/Defender1.jpg
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae276/jb7304/defender2.jpg\
New to me Defender done at Novak's.

[00leland00]

Colt Lightweight Commander with VZ grips
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm37/qball00980/guns/DSCI0789.jpg
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm37/qball00980/guns/DSCI0790.jpg

[plk1222]

d90king do you notice any glare when you shoot?

Heres my 3

http://s257.photobucket.com/albums/hh203/keys1222/?action=view&current=1911s002.jpg&evt=user_media_share

[Lawdog-1]

d90King, your Colt's are Beautiful.

[TheSmiter1]

These things are beautiful. I wish I had the funds to buy one and learn how to maintain it. Oh well, only couple more years of school.

[David Thomas]

My newest rig, which was made by Bulman Gunleather and purchased from Jason Burton of Heirloom Precision.
Thanks again, Jason.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/Bulmanleather004-1.jpg

[Jason Burton]

My newest rig, which was made by Bulman Gunleather and purchased from Jason Burton of Heirloom Precision.
Thanks again, Jason.


Looks great David... enjoy it my friend! :)

[larryp]

Spingfield Mil-spec 1911-A1. Wilson trigger, Chip Mc Cormick ambi safety( I'm a lefty), Hogue grips.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v712/lwrnc1963/DSC00463.jpg

[QuadBomb]

My 1911. Springfield TRP Stainless. One of the first run TRPs made in the late 90s, bought unused by me last August.

http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt45/sf-aggie/P8220136.jpg

[DevilDog0402]

Found this very lightly used MC Operator and couldn't pass it up.

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q261/BLACK00Z28_photos/CIMG06321.jpg


http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q261/BLACK00Z28_photos/CIMG06291.jpg

[David Thomas]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/SW40-1017-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/SW40-1013-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/SW40-1029-1.jpg

[David Thomas]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/SW40-1034-1-1.jpg

[willowofwisp]

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z6/willowofwisp/new%20stuff/DSC_3269.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z6/willowofwisp/new%20stuff/DSC_3272.jpg

[Army Chief]

My newest rig, which was made by Bulman Gunleather and purchased from Jason Burton of Heirloom Precision.
Thanks again, Jason.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/Bulmanleather004-1.jpg

Elegance defined.

AC

[JSantoro]

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/523/grprecon010.jpg (http://img132.imageshack.us/i/grprecon010.jpg/)


Doc, that's simply beautiful.

Can I have it? :D

[DHart]

Colt Lightweight Bobtail Commander - EGW Custom
A favorite carry 1911, customized for me by EGW. All premium fire control components, C&S Premium hammer/sear/disconnector, Colt series 70 single-side thumb safety, Brown bobtail, Brown grip safety, Novak white outline tritium sights, EGW steel feedramp insert (aluminum frame), EGW bushing & recoil spring plug, dehorned, frame refinished with electroless nickel plating by APW Cogan. Sweet carry gun.

http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp59/zmonki/Colt%201911s/Colt_LW-1310.jpg

http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp59/zmonki/Colt%201911s/Colt_LW-1321.jpg

http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp59/zmonki/Colt%201911s/Colt_LW-1317.jpg

http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp59/zmonki/Daily%20Carry/P1010190.jpg

[DocHolliday01]

Doc, that's simply beautiful.

Can I have it? :D

Thanks Jim. No you can't have it :D, however here is another picture. I took the G10's off until I can take some sandpaper to them.

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/9522/29500394120900263503745.jpg (http://img231.imageshack.us/i/29500394120900263503745.jpg/)

[Chuck]

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/4-51.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/3-61.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/2-65.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/1-72.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/5-42.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/4-52.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/2-66.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/1-73.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/6-42.jpg

[DesertSpringer]

Chuck,

That is sexy as hell!!!

[Shawn.L]

maybe Im not seeing that correctly, but what recoil rod is that ?

looks like a STI Recoil Master

[TOrrock]

Colt Government Model Mk. IV Series 70

Factory electroless nickel

.45 ACP

Manufactured in 1980......

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/Tim_Orrock/1911/P1040715-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/Tim_Orrock/1911/P1040718-1.jpg

[GunBugBit]

This Springfield Mil Spec 1911 is my primary CCW gun.

I wanted to give it more of a retro WWI look, so I did some conservative mods.

Components used in the mods are:

10-8 Performance U-notch Rear Sight
Smith & Alexander Flat Checkered Mainspring Housing
Nighthawk Long Solid Trigger
Colt 1918 WWI-Style 1911 Checkered Walnut Grips

http://autoforex.biz/WWI-Springer1911-001.jpg
http://autoforex.biz/WWI-Springer1911-004.jpg

How it does look like a World War One era M1911:

Flat backstrap
Long trigger
Plain brown walnut diamond grips
GI non-skeletonized hammer
Non-beavertail grip safety
Small sights (not GI small, but Mil Spec small)
...in other words, most of the elements that give the outline or visual profile will be of the (almost)100-year-old variety

How it does NOT look like a World War One era M1911:

Stainless steel
Modern Springfield markings
Slanted cocking serrations
Lowered ejection port w/ scallop
No lanyard loop
Slightly larger sights with at least one dot remaining
Grip safety tang a little bigger, more like the WWII era M1911A1

Tuneups you don't see are:

Restaked the plunger tube. As some of you know, some 1911s have the plunger tube holes drilled straight through with no chamfering. I drilled relief openings with a dremel inside the frame and swaged out the plunger tube feet with a tool from Brownells.

Ran a grip bushing tap through the bushing holes; out of the box a couple of the holes were stripping grip bushings.

Polished the feed ramp with 2,000 grit sandpaper wrapped around a brass .45 ACP case; after that treatment all rounds have fed 100% over the last 600 rounds.

[Dos Cylindros]

This Springfield Mil Spec 1911 is my primary CCW gun.

I wanted to give it more of a retro WWI look, so I did some conservative mods.

Components used in the mods are:

10-8 Performance U-notch Rear Sight
Smith & Alexander Flat Checkered Mainspring Housing
Nighthawk Long Solid Trigger
Colt 1918 WWI-Style 1911 Checkered Walnut Grips

http://autoforex.biz/WWI-Springer1911-001.jpg
http://autoforex.biz/WWI-Springer1911-004.jpg

How it does look like a World War One era M1911:

Flat backstrap
Long trigger
Plain brown walnut diamond grips
GI non-skeletonized hammer
Non-beavertail grip safety
Small sights (not GI small, but Mil Spec small)
...in other words, most of the elements that give the outline or visual profile will be of the (almost)100-year-old variety

How it does NOT look like a World War One era M1911:

Stainless steel
Modern Springfield markings
Slanted cocking serrations
Lowered ejection port w/ scallop
No lanyard loop
Slightly larger sights with at least one dot remaining
Grip safety tang a little bigger, more like the WWII era M1911A1

Tuneups you don't see are:

Restaked the plunger tube. As some of you know, some 1911s have the plunger tube holes drilled straight through with no chamfering. I drilled relief openings with a dremel inside the frame and swaged out the plunger tube feet with a tool from Brownells.

Ran a grip bushing tap through the bushing holes; out of the box a couple of the holes were stripping grip bushings.

Polished the feed ramp with 2,000 grit sandpaper wrapped around a brass .45 ACP case; after that treatment all rounds have fed 100% over the last 600 rounds.


One very nice basic 1911. After my latest custom comes in, I think I will be doing something like this. I really like the "retro/basic" 1911's. Good job.

[GunBugBit]

Thanks sir. I really enjoy ones like this: https://www.m4carbine.net/showpost.php?p=269018&postcount=730

[fazzini3]

have had this for 6 months and love ithttps://www.m4carbine.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=5251&d=1276364722

[fazzini3]

need to get a small kimber for ccw :)

[Lumpy196]

My newest rig, which was made by Bulman Gunleather and purchased from Jason Burton of Heirloom Precision.
Thanks again, Jason.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/Bulmanleather004-1.jpg



Isn't that Ralston's IBS?

[David Thomas]

Isn't that Ralston's IBS?

It is a Bulman TSA-HP with sewn loops

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/Bulmanleather008-1.jpg


Ralston makes great leather, too. I have purchased 2 rigs from him and he has been very helpful.

[David Thomas]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/049-3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/037-3.jpg

[willowofwisp]

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j255/lazyboymsu/shooting/061110%20IDPA/DSC_3874.jpg

[Chuck]

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

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

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

[willowofwisp]

Chuck when i get out of colllege one day and get a real job....i'd like to have a retro built by you!

another variation to your sig line I find that goes well with 1911's.

Reliable, accurate and cheap..pick two

[DesertSpringer]

Chuck... Awesome work as usual!

I'm gonna have you build me something one of these days when I can save up enough coinage!!

[Chuck]

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/16-6.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/13-10.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/11-17.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/10-30.jpg

[Chuck]

When I grow up and get a real job,
I'm going to have Jason Burton and Ned Christiansen build me a pair
of fine carrying blasters!
:D

[decodeddiesel]

I need to stop looking at this thread lol. Chuck, simply amazing work!

[erh]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g102/1erh/Firearms/CQBRailLS.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g102/1erh/Firearms/CQBRailRS.jpg

E! :cool:

[Norinco]

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j255/lazyboymsu/shooting/061110%20IDPA/DSC_3874.jpg

NICE! :D

[willowofwisp]

Thanks the gun is getting well worn in...hit 2k rounds that day..its got some scratches and the bluing is wearing off..just how i like it

[Rana]

When I grow up and get a real job,
I'm going to have Jason Burton and Ned Christiansen build me a pair
of fine carrying blasters!
:D

Chuck we know better than that...

But if by chance you do grow up- you had better hurry up and get on Ned or Jason's wait list or it will be like trying to get a gun from "Rogers Precision.";)

[Chayse]

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/16-6.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/13-10.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/11-17.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/10-30.jpg

Nice Champion! I really love the golf balling. Mate that to a set of Operator IIs and it would be perfect.

[Fire_Medic]

New toy :D

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k366/ffgabe/IMG_1958.jpg

[willowofwisp]

Nice! is it a 2009 or 2010? i almost got a valor over my baer

[Fire_Medic]

Nice! is it a 2009 or 2010? i almost got a valor over my baer

I found this 2009 model NIB and unfired just old stock, and at a price I could live with. The gun really surprised me. Fit and finish is excellent and the trigger pull was a nice surprise. The pistol is way more accurate than I am. I scored the Horned Lizard grips from a member of another board, and have plans to change out the sights in the near future. Later on it will get some upgrades internally but for now it will stay as is and receive a healthy lead diet.

Thanks for the kind words. :)

[willowofwisp]

I found this 2009 model NIB and unfired just old stock, and at a price I could live with. The gun really surprised me. Fit and finish is excellent and the trigger pull was a nice surprise. The pistol is way more accurate than I am. I scored the Horned Lizard grips from a member of another board, and have plans to change out the sights in the near future. Later on it will get some upgrades internally but for now it will stay as is and receive a healthy lead diet.

Thanks for the kind words. :)

yup no problem..i recognized your name from GlockTalk

[Viscon]

Definitely better than bluing, but not enough holster work as yet to determine whether it's better than Birdsong T which was my normal go-to finish on a 1911. Both the Colt and the Springfield were my first experiences with Ionbond, and I went with it on this pair based on John Harrison's recommendation. So far it seems to be holding up well although it's a fricking fingerprint magnet finish.

http://www.pbase.com/ashinoyu/image/122867558/large.jpg

Beautiful! What and where did you get those grips?

[DHart]

Another John Harrison custom... with IonBond DLC black finish. This stuff really is like black hard chrome!

http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp59/zmonki/Springfield%201911s/SAHiCap_rt.jpg

http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp59/zmonki/Springfield%201911s/SAHiCap_lft.jpg