1911 Show-N-Tell

[Eulogy32]

Don't see any cool stories like this in the plastic gun gallery.

 

[Que]

My Custom TRP

 

[Monster Man]

Helluva post there Monster Man!

Thanks for all the positive comments. From my earliest memory I've always admired my Dad's 1911A1. Though I was around it all my life, I never fired it until after he gave it to me. I think, in total, it has had about 28 total rounds since he gave it to me, and it is now officially retired. I've had thoughts of giving it to my son, but I am not quite ready to part with it. He is named after my father, and I know that he will one day cherish it as well. For those that missed it, here it is one more time:

 

[f'nstar]

my Lightweight operator

 

[clgustaveson]

Ok, so I have one 1911, my first 1911 and I am working on more...

I have a 1911A1 Springer that I worked up on my own Still in the process of polishing the barrel with some scotch bright...

here are some pics:

As you can see, a high-grip beavertail, new hammer, and trigger were added. What you can't see is there is a new recoil system, new sear (which STI and was EXTREMELY TOUGH to file), new sear spring and a new firing pin.

I love her, and she loves me...

I had some problems with feeding at first I thought it was the mags being new and all, but after checking a few things (like the extractor) I determined it was just the recoil spring.... the problem was solved.

I do carry this gun as well, she isn't too big... GI all the way.

 

[seawolfxix]

Got my first 1911 yesterday. Can't wait to get it to the range!!

 

[BigCat]

Got my first 1911 yesterday. Can't wait to get it to the range!!

Congrats! It looks good (and it look like you have several other family members to keep it company)

 

[Cowboy1629]

NICE!

 

[Brett244]

My first "1911" It is just the 9mm. The Para Ordnance LiteHawg

 

[Miller Tyme]

My one and only 1911, A Kimber 1911 TLE/RL II

 

[clgustaveson]

My one and only 1911, A Kimber 1911 TLE/RL II

You sucketh....

 

[Miller Tyme]

You sucketh....

Than you will really hate me when you find out what I paid for it.......

 

[clgustaveson]

Than you will really hate me when you find out what I paid for it.......

Please tell....

 

[Miller Tyme]

Please tell....

Bought it off my brother-in-law back in June for $450.00, he bought it 2 years before when he got out of the Navy and never fired it. He now works for the HSA and he is issued an H&K 45 so he felt he no longer needed it.

 

[wtfd661]

Than you will really hate me when you find out what I paid for it.......

Bought it off my brother-in-law back in June for $450.00, he bought it 2 years before when he got out of the Navy and never fired it. He now works for the HSA and he is issued an H&K 45 so he felt he no longer needed it.

Yep, you were right

 

[clgustaveson]

Bought it off my brother-in-law back in June for $450.00, he bought it 2 years before when he got out of the Navy and never fired it. He now works for the HSA and he is issued an H&K 45 so he felt he no longer needed it.

After all that... Ill give you $550 for it! Easy $100 bucks for you!

 

[Miller Tyme]

After all that... Ill give you $550 for it! Easy $100 bucks for you!

Thats OK, I don't want to take advantage of you. was looking at a Kimber Ultra carry today with CT grips for $960.00, might have found my christmas present.

 

[JJGatesE30]

My first "1911" It is just the 9mm. The Para Ordnance LiteHawg

Nice!

 

[clgustaveson]

Thats OK, I don't want to take advantage of you. was looking at a Kimber Ultra carry today with CT grips for $960.00, might have found my christmas present.

It's ok, you still suck. I am not a Kimber fan, so that doesn't phase me.

 

[Miller Tyme]

It's ok, you still suck. I am not a Kimber fan, so that doesn't phase me.

Yeah, well I expect that from you Hi-Point fans.