$3,000 for a 1911...got a Springfield Pro!

[richiecotite]

It's Nighthawk's take on a classic-looking Colt with some nice upgrades, hence it is built on an O1911C and not a Competition model. That's also the reason for the serrated front strap instead of checkering. One can also send in their own O1911C for the package.

Agreed. Meant to say Novak.

That Nighthawk is pure sex though. If I had a pile of 1911’s and wanted a simple, tastefully done Colt and didn’t want to pay Burton/Yost money, I’d roll with that one. It’s definitely on the radar for the future.


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[theJanitor]

the YB1* is probably the only gun I ever regret having sold.

Selling a 1* is regrettable. I felt the same, but I was able to buy it back years later. I think the situation would have to be pretty dire to let my 1*elite go

[SW CQB 45]

sorry for the oil swirls.... its going to bed.

ACW CC and Wood Caliber Holly

[arcticlightfighter]

Want an Alchemy or SA Professional

This thread isn’t helping

[gato naranja]

ACW CC and Wood Caliber Holly

Oh, yeah! Two icons that still flat-out work.

I have a set of Wood Caliber Holly double diamonds that I have not gotten around to putting on my 9mm Springfield Range Officer. It might be a bit like putting lipstick on an under-$1,000 pig, but the pistol works, shoots better than I do these days, and is sort of a smaller-calibered "tribute" to the kind of "pet" pistol I remember old (to me at the time) guys of moderate means having.

Now that I am an old (for real) guy of (very) moderate means, this circle will be complete. I need to get off my butt and install those grips.

[SW CQB 45]

I actually made changes to that grip. I will no longer purchase a smooth grip. I am into function than looks. So, I sent them back to Wood Caliber and $25. I feel better now.





OK, to include looks and function. Here are my church grips with texture....

[gato naranja]

I actually made changes to that grip. I will no longer purchase a smooth grip. I am into function than looks. So, I sent them back to Wood Caliber and $25. I feel better now.

I don't think that modification hurt the looks at all.

Over the years I have had a lot of revolvers with smooth grips that I really liked, but few semiautos. That may be more psycho than logical, but so be it.

[Maca]

regarding 1911 grips,

I settled on these from Railscales after trying many, many, many different ones. They feel great, the hand falls into place very consistently, and while they are very grippy, they are not abrasive against bare skin.