1911 Show-N-Tell

[cmamath13]

Kimber Eclipse is gorgeous!

 

[gregkl]

Nice pistols. I thought I would throw this on here since it is a 1911 thread. I have a 1911 with a smooth front strap. I don't want to spend the money right now to have it checkered so I bought some skate board tape from Wet Gear. They sell it by the foot. I put a piece on the front strap and it is really nice. Not so aggressive that is feels like it will slice your fingers, but enough to provide a much better grip. $2.35 for a square foot of material.

Back to the regularly scheduled posting of fine 1911's.

 

[SERparacord]

So I had the 1911 out this evening as a conversation piece and figured I'd snap a picture and put it on INGO.

Excellent pistol, I have one too.

 

[Fordtough25]

This thread always brings a tear of happiness............

Yes it does! Had to get the pony out and take her for a spin to calm me down.

 

[Drakkule]

Here are a few of mine.

 

[Mr Solo]

My Kimber Team Match II.

 

[cmamath13]

My Kimber Team Match II.

Beautiful weapon! Did you take pics too?

 

[Mr Solo]

Beautiful weapon! Did you take pics too?

Thanks! Baby brother took the pics.

 

[blueboxer]

CorporalD:

Holy crap!
If you ever dump her... I'LL take her!

This page makes me cry.

I know this is a little late...but wow. AGREED!! I think your lady gets a girlfriend of the decade award for something like that!

 

[-Rooster-]

This 1962 Gold Cup National Match was a gift yesterday from my father for my doctoral graduation.

 

[SERparacord]

This 1962 Gold Cup National Match was a gift yesterday from my father for my doctoral graduation.

Excellent! and congratulations Doc.

 

[cmamath13]

Amazing pics man!

 

[Dr.Midnight]

This 1962 Gold Cup National Match was a gift yesterday from my father for my doctoral graduation.

 

[OD*]

Absolutely beautiful Gold Cup!

Did your Dad happen to save the original parts for it?

 

[-Rooster-]

Absolutely beautiful Gold Cup!

Did your Dad happen to save the original parts for it?

Thank you, OD.

What parts in particular, aside from the grips? I know enough about these old Colts to know what I've got, but not enough to be able to tell what pieces are or are not original. I've got much more reading/learning to do yet.

 

[OD*]

Thank you, OD.

What parts in particular, aside from the grips? I know enough about these old Colts to know what I've got, but not enough to be able to tell what pieces are or are not original. I've got much more reading/learning to do yet.

The thumb safety and grip safety. Colt changed from the small shelf military thumb safety circa 1949, and the grip safety should be the standard Government Model style. Two books I would recommend you get are, "Colt .45 Government Models (Commercial Series) - Second Edition (1912 through 1970 Including Super .38 and .22 Models, Plus Norwegian and Argentine Copies" by Charles W. Clawson, and "Colt Automatic Pistols" by Donald B. Bady.

 

[churchmouse]

-Rooster-
Your father is the best. What a wonderful gift. That piece is forever.
Congrates on your success and a great gift.

-CM-

 

[-Rooster-]

The thumb safety and grip safety. Colt changed from the small shelf military thumb safety circa 1949, and the grip safety should be the standard Government Model style. Two books I would recommend you get are, "Colt .45 Government Models (Commercial Series) - Second Edition (1912 through 1970 Including Super .38 and .22 Models, Plus Norwegian and Argentine Copies" by Charles W. Clawson, and "Colt Automatic Pistols" by Donald B. Bady.

Thank you for the information and lead on the book. I'll have to ask if those parts are lying around somewhere. It would be nice to at least have them in the vicinity.

-Rooster-
Your father is the best. What a wonderful gift. That piece is forever.
Congrates on your success and a great gift.

-CM-

And thank you sir. It was an extremely unexpected gift, and I have no intentions of doing anything other than using it to send plenty of rounds downrange, keeping it clean, and passing it on to the next generation when the time comes.

 

[tv1217]

Bought this today.

Oops, there goes a chunk of the new car down payment fund again.

 

[cmamath13]

She's a beauty! Congrats! I like the INGO patch too!