The 1911 Handgun Picture Thread

[willowofwisp]

Nice! any reason why u didn't go with a checkered front strap?

[Viscon]

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e235/gnjr/th_IMG_1440.jpg?t=1276789642

Having problems getting the size correct. Any help?

[decodeddiesel]

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.

The more and more pistols I have seen done at Novaks, the more I want a 1911 done by them. That is a beautiful little CCW piece.

[Viscon]

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e235/gnjr/IMG_1440.jpg?t=1276798357
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e235/gnjr/th_IMG_1440.jpg?t=1276789642

Having problems getting the size correct. Any help?

Solved

[DHart]

Nice! any reason why u didn't go with a checkered front strap?

willowofwisp... the front strap is serrated, which you can't see in the pics. It works well enough for me and didn't want to add checkering on top of serrations.

[peruna]

An oldie but a goodie:

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f392/johnsmith64/IMGP1299.jpg

[peruna]

Another one:

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f392/johnsmith64/IMGP1316.jpg


http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f392/johnsmith64/IMGP1317.jpg

[peruna]

A bit more recent:

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f392/johnsmith64/IMGP1318.jpg


http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f392/johnsmith64/IMGP1319.jpg

[peruna]

And one last civie...with ivories:

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f392/johnsmith64/IMGP1306.jpg


http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f392/johnsmith64/IMGP1310.jpg

[peruna]

Okay, I lied....one more civie:


http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f392/johnsmith64/IMGP1321.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f392/johnsmith64/IMGP1322.jpg

[willowofwisp]

willowofwisp... the front strap is serrated, which you can't see in the pics. It works well enough for me and didn't want to add checkering on top of serrations.

Serrated works for me! i just can't grip a plain front strap 1911 well..i love the 20lpi checkering

[DHart]

Serrated works for me! i just can't grip a plain front strap 1911 well..i love the 20lpi checkering

I'm with you... I LOVE 20 lpi checkering. That's what I've got on my TRP and I love how it bites into the hand. I find the 30 lpi checkering is ok, but not as "bitey" as I like. 25 lpi is pretty good for me. 20 lpi fantastic! :) Of course, as usual, to each his/her own preference.

I like the look of serrations and they do help, but 20 lpi is my favorite.

[QuickStrike]

Finally got one of these again.

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn121/quickstrikes112/DSCN0576small.jpg

Not selling this one... EVER!

Shivan was right about yearning for the good ones you've sold. :D

[Titleist]

Damn nice Professional.

[willowofwisp]

damn I'm jealous...the Pro is the only reason why i would ever sell/trade off my les baer. I would leave the gun totally stock except the rear sight change it to a 10-8.

I remember when my buddies dad got his pro..he waited 13 months for it and then the first day blew through a case a of american eagle with it..

[decodeddiesel]

Finally got one of these again.

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn121/quickstrikes112/DSCN0576small.jpg

Not selling this one... EVER!

Shivan was right about yearning for the good ones you've sold. :D

God damn I love the Pro's. About the only thing I would change on it is to change out the rear sight for either a 10-8 or a Warren, undercut the trigger guard, and I wish it was 25lpi instead of 20, but it's a Pro lol I would deal hahaha.

Hey Quick Strike, what grips do you have on that beauty?

[QuickStrike]

Thanks guys.



Hey Quick Strike, what grips do you have on that beauty?

http://www.vzgrips.com/index.php/component/virtuemart/?page=shop.browse&category_id=20

These grips with the 20 lpi checkering, feels kinda like holding a pine cone! I really like the thumb recess, makes reaching the mag release a lot easier.

Gonna take a buddy to shoot it so he can chip in on ammo. Hopefully the grips will discourage him so I get to shoot more. :cool:

Edit: Might have to look into those 10-8 sights or warrens. I would still like to keep the 3-dot configuration though.

[1911pro]

I love those grips. Great pics.

[1911pro]

One of my Professionals.
http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo216/1911pro/100_2041.jpg
http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo216/1911pro/securitysix052.jpg
The pair together.
http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo216/1911pro/teresa034.jpg

[QuickStrike]

Nice, two of them! :eek:

[cigardad]

My latest Berryhill.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb192/cigardad/Berryhill2-1.jpg

[ColdDeadHands]

Very nice! Is that a 10-8 Slide Stop?

[fazzini3]

another picture of awesome


http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz357/fazzini3/gun/100_0501.jpg

[David Thomas]

My latest Berryhill.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb192/cigardad/Berryhill2-1.jpg

I love it! Very nice.

[Lawdog-1]

cigardad, what does that symbol on your grips?

[Seraph]

My latest Berryhill.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb192/cigardad/Berryhill2-1.jpg

Hey, now! That's just exactly my kind of sidearm. Congratulations!

[cigardad]

cigardad, what does that symbol on your grips?

It's the logo symbol for Les George. His info:

http://www.georgeknives.com/

[jonconsiglio]

Here's my 1911's...

Daily Carry Nighthawk Talon II Lightweight Bobtail

http://i534.photobucket.com/albums/ee343/jonconsiglio/Forums/DSC_0009-Edit.jpg

Dan Wesson VBOB

http://i534.photobucket.com/albums/ee343/jonconsiglio/Forums/DSC_0320-Edit.jpg

Wilson CQB

http://i534.photobucket.com/albums/ee343/jonconsiglio/Forums/DSC_5459_Small.jpg

Ed Brown Executive Carry

http://i534.photobucket.com/albums/ee343/jonconsiglio/Forums/DSC_5439T.jpg

Kimber SIS Pro

http://i534.photobucket.com/albums/ee343/jonconsiglio/Forums/DSC_8215_SMALL-1.jpg

Kimber CDP Pro II (never cared for this gun)

http://i534.photobucket.com/albums/ee343/jonconsiglio/Forums/DSC_8027-1.jpg

Dan Wesson RZ 10mm (yesterday at the range)

http://i534.photobucket.com/albums/ee343/jonconsiglio/Forums/IMG_8023-Edit.jpg

[willowofwisp]

a pic of whats coming to me from brownell's...plan on putting this on my premiere II this week..should make a better sight for training/carry versus the adjustable bomar rear

http://www.harrisoncustom.com/Images/hd001_1.JPG (this is not my picture but John Harrison's)

[Lawdog-1]

Does FN have the SCAR available to the Public for sale? I so I got to have one.

[jonconsiglio]

Does FN have the SCAR available to the Public for sale? I so I got to have one.

Yes sir.. It's a heck of a gun and worth it. This one came at a premium, but they're settling down in price. I love my AR's, but this gun fits in very nicely and is a dream to shoot.

http://i534.photobucket.com/albums/ee343/jonconsiglio/Forums/IMG_8021-Edit-2.jpg

[DesertSpringer]

Yes sir.. It's a heck of a gun and worth it. This one came at a premium, but they're settling down in price. I love my AR's, but this gun fits in very nicely and is a dream to shoot.

http://i534.photobucket.com/albums/ee343/jonconsiglio/Forums/IMG_8021-Edit-2.jpg

Holy shit! I just wet myself! That is one nice looking SCAR you have there. I've been eyeing an ACR here lately and wouldn't mind have one of those!

[decodeddiesel]

Guys, this is a 1911 picture thread. You should take your SCAR discussion to the picture thread devoted to the SCAR or PM.

Pic Thread:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b200/decodeddiesel/1911alienstormpics003-1.jpg

[tr1kstanc3]

Here's my 1911's...

Daily Carry Nighthawk Talon II Lightweight Bobtail

http://i534.photobucket.com/albums/ee343/jonconsiglio/Forums/DSC_0009-Edit.jpg

Dan Wesson VBOB

http://i534.photobucket.com/albums/ee343/jonconsiglio/Forums/DSC_0320-Edit.jpg


Very nice collection!

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

[willowofwisp]

New Rear Sight
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z6/willowofwisp/P1010411.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z6/willowofwisp/P1010409.jpg

[DHart]

Looks like one of John Harrison's rear combat sights. I love the one he installed on my Colt Special Combat.

I had no use for an adjustable rear sight on what I consider to be defense gun.

That's a Novak white outline tritium night sight in the front.

http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp59/zmonki/Colt%201911s/C_SCG_1251.jpg

http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp59/zmonki/Colt%201911s/C_SCG_1259.jpg

http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp59/zmonki/Colt%201911s/C-SCG_1247.jpg

http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp59/zmonki/Colt%201911s/C-SCG_1248.jpg

[willowofwisp]

Yup that's what it is..i was just tired of my adjustable sight really..thing would tear your hands up and i could always memorize where each load goes i shoot..i normally only shoot 185's anyways.

I see yours hangs off a bit..mine has a tiny gap in the back but hey it works

[TwoSqueeze]

Well it has finally arrived. It has been a long wait but it was absolutely worth it. Big thanks to Tim for being so patient with all my questions and calls. I took her out to the range today and burned 300 rnds through her without a hiccup. Talk about a smooth recil impulse!! Well enough of my jabbering, on to the pictures...

Diamond Black is an awesome finish.
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/2301/nhcenforcer004.jpg

Check out that slide to frame fit!
http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/5747/nhcenforcer003.jpg

Beautiful crowned barrel and thick carry bushing and plug.
http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/5259/nhcenforcer002.jpg

Integrated magwell, Vickers trigger, recon frame, 10-8 rear sight and grips.
http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/6161/nhcenforcer001.jpg

-TS

[willowofwisp]

is that a nighthawk? or a custom gun?

[TwoSqueeze]

is that a nighthawk? or a custom gun?

It is a Nighthawk Custom Enforcer with my changes below.

-Recon Frame (Railed)
-Naked slide
-No Front cocking serrations
-Vickers hard use trigger
-10-8 Rear .140 sight
-EGW Thick carry bushing and plug
-Diamond Black finish on all parts except the barrel and trigger
-Extra fitted serrated extractor

-TS

[willowofwisp]

Nice! i like it...the only thing i would change possibly is putting FCS on it..i don't have them on my baer now but wish i did sometimes

[DHart]

Yup that's what it is..i was just tired of my adjustable sight really..thing would tear your hands up and i could always memorize where each load goes i shoot..i normally only shoot 185's anyways.

I see yours hangs off a bit..mine has a tiny gap in the back but hey it works

Yep... it hangs back a bit - a carry over from the placement of the original Boman adjustable sight. Gives me a longer sighting radius! :D

[BBossman]

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq169/bbossman1/Firearms/fc535105.jpg

[citadelshooter]

Well it has finally arrived. It has been a long wait but it was absolutely worth it. Big thanks to Tim for being so patient with all my questions and calls. I took her out to the range today and burned 300 rnds through her without a hiccup. Talk about a smooth recil impulse!! Well enough of my jabbering, on to the pictures...

Diamond Black is an awesome finish.
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/2301/nhcenforcer004.jpg

Check out that slide to frame fit!
http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/5747/nhcenforcer003.jpg

Beautiful crowned barrel and thick carry bushing and plug.
http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/5259/nhcenforcer002.jpg

Integrated magwell, Vickers trigger, recon frame, 10-8 rear sight and grips.
http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/6161/nhcenforcer001.jpg

-TS

Nice piece. Overall well executed custom gun. Not really diggin' the thumb safety though. Sticks out to far for me. Just my thing though, if it works for you great.

I wish more mfgs would stick to a slick slide without all the gauding markings. Good luck.

[Les Maynard]

Here are a few of my Kimbers...........

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx224/skull39/Guns/My%201911%20collection/KimberEclipseCustomII-NewSkullGr-5.jpg

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx224/skull39/Guns/My%201911%20collection/KimberUltraCDPIINewGrips004.jpg

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx224/skull39/Guns/My%201911%20collection/KimberUltraCDPII9mmNewAlumaGrips.jpg

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx224/skull39/Guns/My%201911%20collection/1911sMyCollectionofKimbersandaSi-7.jpg

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx224/skull39/Guns/My%201911%20collection/1911sMyCollectionofKimbersandaSig00.jpg

[NigeriusBaldwin]

Recently had my Kimber Duracoated in Vltor Black and thought I'd share the finished result. Loved the worn blued look, but scrubbing rust off 'er every three days was getting a little tedious.

Then...
5449

Now.
5450
5451
5452
5453

[Auxiliaryjohn]

Here is my S&W 1911.

http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc342/Auxiliaryjohn/DSC_0066.jpg

[7.62X54R]

My Norinco 1911 Commander

http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w357/HaohmaruS7/Picture270.jpg

[cdunn]

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad24/ca_dunn/motorcycle/1911s%20and%20others/DSCN9915.jpg
1911pd
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad24/ca_dunn/motorcycle/1911s%20and%20others/DSCN9758.jpg
1991A1
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad24/ca_dunn/motorcycle/1911s%20and%20others/DSCN8450.jpg
delta elite
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad24/ca_dunn/motorcycle/1911s%20and%20others/DSCN9958.jpg
1991A1 again

[Chuck]

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/1-76.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/4-54.jpg

[tinman44]

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/1-76.jpg

holy crap thats gorgeous

[ColdDeadHands]

holy crap thats gorgeous

I agree!

[Steven T]

Chuck absolutley gorgeous. That pistol is just about perfect.

[HARDONEM]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4718501360_9326185151_b.jpg



:)

[willowofwisp]

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z6/willowofwisp/P1010399-1.jpg

[Chuck]

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/4-54.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/16-7.jpg

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

:)

[BBossman]

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq169/bbossman1/13d8753d.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq169/bbossman1/7ffcf6ec.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq169/bbossman1/0de74d4c.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq169/bbossman1/16437558.jpg

[David Thomas]

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq169/bbossman1/13d8753d.jpg



Very nice. Did you use a Talo 1911A1 as the base gun?

[BBossman]

Very nice. Did you use a Talo 1911A1 as the base gun?

Good eye, yes I did.

[Dos Cylindros]

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq169/bbossman1/13d8753d.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq169/bbossman1/7ffcf6ec.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq169/bbossman1/0de74d4c.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq169/bbossman1/16437558.jpg

Very sweet. First Grizzly custom I have seen a pic of. Clearly Bonitz does good work.

[BBossman]

Very sweet. First Grizzly custom I have seen a pic of. Clearly Bonitz does good work.

The pistol was built by Tim Cronin at Grizzly. The attention to detail and quality is up there at the top. I was hesitant to post this so I could keep Lew and Tim to myself. Everytime you find a great smith with competitive pricing and reasonable turn around (5 months from conception to delivery) they blow-up, get busy and you wait 2 years for work.

Grizzly was great to work with, so they deserve a little showcase with this pistol.

[Norinco]

Is it just me or does anyone else logon just to check the 1911 picture thread?? :p

[Dos Cylindros]

The pistol was built by Tim Cronin at Grizzly. The attention to detail and quality is up there at the top. I was hesitant to post this so I could keep Lew and Tim to myself. Everytime you find a great smith with competitive pricing and reasonable turn around (5 months from conception to delivery) they blow-up, get busy and you wait 2 years for work.

Grizzly was great to work with, so they deserve a little showcase with this pistol.


I hear what you are saying. The same thing happened to me with Steve Morrison of MARS Armament. He was running very fast turn around times, then the surefire combat tactics article dropped and boom he has a ton of work. Though I am only on month 8 for my build and it looks like I will have it fairly soon (1 to 2 months probably). All in all, still not horribly bad for the quality you get from Steve.

[Viscon]

Is it just me or does anyone else logon just to check the 1911 picture thread?? :p

Hate to say it, but I'm right there with you man.

[superchi]

http://i28.tinypic.com/21kxp91.jpg

[Bowser]

SA 1911. USA.

http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac269/ramen01/CIMG1472.jpg

http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac269/ramen01/CIMG1473.jpg

http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac269/ramen01/CIMG1475.jpg

[cdunn]

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad24/ca_dunn/motorcycle/1911s%20and%20others/10-8006-1.jpg
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad24/ca_dunn/motorcycle/1911s%20and%20others/10-8005-1.jpg
my new 10-8

[punchinout]

First post. One of my 1911's.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/punchinout18/PA150397b-1.jpg

[seabyrd6]

It looks like you need to be more careful inserting that slide stop on the PL pistol at top, great example of some of his work- take care- CB

[MattNificent]

First post. One of my 1911's.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/punchinout18/PA150397b-1.jpg

more pics of this one

[masakari]

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p313/madcatjoe/Guns%20and%20Gear/0218001441.jpg
Kimber TLE/RL II. very used, no problems at all. perfection in the form of a pistol.
-Joe

[hossb7]

after some shooting last weekend:

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i231/hossb7/guns/IMG00137-20100710-1351.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i231/hossb7/guns/IMG00138-20100710-1354.jpg

[TRUST8383]

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/JFLOINDUSTRIES/1911/b2e6d58a.jpg

[vanessavy]

TRP that was redone by Chad@ Boresight Solutions in Miami, FL.

What was done:
Changed out guide rod for GI Plug, Kart Match barrel, blended magwell, 10-8 sights, tuned up trigger to 4lbs, 10-8 trigger, Slight Carry bevel, and 10-8 scoop grips, Black Cerakote.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs140.snc4/37345_10150207466060244_617790243_13515397_6312985_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs160.snc4/37345_10150207466035244_617790243_13515392_4403752_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs080.ash2/37345_10150207466045244_617790243_13515394_8348771_n.jpg

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs635.snc3/31840_10150191406560244_617790243_13057475_1160144_n.jpg

[punchinout]

more pics of this one

My pre-Mil Spec(the meu-soc-ish looking one) started its life out as an ugly bastardized used gun that some previous owner had done a horrible kitchen trigger job on. I purchased it, it had the stock Springfield ring hammer and scalloped grip safety. I replaced the ignition parts with a Berryhill ring hammer and some Ed brown parts. I replaced the grip safety with a King's grip safety. I then replaced the sights with some Millet MK I's, got a lanyard loopp MSH for it and a either Ed Brown or Wilson three hole trigger for it, i forget. The last thing i need for it is a decent ambi-safety.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/punchinout18/DSC06254-1.jpg
Also pictured is my SA Loaded. Got rid of the FLGR on the Loaded. Replaced the stock MSH with a Smith & Alexander Flat MSH with lanyard loop. I had removed the stock ambi safety for awhile and put a stock Springfield thumb safety in its place.

I apologize for the quality of the photos. Some more of my 1911's. I also have a US Property marked Colt M1911 from November of 1918 that I currently have no decent photos of. I'll take some and post them later.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/punchinout18/PA1603852.jpg (the Mueschke safety sucked. I threw it out. Was an ordeal trying to get it fit. I really like the RIA and carry itevery day...those Filipino's make a great gun for the money. Aftermarket parts are a huge bitch to install.)

My very first 1911. Springfield GI. Added Bakelite grips and an EMC wide spur hammer to her.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/punchinout18/HPIM1255b.jpg

[Seawolf]

My MEU SOC clone. Started off life as a Springfield Mil Spec and swapped out all the internals for Wilson or Ed Brown parts. Added a beaver tail, and re blued the frame.
Heavy as hell, but shoots great.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll93/Seawolf_504/SA1911A1MeuSoc.jpg

[fz1boxer]

picked this up yesterday,came with a set of grips from nutmeg sports also.

[TRUST8383]

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/JFLOINDUSTRIES/1911/2779d2a4.jpg

[bsafe]

http://kevinwalshphotography.smugmug.com/photos/819796798_2XimH-XL.jpg

http://kevinwalshphotography.smugmug.com/photos/840179310_AfNjL-X2.jpg

[SRT]

Novak Gov't Model, built by the late, great, Joe Bonar.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/SRTCOP/NovakCustom-1.jpg

[epete]

Wilson CQB
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t153/epete26/IMG_0535.jpg

[Ned Christiansen]

John VanZyke of VZ and I are collaborating on some new grips being offered by VZ, the Frag grips. I've been using them every day now and I think it's a very viable pattern. I owe John a huge thank-you for working with me on this, or more accurately for allowing me to work with him on it. John is a good friend and, in business, a straight shooter of the highest order.

So... to help introduce the new grips, I did this Colt in Frag. Frag has not been as popular as Conamyds but in utility they are equal. Both have a quality of not being sticky to everything they touch, but, as a firing grasp is exerted, the gun becomes locked in.

As I got this one done, it passed the final test: "I need this. I wish I could keep it for my own"... :(


Right side shot….. all black. Manganese phosphate, then Gun Kote and bake.
http://www.louderthanwords.us/mediumfoto/picts/ulfls/04062010/13810522542.jpg

A little closer, showing the Frag pattern on the frontstrap and trigger. Yes, it was a trick getting it on the trigger! Trigger’s Frag grooves are Gun Koted for contrast. I was not about to put that much time into machining a trigger face and take a chance on it going unnoticed……
http://www.louderthanwords.us/mediumfoto/picts/ulfls/04062010/13810522511.jpg

The muzzle. The barrel is a Kart, bushing started out as an EGW 80%-er. I got a recpoil spring plunger from Guncrafter Industries as I knew they had one with and extra-long end, enabling me to Frag it. I have always liked keeping the barrel, bushing, trigger and hammer light-colored on a dark gun. So these parts are all chromed on this one, except the Harrison Design trigger which was left bare.
http://www.louderthanwords.us/mediumfoto/picts/ulfls/04062010/13772500241.jpg

This one shows the Frag in pretty good detail—notice it is also on the mag realease (a Wilson Combat piece). Also, of course, my own ESPT (Extra Stout Plunger Tube).
http://www.louderthanwords.us/mediumfoto/picts/ulfls/04062010/13846226741.jpg

The Chen magwell. I kept the pistol as dry as possible for pics; clolors will darken and even out with a proper light oiling.
http://www.louderthanwords.us/mediumfoto/picts/ulfls/04062010/13744626301.jpg

Showing the back end; STI grip safety, chromed, lightened hammer, textured slide rear, modified Yost rear sight….. I had this one around but I understand these are now available through John Harrison / Harrison Design. Ambi safety is a new design from Wilson Combat and very interesting. The two shafts don’t meet in the middle in a blade-and-slot config, each slot is halved length-wise and they overlap to make the full diameter—with a blade-and-slot-arrangement at each end. I think it is stronger but would like to do a little destructive testing to prove it. Anyway, very well made. I hold the WC stuff in very high regard as to quality and support.
http://www.louderthanwords.us/foto/picts/ulfls/04062010/13776092511.jpg

Better shot of the rear sight, the front deck is lowered a little and radiused to match the slide making for more positive one-handed racking.
http://www.louderthanwords.us/mediumfoto/picts/ulfls/04062010/21017706021.jpg

The Chen MSH and magwell. It’s no small job doing a weld-on magwell but it becomes part of the pistol and looks great…… the utility of it hardly needs mention. http://www.louderthanwords.us/mediumfoto/picts/ulfls/04062010/13726285991.jpg


And, the front.
http://www.louderthanwords.us/mediumfoto/picts/ulfls/04062010/13726285962.jpg

[willowofwisp]

That's some beautiful work Mr. Christiansen..about how many hours of work are put into a full build like that? if you don't mind me asking.

[VooDoo6Actual]

Nicely done blaster w/ precise cuts

[Ned Christiansen]

That's some beautiful work Mr. Christiansen..about how many hours of work are put into a full build like that? if you don't mind me asking.

I don't mind you asking at all..... other than you will probably think I'm obfuscating with this answer: I am so imprecise about keeping time on things it's hard to say for sure. More than eighty I think..... the magwell installation and perfecting the surfaces takes a ton of time. This one needed a few things corrected cosmetically just on account of the time period it's from I think-- the lines tended to be crooked, and mismatched side to side.

I know I used to figure that on a bowling pin gun, with compensator and made-from-scratch magwell, I had a good 140 hours into it.

[willowofwisp]

I don't mind you asking at all..... other than you will probably think I'm obfuscating with this answer: I am so imprecise about keeping time on things it's hard to say for sure. More than eighty I think..... the magwell installation and perfecting the surfaces takes a ton of time. This one needed a few things corrected cosmetically just on account of the time period it's from I think-- the lines tended to be crooked, and mismatched side to side.

I know I used to figure that on a bowling pin gun, with compensator and made-from-scratch magwell, I had a good 140 hours into it.

Thanks for the answer, and i understand what your saying about being inprecise about time on projects..happens to me quite a bit with my lab research lol.

Either way that is a great looking gun and i bet the thing runs like a champ.

[Joe R.]

Way cool there Ned.

[Chuck]

double tap

[Chuck]

Ned,
Outstanding design and execution!
That is one serious piece of kit.
C

[ColdDeadHands]

Very nice Ted! I need to get a set of those Frag's!

[Chayse]

Really sweet pistol. I just bought some grips from VZ. I was going to do the Frag grips for my Full Rail operator, but went with Operator II grips instead.

[Pesty0311]

That 1911 is a fantastic piece of art Ned. I will be picking up a set of those grips, definitely different I like.

[jonconsiglio]

Here's my 1911's...

Daily Carry Nighthawk Talon II Lightweight Bobtail

http://i534.photobucket.com/albums/ee343/jonconsiglio/Forums/DSC_0009-Edit.jpg

Dan Wesson VBOB

http://i534.photobucket.com/albums/ee343/jonconsiglio/Forums/DSC_0320-Edit.jpg

Wilson CQB

http://i534.photobucket.com/albums/ee343/jonconsiglio/Forums/DSC_5459_Small.jpg

Ed Brown Executive Carry

http://i534.photobucket.com/albums/ee343/jonconsiglio/Forums/DSC_5439T.jpg

Kimber SIS Pro

http://i534.photobucket.com/albums/ee343/jonconsiglio/Forums/DSC_8215_SMALL-1.jpg

Kimber CDP Pro II (never cared for this gun)

http://i534.photobucket.com/albums/ee343/jonconsiglio/Forums/DSC_8027-1.jpg

Dan Wesson RZ 10mm (yesterday at the range)

http://i534.photobucket.com/albums/ee343/jonconsiglio/Forums/IMG_8023-Edit.jpg

To add to my previous post, I just received an email that my Nighthawk PDP Commander arrived. This will probably take the top spot in my 1911 carry line up.

• Diamond Black
• Rounded Butt similar to Wilson's offering
• Stippled/Smooth Coco Bolos
• Tan Gatorbacks
• 3.25 lb medium solid trigger
• Standard Straight 8's (should have went to ledged like my VBOB, but an easy fix)

Now, I noticed it didn't have the ball slide cuts like the images online. At first I was going to have them fix it, but I actually like it better. Then the plug, though the thick EGW Heinie, isn't as thick as the Heinie with the plug that fits around the bottom of the bushing. Ok with that too. Another odd thing is that the serial on my Talon is in the 9500 range where this is in the 4000's. Not an issue, but it got me curious. I guess they have the PDP frames set aside and pull them as needed. Interesting though.

So, for it coming this way, Nighthawk gave me $100 off. Currently, my main carry guns are a Nighthawk Talon II bobtail (about 75% of the time), a VBOB and sometimes a 229 SCT or a 226. I have a feeling, this will quickly replace the Talon and VBOB after a good 500 rounds. I'll run it at one of Paul Howe's classes later this year as well.

I'll get some better pics, these were sent to me by the dealer that ordered it for me - George at Gunslingers

http://i534.photobucket.com/albums/ee343/jonconsiglio/Misc/PDP3.jpg

http://i534.photobucket.com/albums/ee343/jonconsiglio/Misc/PDP2.jpg

http://i534.photobucket.com/albums/ee343/jonconsiglio/Misc/PDP1.jpg

[majette]

noob here. my picture taking-fu is not the best but here is my edc mc operator. mods are a trigger job done by a former usmc match pistol builder, wilson clip on magwell, non-skid tape, and the grips (where have i seen that logo before?)

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/7817/mcoppunr.jpg

if i had this when i was in the corps (a long time ago) i would have qualified expert...

[willowofwisp]

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z6/willowofwisp/new%20stuff/newstuff.png

[Pirate EC]

Springfield Armory with VZ grips and Wilson Combat mags. I don't want to change a thing.

http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/9782/springfield1911vzgrips2.jpg

[Seawolf]

My attempt at a MEU SOC clone

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll93/Seawolf_504/SA1911A1MeuSoc.jpg

[TRUST8383]

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/JFLOINDUSTRIES/1911/d31fec0b.jpg

[Ventura]

Jeff Cooper's article titled The Serious Pistol was the inspiration for this expression.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a98/shenwudog/1911projectM.jpg

[Chuck]

Good thing it's stainless. Raining like a tropical rain forest here!

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/7-34.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/5-47.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/4-58.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/6-45.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/3-68.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/2-74.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/1-81.jpg

[DesertSpringer]

Awesome as always Chuck!

Where are you that it's raining like crazy?

I'm down here in Mesa, AZ and it's clear like no other. Wish it was raining :(

[Chuck]

Prescott Valley. Been raining for a week!

[M4Fundi]

Awesome Chuck! All business!

What are the grips made of?

Is that one of Ted's or Richard's rear sights?

I want golf balls!:D

[mvician]

Very nice :smile:

[Curare]

Gorgeous.

One of the few 1911 makers whose work is obvious without needing a rollmark on the side. Much in the same way that you can ID a Swenson from a distance.

For whatever reason, the first thing I look at on a 1911 is grip safety fit. On some smiths/manufacturers I'm sometimes disappointed. Never with Chuck Rogers.

[Artos]

i must live under a rock...never seen a bbl bushing like that before.

very nice touch!!

[ColdDeadHands]

Awesome like always!:smile:

[dojpros]

That is awesome. All business right down to the grips (stocks).

[brzusa.1911]

New guy here trying to get info and help on getting my first black rifle :thank_you2:

Here are my 1911s:

http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/zz184/brzusa_1911/DSC_0022.jpg

http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/zz184/brzusa_1911/DSC_0019.jpg

http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/zz184/brzusa_1911/DW%20CBOB/DSC02243.jpg

http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/zz184/brzusa_1911/DSC_0018.jpg

[erh]

Work in progress..

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g102/1erh/Firearms/P7180009-1.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g102/1erh/Firearms/P7180015.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g102/1erh/Firearms/P7180023.jpg

E! :cool:

[GIFFMANN]

New guy here trying to get info and help on getting my first black rifle :thank_you2:

Here are my 1911s:


http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/zz184/brzusa_1911/DSC_0019.jpg


Very nice!

Who makes the holster in this shot? Looks like a Comp-Tac, but with a leather covered kydex part.

[willowofwisp]

That's a Tucker holster i believe

[ColdDeadHands]

http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz170/mw1311/My%20Guns/DSC_0001.jpg

[uscbigdawg]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/uscbigdawg/SA-1911.jpg

This is not a black & white photo. The gun is THAT BLACK. All work done by Freedom Gunworks.

Rich

[d90king]

http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz170/mw1311/My%20Guns/DSC_0001.jpg

Nice 1911 Cold.... :cool: A simple 1911 that works every time and is more accurate than the most shooters...

Pic thread:
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSCN0035.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSCN1354.jpg

[ColdDeadHands]

Nice 1911 Cold.... :cool: A simple 1911 that works every time and is more accurate than the most shooters...


Thanks, it's my favorite 1911 out of the numerous ones I've owned in the past. The checkering could be nicer but since it has no effect on function I don't really care. I traded my Brown Kobra for it and some cash and have to say I'm not sorry I did. The Blueing on the TRS holds up better also. I have to say that the Baer TRS is the best value in quality 1911 out there. I've seen them as low as $1699 new.

[Chuck]

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


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

[sadmin]

What my Grandfather left to me when he passed.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/r3h4b/CIMG0033.jpg

[willowofwisp]

What my Grandfather left to me when he passed.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/r3h4b/CIMG0033.jpg

That's beautiful right there..have you shot it?

[sadmin]

I have. Much when he was around, not so much now.

Here you can see Mr. Waldemar Broberg initials for inspection.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/r3h4b/CIMG0034.jpg

[rrpederson]

I've been lurking here a while and figured this was a good way to say hello.
This is my daily carry.
Nope......she's not very pretty but she is loyal and trustworthy!
:)

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/1-36.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/2-35.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/5-28.jpg

wow, i have almost the exact same gun minus the hammer and rear sight. amazing. the pictures suck, but u get the point.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t319/rrpederson/001-1.jpg
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t319/rrpederson/002-1.jpg

[Ned Christiansen]

Recently completed for a long-time customer..... a Springfield without tons of frills.

Barrel is a Kart, bushing is an EGW 80% that I bored, angle-bored, and sculpted. Pretty much all the stock internals were used except for changing to a Harrison trigger.


Rear sight-- one of John Harrison's with a little extra metal removed to give better access for using the sight to rack the slide.
http://www.louderthanwords.us/mediumfoto/picts/ulfls/07082010/17712448891.jpg


Left side-- VZ thin grips supplied by the owner.
http://www.louderthanwords.us/mediumfoto/picts/ulfls/07082010/15188609842.jpg

Chen magwell. from the top down.....
http://www.louderthanwords.us/mediumfoto/picts/ulfls/07082010/19603881981.jpg

The owner didn't want to replace "everything". We used the stock Springfield grip safety which was totally adequate. I would normally fit it tighter at the pivot but it was not so bad from the factory. I did however "raise" it quite a bit-- the limiting factor on these being that they are cored out hollow on the inside, so one needs to be careful not to go too far and strike air. Gave the whole thing a mottled texture..... just something I'm playing with.
http://www.louderthanwords.us/mediumfoto/picts/ulfls/07082010/19603882162.jpg

Chen magwell from the bottom..... TIG'd on. Welding is one of the few things I don't do here..... when I've got a guy who does it this good, no sense in doing it myself.
http://www.louderthanwords.us/smallfoto/picts/ulfls/07082010/17777016781.jpg


The MSH / backstrap checkering is ramped off at the bottom and rounded slightly. Checkering front and back is 18, not 20, LPI, just for the heck of it.
http://www.louderthanwords.us/mediumfoto/picts/ulfls/07082010/17777018402.jpg
http://www.louderthanwords.us/mediumfoto/picts/ulfls/07082010/10809019541.jpg

Back o' the slide.
http://www.louderthanwords.us/mediumfoto/picts/ulfls/07082010/10809019562.jpg

[JSantoro]

I see your work, look at my pistol, and this sound bite keeps popping into my head:

http://www.entertonement.com/clips/ytrlzstclv--18

:D

[M4Fundi]

Looks great! I am glad to see John is making a rear sight like that too. 18 lpi checkering... must have some leather on his hands:p

I really like that texturing... its elegant.

I wish we could see what you did form the business side of her??

Anytime you want to "experiment" with my gun you just let me know:D

[tr1kstanc3]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/4876042925_7e6bfb5081_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7177502@N06/4876042925/)

[Cameron]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4876086077_ff521d82d4_b.jpg

Clockwise from bottom left:

1943 Remington Rand 1911A1
2004 Colt's Government Model
2004 Colt's Commander Model
2010 Colt New Agent

[Cameron]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4877909461_a38c64b13b_z.jpg


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4877909171_d74e5f303b_z.jpg


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/4877908809_21698be313_z.jpg


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/4877909373_5ba3e74770_z.jpg

[TN-popo]

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r304/TN-popo/DSC00745.jpg

My John Harrison custom Springfield.

[Bowser]

http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac269/ramen01/loaded.jpg

[Pappabear]

I love 1911's. Thats all.
History-Art-American Craftsmanship all in one little bundle of joy.

[HOKIE_FAN]

http://images1f.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp9%3A%3B%3Enu%3D3247%3E4%3B9%3E%3B87%3EWSNRCG%3D33739449%3A%3A325nu0mrj

[DBH]

Lot of good looking 1911s in this thread. I will take some pics when I finish my sight change out.

[Para1*]

Here is a pic of my Springfield Micro-Compact that I carry concealed. I put the Ergo grips on it and Wilson night sights. It's a pretty good gun although a little heavy.

5871

____________________________________________________
Every man dies, not every man truly lives. -William Wallace

[Exiledviking]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y65/Exiledviking/IMG_0017-1.jpg

[Dos Cylindros]

Couple of shots of my Springfield Custom Carry. The first when I got it fresh from the custom shop, the second after I sent it back for a few more minor enhancements.

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac335/4N20/P1020112.jpg

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

[nighthunter30]

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/nighthunter30/remington_1911-.jpg

My new Remington R1 with Quality Hardware Machine M1 carbine

[MarshallDodge]

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/nighthunter30/remington_1911-.jpg

My new Remington R1 with Quality Hardware Machine M1 carbine
Cool pic. The R1 is tempting me as a builder/range toy.

[bleaman225]

I got a good deal on this from a local shop. Only changes I have made are the coyote Gunner Grips and the 10-8 grip screws. I have not yet shot it but I am confident it will do what I expect of it. Overall, I am very very happy with my new addition!!


http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu29/benleaman/IMG_2610.jpg
http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu29/benleaman/IMG_2602.jpg
http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu29/benleaman/IMG_2604.jpg
http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu29/benleaman/IMG_2611.jpg
http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu29/benleaman/IMG_2605.jpg
http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu29/benleaman/IMG_2608.jpg

[SWATcop556]

Looks good. The only thing I would be cautious about would be the rear sight. Let us know how it shoots!

[bleaman225]

I'm actually pricing out what it will cost me to build a entirely new slide/barrel assembly and just keep the SA TRP "upper", if you will, in the safe. I looked into replacing the rear sight and I can't find anything I like. I always use Heine Straight 8s on all my guns, so I may just put together a nice top for this gun and run it hard with no worries of fancy adjustable sights breaking...

[ROCKET20_GINSU]

Very very nice! beautiful gun. If that is a novak cut rear I would just replace the sights. I wouldn't buy a completely new top end unless you really want it. I've been pretty happy with my stock SA1911's performance. Plus "if" anything ever happens you can send it back to SA as is, their CS is top notch.

GU

[ShipWreck]

Very very nice! beautiful gun. If that is a novak cut rear I would just replace the sights. I wouldn't buy a completely new top end unless you really want it. I've been pretty happy with my stock SA1911's performance. Plus "if" anything ever happens you can send it back to SA as is, their CS is top notch.

GU

GREAT gun!

That's not a Novak cut.

Here is 1 option for you:

http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?p=2681517

I went to his personal website and do not see it listed (I may have missed it) - but if you PM him there or email him, I'm sure he can give you all the info to send your slide in.

If I come across another full rail Operator again, I may buy it. If I get 1, I am thinking of sending it to Nighthawk. I like their adjustable sights because they have white around the tritium instead of silver.

[superchi]

GREAT gun!

That's not a Novak cut.

Here is 1 option for you:

http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?p=2681517

I went to his personal website and do not see it listed (I may have missed it) - but if you PM him there or email him, I'm sure he can give you all the info to send your slide in....

I was informed on m1911 forums that it is the HD-001 rear sight. If you go to the services page I believe it is sight work package #120. The rear sight itself can be bought on Brownell's for $90.

[bleaman225]

Very very nice! beautiful gun. If that is a novak cut rear I would just replace the sights. I wouldn't buy a completely new top end unless you really want it. I've been pretty happy with my stock SA1911's performance. Plus "if" anything ever happens you can send it back to SA as is, their CS is top notch.

GU

As others have stated, it's not a Novak cut. Believe me, if it was I would swap the sights and run the thing! :) I believe it is a Bo Mar Adjustable cut. My main reason for buying the new upper was to have the fun of fitting it all myself. I have built one other 1911 and it was truly fun. I am using this as a reason to do it again.

[willowofwisp]

I had the HD-001 on my les baer premiere II for roughly 800 rounds, awesome sight its really really durable

[GLOCKMASTER]

bleaman225 great looking pistol. I have been wanting to purchase another 1911 for a while and you guys that keep posting pictures of these Operators are not helping my wallet maintain control of the money.:help:

[MAUSER88]

My two Kimbers. TLEII and SIS

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd88/MAUSER888/IMG_0085.jpg

[BigDog]

My lightweight hybrid Fusion/Kimber CCO, built by Sam Hatfield (www.hatfieldsgunsmithing.com) with STI, Wilson and Brown parts.
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e193/lmlarsen77/CCO_1.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e193/lmlarsen77/CCO_2.jpg

And with my Kimber Tactical Custom that inspired it. Closest thing to a matched pair I ever had!
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e193/lmlarsen77/CCO_Tac.jpg

[loupav]

Is there something wrong with adjustable sights on Springers? My friend has a 9mm target gun and those sights started falling apart years ago.

[MarshallDodge]

Is there something wrong with adjustable sights on Springers? My friend has a 9mm target gun and those sights started falling apart years ago.
If you are talking about the Bomar style sights, they typically don't hold up well from any manufacturer. I just lost the little windage nut on my Kimber Target. It is 10 years old so I guess I can't complain too much.

[masakari]

Picture request: chrome, stainless, or black 1911 with pachmayr american legend grips
I'm trying to decide on what style M1911 would fit those grips best, as I have always been fond of them... and want a new M1911 anyway :)

[loupav]

If you are talking about the Bomar style sights, they typically don't hold up well from any manufacturer. I just lost the little windage nut on my Kimber Target. It is 10 years old so I guess I can't complain too much.

My friend's Spring target 9mm was bought from a pawn shop with a known history. All I know is it was murder from him to try and shoot a dot torture.

[stifled]

http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff328/stifled_bucket/T2i/IMG_0061.jpg
http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff328/stifled_bucket/T2i/IMG_0062.jpg
http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff328/stifled_bucket/T2i/IMG_0065.jpg

Don't mind how grimy it is in spots; I didn't clean it too well. I carry it now and then and it doesn't get cleaned externally much. I recommend the hell out of VZ Grips for anyone who wants something a bit stickier.

[stealbear]

my first higher end 1911. loving it.
http://a.imageshack.us/img820/5562/022fg.jpg

http://a.imageshack.us/img685/4248/023cy.jpg

[willowofwisp]

Nice looking GRP..now that i got rid of my les baer i am looking at future high end 1911's and i like the nighthawk predators

[flanntastic]

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/flanntastic/DSC_0009.jpg

[DocHolliday01]

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/5468/img1750g.jpg


http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/640/img1755n.jpg

[AZ-Renegade]

SW1911. Not as pretty as some, but she's been reliable!

http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/az-renegade/Firearms058.jpg

[mrbieler]

Colt Commander worked on by Virgil Tripp
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k158/mrbieler/colt_commander.jpg

Springfield GI I gutted, melted, and did myself. Used the SA frame, slide, and barrel and the rest is a mix of aftermarket parts. Refinished by Mac's Shootin' Irons.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k158/mrbieler/egw_4.jpg

[erh]

Work in progress..

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g102/1erh/Firearms/P7180009-1.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g102/1erh/Firearms/P7180015.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g102/1erh/Firearms/P7180023.jpg

E! :cool:

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g102/1erh/Firearms/P8180305.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g102/1erh/Firearms/P8180327.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g102/1erh/Firearms/P8180319.jpg

E! :D

Only a couple of pins and a trigger change & hone (After #80 Glass Bead Treatment that is..) still remains..!
'Well... Until I change or improve something else anyway... :laugh:

[HK51Fan]

Very clean looking!

[erh]

Very clean looking!

If you mean mine... Thank you..!
But... As soon as I finish I aim to take it out
and make it as Dirty as ALL of our favorite Women..!

E! :D

[00leland00]

Nice job, ERH...


Pic thread:

Picture request: chrome, stainless, or black 1911 with pachmayr american legend grips
I'm trying to decide on what style M1911 would fit those grips best, as I have always been fond of them... and want a new M1911 anyway :)

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm37/qball00980/guns/DSCI0478.jpg

[Chuck]

My eyes!!!
MY EYES!!!!!!!
oofa

[loupav]

Great looking NH Stealbear! ;)

[danish]

I've been into 1911's longer than AR's and cannot wait till my next one, probably a Nighthawk, but until then these two will do!!

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o159/danish1911/IMG_0835.jpg
My Springfield I shoot in Single Stack division of USPSA. Just got it back from Coal Creek Armory with a new Isonite QPQ finish.

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o159/danish1911/IMG_0832.jpg
An Auto-Ordanance I got as a project. It started as a regular GI model I got for cheap and is now what you see. I purchased just so I could tear apart and tinker with it and have learned a lot from this firearm.

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o159/danish1911/IMG_0836.jpg

[Jeffu]

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss111/denimtalk/SpringfieldArmoryTRPoperatorRight.jpg

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss111/denimtalk/SpringfieldArmoryTRPoperatorLeft.jpg

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss111/denimtalk/SpringfieldArmoryTRPoperatorTopView.jpg

[David Thomas]

A beauty from Matt Davis:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/005-12.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/013-10.jpg

[Dos Cylindros]

A beauty from Matt Davis:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/005-12.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/013-10.jpg

Schwing! Nice one, it seems I share your taste in 1911's.

[Lawdog-1]

Matt, what do you call the Grip treatment on front strap & mainspring housing ? I like it and it looks grippy and not course like 20 & 30 checkering. Please list parts add and custom work that Matt did to it?

[dsa]

A beauty from Matt Davis:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/005-12.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/013-10.jpg

The mini scallops look great. They add a unique touch and don't detract from the classic look. I like it, a lot!

[David Thomas]

The mini scallops look great. They add a unique touch and don't detract from the classic look. I like it, a lot!

I agree. I like them better than checkering.

I will post some more details and hopefully some better pics soon.

[varoadking]

The mini scallops look great. They add a unique touch and don't detract from the classic look. I like it, a lot!

Nice piece. I'm something of a ball cut slide junkie myself...though I haven't gotten around to sending the Delta Elite to Bob Miller yet...

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

[eternal24k]

The mini scallops look great. They add a unique touch and don't detract from the classic look. I like it, a lot!

+1,
very classy, looking forward to more pics.

[Jeffu]

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss111/denimtalk/Operator900.jpg

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss111/denimtalk/OperatorFDE.jpg

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss111/denimtalk/SpringfieldArmoryTRPoperatorLeft.jpg

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss111/denimtalk/SpringfieldArmoryTRPoperatorRight.jpg

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss111/denimtalk/SpringfieldArmoryTRPoperatorTopView.jpg

[D.O.B.A]

....Can't get the Image to show, but here is the link!

[HK51Fan]

Very nice Springfield. The surfire you have mounted underneath? does it have strobe capabitlity? I'm looking for a pistol light with stobe capabilities.


thanks,

[Chuck]

From the bench of Dave Erickson, www.conditionone.us:

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt350/conditiononepistolsmithing/Book1911/14.jpg

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt350/conditiononepistolsmithing/Book1911/21.jpg

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt350/conditiononepistolsmithing/Book1911/15.jpg

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt350/conditiononepistolsmithing/Book1911/5.jpg

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt350/conditiononepistolsmithing/Book1911/1.jpg

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt350/conditiononepistolsmithing/Book1911/7.jpg

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt350/conditiononepistolsmithing/Book1911/27.jpg

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt350/conditiononepistolsmithing/Book1911/11.jpg

Rogers' Tier One rear sight and Rogers' golfballing.
More details in 'The Complete Book of the 1011' on magazine racks now.

[BigDog]

Chuck, that is absolutely one of the nicest, most cleanly executed 1911s I've ever seen!

[fmhscopeland]

Streamlight makes a TLR-1 and a TLR-1s, the s model strobes. You quickly click the instant on lever twice and then hold and it will strobe until you let off the toggle switch. IMO surefire weapon lights are not worth the almost double price difference between a Streamlight TLR vs X series from surefire. Now with that said i carry a Surefire hand held daily :neo:

[David Thomas]

I tried to take better pictures, but the fight against the humidity created another problem: lint! Oh well, I tried:


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/002-10-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/007-9-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/008-6-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/DavidThomas/042-1-1.jpg

This is MD# 003, which I think I have posted pictures of previously. However, I sent the gun back to Mr. Davis to have him fit a Wilson thumb safety (single side) since I prefer that safety to the Wilson ambi-safety that was on it before (still have the ambi). Mr. Davis took the liberty of polishing all of the parts (again) and touching up the slide flats and from what I can tell going back over every aspect of this gun.

When I sent the gun back to him, it had somewhere over 1000 rounds through it. It had also accumulated some scratches on the slide flats as well as some other handling marks. It now looks better than ever!

The best part about this particular gun might be the trigger. It is amazing! Combine the light, crisp trigger pull with the Heinie sights and lock the gun in with the mini-scallops, this gun shoots fast and accurate. I have shot my fastest times on Todd Green's F.A.S.T. drill with this gun (http://pistol-training.com/drills/fast-fundamentals-accuracy-speed-test). The Nowlin barrel that Matt fit in this gun stacks them in one hole as long as I do my part.

[eternal24k]

that pattern looks absolutely phenomenal

[Mark71]

that pattern looks absolutely phenomenal

Agreed! It is IMO one of the nicest looking 1911's that I have seen.

[DamnYank!]

Just got my Series 70 slide back from Dave Berryhill. I asked him to dovetail the front of the slide and install a gold bead sight. Also install one of his MEUSOC replica rear sights. Finally, fit a new barrel bushing, cut the barrel flush, and recrown it. I should of had him massage the ejection port a bit but it totally slipped my mind. Sorry the pics aren't that great but the work is done perfectly and Dave was great throughout the decision making and work process!

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x10/DamnYank/firearms/100_0482-1.jpg

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x10/DamnYank/firearms/100_0487-1.jpg

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x10/DamnYank/firearms/100_0493.jpg

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x10/DamnYank/firearms/100_0483.jpg

[masakari]

Chuck: I read the article about that M1911 in a magazine, and I must say, condition one makes amazing art. You sir have one of the nicest pistols ever made. I hope that it suits the godfather nicely

[desertdisciple]

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd22/desertdisciple/Ministry%20Tools/100_6863.jpg

Thinking about selling the grips and keeping it a little more plain.
Will either go back to the factory grips or maybe to my textured AlumaGrips. Any Thoughts???

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd22/desertdisciple/Ministry%20Tools/SIG-RCS-Nitron.jpg

[TRUST8383]

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss111/denimtalk/Operator900.jpg


HAHA, what are the odds!? It seems we have similar tastes!? :D

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/JFLOINDUSTRIES/1911/d31fec0b.jpg

[The_War_Wagon]

Picked up this little hotrod (Pro TLE/RL II) for $700 & change back in June.

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc305/The_War_Wagon/Parts/Kimber1.jpg

So the Schwartz safety is diconnected :D, and the frame has been custom bobbed, but it's had about 2k rounds put through it, and the finish is PAINTED at this point, and rough in spots.

I owned it in THIS condition for about 36 hours. It was off to my 'Smitty/FFL for some new McCormick slim grips, a new Wolff 16lb power spring, and a Wilson slimline abidextrous safety. After THAT, it was THEN off to Amelon Coatings in VA, for some CERAKOTING!

Since this was my first experience with CERAKOTE, I decided to keep it simple - graphite black. Dan did an excellent job with it there, and then got it back to me GTG.

And here's what it looks like NOW! :cool:

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc305/The_War_Wagon/Parts/100_6574.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc305/The_War_Wagon/Parts/100_6571.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc305/The_War_Wagon/Parts/100_6573.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc305/The_War_Wagon/Parts/100_6570.jpg

As you can see, it has cleaned up rather nicely!

Here's a family photo - along with my S&W1911, and SA 1911A1. :cool:

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc305/The_War_Wagon/Parts/FAMILY2.jpg

[eternal24k]

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z152/eternal24k/004-5.jpg?t=1283806187

[DHart]

My two favorite Commanders

This one is a Ned Christiansen Custom Colt 1991 Commander with bobtail and Christiansen details scattered throughtout.
http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp59/zmonki/Daily%20Carry/Commander-EDC.jpg

This one is an EGW Custom Colt LW Commander with bobtail and EGW details scattered throughout.
http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp59/zmonki/Daily%20Carry/P1010190.jpg

[dsa]

My two favorite Commanders

This one is a Ned Christiansen Custom Colt 1991 Commander with bobtail and Christiansen details scattered throughtout.
http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp59/zmonki/Daily%20Carry/Commander-EDC.jpg

This one is an EGW Custom Colt LW Commander with bobtail and EGW details scattered throughout.
http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp59/zmonki/Daily%20Carry/P1010190.jpg

Very nice! I would love to see more photos of these,...please.

[ColdDeadHands]

From the bench of Dave Erickson, www.conditionone.us:

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt350/conditiononepistolsmithing/Book1911/14.jpg



Very nice, what's that finish?

[SeaSoldier]

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu257/SeaSoldier0311/IMG_0606.jpg

One of the early TRS pistols with Colt style thumb safety and real Novak sights.

[MarshallDodge]

One of the early TRS pistols with Colt style thumb safety and real Novak sights.
Very nice!!

[desertdisciple]

dsa, SeaSoldier, & Cold Dead Hands...
Y'all stir up feelings of 1911 Inadequacy!
:bad:

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd22/desertdisciple/Ministry%20Tools/100_6863.jpg

[ColdDeadHands]

Thanks, I figured if I only have one 1911 it may as well be a quality piece. However, I can see another Baer TRS in the future to keep the one I already have company. :dance3:

[superchi]

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ik1anMMYkmI/TH7j7Si1enI/AAAAAAAAAEc/Uue9luGiGmM/s912/IMG_4179.jpg

[Chuck]

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

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

:eek:

[desertdisciple]

WoW, Chuck! That is a SICK 1911!
:dirol:

[evil_nadman]

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ik1anMMYkmI/TH7j7Si1enI/AAAAAAAAAEc/Uue9luGiGmM/s912/IMG_4179.jpg
Hey who makes that threaded barrel?

[geezerbutler]

Very nice, what's that finish?

Looks an awful lot like Walter Birdsong's Black-T....

[ColdDeadHands]

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


:eek:

Is that one of the guns for the new Resident Evil movie? :no:

Awesome work but too much for my taste.

[superchi]

Hey who makes that threaded barrel?

The barrel is by storm lake. Needed a bit of fitting for my TRP though.

I won't lie, your avatar is the inspiration for this gun lol

[UCFiveOh]

http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy252/ucfiveoh/SDC12405.jpg:dance3:

[UCFiveOh]

http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy252/ucfiveoh/SDC12202.jpg

[desertdisciple]

http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy252/ucfiveoh/SDC12405.jpg:dance3:

That is sooooo awesome! Dare I ask???

[SeaSoldier]

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu257/SeaSoldier0311/IMG_0610.jpg

The other side of TR0058

[SeaSoldier]

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu257/SeaSoldier0311/100_3092.jpg


9MM 1911 kinda from Heirloom Precision

[UCFiveOh]

That is sooooo awesome! Dare I ask???

Springfield Loaded Target, 10-8 Performance grip screws holding down 10-8 Performance Signature grips.

It's getting a Dawson rail installed next week!:ph34r:

[BigDog]

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

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

:eek:

Wow. Just... wow.

And I mean that in a really, REALLY good way!

[RiflemanBobcat]

Springfield Loaded Target, 10-8 Performance grip screws holding down 10-8 Performance Signature grips.

It's getting a Dawson rail installed next week!:ph34r:

How are you liking the 10-8 grip panels? I'm debating a set for mine...same gun with fixed sights.

[Rezarf2]

Ironic thing is, this is my first post here on m4c... and it is to post up a picture of my 1911's :lol:

First up is my TRP Operator with a full rail. I hunted this one down for over a year, it has a bull barrel, x300 and Gunner Grips. I have started to make holsters for my guns since I couldn't get either of my two models from Raven.

http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr3/drew_frazer/TRP%20Operator%20Full%20Rail/IMG_0833.jpg

http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr3/drew_frazer/holsters/trp1.jpg


Next up is my Springfield Lightweight Champion Operator. I love this one, it shoots great. I made the grips and holster myself. I hope to bobtail it, and checker the front strap. I might flush cut and crown the barrel just for looks... time will tell.

http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr3/drew_frazer/SA%20LWT%20Operator/grips4.jpg

http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr3/drew_frazer/SA%20LWT%20Operator/grips9.jpg

http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr3/drew_frazer/holsters/champ1.jpg

Time to start contributing! :D

[INTrooper4255]

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/INTrooper4255/WarriorRes6.jpg

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/INTrooper4255/WarriorRes10.jpg

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/INTrooper4255/WarriorRes12.jpg

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/INTrooper4255/WarriorRes8.jpg

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/INTrooper4255/WarriorRes11.jpg

[Chuck]

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

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/2-78.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/1-85.jpg

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

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

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

[INTrooper4255]

Dag gone! You're Golf Balling is so sexy! The best texturing out there in my opinion!!

[FromMyColdDeadHand]

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

I have feed ramp polish envy. Is that thing chromed???

[Norinco]

Chuck....you make me sad.

[evil_nadman]

http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp118/surstar21/P2050500.jpg
Super Chi here is mine!

[Bolt_Overide]

damnit chuck, why must you keep posting these sexy guns while your waiting list is still closed...?

[Chuck]

Thanks guys!
I hope the owner likes it.

The rear sight is a Heinie Slant-Pro, as specified by the owner.
The grips are Cocobolo, I think.

The ASYM ammo is the best I've seen and used! Produced by Stan Chen, one of the premier 1911 smiffs in the world.

Notice the grip safety fit? I welded the frame and re-fit the grip safety.

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/7-36.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/8-35.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/89-1.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z228/pistolwrench19/5-49.jpg

[JmacAr]

Nice work Chuck. Whoever gets that is gonna be one happy owner.

[d90king]

Found a couple of Baers on the back deck so I thought I would grab the camera.:cool:

LB Super-Tac and TRC
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSCN0199.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSCN0197.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSCN0194.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSCN0193.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSCN0195.jpg
American Steel and wonder plastic.
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSCN0200.jpg

[wetidlerjr]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/wetidlerjr/Colt%201911/CC_1991ORM_LEFT-1.jpg

M1991A1 (ORM) Commander/work done by Bob Miller :D

[DHart]

Bill.. gorgeous Commander... classic, simple, ring hammer! ;) Nice work by Miller.

[stealbear]

edit:better pic.
http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/4357/051px.jpg

[wetidlerjr]

Bill.. gorgeous Commander... classic, simple, ring hammer! ;) Nice work by Miller.

Thanks ! It's my "Jeff Cooper" pistol and daily CCW. :D
(Long time; no see !)

[Lawdog-1]

steelbear,What finish is on your Nighthawk GRP? Parkerize

[TwoSqueeze]

Not steelbear but I believe that coating is Diamond Black (Ionbond DLC).

Cheers,
-TS

[stealbear]

yes it's diamond black. When dry it becomes a lighter color, especially under bright florescent lighting.

[loupav]

Nice gun steelbear! :D

[superchi]

http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp118/surstar21/P2050500.jpg
Super Chi here is mine!

Nice, yours is a bit more accurate than mine, I just couldn't pass up on the TRP I got while waiting for a deal on the MC Operator.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ik1anMMYkmI/TH7j2RCTE5I/AAAAAAAAAEY/Y8lldJxu6tg/s912/IMG_4169.jpg

[wetidlerjr]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/wetidlerjr/COLTS70REPRO_MILLER122408.jpg

Colt Series 70 reproduction w/1960's NM military slide.
Work done by Bob Miller :D

[willowofwisp]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/wetidlerjr/COLTS70REPRO_MILLER122408.jpg

Colt Series 70 reproduction w/1960's NM military slide.
Work done by Bob Miller :D

That's a nice looking 1911 right there...all work no frills

[OD*]

That is, a beautiful Colt, Bill.

[varoadking]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/wetidlerjr/COLTS70REPRO_MILLER122408.jpg

Colt Series 70 reproduction w/1960's NM military slide.
Work done by Bob Miller :D

IMHO, Bob is simply one of the very best. He has worked over 3 of my pieces - some of which came from more "famous" pistolsmiths. Only CT Brian has a keener eye for perfection...again, IMHO...

[wetidlerjr]

Bob does some really nice work. He has done three for me. :D

[titsonritz]

oops wrong place sorry

[eternal24k]

while my 1911 is away,
could someone measure the dimensions of their Dawson rail? Looking to have a holster made.

thanks in advance :)

[varoadking]

I've been jonsin' for a plain Jane 1911 for some time now. Viola...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/varoadking/Mancave/Colt1991002.jpg

[bigbore40]

My TRP
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n56/aimeehoge/0726101937-00.jpg

[Seraph]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g111/Trisagion/ColtS70_web_01.jpg

[D. Christopher]

[QUOTE=wetidlerjr;758191]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/wetidlerjr/COLTS70REPRO_MILLER122408.jpg

That's a really nice looking pistol. Who made the frame?

[DHart]

[QUOTE=wetidlerjr;758191]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/wetidlerjr/COLTS70REPRO_MILLER122408.jpg

That's a really nice looking pistol. Who made the frame?

That would be made by Colt! :cool:

[DocHolliday01]

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/2808/62019433741035263503745.jpg

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/6404/62019433741045263503745.jpg[/URL]

Nighthawk GRP Recon/X300 in RCS Phantom, with 2 CMC 10 rd Powermags also in RCS dual mag holder.

[7PI]

http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af31/NS2_photo/IMG_0013.jpg?t=1285169340

http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af31/NS2_photo/000_0578.jpg?t=1285169367

[stealbear]

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/2808/62019433741035263503745.jpg

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/6404/62019433741045263503745.jpg[/URL]

Nighthawk GRP Recon/X300 in RCS Phantom, with 2 CMC 10 rd Powermags also in RCS dual mag holder.

That's the picatinny rail Phantom right?

[Dave Berryhill]

http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af31/NS2_photo/000_0578.jpg?t=1285169367
What thumb safety is that?

[7PI]

What thumb safety is that?

That is the original thumb safety Sig put on the GSR 3 years ago.

[DocHolliday01]

That's the picatinny rail Phantom right?

Yes it is.

[newyork]

Just got her. Series 70 NRM.
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt134/rslamiroult/DSCF1381.jpg
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt134/rslamiroult/DSCF1380.jpg
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt134/rslamiroult/DSCF1379.jpg