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Good way to start 2011.
« on: January 16, 2011, 05:09:32 PM »
Couple new pieces in the safe, thought I would share. Interesting stories behind them too.

This little Colt Compact started life as a steel framed Commander that was built by my gunsmith and good friend Jeff. He did a little work on it and carried it for a number of years. He used the slide to build another project and installed a Compact 1991A1 slide and a bull barrel and decided to sell it. It now also sports a King's Custom safety and a Videki trigger. My dad purchased it a few days ago for an everyday carry piece.





The SW1911 I bought yesterday from one of my father's coworkers who had been laid off and needed some help putting food on the table. It belonged to a friend of his who had passed away several years ago and was given to him by his deceased friend's parents. It is currently NIB, only test fired by Smith and Wesson. I haven't seen quality on a production 1911 like this since the last time I handled a Dan Wesson. It's absolutely beautiful. Can't wait to shoot it when the weather gets a little better here in the Cascades. The best part is that I paid $500 cash for it.  ;D







Not a bad way to start the year, huh?
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Re: Good way to start 2011.
« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2011, 05:13:04 PM »
No!  Not a bad start at all...

Enjoy..
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Re: Good way to start 2011.
« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2011, 05:18:25 PM »
Believe me I will! If it stopped raining cats and dogs I'd be out there right now. To heck with resolutions, go buy 1911s!  ;D
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Re: Good way to start 2011.
« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2011, 05:24:19 PM »
I'd say your year is off to a most excellent start.

It's going to be hard to top that.

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Re: Good way to start 2011.
« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2011, 05:39:59 PM »
S&W got there 1911 line spot on. I have one as well, and have had nothing but praise for it.

The Compact is very nice, and the story is one that will follow it in your family for years to come.

Good to see that 100 years later, the 1911's still find their way to good homes, and will most likely be bragged about by our great grandchildren in 2111.

Congratulations. Heck of a start to the New Year!





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Re: Good way to start 2011.
« Reply #5 on: January 16, 2011, 07:39:34 PM »
STOP THIEF!!!!!!!!!  LOL

Enjoy,

Richard
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Re: Good way to start 2011.
« Reply #6 on: January 16, 2011, 08:03:26 PM »
I know! It was highway robbery at that price. But hey, being the good samaritan that I am, I couldn't pass up the chance to help a family in need. But then again there was A LOT in it for me.  ;D
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Re: Good way to start 2011.
« Reply #7 on: January 17, 2011, 04:14:07 PM »
Great looking guns......Really like the compact........Hope you get much enjoyment shooting them.
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Re: Good way to start 2011.
« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2011, 07:51:09 PM »
Very nice, and the price was right on the S&W!
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Re: Good way to start 2011.
« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2011, 11:22:19 PM »
That Colt is sweet. The S&W looks great and for $500 thats once in a life time.
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