Wilson Combat 1911 .45 for how much? no way! no really, that much?

[MikeDVB]

Cleaned it up and oiled it and took this picture:

This is before it was ArmorTuff'd or had the new sights on it.

More pics here: https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns/4714-1911-show-n-tell-38.html#post3765263

 

[churchmouse]

I admit my 1911 sensibilities are uncertain what to make of that flanged barrel, but I'm willing to give it a try.

Yup

 

[rockhopper46038]

Those are some pretty pistols, SERparacord! What is that revolver, and did you mill the speedloader plate?

 

[rockhopper46038]

That's gorgeous MikeDVB! And nice photography, too.

 

[SERparacord]

Those are some pretty pistols, SERparacord! What is that revolver, and did you mill the speedloader plate?

Pistol is a Ruger GP100 .357 Talo/black edition. Loader plate came that way. 5 Star is the companies name.

 

[MikeDVB]

The thing is - I carry it EDC OWB *every* day and it gets clunked around on things from time to time - still looks flawless and performs just as well as it looks.

 

[SERparacord]

Cleaned it up and oiled it and took this picture:

This is before it was ArmorTuff'd or had the new sights on it.

More pics here: https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns/4714-1911-show-n-tell-38.html#post3765263

You do take the best pics Mike.

 

[MikeDVB]

Photography is a huge hobby of mine... I have way more money in camera gear than guns.

 

[rockhopper46038]

Here's the one usually on my hip...

http:// 126 by rockhopper46038, on Flickr

http:// 125 by rockhopper46038, on Flickr

 

[SERparacord]

Photography is a huge hobby of mine... I have way more money in camera gear than guns.

They are better than what the manufactures have. lol Send them some samples and your hobby may become a cool job.

 

[halfmileharry]

The thing is - I carry it EDC OWB *every* day and it gets clunked around on things from time to time - still looks flawless and performs just as well as it looks.

Yep, though I admit to being a bit more caution with mine than my Kimber Custom. My Kimber is a great gun but it's that "apples to tires" thingy or close.
Nice Wilsons gentlemen.

 

[rockhopper46038]

I agree, your pictures are the nicest I think I've seen.

 

[SERparacord]

Here's the one usually on my hip...

http:// 126 by rockhopper46038, on Flickr

http:// 125 by rockhopper46038, on Flickr

Usually on my shoulder, my Wilber.

 

[MikeDVB]

Here's the one usually on my hip...

http:// 126 by rockhopper46038, on Flickr

http:// 125 by rockhopper46038, on Flickr

Looks like you are forgetting to put a light coat of oil on the outside of your mag [not enough to make it slick, but enough to keep it from rusting] . The silicone rag they give you with the gun is also great at preventing rust on the mags. [Not that this matters so long as it works].

They are better than what the manufactures have. lol Send them some samples and your hobby may become a cool job.

Oh, I already work for myself and make enough money to be more than comfortable. I'd be happy to take pictures of guns for them and send them back if they wanted to ship them out to me .

 

[rockhopper46038]

Looks like you are forgetting to put a light coat of oil on the outside of your mag [not enough to make it slick, but enough to keep it from rusting] . .

Must just be an artifact of my crappy picture taking. No way would I let MY magazines rust! Sacrilege!

 

[MikeDVB]

Maybe . I put aluminum base plates on mine just so I didn't have to worry about them rusting if I drop them straight out of the gun while training and they hit a hard surface like concrete. Not worried if they get a little marred up but I hate rust.

Here's one of my crappier pictures [lighting was too harsh, but I was in a hurry and didn't have my full kit with me]: http://screen-shot.net/ar15-ap.jpg

It's my AR-15 [not a WC, but just for comparison]. Was taken with my iPhone .

 

[rockhopper46038]

Not a Wilson; not even a 1911, but here's an interesting pickup I made...
http:// 129 by rockhopper46038, on Flickr

EAA/Tanfoglio Witness Elite Match. Added a Hennings guide rod, extra power recoil spring and a Hennings magazine kit and baseplate. 24 rounds of 9x23 Win. goodness!

I'd open carry it if it weren't likely in violation of several arms control treaties.

 

[SERparacord]

Not a Wilson; not even a 1911, but here's an interesting pickup I made...
http:// 129 by rockhopper46038, on Flickr

EAA/Tanfoglio Witness Elite Match. Added a Hennings guide rod, extra power recoil spring and a Hennings magazine kit and baseplate. 24 rounds of 9x23 Win. goodness!

I'd open carry it if it weren't likely in violation of several arms control treaties.

Uhhh Don't put that next to your Wilsons, the ugly may transfer.

 

[rockhopper46038]

C'mon, the ugly ones can still be plenty of fun!

 

[halfmileharry]

C'mon, the ugly ones can still be plenty of fun!

That's why they make booze. Even the ugly ones need attention....