1911 picture thread

[Serpico1985]

I built my own 1911. I know what your thinking, a custom bubba kitchen table build. It took me almost a year but I only used premium parts and took my time. I had a lot of help from some pro's on the 1911 forum. I then sent the gun to long time top tier 1911 smith Chuck Warner and asked him to put some finishing touches on the gun (stuff I can't do) and to check my work and give me a report card to to speak. He checked the gun over and gave me a passing score. The gun was actually safe. Got the gun back from Chuck and now it's my baby. It was a learning experience and I learned a ton about the 1911.

Finished prior to testing


Test shoot day, talk about excited


First shots


Back from Chuck

[LittleLebowski]

That was one of my favorite threads at the 1911 forum, serpico1985. Great read.

[SecondsCount]

That was one of my favorite threads at the 1911 forum, serpico1985. Great read.

+1. That was a fun build to watch.

[Serpico1985]

Thanks guys. I really enjoyed documenting the build in the thread. Kept a fire under me to get it done. It was also pertty cool to find out how eager to help the smiths are. There aren't too many places where you have access to guys at the top of their field like that.

[DWB]

Getting a passing grade from Chuck is pretty cool. Congrats.

[BLR]

Since Todd is getting a 9mm Pro, I thought I'd show my 10mm Pro.



Cheers!

Bill

[LittleLebowski]

Since Todd is getting a 9mm Pro, I thought I'd show my 10mm Pro.
Cheers!

Bill

OK. That is pretty freakin' sweet.

[BLR]

Just for you LL - The other side. If Todd's is anything like mine, it will be a very slick feeding and reliable 1911.



Cheers buddy.

[Tamara]

CT Brian is a 1911 pro that builds officer's size 1911s more often than most it seems. I emailed him when I got it and asked what I should change or watch out for. He said change the entire recoil assy every ???? rounds and shoot it, Defenders run, and I have run into that theme elsewhere. I think they have improved the Officer size.

Officer's-size guns are more reliable than generally given credit for, although even the good ones eat recoil springs like popcorn.

It's the sub-Officer's 3" guns like the Kimber Ultra and Springer Micro and the ridiculous P10/Warthog-size guns from Painted Ordnance that I wouldn't bet on. I have literally never seen one of the little Paras that would run worth a darn.

Oh, 1911 picture:

[JDM]

Officer's-size guns are more reliable than generally given credit for, although even the good ones eat recoil springs like popcorn.

It's the sub-Officer's 3" guns like the Kimber Ultra and Springer Micro and the ridiculous P10/Warthog-size guns from Painted Ordnance that I wouldn't bet on. I have literally never seen one of the little Paras that would run worth a darn.

Oh, 1911 picture:

Tam, what's with the hammer on that gun all the way to the left?