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Title: 1911 pics
Post by: Ksail101 on May 21, 2008, 06:53:12 PM

I know i know they are everywhere right? well I did a search on here and yes there are some, but I want to see some more  to get some ideas for a next buy. I really want a colt, but you never. And to me if you seen one you seen them all does not apply at all.

Title: Re: 1911 pics
Post by: Dakotaranger on May 22, 2008, 01:28:24 AM

There is this video http://gunslingersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/08/non-standard-m1911a1-a3.html

Title: Re: 1911 pics
Post by: Dakotaranger on May 22, 2008, 01:42:38 AM

(http://www.axcessmypics.com/photos/photo05/10/7d/3a7949644a2a.jpg)
(http://www.axcessmypics.com/photos/photo01/c0/13/3aac1714813b.jpg)

Title: Re: 1911 pics
Post by: Snake45 on May 22, 2008, 08:22:03 AM

Here’s a couple of my favorites, a 1924 1911A1 and a 1966 LW Commander.  I got them cheap as welded-up-solid DEWATS being used as forms by a holster maker. I cut the solid-welded top halves off them with a Dremel, sourced new old Colt slides and barrels from eBay back when you still could, and filled them up with generic guts from SARCO. As you can see, they both work fine now!  :) Last year the 1911A1 got a Ciener .22 kit and I put 6,000 rounds through it. A fun project all around.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/Snake45/19111924.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/Snake45/Commander1966M.jpg)

Title: Re: 1911 pics
Post by: pioneer on May 22, 2008, 02:54:28 PM

I love the 1911a1.  I learned to shoot handguns, using a 1911a1.  I shot competition in the military using an accurized 1911a1.  I was a military range master, instructing Navy pilots on the care and feeding of the 1911a1.  I've owned 3, but now I own only one.  I got the Springfield GI for nostalgia, but chose the 4 inch version so I could carry it a bit easier. 

I don't carry it often, preferring the S&W da/sa system, and carry a S&W 457, in .45acp.  Why?  After the Navy and in my police career, I carried S&W for 30+ years.  I can operate them in my sleep.  It is second nature for me.  My fear is that I may fumble the thumb safety on a 1911a1 in a stress shooting situation.  Old dog, new tricks?  Perhaps, but hey it's still a .45.   8)

(http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb294/pioneer461/Guns%20-%20Pistols/Pistols08008-1.jpg)

Title: Re: 1911 pics
Post by: CJS3 on May 22, 2008, 04:47:27 PM

I just got this last month. It's as accurate as my eyes allow, and loves my reloads. the only add-ons are the stocks and an extended slide release.

Title: Re: 1911 pics
Post by: MikeBjerum on May 22, 2008, 04:48:21 PM

Quote from: Dakotaranger on May 22, 2008, 01:42:38 AM

(http://www.axcessmypics.com/photos/photo05/10/7d/3a7949644a2a.jpg)
(http://www.axcessmypics.com/photos/photo01/c0/13/3aac1714813b.jpg)

I think you should have put that on an old Pizza Hut box just to tick them off.

Title: Re: 1911 pics
Post by: 2HOW on May 22, 2008, 06:23:44 PM

(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u261/PicSnic/1911withHolster.jpg)

Title: Re: 1911 pics
Post by: m25operator on May 22, 2008, 07:33:28 PM

Here's a few ;)
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff150/m25operator/100_1350.jpg)

(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff150/m25operator/100_1359.jpg)
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff150/m25operator/100_1360.jpg)
para c6 and c7 both LDA'S
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff150/m25operator/100_1358.jpg)
para p14 limited LDA with XS big dot sights on a Bomar adj sight.
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff150/m25operator/100_1357.jpg)
Put together gun, Essex SS frame, checkered, GI slide, Gi barrel with match bushing,MGW fixed high sights, S&A beavertail, Wilson cheapo plastic magwell and a trigger job.
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff150/m25operator/100_1356.jpg)
Series 70 government model, E nickel finish, mostly unmolested except for the trigger job and beavertail.
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff150/m25operator/100_1355.jpg)
Game Gun, Sti frame, colt slide, barsto barrel, 5 port comp, .38 Super, C More slide ride and mount.
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff150/m25operator/100_1354.jpg)
Caspian high cap frame, springfield 1991 a1 slide, 9mm, melted Bomar with fiber optic front sight, beavertail, trigger job. This gun is like shooting a .22, loads of fun and 21 rounds.
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff150/m25operator/100_1353.jpg)
Springfield frame, checkered, S&A magwell, colt slide, Kart barrel, NM bushing, high mount Bomar for bullseye shooting, cylinder and slide hammer and sear. 2lb trigger. As pictured it has a Marvel .22 conversion unit on it.

Well that's it, but I have 2 more building as this is typed, a Les Bauer matched frame and slide, and a Safari Arms Match Master slide and frame. All above work by yours truly.

Enjoy the Porn.

Title: Re: 1911 pics
Post by: WILLIAM A FARLEY Jr. on May 22, 2008, 08:22:02 PM

NOTHING BEAT THE 1911-A1 COLT...BY THE U.S. ARMY DURING 1941 TO 1977
BILLYE

Title: Re: 1911 pics
Post by: twyacht on May 23, 2008, 08:28:04 PM

Grandfather in WWII, always said his .45 never left his side. A FULL size Gen Douglas MacArthur version.
Since some two-bit punks robbed him in his weakened last years of life, and stole it, I didn't get that one. (Did get the Mauser rifle though).

This one is tweaked out but keeps its formal lines. This one WILL go to my grandson one day.
Happy Memorial Day.  Remember the famous quote; "Nothing wrong with a .45" 8)
(http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm182/twyacht/The45.jpg)

Title: Re: 1911 pics
Post by: Neon Knight Anubis on May 23, 2008, 08:58:50 PM

Those are some beautiful guns there m25, and the custom touches are fascinating. It must have taken quite a while for a collection like that with that kind of variety.

Title: Re: 1911 pics
Post by: CLP on May 23, 2008, 10:51:42 PM

I am a fan of rhe 45 also, especially Colt's.

(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g172/rhubarb111/1911s.jpg)

Title: Re: 1911 pics
Post by: jaybet on May 24, 2008, 08:23:06 AM

OK...I can't resist any longer. I LOVE this gun!
(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll237/jaybethel/1911Good.jpg)

Title: Re: 1911 pics
Post by: Burt Gummer on May 25, 2008, 10:01:58 PM

I love my Para SSP, I have been carrying it on duty for the last 3 years or so with no problems.

(http://m1911.org/images/ptx/paratest08.jpg)

(http://m1911.org/images/ptx/paratest09.jpg)

Title: Re: 1911 pics
Post by: tombogan03884 on May 25, 2008, 10:11:48 PM

(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll282/tombogn03884/45.jpg)

Title: Re: 1911 pics
Post by: USMC5811 on May 26, 2008, 03:15:27 AM

My new toy!
(http://www.usgunowner.com/photohost//is.php?i=562&img=Picture_017.jpg)

Title: Re: 1911 pics
Post by: D-Ric902 on May 26, 2008, 08:46:52 PM

I got a couple or three.
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a258/D-Ric902/SpringfieldTarget.jpg)
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a258/D-Ric902/DSCF0633.jpg)
(http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/3646/dscf1729zl5.jpg)
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a258/D-Ric902/IMG_0357.jpg)

Title: Re: 1911 pics
Post by: Swamp Yankee on May 27, 2008, 09:47:45 PM

OK I can't resist any longer. here are mine
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s247/jarhead82-86/IMG_0690.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s247/jarhead82-86/IMG_0669.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s247/jarhead82-86/IMG_0604.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s247/jarhead82-86/IMG_0596-1.jpg

Title: Re: 1911 pics
Post by: Hazcat on May 27, 2008, 09:51:21 PM

Swamp,

On Photobucket if yoy pick the last option 'img code' the photos will post here direct.

Title: Re: 1911 pics
Post by: tombogan03884 on May 28, 2008, 12:35:52 AM

Swamp Yankee, I can NOT believe you left Dept of Navy showing on your background and let Marine Corps get cut off on the bottom. Shame on you  ;d  Semper Fi  !

Title: Re: 1911 pics
Post by: Swamp Yankee on May 28, 2008, 04:05:42 PM

I know Tom I should be more careful. But we are a Department of the Navy,  at least it is the Men's Department.
Semper Fi. ;D

Mike Mc

Title: Re: 1911 pics
Post by: tombogan03884 on May 29, 2008, 12:38:36 AM

Quote from: Swamp Yankee on May 28, 2008, 04:05:42 PM

I know Tom I should be more careful. But we are a Department of the Navy,  at least it is the Men's Department.
Semper Fi. ;D

Mike Mc

  Us Navy, the worlds most expensive taxi service  ;D  (Sorry Mac, but it hasn't been the same since they got rid of their guns. )

Title: Re: 1911 pics
Post by: mattal21 on May 29, 2008, 02:34:17 PM

Looks good!

Title: Re: 1911 pics
Post by: Smith10 on June 04, 2008, 06:20:51 AM

Yup, it sure does, Smith is making some really nice 1911s.