1911

Posted by: Sol Duc

1911 - 12/22/16 04:52 PM

What a purdy sidearm. thumbs

http://www.gunbroker.com/item/608003286
Posted by: Anonymous

Re: 1911 - 12/22/16 08:36 PM

I dont think anyone does it purdier or more expensive than JJFU...

http://www.jjfu.com/damascus/inanu3t9bl8894b7ycqrc3jv92ga7a
Posted by: NickD90

Re: 1911 - 12/22/16 09:22 PM

Gorgeous. That Damascus .45 sure is purdy.

I've been checking these out tonight.

MOA Rifles

The Extreme Summit at 5 lbs. 6 oz would be a thumper in the .300 Winny. Fully loaded = $10,000. A feller can dream...
Posted by: Sol Duc

Re: 1911 - 12/22/16 11:15 PM

I can spend hours on gun broker....time flies when doing so. smile
Posted by: Sol Duc

Re: 1911 - 12/22/16 11:23 PM

Those MOA's are sweet rifles....5 and a half pounds is crazy light.
Posted by: Direct-Drive

Re: 1911 - 12/23/16 08:11 AM

There are a lot of nice 1911's out there.
A guy doesn't want to die without owning a 1911.
Wilson does a nice job with the 1911...
http://www.wilsoncombat.com/custom-work-gallery/#gallery-160782/8

I like 'em understated.
Posted by: The Moderator

Re: 1911 - 12/23/16 08:51 AM

I want my 1911's to be original. None of that fancy-schmancy crap for this guy! I want to know that some brass-balled, brave as frack, US Soldier cold-cocked the enemy across the back of the head in a previous war with the 1911's I own!

I own 2.5 1911's. All are bastardized to some degree and the .5 is just the receiver as the top half died. At this point, I think the blood of our enemies has been cleaned out of these 1911's - and probably degraded their value.

As for lightweight rifles, check out my new Kimber Mountain Ascent in .300 Win Mag. She's light. Really damn light. 5lbs. 10 ounces. Not including scope and mount.





She's got a Leupold VX-6 4-24x52 sitting on her.
Posted by: WDFW X 1 = 0

Re: 1911 - 12/23/16 09:00 AM

All great rifles and pistols.

If you are serious about a long range shooter look at RBros.
The guy is a friend and lives in the Elma area.

His guns are second to none at accuracy.
Posted by: NickD90

Re: 1911 - 12/23/16 10:57 AM

Paker - that Kimber is the EXACT rifle I've been after for some time. Glad to see you brought one home! If you ever want to get it out to the range or mountains to shoot, let me know. I'd love to check it out and maybe take it for a spin (seriously). Have you patterned any ammo yet? If so, which flavors have worked best so far?

Thanks WDFW for sharing R Bros. I checked out their site and they make some serious toys. A local company too! I saw they have a lightweight long range hunter in .338 RUM. Um...no thanks...I like my shoulder where it is. I may just have to visit their shop one day and take a closer look.

I still have a Weatherby .308 that I need to finish up customizing over the next couple of months. Once it's done and dialed, I'll need a new toy to focus on. Saving my pennies now...
Posted by: Sol Duc

Re: 1911 - 12/23/16 11:34 AM

Has anyone seen those Kimber's that are called sapphire, they are the gawd awful ugly. I'm not a fan of gaudy looking guns. I happen to think Glock's are beautiful. smile
Posted by: Direct-Drive

Re: 1911 - 12/23/16 11:48 AM

Nice smokepole, Paker !

I see some pretty serious tools there for a nerd.
Somebody else's man cave ?




grin
Posted by: NickD90

Re: 1911 - 12/23/16 11:53 AM

Yeah - Kimber definately makes some ugly finishes.
Posted by: Sol Duc

Re: 1911 - 12/23/16 12:01 PM

This to me is beautiful, an honest piece of history. thumbs


Posted by: Direct-Drive

Re: 1911 - 12/23/16 12:03 PM

A good bunch of Spaghetti Slingers have hit the US market and I couldn't resist. (Beretta 92S police trade-ins $279 - $350)
I never thought I'd own a Whop Automatic, but after handling it, they are truly one of the great pistols.
Hot rod parts readily available, too.
There are some crooks on Gunbroker selling these but there are a couple of other places off the grid that still have some nice ones.
PM me if interested on the low down.



Posted by: Sol Duc

Re: 1911 - 12/23/16 12:08 PM

Is that the mag release above the trigger? What would a new barrel cost for that gun? Is your barrel in good condition.
Posted by: Direct-Drive

Re: 1911 - 12/23/16 12:16 PM

Originally Posted By: Sol Duc
Is that the mag release above the trigger? What would a new barrel cost for that gun? Is your barrel in good condition.

That's the slide stop lever.
To the left of that is the take-down lever.
Fast, easy take-down

Up on the slide is the combination safety-decock lever.
Mag release is at the heel of the grip.

My barrel looks like a former cop's gun....hardly shot.
Replacement barrels run $90 - $130 and come with a new locking block, typically.
Posted by: NickD90

Re: 1911 - 12/23/16 12:29 PM

DD - if the Spaghetti Slingers are good enough for John McClane, they should be good enough for the rest of us. Yippe Ki Yay Mofo's....:)

Now I have a machine gun....HO HO HO!
Posted by: Direct-Drive

Re: 1911 - 12/23/16 12:35 PM

Originally Posted By: NickD90
DD - if the Spaghetti Slingers are good enough for John McClane, they should be good enough for the rest of us. Yippe Ki Yay Mofo's....:)

Now I have a machine gun....HO HO HO!




Yep, that reminds me....I need to order some shoulder leather !
Maybe a Miami Vice Special !
Fuk yeah, mofos !
Posted by: Direct-Drive

Re: 1911 - 12/23/16 12:47 PM

Here's the hot-rodded "Brig Tac" from Wilson...
http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Beretta-_-Wi...-9/#prettyPhoto[gallery] nofollow/0/
That's actually a fair price by the time you add everything up.

Heavy Duty Brigadier slide
Checkered A1 frame
etc etc etc
Posted by: Sol Duc

Re: 1911 - 12/23/16 12:50 PM

That mag release is in a strange place, seems you have to use two hands to get to it. How does it shoot? Your right about Cop guns don't get much use. Many Cops are not gun nuts like us, and only shoot enough to stay current to job requirements.
Posted by: Sol Duc

Re: 1911 - 12/23/16 12:53 PM

Originally Posted By: Direct-Drive
Here's the hot-rodded "Brig Tac" from Wilson...
http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Beretta-_-Wi...-9/#prettyPhoto[gallery] nofollow/0/
That's actually a fair price by the time you add everything up.

Heavy Duty Brigadier slide
Checkered A1 frame
etc etc etc

I like that gun, mag release is where it should be.
Posted by: NickD90

Re: 1911 - 12/23/16 12:55 PM

Growing up in the 80's, I have a special spot for the 92. It's all you ever saw...on the streets, on TV and in the ALL of the action movies. It was THE sidearm of its time. I remember the day my Dad brought his home. I was around 10 - 12 years old and I'd only shot wheel guns up to that point and I thought it was the coolest, most badass thing on the planet. Too bad they never made a .45 acp...I'd be all over it.
Posted by: Sol Duc

Re: 1911 - 12/23/16 12:56 PM

Spaghetti Slingers....I just connected the dots. grin

You come up with that?
Posted by: NickD90

Re: 1911 - 12/23/16 01:00 PM

Holy Dickheads....which one of you Jokers changed my Avatar sig line? Fvck...I just noticed. How long has it been like this? I can't deny...it is funny.

I have a suspect and I'm currently watching his dogs. Maybe he'll get em' back, maybe I'll keep em' or just maybe they may "wander out my back door". They're chipped...they'll be fine.
Posted by: Sol Duc

Re: 1911 - 12/23/16 01:03 PM

Probably Toff, he's a mod you know. wink
Posted by: Direct-Drive

Re: 1911 - 12/23/16 01:05 PM

Originally Posted By: Sol Duc
That mag release is in a strange place, seems you have to use two hands to get to it. How does it shoot? Your right about Cop guns don't get much use. Many Cops are not gun nuts like us, and only shoot enough to stay current to job requirements.

Just got it...haven't shot it yet.
The slide is like glass smooth.
Mags have this precision fit to them...hard to describe.
It's a well built firearm. Big, not for weaners with small hands.

That's the early mag release location.
You use your thumb on your weak-side hand....it's not bad.
Mags drop free.
Posted by: Direct-Drive

Re: 1911 - 12/23/16 01:07 PM

Originally Posted By: Sol Duc
Spaghetti Slingers....I just connected the dots. grin

You come up with that?

No, I saw that somewhere.
Posted by: 5 * General Evo

Re: 1911 - 12/23/16 01:11 PM

i think im gonna get one of the Remington R1 1911's in a couple months, unless i buy my moms Smith 60LS...
Posted by: Direct-Drive

Re: 1911 - 12/23/16 01:13 PM

Originally Posted By: NickD90
Holy Dickheads....which one of you Jokers changed my Avatar sig line? Fvck...I just noticed. How long has it been like this? I can't deny...it is funny.

I have a suspect and I'm currently watching his dogs. Maybe he'll get em' back, maybe I'll keep em' or just maybe they may "wander out my back door". They're chipped...they'll be fine.

LOL

Meet your instructor...
Posted by: NickD90

Re: 1911 - 12/23/16 01:43 PM



DD - I've always carried Western style. Who do you recommend for shoulder holsters?
Posted by: Direct-Drive

Re: 1911 - 12/23/16 02:08 PM

Originally Posted By: NickD90


DD - I've always carried Western style. Who do you recommend for shoulder holsters?

Crap, I dunno.
If you're carrying while hunting, I see that the "chest rig" is popular.
Top of the heap would be... https://www.diamonddcustomleather.com/products/guides-choice-chest-holster
Looks like it would be out of the way for a day pack.

If it's concealed carry, that gets complicated.
Kydex or leather ?
IWB or OWB or SOB ?
Pancake ?
Strong side ?
Cross draw ?
FBI cant ?
Paddle ?
Appendix ?

I just ordered an OWB, cross-draw, snap on.
I can't do IWB....no way.

This is the best buy, hands down for a 1911 pancake...
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/779488/...ent-leather-tan
It's even suede lined with the sweat shield.
I've warmed up to the saddle tan with white stitching look...shows off the saddlemakers craft.
Available in black direct from Ross but will cost much more.

And then there's always Chicago style...

Posted by: NickD90

Re: 1911 - 12/23/16 02:24 PM

Nice - thanks! Hunting, fishing, hiking and in-field work only. I don't carry in town. That Diamond chest rig is exactly what I'm looking for. I don't like any of the underarm rigs (Galco's etc.). Thanks again DD...
Posted by: Direct-Drive

Re: 1911 - 12/23/16 02:46 PM

I think PPer ColeyG wears one.
AND, since they're in Wasilla, maybe Sarah will sign it for you ?

Wins all around !
Posted by: Sol Duc

Re: 1911 - 12/23/16 05:50 PM

It would be nice to have a gun forum here. What do you think TRBO ?
Posted by: Direct-Drive

Re: 1911 - 12/23/16 06:41 PM

Gun forums are verboten in Blue States.

grin
Posted by: Sol Duc

Re: 1911 - 12/23/16 10:14 PM

True dat. cry
Posted by: ColeyG

Re: 1911 - 12/24/16 04:01 PM

Originally Posted By: Direct-Drive
I think PPer ColeyG wears one.
AND, since they're in Wasilla, maybe Sarah will sign it for you ?

Wins all around !


Indeed! Great piece of gear right there. I've got 8 years and a lot of hard miles on mine and it is still going strong. Great product made by great folks. I've had them do a few custom projects for me and their work is outstanding.

Sexyass kimber there Parker. Can I have it when you die?
Posted by: blackmouth

Re: 1911 - 12/25/16 10:08 AM

Originally Posted By: ColeyG

Sexyass kimber there Parker. Can I have it when you die?



rofl And have a Merry Christmas!
Posted by: NickD90

Re: 1911 - 12/25/16 12:47 PM

Poor Paker. Christmas hate is next level hate. It wouldn't be a Dark Side Holiday any other way. We truIy are the gift that keeps on giving. ho
Posted by: blackmouth

Re: 1911 - 12/25/16 06:26 PM

I have '0' hate. However good humor deserves acknowledgement.
Posted by: BGR

Re: 1911 - 12/25/16 10:01 PM

DD,
Good looking specimen. I have an 870 Wingmaster trade in coming late next week. It is surely not in the same shape your Beretta is. Do you have any tips for refinishing stocks? Is it something a novice like myself could tackle?
Posted by: Todd

Re: 1911 - 12/25/16 10:39 PM

Originally Posted By: Sol Duc
Probably Toff, he's a mod you know. wink


1. Wasn't me
2. You know who it was
3. It has been that for over a month, you knucklehead, Nick :-)

Fish on...

Todd
Posted by: Direct-Drive

Re: 1911 - 12/26/16 07:06 AM

Originally Posted By: BGR
DD,
Good looking specimen. I have an 870 Wingmaster trade in coming late next week. It is surely not in the same shape your Beretta is. Do you have any tips for refinishing stocks? Is it something a novice like myself could tackle?

Nice, the 870 is one of the best pump scatterguns ever made.

Not an expert, but I know that you want to resist the urge to sand because too much can change the shape.
Use a chemical remover.

For finish I notice that Birchwood Casey's Tru-Oil is a crowd favorite.

Sometimes you can find nice "furniture" on Ebay or Gunbroker if you want to go that route.

Good luck.
Posted by: Sol Duc

Re: 1911 - 12/26/16 12:39 PM

Start with a belt sander. grin

Just joking...don't do that. DD is right, there are tons of after market goodies for the 870's. Ghost rings sights are a nice affordable upgrade on that shotty.
Posted by: Direct-Drive

Re: 1911 - 12/26/16 02:44 PM

Originally Posted By: Sol Duc
Start with a belt sander. grin


No.
Hammer a 12 pack AND THEN start in with the belt sander.
My favorite being the 4x24 Makita and a good IPA for the other.


smile

Fawk, I thought this was about 1911's ?
Mention guns and all the loonies (me, too) chime in.
We might need a gun looney sub-forum after all.

grin
Posted by: BGR

Re: 1911 - 12/26/16 08:55 PM

Originally Posted By: Direct-Drive
Originally Posted By: Sol Duc
Start with a belt sander. grin


No.
Hammer a 12 pack AND THEN start in with the belt sander.
My favorite being the 4x24 Makita and a good IPA for the other.


smile

Fawk, I thought this was about 1911's ?
Mention guns and all the loonies (me, too) chime in.
We might need a gun looney sub-forum after all.

grin


My bad. I saw police trade in and changed course like a jet skiing Lk Washington sockeye fisherman. I recently enjoyed firing a Colt Government model 1911. It had a compensator and the trigger pull was quite pleasant. I really, really didn't want to like it as much as I did.
Posted by: Direct-Drive

Re: 1911 - 12/27/16 07:17 AM

No worries.
The affliction is hard to control.



smile
Posted by: Sky-Guy

Re: 1911 - 12/27/16 09:37 AM

DD- I use this shoulder holster and think it's fantastic. Safe to carry in condition 0 because the leather tension strap drapes across the firing pin.
http://www.holsterama.com/premium-leather-shoulder-holster-set/
Posted by: The Moderator

Re: 1911 - 12/27/16 12:20 PM

Originally Posted By: ColeyG
Sexyass kimber there Parker. Can I have it when you die?


A lot of famous, upstanding, talented, quality, and great people have died in 2016. Phew. I'm safe...at least for this week!

Oh, and I've always loved the look of the 92F, but they feel like crap when I've shot them. I always think I need one for my collection, but I'd never shoot it.

As for shoulder holsters? #DonJohnson #MiamiVice #WannabeCop #ColeyISaCopy
Posted by: Todd

Re: 1911 - 12/27/16 01:11 PM

It's still 2016, and it is Tuesday.

You should stay inside, Paker.

Fish on...

Todd
Posted by: Direct-Drive

Re: 1911 - 12/27/16 01:26 PM

Originally Posted By: Sky-Guy
DD- I use this shoulder holster and think it's fantastic. Safe to carry in condition 0 because the leather tension strap drapes across the firing pin.
http://www.holsterama.com/premium-leather-shoulder-holster-set/

Looks like a nice rig.
Posted by: Direct-Drive

Re: 1911 - 12/27/16 01:39 PM

Originally Posted By: paker


Oh, and I've always loved the look of the 92F, but they feel like crap when I've shot them. I always think I need one for my collection, but I'd never shoot it.


Try an M9A3.
That's the latest version.
(threaded barrel, too)


Posted by: Sol Duc

Re: 1911 - 12/30/16 08:09 PM

Check out this street sweeper.

http://www.gunbroker.com/item/610070630
Posted by: Sol Duc

Re: 1911 - 12/30/16 08:13 PM

In my opinion the sickest revolver ever made. These Colt's have sky rocketed in the last 10 years.

http://www.gunbroker.com/item/609864286
Posted by: Direct-Drive

Re: 1911 - 12/31/16 06:46 AM

Pythons are nice.
Their pricing is out of whack.
Pricing might be OK if they could defeat Darth Vader and his light saber, though.
Posted by: Direct-Drive

Re: 1911 - 12/31/16 06:56 AM

When I wanted my first 9mm auto I Googled, searched ad nauseum.
"Best 9mm auto"

CZ 75 kept popping up.
Supposedly the most copied design next to 1911 and truly one of the great pistols, IMO.
Just not that popular in the US, as it was the gun of our enemies during the Cold War and didn't get imported until later.

Anyway, I ended up with one of these.
(mine has stock grips, the one in the pic has Al comp grips)
Low bore axis and all steel.
Lots of race parts available too.

CZ 75 SP-01


18+1 (some claim 19+1)
Good for long duration gunfights.
smile
Posted by: chrome/22

Re: 1911 - 12/31/16 08:44 AM

Originally Posted By: paker
Oh, and I've always loved the look of the 92F, but they feel like crap when I've shot them. I always think I need one for my collection, but I'd never shoot it


Really?

Next to the Browning hi-power I think that Beretta fits my hand better than about any auto pistol I've ever held. It's an over built 9mm for sure, big, tough & reliable.

That CZ 75 is a looker, like to shoot one in 10mm.

Anyone own a Star PD it was that little compact 45 Auto popular as a bug back in the day? I had one and it was a hoot to shoot with hardball, but a little tough to hang on to.....

I am mostly a big bore revolver guy but I do have a few autos, shooting more .22 long rifle pistols & 38 wadcutters in my old age...lol



c/22
Posted by: Direct-Drive

Re: 1911 - 12/31/16 09:21 AM

Originally Posted By: stam
Might have to move this one to the fly fishing forum..

Ugly works
Glock 20 10mm

The ascot gang might entertain a G20.
Sounds like some kind of fly reel or fly pattern.

smile
Posted by: Direct-Drive

Re: 1911 - 12/31/16 10:30 AM

Word on the street says that SIG P320 might be the military's next sidearm.
Apparently it's the only one in the Finals that fully meets specifications.
Posted by: Direct-Drive

Re: 1911 - 12/31/16 11:07 AM

For a 10mm I would take a hard look at this one....
Not a budget rig, but who cares ?



Add a Diamond D Guide's Choice chest rig and you are set.
Posted by: NickD90

Re: 1911 - 12/31/16 01:44 PM

If you stick with a Glock 20 10mm, you can also put it into a nice little MechTech 10mm camp carbine

MechTech 10mm Carbine
Posted by: Direct-Drive

Re: 1911 - 12/31/16 02:03 PM

Dood, that's a 'hood gun.
Or a dirt and 2 liter shooter in suburb lingo.
Not that there's anything wrong with that.



smile
Posted by: Sol Duc

Re: 1911 - 12/31/16 02:23 PM

Originally Posted By: stam
Might have to move this one to the fly fishing forum..

Ugly works
Glock 20 10mm

That's my woods gun. It's nicer to shoot than my G23.
Posted by: BGR

Re: 1911 - 12/31/16 03:03 PM

Originally Posted By: Myassisdragon
We just ran a few boxes of FMJ thru my son in law's SIG 320 with the SIG version of the little RMR reflex red dot sight. Quite nice and an accurate shooter. Now I want a 10mm, the RMR , nice hunting holster, and bring on the game.

Any good 1911s in 10mm out there ?


Was that the P320rx? The price for that combo is a real bargain. Cabelas has a stainless version.
Posted by: chrome/22

Re: 1911 - 12/31/16 03:43 PM

Glockenspiel 20 is ugly, but it'll get er done.
Posted by: Sol Duc

Re: 1911 - 12/31/16 03:46 PM

C/22, you still have that mountain gun? I think it was a .41 mag?
Posted by: chrome/22

Re: 1911 - 12/31/16 03:58 PM

Sold it. Had a nice set of S&W Combat finger grooves on it, along with the gold bead front sight from the custom shop. Good shooter, tight & smooth.

Thought I was a big deal getting $700 for it, back in 2012. Probably worth $1200 now.

Live & learn.
Posted by: Sol Duc

Re: 1911 - 12/31/16 04:09 PM

That was a sweet pistol, the prices on those nice wheel guns have all gone up in price. At least you didn't lose money on it, quality guns are like precious metals, liquid currency.
Posted by: chrome/22

Re: 1911 - 12/31/16 04:49 PM

Think we all have one we wished we'd kept.

c/22
Posted by: chrome/22

Re: 1911 - 12/31/16 04:55 PM

Originally Posted By: Direct-Drive
When I wanted my first 9mm auto I Googled, searched ad nauseum.
"Best 9mm auto"

CZ 75 kept popping up.
Supposedly the most copied design next to 1911 and truly one of the great pistols, IMO.
CZ 75 SP-01



https://youtu.be/iIK6cFPevmE
Posted by: Direct-Drive

Re: 1911 - 12/31/16 05:33 PM

Nice.
Looks like it tames the recoil well.

That SIG 220 in 10mm above looks like it would be fun to shoot.
Posted by: chrome/22

Re: 1911 - 01/01/17 08:15 AM

Held the big Sig 10mm, it's a handful of gun. But it's built like a tank Swiss/German precision @ it's finest.

Just yesterday looked @ remod Ruger Redhawk in 41 magnum, another handful of stainless steel. Thing is built like a 454 Casull.

c/22
Posted by: Direct-Drive

Re: 1911 - 01/01/17 09:34 AM

Originally Posted By: chrome/22
Held the big Sig 10mm, it's a handful of gun. But it's built like a tank Swiss/German precision @ it's finest.

That's why Hickok45 liked its recoil impulse.
Big round + big gun = fun to shoot.


The Watermelon Video....
Posted by: Timber

Re: 1911 - 01/03/17 04:57 PM

tacticool!!!