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.

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]

Heres my beauty

-Evil Nadman

[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:

[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

[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

[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

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.

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.