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Posted: 9/4/2014 5:12:11 PM EDT
Just traded a Gold Cup and a few other things on a new Combat Elite. I haven't had a chance to shoot it yet, but I am impressed with the fit and feel. I can't wait to take it out.   My plan is for this to become my new EDC. My old EDC was a Jim Hoag built Series 70 that I had put a new slide on when, after 25 years, the extractor broke. So, with the new Combat Elite, I put the old slide back on with original-style Pachmayr grips so it looks the same as it did when I got it for my 13th birthday. After 30 years and that extractor breaking being the only FTF I can remember, she deserves a rest.   And lastly I wanted to show off a new holster I got from El Paso Saddlery for my BBQ gun. I have a matching mag pouch otw.  |
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Posted: 9/4/2014 6:45:05 PM EDT
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And lastly I wanted to show off a new holster I got from El Paso Saddlery for my BBQ gun. I have a matching mag pouch otw. http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc426/jlheard3/DSC01347_zps1b0e251d.jpg Very nice! Love those BBQ 1911's ... |
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Posted: 9/4/2014 8:42:35 PM EDT
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Any more pics of that BBQ gun? Who did the engraving?
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Posted: 9/4/2014 8:42:42 PM EDT
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How come you replaced the slide after a broken extractor?
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Posted: 9/4/2014 8:53:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Any more pics of that BBQ gun? Who did the engraving? Quote HistoryQuoted: Any more pics of that BBQ gun? Who did the engraving? Here are a couple more. The engraving is Colt factory.    Quoted: How come you replaced the slide after a broken extractor? I wanted better sights than the originals and I didn't want to mess up the original slide/set-up. My dad had some parts laying around including a like-new Series 70 slide, Ed Brown barrel & Novak sights.  I like two-tone 1911's  |
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Posted: 9/4/2014 9:11:33 PM EDT
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gotcha.
that makes more sense 
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Posted: 9/5/2014 4:56:10 PM EDT
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Nice, all 3.
I really like the grip safety on the one with the pachmyrs. However, I always wonder about accidentally not engaging when they are so low profile. That thing barely sticks out of the frame at all. But the profile up higher looks great. I would like a blend job like that, if it had more of a bump to engage. I don't think there is such a thing though. Unless you go with a full beavertail of course. |
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Posted: 9/5/2014 4:59:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Nice, all 3. I really like the grip safety on the one with the pachmyrs. However, I always wonder about accidentally not engaging when they are so low profile. That thing barely sticks out of the frame at all. But the profile up higher looks great. I would like a blend job like that, if it had more of a bump to engage. I don't think there is such a thing though. Unless you go with a full beavertail of course. The grip safety on the Hoag gun is pinned. It's always engaged.
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Posted: 9/6/2014 2:34:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
The grip safety on the Hoag gun is pinned. It's always engaged.
Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Nice, all 3. I really like the grip safety on the one with the pachmyrs. However, I always wonder about accidentally not engaging when they are so low profile. That thing barely sticks out of the frame at all. But the profile up higher looks great. I would like a blend job like that, if it had more of a bump to engage. I don't think there is such a thing though. Unless you go with a full beavertail of course. The grip safety on the Hoag gun is pinned. It's always engaged.
I was thinking that might be the case. I'm good with that. That would be a good solution. Although I don't really mind the extra safety. I changed my grip a while back to traditional thumb over thumb because I started shooting revolvers more. And plus on a milspec type grip safety that doesn't stick out that far, if I did thumbs high grip, I would sometimes not engage that safety when drawing quickly. With a beavertail it's no big deal, but I don't have a 1911 with one installed at present. So... With the right thumb lower, it doesn't seem to be an issue. Anyways.. short story long, I really like that one. |
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Posted: 10/23/2014 3:00:49 PM EDT
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UPDATE: Finally got to take the CE out this am (yeah, I know what took me so long.
 ) 150 rounds. Federal 230 ball and 230 Gold Dots. Wilson, Colt 7 round and 8 round mags. Not a hiccup. Shot wonderfully. I couldn't be happier  |
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Posted: 10/23/2014 3:10:09 PM EDT
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I really like all of them!!! But the combat elite is sweet. I'm sure it will be a good carry gun. I like the second one the best though. With either slide.
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Posted: 10/23/2014 4:25:47 PM EDT
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Very nice. Of course, you knew I'd love the Combat Elite.
Still really hoping that I can get my hands on that Colt Special Combat Govt. near me. 
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Posted: 10/24/2014 10:06:05 AM EDT
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All beautiful guns, I really like that CE
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Posted: 10/24/2014 10:45:35 AM EDT
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The Combat Elite is a fantastic EDC. It is my choice also. I have two of them. One is to be a gift to my daughter one day.
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Posted: 10/24/2014 11:21:00 AM EDT
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I just ordered a combat elite myself. Have a couple Springfield's and wanted to add a Colt. After doing the research it looked like the best bang for the buck with the NM barrel. I ordered night sights and a match bushing and gi guide rod.
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Posted: 10/25/2014 3:25:54 AM EDT
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Nice Ponies and leather work
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Posted: 10/25/2014 1:32:36 PM EDT
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I'm jealous of that CE. She's pure sex, and a superb choice for EDC!
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