1911's

[car-15]

I did not see a 1911 pic thread, so i'll start one, I picked up the kimber 5" yesterday.
kimber tac. pro2 4", s&w 1911pd 5", kimber tac. custom2 5"
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd27/rruusseell1/101_0711.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd27/rruusseell1/101_0712.jpg

[theGinsue]

Very nice collection of 1911's. 2 Kimbers? I know someone who is now totally broke!

[Irish]

Springfield 1911 with V12 ported barrel (compensated)
Colt Lightweight Commander
LOTS of custom internal parts to both.

[smchop]

Heres one I just picked from someone else. Love it!

[ryanek9freak]

Here's 3, from left to right. 1943 Remington Rand, marked "US government property" "M1911A1 US Army". She's my favorite. Sadly, it's not mine, belongs to my GF, who inherited it from her grandfather that served in WWII and the Korean War.

The other 2 are Colt Govt. model mark IIII's, series 80. The middle one has a custom fitted slide, match barrel and bushing, and Pachmayer grips.

THe one on the right is bone stock.

I picked up a Les Baer the other day, and man do they make my Colt's feel like a brick!'
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t268/ryanwolfe911/100_0433.jpg

[blackford76]

Kimber Grand Raptor II, Kimber Desert Warrior, Colt Commander

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt204/blackford76/S7303594.jpg

[Phanatic]

Here's my entry level 1911. Nothing special but shoots great.

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg157/pitman74/Picture003.jpg

[Dr_Fwd]

OK, here are mine before/after pics of my 9mm 1911 clone Llama. All the work was done by forum member GunTroll (Thanks again man!).

OK, check this out.

Before...

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn270/Dr_Fwd/S6001676.jpg

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn270/Dr_Fwd/S6001674.jpg

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn270/Dr_Fwd/S6001675.jpg

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn270/Dr_Fwd/S6001677.jpg

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn270/Dr_Fwd/S6001678.jpg

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn270/Dr_Fwd/S6001679.jpg

































And AFTER!

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn270/Dr_Fwd/CIMG5046.jpg

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn270/Dr_Fwd/CIMG5047.jpg

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn270/Dr_Fwd/CIMG5048.jpg

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn270/Dr_Fwd/CIMG5049.jpg

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn270/Dr_Fwd/CIMG5050.jpg

[blackford76]

Kimber Tactical Pro II

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt204/blackford76/S7303920.jpg

[PsyKo]

BTT

TLE-RL II with TLR II and VZ Alien Tiger Stripe

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s148/xvPsyKovx/100_0750.jpg

[spleify]

Awesome stuff!

When I get mine back from the gunsmith, I will post up some pics.

[Hannu]

I picked up a Les Baer the other day, and man do they make my Colt's feel like a brick!'


They really do :) Little sad my Concept V@ have to stay in Finland :(

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/1041/p4073350small.jpg (http://img515.imageshack.us/i/p4073350small.jpg/)

[DeltaKilo]

Volkmann Custom Combat Custom .45 ACP.

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h244/Mikaehl/The%20posse/PICT0012.jpg

And my two colts and SA, plus a couple of others:

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h244/Mikaehl/The%20posse/IMG_0001.jpg

[kdash106]

love the 1911's, one of my favorite pistol beside the sig p226 [Beer]

[Ah Pook]

Okay, I'll play.

Springfield 1911-A1 Loaded
Colt MK IV Series 80

http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL686/2648371/6918264/376284074.jpg
http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL686/2648371/6918264/376284625.jpg

[spleify]

Couple of beauties there Ah Pook

[jaydoc1]

Dan Wesson 2009 CCO #90/200

http://jaydoc1.smugmug.com/Firerms/Firearms/IMG0485/701284157_sRNdN-L.jpg

http://jaydoc1.smugmug.com/Firerms/Firearms/IMG0477/701285121_jMkKs-L.jpg

[arizonachef]

My dad built this for me hope I can get it for x mas and start shooting single stack.

[motorep]

Ok, here are some of mine- Les Baer Ultimate Master-




Les Baer Concealed Carry Lightweight




Kimber Gold Match

[garette35]

DW Pointman 7 10mm, I know kind of flashy, but they don't come in blue

[spleify]

Swwet looking firearms guys!!

Thanks for sharing

[USMC88-93]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/PhotoTWB/Pistols/DSCN0948.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/PhotoTWB/Pistols/pistols.jpg

[cebeu]

Series 1 Classic Custom, stock except steel MSH/Magwell, VZ's and Stainless Bushing.

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r14/cunroe/Picturex2.jpg

[Ranger353]

RIA 1911A1

http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab195/ranger353/Photo_020410_002.jpg

http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab195/ranger353/Photo_020410_001.jpg

[cowboykjohnson]

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/cowboykjohnson/1911edit-1.png

[cowboykjohnson]

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/cowboykjohnson/coltedit.png

[twitchyfinger]

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/cowboykjohnson/1911edit-1.png

CKJ

Nice!
Just curious if you have ever has any external extractor issues on that Kimber?

[sniper7]

here is my pair of springfield lightweight champion operators, and a springfield high cap. Sold the high cap one though.

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s10/jdean23_photos/My%20Guns/SpringfieldChampionOperator2NIB2.jpg



http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s10/jdean23_photos/My%20Guns/SAcombatcommander19115.jpg

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s10/jdean23_photos/My%20Guns/Springfieldhicap19114.jpg

[twitchyfinger]

Nice sniper7 how do you like that LW Champion operator?

[sniper7]

I love it, carry one of them quite a bit when i am not taking the XD9SC out. had a custom IWB holster made for it.
the other one hasn't been shot, hasn't been touched and will probably remain that way!

I have plans to someday send them both in to the custom shop and have them decked out! I really want the punisher skull on both of them somewhere. will probably buy the nice punisher grips the guy sells on ebay and gunbroker.

same ones blackford76 has.

[cowboykjohnson]

CKJ

Nice!
Just curious if you have ever has any external extractor issues on that Kimber?
Not yet! That gun runs like a dream, makes my colt feel like a pile of crap.[Beer]

[twitchyfinger]

Thanks that is what I figured. I have never had an issue with the ext extractor on my pro carry II either. Funny how people seem to make a huge deal out of problems that are not really there. Think it more lack of cleaning, care, and general knowledge of how it works where most suffer.

[cowboykjohnson]

Thanks that is what I figured. I have never had an issue with the ext extractor on my pro carry II either. Funny how people seem to make a huge deal out of problems that are not really there. Think it more lack of cleaning, care, and general knowledge of how it works where most suffer.
I had a buddy try to shoot it and he had problems because his hands were to big to get a good grip on it (FTE FTF). I shot it right after him and haven't ever had a problem. I think it was slopping around to much in his hand to be reliable.

[spleify]

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s16/spleify/Misc/IMG_3280.jpg

Here are a couple of pics with the custom hand made grips I just finished up.

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s16/spleify/Misc/IMG_3564.jpg

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s16/spleify/Misc/IMG_3565.jpg

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s16/spleify/Misc/IMG_3535.jpg

[cowboykjohnson]

Very nice!

[WillysWagon]

It's as "low end" as you can go, but I like it and it's never had a prob.
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb290/1950WillysWagon/Pistols/RIA2.jpg

[Sunshine]

Caspian 1911 Government http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/Needamag/4514a28e.jpg

[theGinsue]

It's as "low end" as you can go, but I like it and it's never had a prob.
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb290/1950WillysWagon/Pistols/RIA2.jpg

I love those grips!

[theGinsue]

Here are a couple of pics with the custom hand made grips I just finished up.

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s16/spleify/Misc/IMG_3564.jpg



http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s16/spleify/Misc/IMG_3535.jpg

As much as I like the grips in the last post I commented on above, these 1911's have amazing grips. You made both sets of grips yourself?

Fantastic!

[spleify]

I wish I could say that I made the US ones, but I bought those. I only made the slim grips, they are 3mm thick. Super slim and really comfortable.

I started with a 1 X 6 piece of red oad and worked and carved them from there.

Thanks

[Graves]

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s10/jdean23_photos/My%20Guns/SpringfieldChampionOperator2NIB2.jpg

She's purdy!! [Wiggle]

[Marine24]

Volkmann Combatant Carry

http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt67/Marine24_1911/VolkmannCombatantCarryBlue.jpg

[Birddog1911]

My Combat Elite, after a little work done to it.

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii190/Birddog4570/CombatElite1.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii190/Birddog4570/CombatElite2.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii190/Birddog4570/CombatElite3.jpg

[ChunkyMonkey]

http://imageplay.net/img/m7Gbd73770/kimber.jpg

Kimber Stainless

Bumpitybump!

[ColoWyo]

STI Trojan in 9mm.

http://colowyo.smugmug.com/photos/933694597_aG9CT-L.jpg

[Daniel_187]

Sweet pistol I have the same gun but diffrent grips and in 9mm too. Only gripe is the price of extra mags

[Cameron]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2724/4317952212_3632dee75d_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2574/4150053141_99bc532d7e_b.jpg

[Jolly Green]

That last shot is classic! Both pieces look like they have been around longer than most of the users on the forum. :D

[ChunkyMonkey]

Bump! Come on guys, lets see those 1911!! Love these pictures!

[Cameron]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4876086077_ff521d82d4_b.jpg

Clockwise from bottom left:

1943 Remington Rand 1911A1
2004 Colt's Government Model
2004 Colt's Commander Model
2010 Colt New Agent

[jerrymrc]

My two mutts. Top started with a RIA frame and then I just bought everything else. Did spend about 20 hours getting everything fitted. Great shooter with the touches I wanted for under $500.

Bottom is a Llama circa 72 in 38 super. It had issues when I bought it but a little work and it runs like a top for $90. surprisingly accurate and fun to shoot.

[Cameron]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4877909461_a38c64b13b_z.jpg


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4877909171_d74e5f303b_z.jpg


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/4877908809_21698be313_z.jpg


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/4877909373_5ba3e74770_z.jpg

[snagnbass]

My Colt ND

[gcrookston]

Clark Hardball circa 1968
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj19/gcrookston/Picture_022.jpg
2nd delivery, spring 1913 US Signal Corp.
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj19/gcrookston/dsc000953ef.jpg
STI with Nighthawk and Ed Brown touches
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj19/gcrookston/DSC00120-1.jpg
Taurus and Gold Cup (circa 1968)
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj19/gcrookston/DSC00048.jpg

[omegalopez]

This is my first 1911. I have had nothing but Glock in the past now I am a big 1911 fan.

[Atrain1]

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l628/atrain18/1911collection10.jpg

[spleify]

Wow, nice collection

[sneakerd]

Most of them -appear- to me to be what I call secondary manufacturers.
I don't see any Colts, Springfields or other "primary" makes.

[Graves]

Is that a doobie burn next to the tcm?

[netsecsys]

My Baers.

[SouthPaw]

Cool collection here!

[sneakerd]

I'll take netsecsys' 2 Les Baers over that whole bedspread full of crap that Atrain put out.

[TriggerHappy]

I'll take netsecsys' 2 Les Baers over that whole bedspread full of crap that Atrain put out.

Ouch. Atrain good start, now you just need to work on adding a couple of Wilsons, Blackhawks, Colts, Kimbers or Springfields to that family. Once you buy a high end 1911, you'll never go back.

[sneakerd]

I'm pretty sure that I have several problems! [Muaha]

[USMC88-93]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/PhotoTWB/Pistols/Pistol-for-web.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/PhotoTWB/Pistols/DSCN0948.jpg

[sneakerd]

Real nice USMC88. Real nice. And since I'm being a beeatch to Atrain, I'll post mine. I only have 4 right now. 1) Colt '70 Competition model. The only original parts on that at this point is the slide and the frame! 2) Mint Colt Combat Government- all original. 3) my Nighthawk Predator. Very early one, the finest 1911 I've ever owned. 4) my Dad's Remington-Rand from WW2.

[Atrain1]

My Baers.Very nice

[Atrain1]

Is that a doobie burn next to the tcm? No it is a stain I dont touch that crap

[Atrain1]

Nice collection Atrain
[Beer]
If you ever wanted to get rid of some of those "secondary" 1911's maybe we can work out a deal sometime for a "primary" 1911 Sorry I think I will hold on to my guns they all eat self deffence ammo I have already had a friend try to trade me a kimber cause it would not eat hollow points[ROFL2] and they are all personaly picked out by me.

[BPTactical]

Is that a doobie burn next to the tcm?

Skid mark.......................

[Graves]

That's just wrong Bert! [LOL]


No it is a stain I dont touch that crap

It was a joke Atrain.

[Atrain1]

That smith with the 3 1/2 pound trigger really sucks so does my custom built TCM personaly built for me by Fred Craig also 3 1/2 pound pull, and the Desert Eagle really sucks I have not found a kimber yet that is better than DE, and the Para man those really suck. If you guys want to be negative just dont post anything I put this post up so people can see some nice 1911 pistols not for people to talk crap about other peoples guns and take up space for other people to post pictures, jealousy is an ugly thing. And for the guys that have posted your pictures there are some nice 1911's thanks for taking the time to post them, and to the other guys thanks for the compliments I look forward to seeing more pictures.

[Atrain1]

That's just wrong Bert! [LOL]



It was a joke Atrain. I figured it was I did not mean to come off like a dick

[sneakerd]

Yeah- sorry about that train- I shouldn't have dissed your stuff like that. If you're happy with your selections and you enjoy them and shoot them well- that's all that counts.

[Atrain1]

Yeah- sorry about that train- I shouldn't have dissed your stuff like that. If you're happy with your selections and you enjoy them and shoot them well- that's all that counts.Thanks you got some nice guns I personaly like the Remington Rand That is shortly after they got the tooling from Singer I believe, my Friend has a Singer number 375 out of 500 ever built unless you include the Singers built with no serial numbers for the workers then who knows how many were really built but there is a deffenetely a difference from shooting that old singer and shooting a new 1911, I would take the Singer anyday.

[Atrain1]

Skid mark....................... It is deffenetely not that LOL

[Gunner]

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l176/landondesautels/IMAG0133_1308116325304-1.jpg

[Atrain1]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/PhotoTWB/Pistols/Pistol-for-web.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/PhotoTWB/Pistols/DSCN0948.jpg Are those 2 colts and a springfield? and do the guns in the case have consecutive serial numbers either way you have a very nice set up thanks for posting them

[Atrain1]

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l176/landondesautels/IMAG0133_1308116325304-1.jpg Very nice SR1911 I want one so bad I am a big Ruger fan.

[Graves]

Alright sneakerd, ya talked me into it. I'm gonna go ahead and let you have the TRP for that Remmy Rand. [Tooth]

[UberTong]

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l176/landondesautels/IMAG0133_1308116325304-1.jpg

How do you like that Ruger? I'm looking pretty hard at them now that my fund is rounding out...I could keep going for a sig though too. But lemme know your thoughts on it, thanks.

[sneakerd]

Naw- that's Dad's gun. Not parting with her. She's pretty rough anyway- that pic sucks but you get the idea around the muzzle. Rode in a holster on my Dad's hip from Normandy to Magdeberg, Germany. Shoots like a dream and stone reliable.

[USMC88-93]

Are those 2 colts and a springfield? and do the guns in the case have consecutive serial numbers either way you have a very nice set up thanks for posting them

Springfield WW2 Milspec

And the Colts are serialized (197PTO) and (197ETO)

[sneakerd]

I really like the way you put that mil-spec with that GI belt rig. Nice. I'm jealous.

[Atrain1]

Those are very nice have they ever been shot? and that is a really nice rig you have for the SF.

[Atrain1]

Any Colt Delta owners? That is my favorate 1911 from Colt.

[Bailey Guns]

No it is a stain I dont touch that crap

I think it's bad etiquette to say "stain" and "crap" in the same sentence when referring to your bedspread.

[Atrain1]

I think it's bad etiquette to say "stain" and "crap" in the same sentence when referring to your bedspread. Is this post about my bedspread or about 1911 pictures since everyone is so concerned about my bedspread it is probably a stain from one of my 2 small children, if it makes you guys feel better it is no longer there as we wash our bedding every other day. Now that it has been addressed can we get back to what the thread is about thanks and have a nice day.

[Bailey Guns]

Only have 5 at the moment:

Kimber Gold Combat RL II:

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt337/baileyguns/GunBroker%20-%20CoAR15%20Photos/6b294de2.jpg

Kimber Ultra Carry II:

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt337/baileyguns/GunBroker%20-%20CoAR15%20Photos/b2b98f1b.jpg

Colt Combat Elite:

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt337/baileyguns/GunBroker%20-%20CoAR15%20Photos/ce98f0e7.jpg

1948 Colt Super .38 Automatic: (For Sale)

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt337/baileyguns/Joe%20Hatfield%20Guns/d08a3c9e.jpg

1960's Vintage Colt 1911A1 70 Series: (No Photo)

The Kimber Ultra Carry is by far the best shooter with the old Series 70 a close second. Never had a failure with either and I stopped keeping track of how much I shot the Ultra after about 6k rounds. I think the Gold Combat will eventually become the most accurate. I just haven't shot it enough to break it in. I've never fired the .38 Super. The Combat Elite only has a few mags through it as well but so far so good. The CE trigger just can't compare to the Kimbers or the old Colt.

[Bailey Guns]

Is this post about my bedspread or about 1911 pictures since everyone is so concerned about my bedspread it is probably a stain from one of my 2 small children, if it makes you guys feel better it is no longer there as we wash our bedding every other day. Now that it has been addressed can we get back to what the thread is about thanks and have a nice day.

For fuck's sake, dude...lighten up and untwist your panties just a little bit.

[Atrain1]

Very nice I am not a Kimber guy but those are very nice looking guns, I look at that 38 super ever time I am one CGM that is a very nice pistol thanks for posting the pictures.

[Bailey Guns]

I'm pretty partial to Kimbers myself. I was one of 19 Master Dealers on their Dealer Advisory Board in 2006 and 2007. They'd fly us out to Vegas once a year for a big banquet and to fondle guns and we got to tour the factory in NY. They'd always make a big deal out of asking all of the dealers on the board what they should do, what models would we like to see and so on.

Then they'd go and do whatever they wanted. But, I got 2 free trips to Vegas with a helluva lot of free food and booze and a free trip to NY to tour the factory. So, it was worth it.

I love reading what some of the Kimber haters say online...most of it isn't true and is downright funny.

They must be doing something right. They sell every gun they can build 3 months before it's even built.

[Scanker19]

Here's mine:























Really though I'm not a fan of the 1911, but you guys have some nice guns there. Especially that Remington Rand (drool).

[Atrain1]

I'm pretty partial to Kimbers myself. I was one of 19 Master Dealers on their Dealer Advisory Board in 2006 and 2007. They'd fly us out to Vegas once a year for a big banquet and to fondle guns and we got to tour the factory in NY. They'd always make a big deal out of asking all of the dealers on the board what they should do, what models would we like to see and so on.

Then they'd go and do whatever they wanted. But, I got 2 free trips to Vegas with a helluva lot of free food and booze and a free trip to NY to tour the factory. So, it was worth it.

I love reading what some of the Kimber haters say online...most of it isn't true and is downright funny.

They must be doing something right. They sell every gun they can build 3 months before it's even built. There is always someone out there that has to hate on some ones gun no matter what brand it is, look what happened when I put up my pictures some one said it was a bunch of crap when half of them you cant even tell what they are in the picture, that is just the way it is I dont hate Kimbers and I dont exactly like them either I would not own one but that is me and I have been known to bash kimbers from time to time, everyone has there 1911's that they like, I like S&W there is people out there that think S&W should not make 1911's I like the Kimber guys that say that, then I have to explain to them that S&W used to make there frames slides and some small parts anyone remember when kimber could not get the external extractor down that was when S&W was making there parts, I have got into it with my die hard Kimber friends and they will say things like buy a Kimber and you will have a real 1911 at that point we go out to the range and that SS PT1911 has not let me down yet, all the people I have come across think cause they have a high dollar gun they automaticly can shoot, I put in hours apon hours with my guns and thousands of dollars in ammo, for along time every time I got mad I would go shoot until what ever was bothering me was gone it is amazing how well you can become acquainted with your firearm. I have had Desert Eagle Para Ordnance RIA S&W Taurus Sig 1911's and alot of other 1911's I could keep going on but what is the point I have been very pleased with all of them, I have not owned a 1911 that I have not liked yet. I was shooting a hand soap container at 100 yards with my GSG 1911-22 yesterday it was pretty sweet.

[Graves]

AFAIK S&W never built slides and frames for Kimber, they were involved yes, but they simply sent raw forgings to an outfit owned by Kimber called Jerico where they were made to resemble slides and frames then sent to Kimber to be finished.

[Atrain1]

AFAIK S&W never built slides and frames for Kimber, they were involved yes, but they simply sent raw forgings to an outfit owned by Kimber called Jerico where they were made to resemble slides and frames then sent to Kimber to be finished.Thats what alot of people think cause no Kimber owner wants to believe he has a Smith but I dug deep and got to the point were they shipped the frames and slides ready to be assembled and Kimber assembled them, and they also made some small parts or maybe the MIM parts not to sure about that yet, it all stopped in 2001 I heard only a few years ago that they stopped I have not checked into it yet. and what I like about Smith is the external extractor works. I dont know if it is a coincidence that Kimber had a external extractor that did not work that well at all for a while, and S&W all have externals and rumor is that S&W made there slides but who knows maybe it is just a big fat coincidence. Here is part of some of the research I have done, just had to find it in my CP.


Smith & Wesson--once again American-owned--is committed to building what shooters want, and shooters want Government Model .45s. And it's a relatively easy pistol for S&W to make. For several years the company has had excess manufacturing capacity and has been making all kinds of different parts for other firearms companies. It is not well known, but this traditional maker of top-notch revolvers also makes bolt actions for Remington and Weatherby, pistol receivers and slides for other well-known manufacturers.

[Graves]

Dwight Van Brunt of Kimber Manufacturing went on record in an issue of gun tests (Nov. 2003) and said "Kimber does not and never has used 'castings' for slides and frames"
"Kimber does not and never has sourced the machining of slides or
frames. We have always done it ourselves in Yonkers."
"Our relationship with Smith and Wesson has been limited to
purchasing raw forgings - little more than a brick of steel. Further,
S&W is just one of several sources for forgings we have done business
with in the past."

ETA: Do you have a source on those claims Atrain?

[Bailey Guns]

I can't speak as far back as 2001. When I was there in 2007 Kimber made everything in house except some grips.

I was under the impression that the only thing they got from S&W was the forgings...just like Graves said. That's all I've ever heard of.

Besides...what difference does it/would it make anyway? Lots of gun makers get parts from outside sources. It's not like it's something new.

And re: Kimber's attempt at an external extractor. The whole thing over the external extractors wasn't so much that they didn't work. Very few of the guns had issues. The real problem was the customer didn't like them because real 1911s have internal extractors. After almost a year, Kimber listened to their customers and switched back. Not only that but due to all the bitching they replaced the slide of any external extractor gun for any customer that wanted it at no charge.

Not too many companies are that responsive.

[sneakerd]

Hey Train- the offer to meet you to shoot (I might learn something) still stands. I took the Meanstreets Advanced Handgun course last weekend, me and TDYRanger are scheduled to go up to the Pawnee Grasslands this Thurs to do some longer range shooting during the day. FYI[Evil]

[PSS]

Here's my secondary or even third tier 1911. LOL Metroarms AC Commander. I have run about 2500 relatively trouble free handloads thru it. 230gr lead bullets. I had to adjust the slide catch and adjust the tension on the extractor when new. Bullets feeding up thru the mag would bump the slide catch and cause it to randomly hold the slide open. I adjusted the extractor tension and ejector to stop the cases from being thrown in my face. For $275 + tax it's a good shooter. Super accurate. Bluing virtually nonexistent. Recommend it to anyone that wants a great shooter for a super low cost and isn't worried about tweaking a couple things on the pistol. I bought some cheap grips from http://ultimate-equipmentstore.com/black-g10-grips-for101911.html when they were 20$. Grip screws keep walking out so they will get locktited in. See a trend?

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/imagehosting/106684e53c1ce5c489.jpg
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/imagehosting/106684e53c1cea5c3f.jpg

[sneakerd]

The trend seems to be that you get what you pay for. It might be worth it to drop that gun off at BPTactical and let Bert work on it a bit. He's a long way from Delta though!

[Twinscrewed05gt]

Sure are a lot of nice 1911's here! I have one crappy phone pic of my TRP....

[sneakerd]

Those TRPs are crap. Want to get rid of yours?[Muaha]

[Twinscrewed05gt]

Those TRPs are crap. Want to get rid of yours?[Muaha]


LOL...heck no! ;)

I do love this thing though, shoots much better than I can!

[PSS]

The trend seems to be that you get what you pay for. It might be worth it to drop that gun off at BPTactical and let Bert work on it a bit. He's a long way from Delta though!

I bought it from a gunsmith here by Delta (Ash Mesa Armory) who likes to mess with 1911s. He sold it to me for wholesale to try it out. Whenever I have a problem I take it back to him and he shows me how to fix it. I'm not really hating on the pistol because you cant make them for that price and not have problems. I've also had a RIA 1911 that had little things that needed tweaked on it. What I have problems with is the so called primary 1911s and the problems some of them have. If I have to tinker on them I'd rather pay 300$ instead of 1K+. Some of them sure look nice tho.

I've got 1000 pounds of wheel weights that I plan to cast bullets with and run through this pistol by summer of next year. We'll see how it holds up.

[sneakerd]

Everything you said makes perfect sense to me. Good luck with that hogleg! Shoot the frack out of it. It'll still make you a better shooter, even if the pistol implodes in the end.

[sneakerd]

Here's another- well- not really. I think it almost counts though. This is my Sig 220 SAO with ambi-safety and beavertail grip just as on a good 1911. This .45 is just superb in every way- and Commander-sized, if a little thicker around the grips. 8-rnd mags, tritium sights of course. Very limited production and no longer made. Thanks to Crashdown!![Wave]

[Atrain1]

Dwight Van Brunt of Kimber Manufacturing went on record in an issue of gun tests (Nov. 2003) and said "Kimber does not and never has used 'castings' for slides and frames"
"Kimber does not and never has sourced the machining of slides or
frames. We have always done it ourselves in Yonkers."
"Our relationship with Smith and Wesson has been limited to
purchasing raw forgings - little more than a brick of steel. Further,
S&W is just one of several sources for forgings we have done business
with in the past."

ETA: Do you have a source on those claims Atrain?That is from S&W and I did not see raw anywere in there, they also used to make parts for Harley Davidson

[Atrain1]

Dwight Van Brunt of Kimber Manufacturing went on record in an issue of gun tests (Nov. 2003) and said "Kimber does not and never has used 'castings' for slides and frames"
"Kimber does not and never has sourced the machining of slides or
frames. We have always done it ourselves in Yonkers."
"Our relationship with Smith and Wesson has been limited to
purchasing raw forgings - little more than a brick of steel. Further,
S&W is just one of several sources for forgings we have done business
with in the past."

ETA: Do you have a source on those claims Atrain? That info came from S&W I have all kinds of info so when my kimber friends start talking about my 1911's I just show it to them to shut them up. I did not see anything in there about sending out raw parts it said slides and recievers I dont care I know what I know and I see all the kimber guys who dont want to believe they own a S&W (early kimber) but it does not change the facts, I wonder if that is why kimber had external extractors for awhile.

[Graves]

That info came from S&W I have all kinds of info so when my kimber friends start talking about my 1911's I just show it to them to shut them up. I did not see anything in there about sending out raw parts it said slides and recievers I dont care I know what I know and I see all the kimber guys who dont want to believe they own a S&W (early kimber) but it does not change the facts, I wonder if that is why kimber had external extractors for awhile.

Clearly.[Awesom]

[Atrain1]

Smith also used to make parts for Harley Davidson

[Atrain1]

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l628/atrain18/the2tokarevsonewithmuzzlebreak.jpgM57 and the M213

[sneakerd]

I'm pretty sure they're not actually related.........

[Atrain1]

I'm pretty sure they're not actually related......... It is A JMB design just thought I would share it I have 3 I dont know why all 3 are not in a picture, they almost look like a 1903 Colt 32 but bigger.

[Graves]

Atrain, you comin' out to shoot mane?

[sneakerd]

Atrain is correct. It is referred to as a cousin to the 1911 on-line at "Gunblast", the online gun rag. What is "shoot mane"?

[UberTong]

Atrain is correct. It is referred to as a cousin to the 1911 on-line at "Gunblast", the online gun rag. What is "shoot mane"?

Mane = Mang = Man...mexicanized.

[sneakerd]

Atrain, you comin' out to shoot with with us man? Maybe? Ah soooo.

[Graves]

Atrain is correct. It is referred to as a cousin to the 1911 on-line at "Gunblast", the online gun rag. What is "shoot mane"?

Ever watch scarface meng? [Coffee]

[sneakerd]

Yesss- I get it now. I don't have any Mex in me, so those obvious slang terms can often fly right over my head. You don't really think we could ever get him out do you?

[Atrain1]

Yesss- I get it now. I don't have any Mex in me, so those obvious slang terms can often fly right over my head. You don't really think we could ever get him out do you? I have been trying to get ot there to try out my new AK

[Atrain1]

Atrain is correct. It is referred to as a cousin to the 1911 on-line at "Gunblast", the online gun rag. What is "shoot mane"? What do you mean by online gun rag?

[sneakerd]

gun rag= gun magazine. It's neither a negative or positive term.

[Eggysrun]

Doublestar 1911
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j67/cmarkl/IMAG0232-1.jpg

Colt 1911, MK4 70 Series
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j67/cmarkl/guns/IMG_1184.jpg

[sneakerd]

Stay with the tier 1 manufacturers!! Nice Colt!!

[Atrain1]

There sure are some nice pictures put up.

[Squeeze]

Sexy = http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i445/TangoDownPro/KimberRightSide.jpg

[TSOTSI]

Mighty fine hardware.

[blackford76]

Just finished by BPTactical, thanks Bert!!http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u69/hockeysew/IMG_3273.jpg

[opie011]

Looks amazing![Beer] Specs?

Just finished by BPTactical, thanks Bert!!http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u69/hockeysew/IMG_3273.jpg

[blackford76]

Looks amazing![Beer] Specs?

Thanks, Bert did a great job, didn't he.
Coated matte black and Magpul FDE, all new internals, gonna have to get the list from Bert when I pick it up, I don't remember what all was replaced, or whose parts were used.
Started life as a Taurus PT1911 38 Super in gawdawful chrome and gold!

[bentleybusa]

[quote=Eggysrun;412945]Doublestar 1911
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j67/cmarkl/IMAG0232-1.jpg


clean look.....super nice.

[Stig]

Here's a few I've collected through out the years.



http://i731.photobucket.com/albums/ww320/iceman3545/IMAG0056.jpg
http://i731.photobucket.com/albums/ww320/iceman3545/100_4434.jpg
http://i731.photobucket.com/albums/ww320/iceman3545/IMAG0116.jpg
http://i731.photobucket.com/albums/ww320/iceman3545/IMG_0159.jpg

[blacklabel]

Here's my pride and joy.

Springfield Armory Loaded Champion
Ahrend's Tactical Grips Custom Engraved

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y296/dropped_71chevy/4.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y296/dropped_71chevy/10.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y296/dropped_71chevy/9.jpg

[Cochese]

My EMP.

Off duty carry gun.

Refinished in all black.

10-8 trigger and one hell of a trigger job.

Logman flush fit magazine.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-e6Vp4DQ21hY/Tl6uOwZ2HdI/AAAAAAAADcM/iNSo3SwWKQ8/s1152/IMAG0853.jpg

Next to my back up gun... Sig P238

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-du7KJ_2FwFI/TehR1vkchKI/AAAAAAAAC88/KgioLx4j-So/s1152/IMAG0424.jpg

[Cochese]

My Sig P238.

ATS sights, which I am dumping in favor of Novaks to match everything else.

Larry Davidson Horned Lizard grips. Same as my EMP and my duty 1911.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-KZzIXchPS9Q/TKpXMQCR93I/AAAAAAAACrs/ze5-4-picTs/s1280/2010-10-04_16-01-32_240.jpg

[Cochese]

My duty gun, a Springfield Customshop Professional, chambered in 9mm.

PC9112. Wearing Larry D's HL grips, a 10-8 trigger, trigger job, and a SF X200 and DG.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-HXaxW8svXd4/TTJanS7YrJI/AAAAAAAACrU/7OCw4sZdBDA/s1280/2011-01-15_17-40-29_429.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nxM3OiqsnWY/TcTnksXg91I/AAAAAAAACtg/BbwbisN8JBM/s1152/IMAG0223.jpg

Family portrait.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-9raM-tFjqfM/TO2pbAaQbQI/AAAAAAAACrU/OgT0bV4MNeg/s720/2010-11-24_16-22-06_875.jpg

Shoots good.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ZflrDgQIRik/TPFbyHCSu-I/AAAAAAAACrU/TcdgNQWMAvI/s720/2010-11-27_12-11-34_158.jpg

[blacklabel]

Those are great looking 1911s Cochese.

[Cochese]

Thank you sir.

They serve me well.

[eadgbe194]

this thread makes me want to get a 1911

[Graves]

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-9raM-tFjqfM/TO2pbAaQbQI/AAAAAAAACrU/OgT0bV4MNeg/s720/2010-11-24_16-22-06_875.jpg

I don't mean to alarm you, but it looks like you have a photo bomber there on the bottom right.

[ghettodub]

Here's my solo 1911: S.A. Loaded Ultra Compact, sitting in it's very comfy Liberty Holster

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-fAaPbCE3o68/ToH9qoz8eaI/AAAAAAAAD3Q/4RCOU8KA_6M/s640/321987_2399889238031_1275044404_2769958_832692117_ o.jpg

[Cochese]

I don't mean to alarm you, but it looks like you have a photo bomber there on the bottom right.

Maybe its because I am sleep deprived, but I have no idea what your talking about. :D

[Irving]

Sig cocked and safety off?

[Cochese]

Sig P238 safety is on. Safe doesn't bring it up past the slide like a true 1911.

They were unloaded with empty mags for the photo op.

[Cochese]

Graves avatar makes me wanna hit 7-11 RTF now! :D

[Graves]

Graves avatar makes me wanna hit 7-11 RTF now! :D

I'm hoping it's bc you want a hotdog...[ROFL1][ROFL2][LOL]

[Graves]

Maybe its because I am sleep deprived, but I have no idea what your talking about. :D

http://thisisphotobomb.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/james-m-cerabomb3-p.jpg?w=500&h=375

http://thisisphotobomb.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/james-m-cerabomb1-p.jpg?w=500&h=375
I guess Michael Cera does it every chance he gets.

When somebody or thing ruins a photo. I was just ribbin' ya about the 238 being amongst two great shooters (not the safety thing). [ROFL2]

[sneakerd]

Since when is this Facebook?[M2]

[Graves]

Since I ****ing made it so!

Problems? [Tooth]

[Chad4000]

awesome pistols guys..

[Quib]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6109/6224882044_b72271548e_b.jpg

[Atrain1]

I cant believe no one posted any pictures of their delta.

[L3SYS]

The Delta is on my short list of must haves.

[ray1970]

Couldn't stand the craptastic grips that came on my Filipino 1911 but didn't want to fork over big bucks for a really nice set either. Decided to make my first Ebay purchase in about five years. Not the nicest grips in the world but I like them much better than what came on it.

Before.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m98/rjs1970/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTIwNDI4LTAwMzMwLmpwZw.jpg

And after.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m98/rjs1970/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTIwNTExLTAwMzU5LmpwZw.jpg

[hghclsswhitetrsh]

How many rounds through it ray?

[ray1970]

How many rounds through it ray?

Just under 100. I had a decent write up on it but I think it disappeared in the recent server debacle. Next weekend is looking like a good time for me to go out and put some more rounds through it. Might have to re-do the thread I had before.

[birddog]

Just under 100. I had a decent write up on it but I think it disappeared in the recent server debacle. Next weekend is looking like a good time for me to go out and put some more rounds through it. Might have to re-do the thread I had before.

I will be curious to hear how it goes

[ray1970]

I will be curious to hear how it goes

It went pretty well last time out. The magazine that came with the pistol was total garbage and wouldn't even feed a round into the chamber. I borrowed a couple of Chip McCormick mags from a stranger at the range that day and fired about 90 rounds with no problems whatsoever. I went home and promptly corrected the magazine problem and ordered three McCormick mags.
[Coffee]

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m98/rjs1970/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTIwNDI5LTAwMzMyLmpwZw.jpg

[ray1970]

Here's a video from Youtube. This is the same make/model I just bought. Once I got my hands on some quality magazines reliability was 100% for me. Mine also seems to have sights that are very well regulated. The guy in the video keeps complaining about his not shooting to point of aim. I'll try to get a video of me shooting mine when I take it out next time.

X9GFFryTD7E

[jplove71]

My newest purchase. The Ruger SR1911. Once again, purchased with funds that was going towards my now cancelled trip to Normandy, France.

http://i.imgur.com/gvUgdl.jpg

[opie011]

http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq75/opie011/f1c8e37a.jpg

[snichols28]

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f297/snichols28/Springfield%20TRP%201911/61d0e501.jpg

[Rich73]

here are two of mine

http://i930.photobucket.com/albums/ad142/rich451911/IMG_1368.jpg

[Jefe's AR]

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii154/ColoTJ/IMG_0079.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii154/ColoTJ/Random%20pics/IMG_0149.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii154/ColoTJ/Random%20pics/IMG_0152.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii154/ColoTJ/Random%20pics/IMG_0156.jpg

[mrachett]

Here are my girls....

1.) SIG Scorpion Carry 1911.
2.) SIG Sauer’s 1911 Traditional Two-Tone Match Elite.
3.) SMITH & WESSON INC Model 1911 - The "Billboards" were the 1st run of the S&W 1911s. Many say these were the best 1911's S&W built due to the Briley match barrels with the rest of the parts supplied by Wilson Combat, Nowlin, McCormick and Texas Armament. When S&W saw what a success they had they turned to in-house production of all parts.


http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w210/lmashek/1911s.jpg

[HandKBRad]

Nice 1911's everyone! I will add a few of mine to the mix.

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg238/marine3_5/guns/IMG_3679.jpg




Here's my entry level 1911. Nothing special but shoots great.

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg157/pitman74/Picture003.jpg
That's a good looking 1911. I have always liked the looks of Herrett Black Lacquers on a blued 1911.

Here is my Colt 1991 with the same. Also replaced the plastic trigger and the plastic MSH with an arched MSH W/ a lanyard loop.
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg238/marine3_5/guns/Zcolt1991.jpg

[mahabali]

I sure am sad I sold this guy. What was I thinking.

http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd485/mahabali/IMG_1486.jpg

http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd485/mahabali/IMG_1485.jpg

[westy95]

Here are mine...so far :)

http://i.imgur.com/wcD9l.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/BpkqV.jpg

[exxonv]

My two latest 1911's... Kimber CDP Custom and Springfield EMP 9mm

[exxonv]

Dan Wesson Heritage
SIG Nitron Carry
Taurus Duo Tone 1911
Citadel 1911

Every one of them were outstanding guns! They are in order of price (highest to lowest). The Wesson was the best overall, but the Citadel was a tack driver as well!

[csnell]

My M1911, carried by my grandfather in WW2. It has a scratch on the slide from the slide stop but every time I see this, it makes me smile and reminds me of him.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6807733963_f10e1309ef_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/defender90/6807733963/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7034/6807733011_3cb9fe58cd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/defender90/6807733011/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7034/6807731663_00ac6e95b0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/defender90/6807731663/)

[cebeu]

No 1660XX owned by a friend/neighbor, I'm only doing some research and cleaning and therefore it's temporarily in my possession (a service weapon, passed down from father to son decades ago). Thought some of you may appreciate it, sure is a privilege to "have it in-hand."

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r14/cunroe/1911137.jpg

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r14/cunroe/1911134.jpg

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r14/cunroe/1911136.jpg

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r14/cunroe/1911138.jpg

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r14/cunroe/1911132B.jpg

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r14/cunroe/1911131C.jpg

[glock21]

Springfield champion lightweight 4" bbl. I dont like the 1911 platform so it will be gone soon lol.

http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac298/davidcordero/20120910_205601.jpg

[Ridge]

http://i.imgur.com/Kk50xl.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/Kk50x.jpg)

[Bailey Guns]

Lightly used, new to me. Wanted one for years. Finally found it.

Colt Special Combat Government Carry Model.

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt337/baileyguns/DSC_0881_zpsfc5eb106.jpg

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt337/baileyguns/DSC_0883_zps9f7946d5.jpg

[Tinelement]

10 months and 7 days!!!

Wilson Combat CQB Light Weight Light Rail
Black Armor Tuff
Ed Brown Bobtail
Extreme Dehorn
Cocobolo Starburst Grips with Pewter Medallions
Torx head Grip screws
Surfire X300

http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa351/tinelement/0CBFA5D7-5300-438C-B94C-9F3F8D575716-8790-00000C0D0F26C0D7.jpg

http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa351/tinelement/B2D0970D-EF85-4E2D-A225-4ABFA208EADE-8790-00000C0D18BA49A7.jpg

Photo with my Nighthawk Talon II
http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa351/tinelement/FB11E0DF-69D7-42E8-B342-B1099EC79B7B-8790-00000C0D2029362D.jpg

[Tinelement]

Just a heads up.

Anyone thinking about a Wilson, you have plenty of time!

Wilson is reporting a 16-18 month build time as of today. Plenty of time to put your deposit in and save the rest.

Don't ask me how me how I know.

But, Professional Lightweight will be here Aprilish 2014.

[Hoser]

Business end of a 6 inch Chambers Custom 1911 chambered in 9x19.

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac105/puebloshooter/DSC03616.jpg (http://s890.photobucket.com/user/puebloshooter/media/DSC03616.jpg.html)



10 shots at 50 years from a Ransom Rest.
6.1 gns Power Pistol, 115 Zero JHP, Federal Primer, WCC brass.

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac105/puebloshooter/IMG_0246.jpg (http://s890.photobucket.com/user/puebloshooter/media/IMG_0246.jpg.html)

[DeltaKilo]

Business end of a 6 inch Chambers Custom 1911 chambered in 9x19.

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac105/puebloshooter/DSC03616.jpg (http://s890.photobucket.com/user/puebloshooter/media/DSC03616.jpg.html)



10 shots at 50 years from a Ransom Rest.
6.1 gns Power Pistol, 115 Zero JHP, Federal Primer, WCC brass.

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac105/puebloshooter/IMG_0246.jpg (http://s890.photobucket.com/user/puebloshooter/media/IMG_0246.jpg.html)

Gorgeous.

[T-Giv]

My SW 1911 E Series TA.

http://i607.photobucket.com/albums/tt159/Givnasty/00A97FAE-7141-49A6-82CD-BC3D17CE996A-36009-00000933911C8171_zpsea21fd38.jpg

[SideShow Bob]

Here are some that I had before the floods.........
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/22/5ezuta8y.jpg

[hurley842002]

My wedding gift.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/21/4y7eba9u.jpg

[lex137]

That's one hell of a wedding gift!!!

[hurley842002]

That's one hell of a wedding gift!!!

I thought so! May not be an Ed Brown or a Wilson, but I've always wanted a Springfield operator.

[XXFattyHunterXX]

^^^ yup, and you don't see many lightweight champion operator around, nice gun man.

[lex137]

I have always wanted a lw champion operator, but it's out of my price range for now.