My dad's stolen 1911 is home.

[SeriousStudent]

That is wonderful news! I am sure it would bring a smile to your father's face.

[Ttwwaack]

Find a competent refinish shop or Cerro-coat shop and have them re-blast the front and rear straps and it'll look outstanding.

[ndmiller]

Birdsong Black T, an oldie but a goodie.

[556BlackRifle]

Glad you got it back! You have some great memories with that pistol, and even if it's a little worse for the wear, I'll bet it feels great in your hand, and shoots just as good as it did when your dad had it. Enjoy!

[turbomunkey]

It was probably a real pleasant surprise getting that news. Glad you got it back.

There was a necklace that belonged to my dad depicting Christ's face that I would take from a box on his dresser and wear when I was a kid. I lost it at some point, and all these years later I am 35 and still hope and wish someday it turns up in their house somewhere.