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Lynn Freshly
02-12-09, 04:32
Ken gave me a box of parts last summer and here is the end result. Wilson Combat frame, Caspian slide, Bar Sto barrel and SDM gold bead front sight. Hard Chrome lower and Melonite on everything else.

I delivered it to Ken on Sunday and he was pleased with the results. He shot a group into 1 1/2 to 2 inches at 15 yards, offhand.

Lynn


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And Ken with his new 1911

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crossgun
02-12-09, 04:48
Lynn

Great looking pistol for even a greater guy. Im sure it was a honor to build it for him.

"King of feedway stopages". I never really found that to be the case and I can only assume this one runs great.
John_Wayne777
02-12-09, 07:53
Cool weapon. Hard chrome and melontie seems like it would be a great, durable way to come up with a 2 tone 1911 that resists corrosion.

I was at the Low Light II class with Mr. Hackathorn when you stopped by the range in Clarington. The couple of toys you had with you looked very, VERY nice.

Hopefully I'll get to train under Ken again this year...and maybe I'll get to play with that nice blaster. ;)
TOrrock
02-12-09, 11:05
Beautiful piece.
Dave L.
02-12-09, 11:13
That's hot!
I just had a Kimber Warrior frame, slide, S&A magwell, and CM Beavertail all done in Melonite- it's a beautiful finish.
MarshallDodge
02-12-09, 11:33
Very nice! I am always a sucker for two-tone. :cool:
ToddG
02-12-09, 14:25
Having seen Ken's collection (aka "the Pile") on a few occasions, I am glad to see he's finally got a 1911. :p
The Dumb Gun Collector
02-13-09, 00:09
That is a great looking gun. And Ken is my all-time favorite instructor.
SGB
02-13-09, 17:31
Very Nice
VA_Dinger
02-14-09, 18:15
Very impressive build.

I'd be damn proud to own it.
Dexter
02-15-09, 12:53
Very beautiful! I'm really liking the two-tone.

What advantages does the gold sight have over a night sight?
ToddG
02-15-09, 14:06
What advantages does the gold sight have over a night sight?

A gold bead will pick up and reflect light fairly well, so in daylight and even moderate indoor light it's visible. In darker situations, such as when you would want night sights, it's won't be useful unless you assume that you'll always have a light source active whenever you're aiming and breaking your shots.
CLHC
02-15-09, 20:45
Very nice! :cool:
Sam
02-15-09, 20:56
A gold bead will pick up and reflect light fairly well, so in daylight and even moderate indoor light it's visible. In darker situations, such as when you would want night sights, it's won't be useful unless you assume that you'll always have a light source active whenever you're aiming and breaking your shots.

Todd is right about the gold bead. When it gets so dark that you don't have any ambient light to reflect off the gold bead, the owner has the Crimson Trace. They didn't name him the Tactical Dalai Lama for nothing.
Mo_Zam_Beek
02-16-09, 00:21
Do the CT grips come in 'thins'?

Nice blaster BTW.
LSK
02-16-09, 08:33
the gold bead never dims or wears out.
NC12215
02-16-09, 16:59
Beautiful work. I really like the old school two tone. Ken's got some nice guns but I still can't help feeling like it couldn't have gone to a nicer guy.
Dave
Mark71
02-16-09, 22:16
That is a VERY nice 1911!
Lynn Freshly
02-17-09, 03:05
Thanks for all the kind words.

Lynn
dirksterg30
02-17-09, 15:40
Outstanding work, Lynn. Where did you have the hard chrome/melonite done?
macman37
02-17-09, 20:20
Does NOT suck!
Bowie Tactical
02-18-09, 13:01
Lynn looks awsome. If it is near as smooth as the other two I have shot of yours I am sure it is sweet.
Hey... if Ken is happy with it you know it is good. He kinda has had some experience with the 1911 I've heard. LOL

CHECK 360
David Bowie
Lynn Freshly
02-19-09, 03:37
Lynn looks awsome. If it is near as smooth as the other two I have shot of yours I am sure it is sweet.
Hey... if Ken is happy with it you know it is good. He kinda has had some experience with the 1911 I've heard. LOL

CHECK 360
David Bowie

Dave,

If you get over to see Ken sometime, he might even let you touch it!!!

I've got a couple other 1911 builds that I am working on and I will bring them down to TDI in April.

Later,

Lynn
MX5
02-25-09, 13:53
Nice job Lynn!
nplunger
03-13-09, 23:20
Lynn when do I get a nice 1911 from you? I like the two tone with the grips.
Lynn Freshly
03-13-09, 23:34
Lynn when do I get a nice 1911 from you? I like the two tone with the grips.

Show me the money!!!!!:p:D

Lynn
SCULLY
03-14-09, 07:39
Very sharp looking 1911.
00bullitt
03-18-09, 20:26
We just brought Ken here to Atlanta this past weekend for a class. The two pistols he had with him were a G17 and the 1911 you built for him. I looked it over real close after we picked him up from the airport. Very nice job. I was impressed. Ken used it as his carry gun when we went out for dinner but did not shoot it in the class since it poured on us the whole weekend. He spoke highyly of it though.