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Thread: Looking for a “keeper”

  1. #21
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    Nothing wrong with an Ed Brown.

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    https://alchemy1911.com/
    Buy once, cry once.

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    Many good suggestions here. No matter what finish or brand if carried and shot enough will show wear, I consider blue wear ( won’t own a stainless) a sign of life well lived and every time I see talk of refinishing I get a bit of nausea.
    I have lots of pistols with blued finish worn to bare metal without ever having rust issues.
    Regarding les Baer I have owned several and before I moved was the most popular semi custom where I used to live. Tight but very reliable and accurate in all those I saw.
    My keeper arrives hopefully at the end of the week- a military pistol from the CMP
    For a routine shooter and carry gun, I am interested in the nighthawk retro colt.

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    Bought my "keeper" last year. Springfield Professional with light rail in 45. Damn I love that gun.

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    Quote Originally Posted by WillBrink View Post
    I'd look for a used Wilson and be done with it.
    ^^^^^This is the only answer you need^^^^^ I love my wc 1911.

    If you cant find one I would suggest looking the springfield trps.


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    Quote Originally Posted by signal4l View Post
    There was a thread here regarding the new Vickers Springfield government model. Very nice gun. And I'm not even a 1911 guy. Should run you about $1,500
    I just picked one up today. Nice clean looking gun! Can't wait to get it to the range and shoot it.
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    Sell the 80, add that to your 2k+ and get something new from the Arkansas three.

    I wouldn’t get blue I’d get a maintenance free finish in Carbon steel with a steel frame.

    Sounds like you’re gonna keep it so take your time in the decision process. As your knowledge level grows so will your taste.
    "Bones Heal, Chics Dig Scars, Pain Goes Away"

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