1911 picture thread

[Caesar]

That doesn't beat up your hand?

Not too bad but I’m not sure I’d want to bring it to a training course and shoot 1000 rds over two days.

[Caesar]

I have a 38 super with very similar mods from John Harrison (flat mainspring housing). The bobbed hammer works well, and keeps the retro look I was after.

On another note, what grips are those?

Grips are Mad Dog Grips from MD Labs. Unfortunately, they’re no longer in business and stopped making grips years ago.

[vcdgrips]

Re-upped on the 3m anti slip stair tape since that is what I had on the bench.
I have done this every few years since I got the “Truth” in 98.
Kimber Series I Custom Classic, Yonkers Roll Mark, #8xxx.6151261513

[Jason F]

Re-upped on the 3m anti slip stair tape since that is what I had on the bench.
I have done this every few years since I got the “Truth” in 98.
Kimber Series I Custom Classic, Yonkers Roll Mark, #8xxx.6151261513

I don't know why but those OG Kimber's have a special place in my heart, maybe because I was becoming a shooter when they were getting their start. So many of those guns seem to just be great shooters.

[theJanitor]

I don't know why but those OG Kimber's have a special place in my heart, maybe because I was becoming a shooter when they were getting their start. So many of those guns seem to just be great shooters.

The first pistol I ever bought for myself was a kimber. What a great gun

[SW CQB 45]

It is not a normal factory offering, it is an RSR Group exclusive (same with the MC version).
https://www.rsrgroup.com/product/SPPX9105LL18-RMR



Yes it is a 1 MOA dot.

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He just swapped the RMR/SRO out, so I can't say that it functions correctly or not

Say guys, I am very interested in hard use with .45 1911 and RMRs. I plan/want to do this to my 2008 MCOP but hoping more options start to pop up as I am not a fan of rear night sights and I want to make contact with a Safariland Rep for a potential level 3 duty holster.

I wish the RDS companies just incorporate a slightly raised rear sight notch into the body thus eliminating the machining for a separate rear sight and some one produce proper height front sights to keep the back up sights at the bottom of the optic window.

In the words from RoboCop, I'd buy that for a dollar.

https://i.imgur.com/iRtsK2gh.jpg

[SW CQB 45]

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Cool pic but I would have to wear my pants well below my buttocks to make that work :p

[HCM]

Say guys, I am very interested in hard use with .45 1911 and RMRs. I plan/want to do this to my 2008 MCOP but hoping more options start to pop up as I am not a fan of rear night sights and I want to make contact with a Safariland Rep for a potential level 3 duty holster.

I wish the RDS companies just incorporate a slightly raised rear sight notch into the body thus eliminating the machining for a separate rear sight and some one produce proper height front sights to keep the back up sights at the bottom of the optic window.

In the words from RoboCop, I'd buy that for a dollar.

https://i.imgur.com/iRtsK2gh.jpg

Safariland doesn't make any duty holsters for 5' 1911's or 2011's with dots. Blackhawk has a T series for 5" 2011 that might work.

The SAI factory guns are using Trijicon's factory mount. You might want to look at Chambers Custom

https://www.1911addicts.com/threads/chambers-custom-rds-mounting-system-is-here.70633/

Chambers can do a low profile BUIS in front of the optic

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[Robinson]

This Colt Special Combat Government was my carry gun for several years until I recently started carrying a Commander.

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[Robinson]

Here are a couple of Colt Custom Shop guns. The Government model is a 38 Super and has been used a lot at the range lately. The Commander is a 45 and is my training/practice counterpart to my carry gun.

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[SW CQB 45]

The Commander is a 45 and is my training/practice counterpart to my carry gun.

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WOW, they did a nice job fitting that beavertail grip safety. That is nice!!

[Robinson]

WOW, they did a nice job fitting that beavertail grip safety. That is nice!!

Thanks. Yeah the Custom Shop does a nice job. Sadly they only made 20 of those Commander Elites and they all sold earlier this year. I know you've seen the new Custom Carry model just released -- I plan to add one of those in a day or two and once vetted it will probably become my carry gun.

[awp_101]

Score at the gun show today for $900:
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[rd62]

Score at the gun show today for $900:
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Oh, wow! A full rail operator has been one of my grail guns! Sweet score!

[vcdgrips]

TRP Full Rail with those sights and a light for 900. Well played, Sir.

[awp_101]

Oh, wow! A full rail operator has been one of my grail guns! Sweet score!
Thanks! I only went to the show because the boys were each looking for something so I figured I'd tag along to answer questions and provide alternatives if they couldn't find what they wanted. I'd already decided the only things I would look for were either a Gold Cup or 9mm Commander. This was on the proverbial last table of the last aisle before we walked out so I almost made it out of the show with my cash intact!:D


TRP Full Rail with those sights and a light for 900. Well played, Sir.
Thanks, I already thought it was a pretty good deal but I just realized something. Are these Harrison sights? The front is a 2014 dated Trijicon but the rear is unmarked for date or manufacturer. The Inforce light is a solid "meh", I'll probably pick up another TLR-3 or something similar. I prefer (or at least am more used to) that type of switch to the Inforce paddles. Maybe this is the excuse I need to pick up an X300...

[MGW]

Say guys, I am very interested in hard use with .45 1911 and RMRs. I plan/want to do this to my 2008 MCOP but hoping more options start to pop up as I am not a fan of rear night sights and I want to make contact with a Safariland Rep for a potential level 3 duty holster.

I wish the RDS companies just incorporate a slightly raised rear sight notch into the body thus eliminating the machining for a separate rear sight and some one produce proper height front sights to keep the back up sights at the bottom of the optic window.

In the words from RoboCop, I'd buy that for a dollar.


Like a DPP or something different?

I’m enjoying the DPP on my Glock but not the Glock. A 1911 with an MRDS mounting solution is starting to sound very interesting to me.

[SW CQB 45]

Like a DPP or something different?

I’m enjoying the DPP on my Glock but not the Glock. A 1911 with an MRDS mounting solution is starting to sound very interesting to me.

dots are questionable for me as I see a starburst but they still get the job done. I prefer the reticle options of the Holosun, but never messed with a Leupy.

We have a new chief coming on board.... hopefully he does not want to change our on duty approved carry list. I might need to pump the brakes a few times on this before I go all in.

[SW CQB 45]

Are these Harrison sights? ..

the front is very factory Springer looking and the rear has the profile of a Harrison.

nice piece!!!

[MGW]

dots are questionable for me as I see a starburst but they still get the job done. I prefer the reticle options of the Holosun, but never messed with a Leupy.

We have a new chief coming on board.... hopefully he does not want to change our on duty approved carry list. I might need to pump the brakes a few times on this before I go all in.

I switched back to an old pair of single vision glasses and all my dot starburst issues went away. I’m still much slower with a red dot on a Glock but the accuracy improvement for slow fire is amazing.

[JHC]

A SA Lightweight Operator, circa 2010 I just talked Kevin B into selling me. ;) He had some tuning done by SACS back then. Fantastic shooter and remarkably lighter feeling on the belt.

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[MGW]

A SA Lightweight Operator, circa 2010 I just talked Kevin B into selling me. ;) He had some tuning done by SACS back then. Fantastic shooter and remarkably lighter feeling on the belt.

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That is nice. I didn't realize they did a lightweight version of that.

[JHC]

That is nice. I didn't realize they did a lightweight version of that.

I saw a couple some years back but I haven’t found them on their website recently.

[rca90gsx]

Very nice setup! I'm still deciding1911 or 2011 build! Decisions...


I saw a couple some years back but I haven’t found them on their website recently.

[JHC]

Very nice setup! I'm still deciding1911 or 2011 build! Decisions...

Have you seen Alchemy’s new Quantico model?

https://alchemy1911.com/quantico-hicap/

[rca90gsx]

Just looked at it, it is super nice!


Have you seen Alchemy’s new Quantico model?

https://alchemy1911.com/quantico-hicap/

[03RN]

I saw a couple some years back but I haven’t found them on their website recently.

I knew they existed a long time ago. I handled and shot one when a member brought one into the range I worked at a few years ago.

What a great gun. If I was a cop id carry it with a x300. Saves a half pound or so.

I really wanted the champion version because I carry aiwb 99% of the time.

[theJanitor]

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[Gun Mutt]

^^I'll be in my bunk...er, I mean, on a Zoom call...whatever. That is one gorgeous 1911.

[JohnK]

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I will agree with the sentiment above. Thats gorgeous. Does that get usage and carry time?

[theJanitor]

I will agree with the sentiment above. Thats gorgeous. Does that get usage and carry time?

That's my primary piece. The finish on the other side isn't pretty. :cool: It replaced my old Frank Glenn Colt

[JohnK]

That's my primary piece. The finish on the other side isn't pretty. :cool: It replaced my old Frank Glenn Colt

Ooo, let's see the other side!

[theJanitor]

Ooo, let's see the other side!

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[JAD]

dirty side up pic

Better.

[feudist]

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I like the vertical serrations a'la Beretta. Is that cheaper to have done than checkering?

[theJanitor]

I like the vertical serrations a'la Beretta. Is that cheaper to have done than checkering?

Generally, yes. The key to good serrations is the shape of the cut, and the closeness of the serrations to one another. The factory colt serrations are too far apart. Yost's serrations are nearly as good as 30lpi checkering. The added benefit is that getting a good grip AIWB, is easier with serrations than checkering, IMO

[theJanitor]

The older sister. Built by Frank Glenn. With the exception of an untouched magwell, it's functional perfection. It shoots so straight, and flat out runs. I bought that YoBo back from a friend, so I could park this. It's had a rough (and meaningful) life and deserves some rest.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50514423493_f5ebd9f9f7_b.jpg

[11B10]

The older sister. Built by Frank Glenn. With the exception of an untouched magwell, it's functional perfection. It shoots so straight, and flat out runs. I bought that YoBo back from a friend, so I could park this. It's had a rough (and meaningful) life and deserves some rest.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50514423493_f5ebd9f9f7_b.jpg



Just when I'm thinking "Janitor can't possibly have any more hardware to make me drool" - you do it again. Your firearms always show, at least to my eyes, the best combination of wear and maintenance. IOW, it's obvious they've been used, not abused. Lovin it!

Thanks for sharing.

[JohnK]

The older sister. Built by Frank Glenn. With the exception of an untouched magwell, it's functional perfection. It shoots so straight, and flat out runs. I bought that YoBo back from a friend, so I could park this. It's had a rough (and meaningful) life and deserves some rest.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50514423493_f5ebd9f9f7_b.jpg

Would you care to share about the "rough and meaningful life?"

[theJanitor]

Would you care to share about the "rough and meaningful life?"


I bought it out of the holster of a retiring sheriff. It was my first real custom and has really set me on the 1911 path, years ago. I would say 70% of all the 45ACP I've ever shot went through this

[Robinson]

I bought it out of the holster of a retiring sheriff. It was my first real custom and has really set me on the 1911 path, years ago. I would say 70% of all the 45ACP I've ever shot went through this

I'm more of a function over form guy and I'm sure the gun is quite capable, but it's also a terrific looking pistol. The medallion stocks look perfect with the two-tone finish.

[Packy]

Still new. From my bro.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201023/08d9f0502b2424d9b3a7cd590680758e.jpg

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[pistolwrench]

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[NPV]

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[rd62]

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That's a beauty!

[awp_101]

Finally took a beauty shot of the full rail TRP

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[awp_101]

I call this one “Full Rail TRP as book-end with non-rail in repose” ;)

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[awp_101]

The SAI factory guns are using Trijicon's factory mount. You might want to look at Chambers Custom

https://www.1911addicts.com/threads/chambers-custom-rds-mounting-system-is-here.70633/

Chambers can do a low profile BUIS in front of the optic

This...is going to cost me money. Looks like $150+shipping for the plate, $150+return shipping for the milling by the installer plus any additional refinishing. I think the build I'm planning in my head for my 50th birthday gun just went in a different direction...

[ranger]

I call this one “Full Rail TRP as book-end with non-rail in repose” ;)

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Love your book collection!

[awp_101]

Love your book collection!

Thanks! One of these days I'll get everything cleaned up and out of the way to take pictures of it. I've got multiple book cases and shelves full plus overflow in boxes. I'm trying really hard to thin it out, I really am...LOL!

[theJanitor]

Election Day 2020. Do you have faith in your Government?

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[rd62]

I received my 9mm Commander back from Evolution Armory this week. This was not my first 1911 but is my first custom build. Mark and team were great to deal with and the pistol is exactly as I envisioned. I am thrilled!

This started as a 9mm Combat Commder I picked up a couple years ago with the intent of doing a retroish build.

The work includes Kart NM ramped barrel, EGW bushing and recoil spring plug, Harrison fcg, solid long trigger, retro rear sight, retro thumb safety, and grip safety. FCG pins and series 80 parts are Cylinder and Slide. The MSH is a Chen round butt and its been blended with a beautifully blended magwell bevel. Other machine work includes, milling the front sight, lowering the ejection port, checkering the front strap and undercutting the trigger guard, blending the grip safety, and a carry bevel. An extended ejector was added, a new extractor fitted and tuned with the original tuned and retained as a spare, and a new firing pin retainer fitted and beveled. The whole pistol was then reblued.

I was able to put 100 rounds through it at the local indoor range yesterday and it was exceedingly accurate and 100 reliable with the Wilson ETM magazines I brought.

Please forgive the volume and quantity of pictures, but I'm pretty excited!

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[Robinson]

rd62 - very nice. I like your choice of rear sight -- I've had that part on a couple of guns and it works well.


If I wanted some custom work done, EA would be way up on my list.

[JAD]

Ditto on the retro rear — I have it on a couple of guns and it is my favorite.

[45dotACP]

rd62 that is basically the mental pic I have of my Combat Commander's end game. I've toyed with the idea of getting it sent out for checkering, BTGS, and a dovetailed front. I have installed a 10-8 retro sight, an ed brown barrel and thumb safety and a short trigger (my preference)

Nothing beats a retro look and super car performance. Awesome work by Evolution!

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[NPV]

rd62 great specs on that build, the styling is perfect for that 1911. I always respect these traditional builds especially the blueing.

[rd62]

Thanks guys! The blueing really turned out nicely and my crappy pics don't do it justice.

It'll look even better with some holster wear. Now I need some good leather and maybe some new grips. I'd like some rampant pony medallions.

[Robinson]

I'd like some rampant pony medallions.

You can get traditionally-styled wood stocks with the Colt medallion from johnmasen.com. Just be aware that they show a picture of walnut stocks with the description cocobolo and vice versa.

Another option is WoodCaliber.com. On their site you can custom order a nice set of stocks with a medallion. They do really nice work.

[theJanitor]

My Glenn above is wearing medallion stocks from nutmeg. They usually have them in stock. I have three or four sets.

[JHC]

Thanks guys! The blueing really turned out nicely and my crappy pics don't do it justice.

It'll look even better with some holster wear. Now I need some good leather and maybe some new grips. I'd like some rampant pony medallions.

Looser or ill fitting leather will produce more holster wear won't it? ;) JK, I love the look of worn bluing. Not kidding about that!

Glorious pistol!

[awp_101]

rd62, that Commander looks great!

[Elwin]

Way out of place with all the retro and classic builds lately, and I need to post better pics later, but here’s the new EDC and its JMCK and PHLster goodness. There’s a separate thread for how it’s doing but I’ll just say it runs great and I’m so far very glad I switched to a 1911. (Gun is an Ed Brown EVO KC9)

[awp_101]

Shot these 2 Sunday (I need to post an update the "What did you shoot today" thread)

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Now I find myself with a dilemma. I bought the full rail because it was a good deal and I liked the look and feel. After I got home I realized my birth year is part of the serial number so I thought about using it as the basis for a 50th birthday pistol. Nothing super major, Chambers RDS mount and reliability package from whichever approved installer I went with, TLR-1 or 2, a couple of reliable 10rd mags (is there such a thing?) and have a bitchin' fighting pistol for LARPing at the range and around the house.

Except I found out Sunday I shoot the non-rail just as good (maybe better) but with less effort. I expected the heavier pistol to shoot flatter and recoil less but found almost the opposite. I really had to manhandle the full rail to get back on target which was very surprising. And the results were repeatable on a B-8 at 7 yards shooting about 1rd/sec across 3 brands (Federal, Precision One, Freedom Munitions) and 2 weights (200gr, 230gr) of FMJ.

I'm stumped, slightly disappointed and pondering Plan B which might be the same build but on a 9mm Operator or SW1911.

[TCB]

You could chop the dust cover back to normal 1911 length. The added weight of the wider full length frames cut back is a common thing in competitive SS pistols and can make for a very flat tracking blaster...or just ditch it, the bull barrel is gonna have an effect on the feel as well, no changing that.

[rd62]

Please don't chop that full rail operator! If I hadn't just laid out my 1911 cash, I'd make you an offer!

[Hambo]

Shot these 2 Sunday (I need to post an update the "What did you shoot today" thread)

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Now I find myself with a dilemma. I bought the full rail because it was a good deal and I liked the look and feel. After I got home I realized my birth year is part of the serial number so I thought about using it as the basis for a 50th birthday pistol. Nothing super major, Chambers RDS mount and reliability package from whichever approved installer I went with, TLR-1 or 2, a couple of reliable 10rd mags (is there such a thing?) and have a bitchin' fighting pistol for LARPing at the range and around the house.

Except I found out Sunday I shoot the non-rail just as good (maybe better) but with less effort. I expected the heavier pistol to shoot flatter and recoil less but found almost the opposite. I really had to manhandle the full rail to get back on target which was very surprising. And the results were repeatable on a B-8 at 7 yards shooting about 1rd/sec across 3 brands (Federal, Precision One, Freedom Munitions) and 2 weights (200gr, 230gr) of FMJ.

I'm stumped, slightly disappointed and pondering Plan B which might be the same build but on a 9mm Operator or SW1911.

Another plea to save the Operator from getting the chop. Mine shot right up there with my CQBs.

[Thn9mm]

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[awp_101]

You could chop the dust cover back to normal 1911 length. The added weight of the wider full length frames cut back is a common thing in competitive SS pistols and can make for a very flat tracking blaster...or just ditch it, the bull barrel is gonna have an effect on the feel as well, no changing that.
I didn't think about the bull barrel making a difference. I wonder if the bushingless Champions are the same way? My shooting was overall mediocre at best all day* so it's going to get at least one more range trip before I start making decisions which leads me to:

Please don't chop that full rail operator! If I hadn't just laid out my 1911 cash, I'd make you an offer!


Another plea to save the Operator from getting the chop. Mine shot right up there with my CQBs.
The only two options for chopping are going to be a Chambers RDS cut or chopped to someone else's collection if I can't get comfortable with it.;)

*My best group of the day was 35rds of CCI SV at 7yds. I picked up a bad flinch after a couple of hours at the range and it was exacerbated by my frustration trying to get the full rail to meet my expectations. I finally installed my AA .22 conversion on the no rail TRP and went to town.

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I still think I should be able to do better offhand at 7yds but considering the frustration and fatigue, I'm ok with it.

[NPV]

P-Forum made me do it!

Whoever “fit” this Nowlin barrel did a trash job so I’ll be using the stock springer barrel but figured I’d post a pic of the goods. I can’t get over the slide stop and slide interface I’ve had full customs that weren’t this good, nice job Springfield. Slide to frame fit is also impressive, better than my Professional 9mm and Dan Wessons I’ve owned.

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[rd62]

The only two options for chopping are going to be a Chambers RDS cut or chopped to someone else's collection if I can't get comfortable with it.;)


Thank you sweet baby Jesus! If I had the scratch I'd make you an offer if it doesn't live up to expectations.

[Thn9mm]

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This 1911 pistol was given to me by a retired Colonel, US Army. It was his sidearm during his long military career. The Colonel was having progressive dementia, and knew that he would one day not recall its significance and meaning. The leather holster is dated 1944. I am not certain how old the frame is, but a quick search on Colt's serial number archives suggests that it was made in 1912.

It does not matter to me how old the pistol is. What touched me was that this decorated officer would entrust me with his sidearm, knowing that his sunset was rapidly coming. Every Veteran's day I think of this Colonel, take out the pistol, and appreciate its history, and appreciate the man.

[Hambo]

The only two options for chopping are going to be a Chambers RDS cut or chopped to someone else's collection if I can't get comfortable with it.;)

Well, you know there's some interest here. ;) One good thing about the long rail SA, if you have to smack somebody with it, they're going to stay smacked.

The problem I had was a holster. I took the heat gun to a Safariland (3004? 6004?) and got it to where I could use it. I never considered carrying it off duty.

[NPV]

One good thing that come out of this nearly bankrupt state

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[theJanitor]

One good thing that come out of this nearly bankrupt state


Incredible

[rd62]

One good thing that come out of this nearly bankrupt state

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That's a beauty! Any details?

[NPV]

That's a beauty! Any details?

This was a full house build by Jim Garthwaite. newyork’s and theJanitor’sColts were inspirations. If you go back in this thread a ways I posted the build sheet earlier this year, but pretty much everything you can ask for was done to this 1911.

Except for a flush cut and deep crowned barrel cause that’s not my thing.

[awp_101]

The whole idea of the poly was to bring RR quality to a (barely) below 1k street price. The guns go up pretty quickly from the polymer’s $1025 retail; they are indeed not cheap guns. New street on this one is 9 to $950; of course, used is less. I’m extremely happy with the quality for what I paid. And, I love the sight picture—I forgot to mention that.

As my profile notes: connoisseur, not collector. This is a great freaking gun for the price. Plus, I can beat it like a Glock. Everyone needs a gun that wears like a G19, and shoots like a DW valor. JMB tupperware; I’m in.

Totem Polar, are you still on the RRA Poly train? If so, are you still digging it? If not, what made you jump off?

[45dotACP]

Totem Polar, are you still on the RRA Poly train? If so, are you still digging it? If not, what made you jump off?Not Totem Poler, but I'm still a fan of mine

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[Totem Polar]

Totem Polar, are you still on the RRA Poly train? If so, are you still digging it? If not, what made you jump off?

I sold it to a buddy here. That said, I have nothing bad to say about the Poly experience, it’s a great gun; my selling was to focus on 9mm Glocks and my revolvers. If I wasn’t getting away from 1911s, I’d still have the poly.
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[awp_101]

I sold it to a buddy here. That said, I have nothing bad to say about the Poly experience, it’s a great gun; my selling was to focus on 9mm Glocks and my revolvers. If I wasn’t getting away from 1911s, I’d still have the poly.
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Thanks! I've got my eye on one but don't know if I want to follow this particular trail yet. My carpal tunnel wants to know, is felt recoil about the same as an alloy model?

[Totem Polar]

Thanks! I've got my eye on one but don't know if I want to follow this particular trail yet. My carpal tunnel wants to know, is felt recoil about the same as an alloy model?

No, IMO. Alloy guns are snappier. There is something about the polymer frame and slightly wider backstrap that makes the poly feel softer—like an 85/15 combination of a Gov’t model and a Glock 17. I had the poly at the range with an ancient Kimber custom, a Springfield Gov’t and a lightweight commander, and the Poly was as agreeable as the 5” steel guns. It’s as close to a free lunch as it gets. It’s been a while since I had all 3 frame materials to compare, but I still have reasonably vivid memories of how surprising the Poly was in that regard. It’s not night and day, but I do remember how controllable the Poly was, because it was so noteworthy.

It’s still no G17–any 1911 running 230 ball or Gold Dot will put stress on your elbows and wrists given enough exposure, again, IMO, but the Poly is on the mellower side.

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[awp_101]

Many thanks! As long as it’s not comparable to a compact/sub-compact in felt recoil I think we’ll be OK. Or I can just take some ibuprofen before hitting the range, naproxen sodium after and telling my wrists to shut up.:cool:

[Totem Polar]

Many thanks! As long as it’s not comparable to a compact/sub-compact in felt recoil I think we’ll be OK. Or I can just take some ibuprofen before hitting the range, naproxen sodium after and telling my wrists to shut up.:cool:

It’s not even in the same league as, say, my lightweight commander. I’ll wait for current owners, like the dudes I tagged to, er, weigh in and backstop my now-fading memory of how mellow the Poly is, but I will absolutely state that it’s a lot closer to full-size steel Gov’t than *any* compact or lightweight alloy gun. If you still enjoy shooting 5” 1911s, you’ll love the RR—and not just because it’s easy on the joints. The factory sights and quality fit on the guns is also memorable.

Dammit, now I sort of want one again, and I swore to myself that i was going to pare down the calibers I stock...

[theJanitor]

...to pare down the calibers I stock...

pare UP to the 45 :)

[fatdog]

The Poly is indeed comparable to a full size steel government model in terms of felt recoil. I can no longer endure a 150+ round practice session with my alloy frame commander or my alloy frame colt XSE, but with the Poly my wrist and hands hold up as well as they do with my all steel government models.

I did pick up one NIB that had big time extractor tension issues (almost none) but that was an easy fix. The used one I obtained at the expense of a now slightly remorseful seller (he will admit it) did not have extractor issues. My only complaint is the grip is a bit wide, think 2011 girth. and the frame is wide enough that you cannot fit most standard 1911 holsters. It will fit in all of the 2011 holsters I have tried, and all of the holsters configured for the Springfield railed frames, including the JMCK version which is how I currently carry it.

I shot a 2011 frame so long in USPSA it is not difficult for me but in a single stack gun I wanted a change. I resolved the grip girth a bit by filing down the grip screw bushings to accept 1911 thin G10 grips and I like that a lot better. You cannot simply change the grip screw bushings because they are molded into the frame, so careful filing is required to get thin 1911 grips in place with the correct length grip screws.

Accuracy is excellent, on par with custom guns. Rear sight is a Novak cut but the front is a proprietary dovetail, although I have found no reason to want to replace the sights at this point. I modified the existing rear to be a wider U notch with careful filing and I am very happy with the set up.

I think fitting an ambi safety might be a challenge because of the non-standard frame width, but the factory version works very well and I have no desire to change that either.

All in all, excellent pistol for lighter weight carry without the recoil punishment of an alloy frame. Just expect you might need extractor work because I am not the first person to report substandard extractor tension on a RRA gun.

[45dotACP]

I checked and adjusted extractor tension before firing a single round through mine and it has been excellent.

Accuracy is as good as any pistol I've fired and my only gripe is holster selection is different from a standard 1911 and the thumb safety was impossibly stiff. So much that I filed it somewhat so I could actually use it.

It's POI was pretty low for me, so I also filed the front sight down somewhat and cold blued it.

It is far and away superior to any other 1911 that shares it's price tag however, and as comfortable to shoot as a 5" steel gun while weighing a bit less.

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[The-Gears]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201207/b0a0fb16cb8062d129f8fab69aacd289.jpg

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[farscott]

A simple John Harrison pistol.

[tango-papa]

A simple John Harrison pistol.

Very nice.
Details/specs of the build?

[awp_101]

Very nice.
Details/specs of the build?

This...and how do you like the bobtail on a full size?

[farscott]

Very nice.
Details/specs of the build?

So let's see what I can remember as the build sheet is in the safe deposit box. Started with a "NM" serial number prefix SA Mil-Spec. Unusually for my builds, the SA factory barrel was kept as a new bushing properly fit turned it into a laser blaster. The lower was trued, high-gripped, and checkered at 20 LPI; Bobtailed with a plain MSH that is serrated at 20 LPI on the surface parallel to the grip safety (the surface exposed by the Bobtail is left smooth to not snag cover garments); the mag opened as much as possible; complete action job with a Grieder short trigger, a new thumb safety from a Colt Series '80 fit to the pistol, S&A grip safety, and Accutune hammer; extended magazine release button; magazine catch relieved to allow magazines to not snag; and EGW internals. The ejector is now pinned, not glued. The upper got the new barrel bushing, EGW extractor, a Heinie plain black rear, and a Harrison dovetailed plain black front sight. The gun got new Wolff springs and a carry bevel. John modified the VZ grips for the Bobtail and the gun was finished in EGW's short-lived E-Treat (melonite) finish. Pistol is zeroed for 230-grain standard pressure ammo at twenty-five yards as I do not run +P .45 ACP. Carry magazine is a Metalform Colt-marked magazine tube with Tripp Super 7 guts.

I do not remember which Officer's ACP mainspring housing was used; it may have been a smooth Ed Brown.

[tango-papa]

So let's see what I can remember as the build sheet is in the safe deposit box. Started with a "NM" serial number prefix SA Mil-Spec. Unusually for my builds, the SA factory barrel was kept as a new bushing properly fit turned it into a laser blaster. The lower was trued, high-gripped, and checkered at 20 LPI; Bobtailed with a plain MSH that is serrated at 20 LPI on the surface parallel to the grip safety (the surface exposed by the Bobtail is left smooth to not snag cover garments); the mag opened as much as possible; complete action job with a Grieder short trigger, a new thumb safety from a Colt Series '80 fit to the pistol, S&A grip safety, and Accutune hammer; extended magazine release button; magazine catch relieved to allow magazines to not snag; and EGW internals. The ejector is now pinned, not glued. The upper got the new barrel bushing, EGW extractor, a Heinie plain black rear, and a Harrison dovetailed plain black front sight. The gun got new Wolff springs and a carry bevel. John modified the VZ grips for the Bobtail and the gun was finished in EGW's short-lived E-Treat (melonite) finish. Pistol is zeroed for 230-grain standard pressure ammo at twenty-five yards as I do not run +P .45 ACP. Carry magazine is a Metalform Colt-marked magazine tube with Tripp Super 7 guts.

I do not remember which Officer's ACP mainspring housing was used; it may have been a smooth Ed Brown.

Thank You.
Again, very nice looking pistol and the list of components/work is impressive.

I'm hoping to send a pair of birthyear Colt Gov't models out for work soon - really appreciate the detailed list.

[karmapolice]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50721573022_498b64f9a8_b.jpg

[NPV]

Evolution

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[JohnK]

https://i.imgur.com/YLmL4Rc.jpg

[That Guy]

Evolution

That is a really, really neat idea!

Unfortunately, from the angle the picture is taken from, the evolutionary steps are not very well visible. Might be a good idea to try a different angle?

[theJanitor]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50724232248_eeeaa07eaa_b.jpg

[vcdgrips]

J,

All that honest wear. That is HAWT....

[NPV]

That is a really, really neat idea!

Unfortunately, from the angle the picture is taken from, the evolutionary steps are not very well visible. Might be a good idea to try a different angle?

Yes I will try to get a better pic when I get a chance in the next few days.

[The-Gears]

Finally got a full rail TRP.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201217/392f5e545181df4263a161a81cc2376a.jpg

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[rd62]

Finally got a full rail TRP.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201217/392f5e545181df4263a161a81cc2376a.jpg

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[NPV]

That Guy let me know if this is better. I did throw a set of Rogers grips on the Classic.

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[The-Gears]

Saw this at the LGS for a hilariously low price. Had to bring it home.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201225/6412ac1827c49e871d8e8054e9813787.jpg

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[farscott]

This...and how do you like the bobtail on a full size?

Oops. I never answered this. When this pistol was built, the round butt on the 1911 was still a few years in the future. I had already spent some time with two Colt CCOs and two Baer Stingers as well as a handful of Defenders and Officer's ACP models. What I took from those is I preferred the Government Model length frame in terms of how well I shot the pistol. The Bobtail was an attempt to make the longer grip frame more concealable without sacrificing how it shot in my hands. For the most part, it was a success as it eliminates the same point the round butt does. Of course, the round butt is a simpler solution, not requiring the change to the Officer's ACP mainspring. As such, the Bobtail has faded away. But it did well for the time and the pistol is still very usable. The one issue is the magazine well opening is limited by the Bobtail. If you are used to a large magazine opening, the Bobtail is not for you.

The story behind the pistol itself is a weird one. I bought it from a friend who hates front strap traction treatments; he is kinda famous for this in the 1911 world. John had done little to it before it came to me, mostly fitting the grip safety and sights it still wears and doing an action job. The front strap, of course, was unmolested and the pistol was blued. At that time, I could take or leave various traction treatments. That all changed on hot, humid day when I drew the pistol, and it slipped from my hand and ended up in a stream. Once I recovered the pistol and got my daughter to stop laughing at me, I decided it was never happening again (the pistol flying into the stream as I keep doing stuff that makes my daughter laugh) and the front strap was going to be checkered. I decided on 20 lpi as it was the stickiest at the time. Since John was going to be doing the checkering and a refinish was going to be required, I decided to see if it could be made easier to conceal. Hence the Bobtail. At the time, I was also remembering it had been dumped into the stream and decided the finish needed to be better than bluing. John was working on various projects with George Smith at EGW at the time, and that pistol ended up being one of test guns for the EGW version of nitride, E-Treat.

While both the Bobtail and E-Treat have faded away, the pistol itself is a great tool.

[JAD]

Saw this at the LGS for a hilariously low price. Had to bring it home.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201225/6412ac1827c49e871d8e8054e9813787.jpg

I am an avowed Rail Hater and FDE Skeptic, and I could not pass that gun up if I saw a deal on it. It’s just moto AF.

[Austin Millbarge]

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Colt Series 80 by John Harrison.

[farscott]

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Colt Series 80 by John Harrison.

That is a gorgeous pistol. I love the classic rowel hammer on the five-inch pistol. The grip safety fit with that hammer is awesome. Much better than the rat tail as seen below.

[Austin Millbarge]

John is a maestro.

[awp_101]

That is a gorgeous pistol. I love the classic rowel hammer on the five-inch pistol. The grip safety fit with that hammer is awesome. Much better than the rat tail as seen below.

Is that a Harrison retro rear sight? I've avoided looking at many GI models for a project because I need better sights but that looks like something I could live with and I could adjust the budget to just have front sight work done.

[theJanitor]

Is that a Harrison retro rear sight? I've avoided looking at many GI models for a project because I need better sights but that looks like something I could live with and I could adjust the budget to just have front sight work done.

Novak charges $75 for the rear sight machining. If I'm reading you right, I'd surely cut something else out of the budget before nixing the rear sight install. Or increase the budget by $75...

"Sights you can see, and a trigger you can manage" - Jeff Cooper

[farscott]

Is that a Harrison retro rear sight? I've avoided looking at many GI models for a project because I need better sights but that looks like something I could live with and I could adjust the budget to just have front sight work done.

Yes and no. Technically that rear sight is a Yost-Bonitz rear sight that was made without a notch. Back when that pistol was done in 2005 or so, Yost-Bonitz was the source for that part. Ted Yost had some sights with no notch cut into them as a result of a tool failure. John acquired some of them for me, so the notch could be cut to match the dimensions of the BoMar rear notch. It was paired with a front sight that John made to duplicate the front sight on another Harrison pistol that had a BoMar rear. My eyes are unusual in that small notches and thin blades work very well for me.

I am not sure of the details, but Ted Yost and John came to some arrangement, and John now offers his version of the rear sight. That sight design has led an interesting life. Back in 1997, Robar put a version of that sight on my first custom 1911-pattern pistol, a Colt Lightweight Commander. As Robbie Barrkman and Ted Yost have crossed paths professionally many times, I am not sure where the actual rear sight design originated.

[awp_101]

Novak charges $75 for the rear sight machining. If I'm reading you right, I'd surely cut something else out of the budget before nixing the rear sight install. Or increase the budget by $75...

"Sights you can see, and a trigger you can manage" - Jeff Cooper

True, if $75 is going to make or break a build, something has gone horribly wrong. I was thinking more about the Harrison Extreme Service rear sight and the work to have the slide machined for that style. I didn't know Novak would do machine work at all because I never can seem to get away from their custom pistol page to actually go look at their sights and services...

[theJanitor]

True, if $75 is going to make or break a build, something has gone horribly wrong. I was thinking more about the Harrison Extreme Service rear sight and the work to have the slide machined for that style. I didn't know Novak would do machine work at all because I never can seem to get away from their custom pistol page to actually go look at their sights and services...

I prefer the Heinie rear sight, as the blade is large, and more vertical, than the Novak. Most of the "combat" sights (10-8, etc) mimic that look, using the Novak cut. Heinie's sight for novak cuts are excellent too.


Heinie on my Garthwaite

https://i.imgur.com/MX9U1sU.jpg?1

[SecondsCount]

A Norinco that I bought about 10 years ago came with the Harrison retro sight and I really like it for what it is, second to the 10-8 sight or a Bomar/clone. Novaks have never done much for me.

[rd62]

I have the Harrison sight on my custom Colt Commander. I really like it, but was intentionally going for a traditionally styled sight that was a little more carry friendly.

[45dotACP]

A Norinco that I bought about 10 years ago came with the Harrison retro sight and I really like it for what it is, second to the 10-8 sight or a Bomar/clone. Novaks have never done much for me.I'm a big fan of the 10-8 GI style sight I have in my Commander.

Bomars however...I hate, owing to an experience launching the rear blade from my Range Officer multiple times until I just got a fixed sight from Harrison.

Installing that was an infernal pain in the rear.

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[SecondsCount]

I'm a big fan of the 10-8 GI style sight I have in my Commander.

Bomars however...I hate, owing to an experience launching the rear blade from my Range Officer multiple times until I just got a fixed sight from Harrison.

Installing that was an infernal pain in the rear.

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I agree that they are fragile, and was more referring to the sight picture they offer. Excellent for a target pistol but not so much on a serious use pistol.

[NPV]

I prefer the Heinie rear sight, as the blade is large, and more vertical, than the Novak. Most of the "combat" sights (10-8, etc) mimic that look, using the Novak cut. Heinie's sight for novak cuts are excellent too.


Heinie on my Garthwaite

https://i.imgur.com/MX9U1sU.jpg?1
This is the truth nothing compares to Heinie rear sights IMO and I’ve messed with them all. .125 rear notch on the Slant Pro with a .125 or .115 front blade is blissful.

I agree that they are fragile, and was more referring to the sight picture they offer. Excellent for a target pistol but not so much on a serious use pistol.
Take a look at the Heines it is a bit of a PITA because they use a proprietary dovetail but they provide the closest thing to a Bomar sight picture.

And pics....
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[45dotACP]

This is the truth nothing compares to Heinie rear sights IMO and I’ve messed with them all. .125 rear notch on the Slant Pro with a .125 or .115 front blade is blissful.

Take a look at the Heines it is a bit of a PITA because they use a proprietary dovetail but they provide the closest thing to a Bomar sight picture.

And pics....
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65346NPV over here flexing with that gorgeous looking heater.


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[NPV]

NPV over here flexing with that gorgeous looking heater.
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I gotta make up some ground after posting that ugly ass Les Baer forever

[JohnK]

I gotta make up some ground after posting that ugly ass Les Baer forever

Ou, easy with the disparaging comments dood, that Baer has feelings. New photo:

https://i.imgur.com/11Xx3ym.jpg

[theJanitor]

I'm a Heinie man

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50775027998_9b088370e0_b.jpg

[Gun Mutt]

Was feeling kinda old school over the Christmas weekend...

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[Elwin]

Finally remembered to get better pictures of this, which worked well today with the light you get from a foot of snow outside.

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[SecondsCount]

Finally remembered to get better pictures of this, which worked well today with the light you get from a foot of snow outside.

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That's a thing of beauty.

Ed Brown has created some unique styling to his guns over the years, only to be copied by others.

[Elwin]

That's a thing of beauty.

Ed Brown has created some unique styling to his guns over the years, only to be copied by others.

I definitely like the looks - if nothing else, Ed Brown's stainless finishes are impeccable, and the modern styling really works for me (among other things I really like how minimal the front slide serrations are). It's weird how extremely close this is to what I would spec on a full, sky's the limit, just-won-the-lottery custom build.

Oh, and yeah it also carries great and runs well and stuff. So far so good - someday I think I'm going to "need" the lightweight version.

[Greg]

Is that a Harrison retro rear sight? I've avoided looking at many GI models for a project because I need better sights but that looks like something I could live with and I could adjust the budget to just have front sight work done.

The Harrison GI sight and the 10-8 GI sight both offer a great sight picture.

I think the Harrison looks better, but the 10-8 is harder/more durable. (I've played with about 2 of each so not vast experience).

[Lost River]

https://i.imgur.com/sJYV6lC.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/2Zx5dMc.jpg?1


2021 the year of the large primer carry guns due to small primer shortages! At least its starting out that way.

[NPV]

Heading out to a new owner soon....

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[Lost River]

^^^^That's just pretty looking!

[TOTS]

Where can I get some thin versions of those grips??!!

[45dotACP]

After a productive day testing handloads and working on my fundamentals.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210107/01bbbba2d525d5e7c9c002b8901e505d.jpg

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[Lost River]

https://i.imgur.com/0Ci9bt1.jpg?1

[rcbusmc24]

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Springers from Range Officers to Professionals, a few Colts and a lonely Dan Wesson....

[Half Moon]

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Springers from Range Officers to Professionals, a few Colts and a lonely Dan Wesson....

I'm pretty sure Yes knew that Dan Wesson's pain:

Owner of a lonely gat
(Much better than a)
Owner of a broken gat
Owner of a lonely gat...

:-P

[Nephrology]

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Springers from Range Officers to Professionals, a few Colts and a lonely Dan Wesson....

Oh man. Color me envious

[Charlie Big Potatoes]

https://i.ibb.co/sPNS3Fk/5.jpg (https://ibb.co/PYPpC53)

[Isaac]

Who made that holster? Like it.

[MDFA]

Hopefully 2011's are welcome in the 1911 Thread.

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That's a LAS Saya AIWB Holster and a Phlster Mag Pouch. I changed the LAS clips to loops as I like the bit of flex they allow when sitting. I changed the loop on the Mag Pouch to a clip as I needed it to sit lower in my waist band. I only have about 400 rounds thru my C2, due to the ammo situation, but I have not had a single issue and they have primarily been my 147gr. HP reloads.

[03RN]

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[JSGlock34]

https://pistol-forum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=67075&d=1612485625

[Lost River]

Not a great pic, but this old Colt has finally come home again. Back story later.


https://i.imgur.com/LKSLM2S.jpg?1

[theJanitor]

Back story later.



I’m sure posting a pic like that, and not posting the story for 37 hours is breaking some kind of rule

[TOTS]

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Good looking heater! Worth quoting.

[Lost River]

I’m sure posting a pic like that, and not posting the story for 37 hours is breaking some kind of rule

Probably right. Sorry. :)


In the early 90s I was shooting USPSA competitions, rodeoing for my college, etc. One of my college buddies who I knew through rodeo, wanted to try his hand at USPSA too and decided to build a single stack carry gun that could also be used for competition. I recommended he use the same gunsmith I was using at the time. He asked what I thought was absolutely necessary versus nice to have. He did a few things a bit different than I would have but overall it was a pretty nice gun and a solid carry gun.

I had advised him first and foremost that it needed to run. Reliability was #1. After that it needed good sights, a clean trigger, and a hammer that would not bite him. If he needed a magwell, then get one. I recommended staying away from giant mag buttons, huge paddle safeties, etc.


You can see on the mag release button that it appears to have a hole. That is from being threaded. He put a huge button on it. Exactly what I said not to do, lol. I tossed that later on.

https://i.imgur.com/LKSLM2S.jpg?1

He frequently would sell guns when hurting for cash and this one was no different. I did not have the cash at the time but a quick call to my dad produced $350 dollars and the Colt went to him. He had more than $350 in gunsmithing alone into the Colt.

The gun had the barrel fitted with a Wilson Combat Bulletproof slide stop, hammer, ambi safety. A fitted Wilson match barrel bushing, Wilson Combat polymer magazine well, which I thought would never last and surprisingly has held up amazingly well. I cant remember what brand the trigger is, but it breaks nice and clean.

He had been using shok-buffs in the gun and there was one in it when the gun was picked up by my dad along with a pack of them.


I ended up using the gun off and on when my 70 series (shown below) was in the shop for mods/upgrades, etc.


https://i.imgur.com/9m8Th7k.jpg

The 70 Series was my first work gun. In the pic above it has been refinished and rebuilt for a 3rd time. It saw a fair bit of use as a duty/USPSA gun as well as teaching classes on the side for extra cash, so the other Colt came in handy. Though normally I relied on my little Colt Officer's ACP, if I had a chance to swing by my dads I would grab the full size gun.




Fast forward more than a decade or so.

I had purchased a Marvel 1911 .22 conversion. I went for all the bells and whistles. threaded barrel for a suppressor, 1913 rail, and the accurized version. Mine came with a test target that showed 5 shots, 50 yards, .814"s. Needless to say it was/is a tackdriver.

This is about the only pic I have from back in that time frame, along with an AR I built for coyote hunting.

https://i.imgur.com/qhNS3Nw.jpg

Then I made the mistake of showing it to my dad..

He loves to shoot ground squirrels in the mountains and asked to borrow it. I never got it back! I had switched to carrying a Glock 21 .45 and then went to agencies that issued guns so I had no pressing need for spare guns by this point in time.

My dad put the Marvel .22 conversion on the Colt frame and used it for 15 plus years as his ground squirrel/magpie gun. Now that his eyes have gone a bit south, when I was up at his house this last weekend and I was helping him re-arrange stuff, he gave me the upper, still on the Colt frame. Then I said, hey, how about the slide! So I ended up with the whole gun. :)

The Colt double diamonds have been worn down to more like double bumps, and the old night sights are very dim, so they are pretty much just three white dots, but it is like handling an old skinny girlfriend who still looks and feels pretty darn nice!

So in a nutshell, it started nearly 30 years ago. It was a good friends, used on one or two occasions as a work gun in a fairly nasty little town that had a migrant farm worker camp, where pointing guns people and getting into fights was pretty much a nightly sport during the summer months. Used by my dad to attempt to eradicate ground squirrels, and noisy magpies, and finally after all that time is now back in Casa Lost River.

I have been carrying the old Pony in my 50th Anniversary Summer Special and it is one of those synergy kind of things, like pretty cowgirls and old flatbeds.

:cool:

[theJanitor]

it is one of those synergy kind of things, like pretty cowgirls and old flatbeds.

:cool:

Love the pistol. Love the stories more.

[11B10]

Love the pistol. Love the stories more.



So very much this ^^^^!!!!!

Lost, you have a great way of telling your stories and creating captions for your photos. Whenever I see your username, I have to read it.

Thanks from one of PF's most dedicated lurkers.

[NickA]

Probably right. Sorry. :)


In the early 90s I was shooting USPSA competitions, rodeoing for my college, etc. One of my college buddies who I knew through rodeo, wanted to try his hand at USPSA too and decided to build a single stack carry gun that could also be used for competition. I recommended he use the same gunsmith I was using at the time. He asked what I thought was absolutely necessary versus nice to have. He did a few things a bit different than I would have but overall it was a pretty nice gun and a solid carry gun.

I had advised him first and foremost that it needed to run. Reliability was #1. After that it needed good sights, a clean trigger, and a hammer that would not bite him. If he needed a magwell, then get one. I recommended staying away from giant mag buttons, huge paddle safeties, etc.


You can see on the mag release button that it appears to have a hole. That is from being threaded. He put a huge button on it. Exactly what I said not to do, lol. I tossed that later on.

https://i.imgur.com/LKSLM2S.jpg?1

He frequently would sell guns when hurting for cash and this one was no different. I did not have the cash at the time but a quick call to my dad produced $350 dollars and the Colt went to him. He had more than $350 in gunsmithing alone into the Colt.

The gun had the barrel fitted with a Wilson Combat Bulletproof slide stop, hammer, ambi safety. A fitted Wilson match barrel bushing, Wilson Combat polymer magazine well, which I thought would never last and surprisingly has held up amazingly well. I cant remember what brand the trigger is, but it breaks nice and clean.

He had been using shok-buffs in the gun and there was one in it when the gun was picked up by my dad along with a pack of them.


I ended up using the gun off and on when my 70 series (shown below) was in the shop for mods/upgrades, etc.


https://i.imgur.com/9m8Th7k.jpg

The 70 Series was my first work gun. In the pic above it has been refinished and rebuilt for a 3rd time. It saw a fair bit of use as a duty/USPSA gun as well as teaching classes on the side for extra cash, so the other Colt came in handy. Though normally I relied on my little Colt Officer's ACP, if I had a chance to swing by my dads I would grab the full size gun.




Fast forward more than a decade or so.

I had purchased a Marvel 1911 .22 conversion. I went for all the bells and whistles. threaded barrel for a suppressor, 1913 rail, and the accurized version. Mine came with a test target that showed 5 shots, 50 yards, .814"s. Needless to say it was/is a tackdriver.

This is about the only pic I have from back in that time frame, along with an AR I built for coyote hunting.

https://i.imgur.com/qhNS3Nw.jpg

Then I made the mistake of showing it to my dad..

He loves to shoot ground squirrels in the mountains and asked to borrow it. I never got it back! I had switched to carrying a Glock 21 .45 and then went to agencies that issued guns so I had no pressing need for spare guns by this point in time.

My dad put the Marvel .22 conversion on the Colt frame and used it for 15 plus years as his ground squirrel/magpie gun. Now that his eyes have gone a bit south, when I was up at his house this last weekend and I was helping him re-arrange stuff, he gave me the upper, still on the Colt frame. Then I said, hey, how about the slide! So I ended up with the whole gun. :)

The Colt double diamonds have been worn down to more like double bumps, and the old night sights are very dim, so they are pretty much just three white dots, but it is like handling an old skinny girlfriend who still looks and feels pretty darn nice!

So in a nutshell, it started nearly 30 years ago. It was a good friends, used on one or two occasions as a work gun in a fairly nasty little town that had a migrant farm worker camp, where pointing guns people and getting into fights was pretty much a nightly sport during the summer months. Used by my dad to attempt to eradicate ground squirrels, and noisy magpies, and finally after all that time is now back in Casa Lost River.

I have been carrying the old Pony in my 50th Anniversary Summer Special and it is one of those synergy kind of things, like pretty cowgirls and old flatbeds.

:cool:

Great story, but now we need to know what’s up with the stack of cash.
Bank heist?

[CSW]

It was a great story.

I'm guessing home printed. :rolleyes:

[NickA]

It was a great story.

I'm guessing home printed. :rolleyes:

And it’s too clean to be part of the DB Cooper stash [emoji41]

[Lost River]

So very much this ^^^^!!!!!

Lost, you have a great way of telling your stories and creating captions for your photos. Whenever I see your username, I have to read it.

Thanks from one of PF's most dedicated lurkers.


I very much appreciate the kind words Friend!

:cool:

[Lost River]

Great story, but now we need to know what’s up with the stack of cash.
Bank heist?


The first non .Gov/LE gig I worked in literally decades, I was doing some protection work for an organization and one of the additional responsibilities was moving a little bit of money from point A to B every now and then. They hired guys who spent time overseas doing PSD work and similar type work. I dress/look like your average dad with kids, so nobody pays any attention to me and a bag-o-cash. :cool:

[StraitR]

Probably right. Sorry. :)

:cool:

As usual, LR delivers on both goods and services. My only regret is that I have but one like to give.

[Serpico1985]

Fresh off my bench. Highlights:

Colt Govt Series 80 45ACP
Satin Stainless Steel Slide
Carbon Steel frame glass bead blased with Ionbond finish
Ball Cuts
French Border
Re-cut vertical serrations
Custom front and rear sights
Kart Barrel
EGW bushing
Gen Thumb Safety
EGW grip safety
Chen 25LPI gen 2 magwell
Harrison extended mag release
10-8 slide stop (modified for more room in the notch)
Harrison Hammer and sear, EGW disconnector
EGW oversize ejector
Michiguns Extra Stout Plunger Tube
Flat top with Empire serrations
Slide frame and all small parts softened for carry
Pete Single 25LPI front strap checkering and high cut

One pic I left out of the other post showing the extra room the modified slide stop notch has.

I see some things to improve on for sure. But I am please with how it turned out.

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Modified slide stop for more room in the notch
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[vcdgrips]

That is sexy AF.

That sight picture could knock me over the top re FO!

[Serpico1985]

That is sexy AF.

That sight picture could knock me over the top re FO!

Thanks man. FYI it’s a .110” front with a .156” U-notch rear. Pretty easy to do with commercial offerings that are already out there. Benefit of making them from scratch (besides all the extra time and energy, ha) is you can get the perfect zero for a given gun/shooter/ammo.

[farscott]

Thanks man. FYI it’s a .110” front with a .156” U-notch rear. Pretty easy to do with commercial offerings that are already out there. Benefit of making them from scratch (besides all the extra time and energy, ha) is you can get the perfect zero for a given gun/shooter/ammo.

Your work appears to be top notch. From what could be seen, the metalwork is exquisite.

[TC215]

Fresh off my bench. Highlights:

Colt Govt Series 80 45ACP
Satin Stainless Steel Slide
Carbon Steel frame glass bead blased with Ionbond finish
Ball Cuts
French Border
Re-cut vertical serrations
Custom front and rear sights
Kart Barrel
EGW bushing
Gen Thumb Safety
EGW grip safety
Chen 25LPI gen 2 magwell
Harrison extended mag release
10-8 slide stop (modified for more room in the notch)
Harrison Hammer and sear, EGW disconnector
EGW oversize ejector
Michiguns Extra Stout Plunger Tube
Flat top with Empire serrations
Slide frame and all small parts softened for carry
Pete Single 25LPI front strap checkering and high cut

One pic I left out of the other post showing the extra room the modified slide stop notch has.

I see some things to improve on for sure. But I am please with how it turned out.


If that's the best you could do, I guess it's alright.



:cool:

[TGS]

From the halls of Montezuma, to the summits of Appalachia? Is that how it goes?

Well, in any case, a good day hiking with the M45A1 in a Hill People Gear kit bag.

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[beenalongtime]

Fresh off my bench. Highlights:

Colt Govt Series 80 45ACP
Satin Stainless Steel Slide
Carbon Steel frame glass bead blased with Ionbond finish
Ball Cuts
French Border
Re-cut vertical serrations
Custom front and rear sights
Kart Barrel
EGW bushing
Gen Thumb Safety
EGW grip safety
Chen 25LPI gen 2 magwell
Harrison extended mag release
10-8 slide stop (modified for more room in the notch)
Harrison Hammer and sear, EGW disconnector
EGW oversize ejector
Michiguns Extra Stout Plunger Tube
Flat top with Empire serrations
Slide frame and all small parts softened for carry
Pete Single 25LPI front strap checkering and high cut



I must be blind, because I didn't see what those grips are, listed.

[Serpico1985]

beenalongtime,

You're right, I was mistaken. These are actually Tactical Diamonds which they no longer make. They have one set in their clearance section. I have one other set in black for the twin of the Reverse Two-Tone that I'm working on now. It will be a classic Two-Tone.

You could easily substitute Tactical Slants for these and get the same look. You could also get the Double Diamond grips for a very similar look.

Thanks,

Zack

[Austin Millbarge]

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[KG]

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What’s your sleep number?

[Sauer Koch]

My DW A-2, with work by John Harrison. I bought in NIB, and had an issue with the thumb safety chewing up the web of my hand, due to poor fitting by DW. I contacted them and they would not agree to fix the issue, so I contacted John and he agreed to swap out my TS for one of his, which was a big improvement. While he had it, I added the following improvements:

-Scalloped the front strap
-Replaced the arched BS with an Ed Brown flat one, which he scalloped
-Performed his 'round-butt' treatment to the grip frame
-Replaced my grips with his VZ model G10, custom fitted to the round-butt contour
-Tuned my extractor (had a few small issues that he recommended needed attention)
-Tune & reliability package
-Refinish with Black T

It's probably got less than 1500 rounds through it and runs great with the Tripp mags.

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[NPV]

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[theJanitor]

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I thought you broke into my safe

[TC215]

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That thing is perfect.

[NPV]

I thought you broke into my safe
Seeing your 1911s, that is a huge compliment!

That thing is perfect.

Thank you it is without a doubt the best gun I’ve ever owned

[theJanitor]

Seeing your 1911s, that is a huge compliment!


HAHA! whatever. ;)

[CSW]

My Range Officer Champions, 9mm.

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[JSGlock34]

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[Elwin]

Cross post from the "Art and Science" thread. These Kimbers aren't anything spectacular, but they're what I have for government .45s, and thanks to all the info on this forum I've got them both set up and running the way they need to be, or just about.

[41magfan]

A year after Colt introduced the 80-Series 1911 design in 1983, they made a special run of these Combat Govt Model pistols. This model differed from the standard Government model in that they had high-profile sights, a flat mainspring housing, a long trigger and serrations on the front strap.

In the mid-80's when Ed Brown Custom was still just a 1-man bench, I sent the gun to him for a trigger job, a Commander hammer, a Wilson trigger, a fitted match barrel bushing and his in-house electroless nickel finish on the frame. I shot the gun in this configuration until I went to Gunsite the first time in ’92 for my 250 (General Pistol) Class.

The Gunsite Gunsmithy at that time was managed by Ted Yost, of Heirloom Precision fame. Ted took my gun at lunch time on Day 2 of the class and installed the Novak sights as an overnight project. I picked it up the next day at noon; the job completed, and the gun perfectly sighted in for 230 gr hardball at 25 yards. This pistol helped me win the man vs man “shoot-off” that took place on the last day of class on Saturday morning. Me and another guy (a Cop from LAPD) went at it for a while (via the J-Ladder elimination process) until I finally edged him out. My prize for winning the shoot-off was a Milt Sparks Summer Special holster.

I took this pistol back to Gunsite in 1993 for the 499 (Advanced Pistol) Class where I was fortunate to earn another “E-Ticket”, but I didn't get close to finishing on top in the Shoot-Off.

In the mid-90's I heard about a guy named Walter Birdsong who had developed a new applied finish called “Black-T”. This turned out to be one of the first of many applied finishes that led to stuff like Cerakote. At the time, he was heavily involved in only doing contract work for the military (mostly SAW’s & .50 cal M2’s) and he was generally not accepting outside work. I got his phone number from a friend and he agreed to do the slide on this pistol. The gun has been mostly dormant ever since .... except for an occasional outing to kill a deer or two.

It's been a good, reliable pistol with lots of great memories associated with it. I'm gifting it to my SIL tomorrow, so I thought I'd snap a few pics before it changes hands. Perhaps owning it will bring some joy to him an ultimately to my grandson, as well.


https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/SRfV6w.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnSRfV6wj)
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[CSW]

Nice gun 41!!!

I'll attest to that black T. I have a Range Officer Elite in 9mm that is finished in Black T. Very, very wear resistant, and a great not shiny/not flat finish.

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[kwb377]

I'm down to one 1911 these days...

Nothing special, just a S&W I carried on duty for a couple years about a decade ago. I've forgotten the details...I think C&S fire control parts and an EB thumb safety.

https://a4.pbase.com/g12/07/240307/2/171526583.45gWnPv0.jpg

https://a4.pbase.com/g12/07/240307/2/171526584.jHS86yJf.jpg

[JohnK]

https://i.imgur.com/en7nVjz.jpg

[CSW]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51032644808_08f215f97b_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kKzDmm)checkered lines (https://flic.kr/p/2kKzDmm) by Christopher Weismann (https://www.flickr.com/photos/stonewallimagez/), on Flickr

[mtnbkr]

From the halls of Montezuma, to the summits of Appalachia? Is that how it goes?

Well, in any case, a good day hiking with the M45A1 in a Hill People Gear kit bag.

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TC215 rcbusmc24 JSGlock34

That looks like one of the views from Skyline Dr. Stony Man perhaps?

Chris

[farscott]

Some new pictures of a well-used STI Lawman chambered in .45 ACP. This pistol was made in 2003 or 2004, not long after STI bought Lone Star Armament (LSA) of Stephenville, TX in 2003. The model was later renamed to Lawman 5.0 to match the STI naming convention. LSA marketed high-end factory 1911 pistols, including the Lawman, with Nowlin barrels and Cerakote finishes. For some reason, LSA was unable to make it and was purchased by STI. STI kept the Lawman name and for a while made pistols that looked much like the LSA version. LSA also made a Commander-length pistol called the Ranger, and the Ranger name was also used by STI. The frames were forged with the front strap and MSH checkered at 30 LPI. There is some question over whether LSA made their own frames and slides or bought them from Jericho. I tend to believe the former because the LSA purchase coincided with large increases in STI's manufacturing of 1911 parts, including frames and slides, using machines moved into an enlarged manufacturing facility.

The model is also unusual in that the trigger is not STI's famed polymer pad. It is a heavy steel trigger lightened in the LSA pattern. As such, I assume the LSA acquisition also came with gun parts, but the hammer and sear are the usual STI parts made of S-7 steel using the MIM process. The trigger pull is not "glass break" as it has some roll, but the trigger has never been an issue in whether I hit or miss a target. The MSH is drilled and tapped for a mag well as can be seen in one of the below pictures. The pistol features the STI inside the outline of the state of Texas on the right side of the slide and the corresponding billboard model name on the left side. Typical STI marking of the time. For STI it is unusual in that the slide has the traditional round top profile versus the usual flattop or tri-top profiles.

The STI Lawman is a bit of a non-traditional pistol in that the barrel is an STI-made Wilson-Nowlin ramped model, the slide has front and rear cocking serrations, and the pistol came with a single-piece FLGR. While traditional for STI (same frame can be used for any caliber), ramped barrels in .45 ACP are definitely a departure from JMB's design. That being said the pistol has been reliable with both factory ammo and my handloads. I have thought about running it with .45 Super loads with a recoil spring change, but i have never done so. The usual diet is 230-grain standard pressure ball or JHP. I do not remember using any 185-grain ammo, but I may have done so.

Back in 2009, the pistol went to Robar for the installation of Novak night sights, the replacement of the ambi safety for a strong side safety, a good dehorn, and NP3 finish. These changes took the pistol from good to great. I have used it for years now as a field and carry pistol, and the finish shows the usage. The pictures actually make it look better than it is. The finish is worn, though not perforated. One of my favorite things about NP3 is the pistol, other than springs, is impervious to corrosion. As such, it has been carried in many downpours and on many hot, humid days in the southeast. It currently is in my Sparks HR-LTD at 3:30 due to the depletion of my 9x19 ammo stocks and an abundance of .45 ACP ammo. The combination of the NP3 and the smooth leather of the inside of the HR-LTD make for a very smooth draw stroke, but holster retention is not all it is with lesser lubricity finishes. It continues to serve well and should continue to do so with a modicum of care.

[pistolwrench]

https://i.imgur.com/NCYVfeK.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/WxOB5Ky.jpg

[HCM]

Works for Easter too...

https://youtu.be/H0qe45Z8wfk

[dogcaller]

Earlyish Kimber Classic Custom. My first 1911 was a Springfield 1911-a1, circa 1991. Plenty accurate and reliable, but it was missing all of the parts that make (for me) a 1911 shootable. I was dreaming and drooling over those glossy Wilson Custom catalogs. It was sold and Kimber came out with their offering -- it just seemed to make sense to me. I think I paid ~$550 for it, which was ~$1500 less than a comparable Wilson (I know, I know, they're not actually "comparable," but you get my point). I couldn't stand the cheap phosphate finish so I had a guy (BEAST Enterprises from the old IDPA listserve, where I first encountered TLG) paint it for me.

This Kimber has done good duty for me. I can't say it's never had a bobble, but they are few and far between--and always with (my primary diet of) handloads. It's been through a couple of sets of Heinie Straight 8s and the front is due for a replacement (I no longer prefer tritium in the rear, and may end up going with FO). The best IWB I've ever used is the Ky-Tac Braveheart, and it makes carrying this heavy beast a breeze--even if it does wear off the paint on some of the edges. I keep meaning to buy it a respectable set of grips but I've never gotten around to it...

I say this is my only real 1911 because I just purchased a Wilson EDCx9. I think I saw Tamara state that "real" 1911's are .45, 5" and steel, so there you have it! The jury is still out on the EDC. I only have 100 rds through it.

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[Jason F]

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I'm close friends with the owner of Combat Precision, based in Atlanta, GA. I got to meet him & 1 of his customers at the range yesterday for a little tuning he was doing on a few of the customers pistols, plus some friendly competitive shooting like "best 3 rounds at 25yds", or "9 rounds in 3 rounds of 3, each shot is SHO, WHO, or Freestyle and changing shot type between each round", etc. Super fun to get to shoot great guns, laugh a lot with good friends, all while trying not to blow our entire ammo inventory in one range trip. :)

[SoCalDep]

My partner and I are teaching another 1911 certification course this week. I don’t pull my 1911s out as often as I used to, but when I do, it’s like backing that classic muscle car out of the garage.

This particular example came in a multi-gun trade and started as a very plain Springfield Loaded. The only change when I got it was a GI recoil spring setup, which I’m all for. I added an 18.5lb Wolff recoil spring, 10-8 rear sight, S&A mag well and our department Armorer, who is rad with a 1911, fitted a short trigger, commander ring hammer, and single-side thumb safety. I added the old-style sandpaper grips from a Springfield TRP.

It’s one of the tightest locking 1911s I have owned and shoots great. It’s my “Inspired by” old school MEUSOC gun.

[pistolwrench]

https://i.imgur.com/idEjryD.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/9ElfMnr.jpg

[Inkwell 41]

https://i.imgur.com/idEjryD.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/9ElfMnr.jpg

I like the way you did the hammer and the thumb safety on this one. Very nice.

[Trooper224]

https://i.imgur.com/idEjryD.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/9ElfMnr.jpg

Oh my, that's sexy.

[Cory]

Rmiked

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[Evil_Ed]

Back on February 25th, I sent the Colt Custom Shop this:

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What I got back today, was this...fresh from the box, just wiping off the preservative:

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After I stripped it and cleaned all the preservative, relubed and now ready to go:

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I had them do their Tactical Package, 25lpi checkering all around, and the only additions/changes were asking them to fit, and then cut/crown a NM barrel, and the ball cuts in the slide. Standard service blue, as I prefer blue...and I plan on shooting/carrying this thing a lot, so I didn't necessarily want to spring for some super pretty finish that would just have to be redone in a couple of years. I'll see how it holds up, and maybe look into DLC in the future if I need to...

Super, super happy with it, and I almost literally cannot wait to get it to the range! I've got a JRC Watson for it on order as well, so I'll be even more superer happier when this all congeals and comes together in one big awesome holster/blaster combination...

[45dotACP]

Back on February 25th, I sent the Colt Custom Shop this:

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What I got back today, was this...fresh from the box, just wiping off the preservative:

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After I stripped it and cleaned all the preservative, relubed and now ready to go:

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I had them do their Tactical Package, 25lpi checkering all around, and the only additions/changes were asking them to fit, and then cut/crown a NM barrel, and the ball cuts in the slide. Standard service blue, as I prefer blue...and I plan on shooting/carrying this thing a lot, so I didn't necessarily want to spring for some super pretty finish that would just have to be redone in a couple of years. I'll see how it holds up, and maybe look into DLC in the future if I need to...

Super, super happy with it, and I almost literally cannot wait to get it to the range! I've got a JRC Watson for it on order as well, so I'll be even more superer happier when this all congeals and comes together in one big awesome holster/blaster combination...

My goodness...

[theJanitor]

That pistol looks perfect, Evil_Ed

[MDFA]

Here's my new to me Springfield Ronin Operator. Just bought it on GB. The previous owner had quite a bit of work done by Nighthawk Custom. Waiting for it to arrive at my FFL. If it works as expected my Wiley Clapp Government Model may get replaced.

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[Lost River]

https://i.imgur.com/wxhv31z.jpg?1

[MDFA]

Here's my new to me Springfield Ronin Operator. Just bought it on GB. The previous owner had quite a bit of work done by Nighthawk Custom. Waiting for it to arrive at my FFL. If it works as expected my Wiley Clapp Government Model may get replaced.

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So I received my pistol yesterday and got to the range after work today. That target is a combination of 100 rds. of my carry load and my 200 gr. plated SWC reloads. at 10 yards. I wanted to get some rounds through it and adjust the sights if needed, which I did. Had a few issues with my lead 200 gr. SWC reloads. The carry loads (185 gr. Black Hills Barnes Tac XP +P and my plated SWC were fine. The pistol had only had 10 rounds through it when Nighthawk sighted it in. I changed the rear sight to a plain black Novak from the Tritium Rear that it came with. It has a White outline Novak Tritium Front. I'm very impressed with the work that the previous owner had Nighthawk do and of course their workmanship. The previous owner even sent the invoice from Nighthawk. It's a keeper. And so is my wife for giving me spousal approval to get it.:)

[Elwin]

That’s really cool. My first thought seeing the Ronin was that it would be a great base gun for some basic “just the big improvements” work, where all the modifications would be to the frame and the slide would mostly be left alone aside from sights. Glad to see someone took that opportunity.

[awp_101]

MDFA, what did the PO have Nighthawk do?

Two tone 1911s are starting to grow on me. Is the frame actually stainless or coated?

[MDFA]

MDFA, what did the PO have Nighthawk do?

Two tone 1911s are starting to grow on me. Is the frame actually stainless or coated?

I really like 2 Tone Pistols, especially since I had Novak's do my Hi Power Slide in Blue with the Hard Chrome Frame.

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You can see what the previous owner had done by Nighthawk and the costs. The pistol was done a year ago, so the prices may have changed. The frame on the Ronin is Stainless and they Bead Blasted it once it was finished. The only MIM I found left in it was the sear disconnecter and the ejector. I like tooled steel parts so I've already ordered Wilson and Harrison Designs parts to replace those and the magazine release, as the one on it is a bit short for my tastes. The barrel on the Ronin is a ramped barrel. I really like the front strap serrations and actually prefer them to checkering. The mag well is a Stan Chen and was blended and contoured for carry. The slide release/stop was dehorned as was the ambi safety. I changed out the rear sight with a plain black wide notch Novak and just kept the Tritium in the front sight.

I only put 100 rounds thru it yesterday, and have carried it all day today in my JMCK AIWB Wing 2.5 with a Wilson 10 rd. magazine in a JMCK AIWB High Ride mag pouch.

So far I'm very pleased with it. :)

[Chuck Whitlock]

MDFA, what did the PO have Nighthawk do?

Two tone 1911s are starting to grow on me. Is the frame actually stainless or coated?

The 5" Ronins have stainless frames, while the 4.25" guns have aluminum frames.

[MDFA]

The 5" Ronins have stainless frames, while the 4.25" guns have aluminum frames.,

You are correct, which I actually knew. I brain farted and read the invoice which said bead blast stainless frame. The 4.25 pistols are aluminum.

[03RN]

Boy, six months since I posted a pic here.
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I'm back to the long triggers. I just shoot them better, even though the short smooth triggers feel better.

My loaded is also back to pachymer grips.

I was planning on shooting 1911s tomorrow at a match but my son is sick and he would be upset if I went without him.

[Amp]

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[MDFA]

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So I received my pistol yesterday and got to the range after work today. That target is a combination of 100 rds. of my carry load and my 200 gr. plated SWC reloads. at 10 yards. I wanted to get some rounds through it and adjust the sights if needed, which I did. Had a few issues with my lead 200 gr. SWC reloads. The carry loads (185 gr. Black Hills Barnes Tac XP +P and my plated SWC were fine. The pistol had only had 10 rounds through it when Nighthawk sighted it in. I changed the rear sight to a plain black Novak from the Tritium Rear that it came with. It has a White outline Novak Tritium Front. I'm very impressed with the work that the previous owner had Nighthawk do and of course their workmanship. The previous owner even sent the invoice from Nighthawk. It's a keeper. And so is my wife for giving me spousal approval to get it.:)

I finished my modifications to my Ronin today. Added the Harrison Designs Extreme Service Sear, and Barstock Disconnector. Wilson Combat Bullet Proof Ejector, Hammer Strut, Extractor and Tactical Magazine Release, Grip Screw Bushings and Screws and a Solid Trigger I had on hand, honestly can't remember the brand. Took it to the range this afternoon and fired 150 rounds with no issues. 100 were my 200gr. LSWC reloads which I had seated shorter as they were a bit long and had caused issues the first time out. And 50 Gold Dot 230gr. HP. At 10 yards everything hits 1 inch above POA. I'm Very pleased with this pistol.

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[Catshooter]

"I'm Very pleased with this pistol."

I would think so. :)


Cat

[MDFA]

"I'm Very pleased with this pistol."

I would think so. :)


Cat

LOL :cool:

[EDW]

Woods-walking with an old companion.

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This LWC prints 170 p.f. 200-grain SWCs to the top center of the front sight post at 50 yards. Stock Colt barrel.

Occasionally, a particularly good gun finds you. The challenge then is to hang onto it long enough to appreciate what you’ve actually stumbled upon.

[awp_101]

Occasionally, a particularly good gun finds you. The challenge then is to hang onto it long enough to appreciate what you’ve actually stumbled upon.

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[MDFA]

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This...

My wife says I don't buy guns, I just rent them...

Personally I think I T&E Them and Improve Them...

[awp_101]

This...

My wife says I don't buy guns, I just rent them...

Personally I think I T&E Them and Improve Them...

GUILTY!🤣

[CSW]

GUILTY!🤣
. As charged... 🙄

[fatdog]

... I don't buy guns, I just rent them...

that is my self acknowledged gig...

[03RN]

Out for a walk in the woods yesterday with my son76642

[Catshooter]

"Occasionally, a particularly good gun finds you. The challenge then is to hang onto it long enough to appreciate what you’ve actually stumbled upon." Now THAT is sig line material par excellence.

And way too true man, way too true. The third real gun I bought with my own money was a Colt 1912 production 1911 that had been worked over by a local pro. Inch and a half at 50, would feed any damn thing that would fit in the mag, loved the H&G 68, trigger to die for and never followed. That thing made me look fine!

Sold it to a guy who thought that if 6.5 grains of Unique was good, then 8.5 must be better!

Youth truly is wasted on the young . . .


Cat

[R89074]

Kimber SIS 45
https://i.imgur.com/p4XX7ib.jpg

[Elwin]

Cross post while I have the image handy. My EVO KV9 and the Executive Carry II my dad just got himself to replace it. I like both of these guns a lot, specifically compared to other 1911s.

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[Lost River]

https://i.imgur.com/4M8CDlA.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/Cw4DVLu.jpg?1

From my most recent trip across Idaho, to upper Eastern Montana and back.

A solid companion.

[Catshooter]

I would have felt quite comforted and comfortable. Nice pairing.


Cat

[pistolwrench]

https://i.imgur.com/aEzoUID.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/XwOrUKx.jpg

[Catshooter]

Very nice work man. I hate cutting those front sight dovetails! I've never broken one of those tiny little cutters, not yet any way, but it's not for lack of sweating!


Cat

[Wondering Beard]

https://i.imgur.com/XwOrUKx.jpg

The thumb safety looks lowered. Is that due to something about the photo or is it actually lowered?

[Exiledviking]

Les Baer Custom Carry 1.5" with naked slide, no FCS, and 20 LPI checkering on front strap. LB fitted and blended S&A magwell. And Severns Hard Hat treatment. Going to install a solid LB long trigger soon as the short trigger doesn't work for me. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210909/0fb858b011a99ef87c21e96ba8d0ca62.jpg

[Lost River]

Carried my Baer for bear protection, which seemed prudent. There was LOTS of bear sign. We had bears crapping a few feet from our door night and day this weekend. In fact yesterday, I went for a three hour hike with friends and came back to find a fresh pile in front of our place. Dang things were in the trash, on the lawn, on the road, everywhere.

https://i.imgur.com/E4z6Hjn.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/9th8znV.jpg?1


I had the Baer loaded with 250 grain hard cast flat points that clock at 956 FPS out of this gun.

https://i.imgur.com/fKGWHLz.jpg?1

I also had a G21 converted to 10mm with me but mostly rolled with the 1911.

[Lost River]

Found a cave close by that looked like it may be a den, but my flashlight was back in my pack , and with rather high activity level in the area I chose to skip "Poking the bear". :cool:

https://i.imgur.com/jboyXXb.jpg?1

[03RN]

Found a cave close by that looked like it may be a den, but my flashlight was back in my pack , and with rather high activity level in the area I chose to skip "Poking the bear". :cool:

https://i.imgur.com/jboyXXb.jpg?1

There's a place called the moodus noises by my sister's house. Had something to do with the indians hearing demons or something. I crawled down there with my p226 and my hand-held light crapped out when It was getting really tight.

About that time my brother in law who was at the entrance started going on about "my precious".

I carry a surefire handheld now
:o

[Lost River]

That's freaking funny!

[CSW]

Out on the property that abuts mine yesterday. There'd been something in the wood yesterday morning that made the dogs mental.

No sign, but still a fun afternoon walk.

The RO elite, 9mm

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[HeavyDuty]

There's a place called the moodus noises by my sister's house. Had something to do with the indians hearing demons or something. I crawled down there with my p226 and my hand-held light crapped out when It was getting really tight.

About that time my brother in law who was at the entrance started going on about "my precious".

I carry a surefire handheld now
:o

So, not the asshole of the world but the boil?

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/moodus-noises

[03RN]

So, not the asshole of the world but the boil?

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/moodus-noises

Sounds about right

[03RN]

On a hike with the family today
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Then got some shooting in.
30 yards
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Really weird malfunction. Jamed up pretty tight
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[Amp]

Check your extractor tension.

[DamonL]

Old and New Colts

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[03RN]

Check your extractor tension.

All fixed

New grips for my lw champion
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[Robinson]

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[defilade]

Took out my old “WWII” 1911 today. It’s a Remington Rand slide on an old Essex frame. I carried this gun on multiple jumps when I was with the World War 2 Airborne Demonstration team. It was in a M7 shoulder holster as we jumped out of Boogie Baby, an original WWII C-47.

Still a fun gun to shoot on a beautiful day!


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[Robinson]

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[SecondsCount]

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Have you made a thread on the BUL? I would like to hear your review on it.

[Robinson]

Have you made a thread on the BUL? I would like to hear your review on it.

I started a thread comparing the two guns in the picture: https://pistol-forum.com/showthread.php?50242-Custom-Shop-Colt-vs-BUL-Armory-Fair

[AzShooter]

https://i.imgur.com/Q8FIzvgh.jpg

Colt Gold Cup Trophy 1911 22. Imported by Umarex Made by Walther and Licensed by Colt.

[pistolwrench]

Poodle shooter (9mm LOL!!!!)
And maybe too pretty for you hard use guys.

https://i.imgur.com/w3GgQLe.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/JYZ28Ro.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/LnOBMsN.jpg

[SecondsCount]

Poodle shooter (9mm LOL!!!!)
And maybe too pretty for you hard ...

That looks good!

What are the finishes on the slide and frame?

[Up1911Fan]

That looks good!

What are the finishes on the slide and frame?

He usually does Cerekote, that would be my guess.

[pistolwrench]

Cerakote on the slide.
Glass bead blasted stainless lower.

[Catshooter]

You do nice work.

[shane45]

The shape of the trigger is interesting to me
A subtle arc that just looks like it would feel just right.

[Wondering Beard]

You do nice work.

That's ... How shall I put it nicely ... a euphemism.

:-)

[Catshooter]

Huh. Now I never meant it that way. In the old days in machining, nice work meant that it was excellent, very precisely done with excellent craftsmanship.

Besides, how could one criticize such a fine piece? Other than it's a nine, of course. :)

[AzShooter]

https://i.imgur.com/Q8FIzvgl.jpg

1911 22 Colt Gold Cup Trophy made by Walther and imported by Umarex. It feels just like a regular 1911 and parts are about 80% interchangeable.

[Soxfan9]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211107/0cf0d90cc63a7a1edef7d45cbd215bea.jpg

[Bergeron]

Recently-refreshed .22lr Marvel-slide STI frame pistol from Clark Custom Guns. The frame refinish (NP3) and the grips appear to complement each other, and the dot is also a new and fun addition.

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[Jason F]

Recently-refreshed .22lr Marvel-slide STI frame pistol from Clark Custom Guns. The frame refinish (NP3) and the grips appear to complement each other, and the dot is also a new and fun addition.

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That’s a real beauty. One day I’m hoping to have a 22lr built similar to that.

[45dotACP]

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