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Posted: 9/5/2023 2:07:19 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AK-12: Those were beautifully finished. I wish I'd have bought one Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AK-12: Originally Posted By fxntime: While I wish they had polished it more, Colts original WW1 reissue had a Carbonia blued finish and it was a PITA to do. I doubt Colt will ever bother with it again. [they farmed it out] For the $850 they initially cost the finish was stupidly cheap because it wasn't easy to do. Any of the later WW1's were done in a far cheaper and easier to do finish. [Black Oxide] Those were beautifully finished. I wish I'd have bought one I ordered one early on and as soon as I got it I ordered another one. Was not disappointed with either of them. The WW2 reissue was disappointing because Colt didn't really try very hard with it, they did much better with the WW1. Of course the WW2's are more of a PITA to find now then the WW1's are [carbonia] so go figure.  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/6/2023 9:56:26 AM EST
[Last Edit: AK-12]
[#2]
A beautiful pistol deserves beautiful grips!
 Now I just need the pistol to arrive. Only 3 more months-1 month ahead of you OP.  |
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Posted: 9/6/2023 10:57:45 AM EST
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I won’t be in a hurry. It will be worth the wait. And there is one other good option available to me.
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Posted: 9/6/2023 10:17:40 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AK-12: A beautiful pistol deserves beautiful grips! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/509384/20230906_104109-2944570.jpg Now I just need the pistol to arrive. Only 3 more months-1 month ahead of you OP. Those are beautiful. Where from? |
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Posted: 9/7/2023 1:51:32 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN: Those are beautiful. Where from? Desert ironwood from Wood Caliber. |
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Posted: 9/7/2023 10:42:11 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AK-12: Desert ironwood from Wood Caliber. Pics of the Wood Caliber Desert Ironwood on the Alchemy standard blue   |
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Posted: 9/7/2023 11:54:12 AM EST
[Last Edit: AK-12]
[#7]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By freeride1: I've got a set of those on one of my Alchemys. Wood Caliber is fantastic, the checkering is the sharpest I've found which I really like. Pics of the Wood Caliber Desert Ironwood on the Alchemy standard blue https://i.imgur.com/tLjV4pD.jpg https://i.imgur.com/CDZAKDo.jpg Yeah I think the smooth polished ones are the nicest looking and show the best figure, but I like my grips to be grippy so I prefer full checkering. Yours are incredible. |
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Posted: 9/7/2023 3:16:27 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By freeride1: I've got a set of those on one of my Alchemys. Wood Caliber is fantastic, the checkering is the sharpest I've found which I really like. Pics of the Wood Caliber Desert Ironwood on the Alchemy standard blue https://i.imgur.com/tLjV4pD.jpg https://i.imgur.com/CDZAKDo.jpg Damn, those look fantastic. And just so classic. |
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Posted: 9/7/2023 4:21:06 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By freeride1: I've got a set of those on one of my Alchemys. Wood Caliber is fantastic, the checkering is the sharpest I've found which I really like. Pics of the Wood Caliber Desert Ironwood on the Alchemy standard blue https://i.imgur.com/tLjV4pD.jpg https://i.imgur.com/CDZAKDo.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By freeride1: Originally Posted By AK-12: Desert ironwood from Wood Caliber. Pics of the Wood Caliber Desert Ironwood on the Alchemy standard blue https://i.imgur.com/tLjV4pD.jpg https://i.imgur.com/CDZAKDo.jpg As a big woodcaliber fanboy with a dozen sets, those are the best I've seen |
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Posted: 9/7/2023 4:43:26 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By freeride1: I've got a set of those on one of my Alchemys. Wood Caliber is fantastic, the checkering is the sharpest I've found which I really like. Pics of the Wood Caliber Desert Ironwood on the Alchemy standard blue https://i.imgur.com/tLjV4pD.jpg https://i.imgur.com/CDZAKDo.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By freeride1: Originally Posted By AK-12: Desert ironwood from Wood Caliber. Pics of the Wood Caliber Desert Ironwood on the Alchemy standard blue https://i.imgur.com/tLjV4pD.jpg https://i.imgur.com/CDZAKDo.jpg Beautiful wood...................grips. |
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Posted: 9/7/2023 7:24:28 PM EST
[Last Edit: triburst1]
[#11]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GreyBeardBiker: Those are such great looking pistols. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GreyBeardBiker: Originally Posted By triburst1: Only 1911s I own. If I ever get another, it will probably be another Wilson. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/34777/IMG_6711_jpeg-2939147.JPG Those are such great looking pistols. I’m very pleased with them. The fit and finish is immaculate, slide to frame fit feels like one piece of steel and the trigger and safety feel are better than anything else I’ve tried. I just got a new set of grips for the compact and although there is no way to reasonably justify it, I’d love to have another Wilson, custom finished in polished chrome or bright nickel.  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/10/2023 10:20:19 AM EST
[Last Edit: GreyBeardBiker]
[#12]
Welp, I did it yesterday. I ordered my very own Alchemy Custom Weaponry Prime Elite government 5” 45 ACP 1911. It is pretty much their standard model with the addition of the figured walnut smooth grips. I have plenty of chrome and two toned 1911s, so I really wanted a very traditional looking blued 1911. Now the four to six month wait begins. This is what I hope it will look like:
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TX, USA
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Posted: 9/10/2023 10:37:36 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GreyBeardBiker: Welp, I did it yesterday. I ordered my very own Alchemy Custom Weaponry Prime Elite government 5” 45 ACP 1911. It is pretty much their standard model with the addition of the figured walnut smooth grips. I have plenty of chrome and two toned 1911s, so I really wanted a very traditional looking blued 1911. Now the four to six month wait begins. This is what I hope it will look like: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/581885/IMG_1420_jpeg-2948854.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/581885/IMG_1422_jpeg-2948855.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/581885/IMG_1424_jpeg-2948856.JPG Congrats and post pics when it gets here! |
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Posted: 9/10/2023 10:56:24 AM EST
[Last Edit: AK-12]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GreyBeardBiker: Welp, I did it yesterday. I ordered my very own Alchemy Custom Weaponry Prime Elite government 5” 45 ACP 1911. It is pretty much their standard model with the addition of the figured walnut smooth grips. I have plenty of chrome and two toned 1911s, so I really wanted a very traditional looking blued 1911. Now the four to six month wait begins. This is what I hope it will look like: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/581885/IMG_1420_jpeg-2948854.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/581885/IMG_1422_jpeg-2948855.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/581885/IMG_1424_jpeg-2948856.JPG Congrats! I think it will be on the shorter end of the lead time estimate. I ordered on 12 August and got an estimate of 29 December; Friday I received notification that my Prime is entering production with an updated estimate of 3 December for completion. Then again, they announced their railed commander and 4.25" 2011 a few days after I ordered, so I may have got mine in right before they were inundated. Did you add any options at all other than the grips? |
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Posted: 9/10/2023 10:59:21 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GreyBeardBiker: Welp, I did it yesterday. I ordered my very own Alchemy Custom Weaponry Prime Elite government 5” 45 ACP 1911. It is pretty much their standard model with the addition of the figured walnut smooth grips. I have plenty of chrome and two toned 1911s, so I really wanted a very traditional looking blued 1911. Now the four to six month wait begins. This is what I hope it will look like: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/581885/IMG_1420_jpeg-2948854.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/581885/IMG_1422_jpeg-2948855.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/581885/IMG_1424_jpeg-2948856.JPG Nice choice. That's an older model, the newer ones will have a chen magwell. |
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Posted: 9/10/2023 11:09:27 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AK-12: Congrats! I think it will be on the shorter end of the lead time estimate. I ordered on 12 August and got an estimate of 29 December; Friday I received notification that my Prime is entering production with an updated estimate of 3 December for completion. Then again, they announced their railed commander and 4.25" 2011 a few days after I ordered, so I may have got mine in right before they were inundated. Did you add any options at all other than the grips? I did not add any other options. I went with the gold front sight which seems to be standard. |
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Posted: 9/10/2023 11:11:27 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mississippiflush: Nice choice. That's an older model, the newer ones will have a chen magwell. I like the Chen magwell better. So that’s good. If anyone is interested in a beautiful two-tone ACW @mississippiflush might be able to help you find one. Without a wait. |
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Posted: 9/21/2023 5:54:51 PM EST
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Just a heads up for anyone interested in a quality holster without the 30+ week lead time, Wilson Combat has the Milt Sparks 55BNHS in stock-black horsehide with shark trim.
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Posted: 9/21/2023 6:55:50 PM EST
[#19]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AK-12: Just a heads up for anyone interested in a quality holster without the 30+ week lead time, Wilson Combat has the Milt Sparks 55BNHS in stock-black horsehide with shark trim. If I ever get a high end 1911/2011, I’m absolutely buying this holster for it. https://www.thesoutherntrapper.com/products/the-glory-hole-holster |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 7:11:22 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lilMAC25: If I ever get a high end 1911/2011, I’m absolutely buying this holster for it. https://www.thesoutherntrapper.com/products/the-glory-hole-holster 
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Posted: 9/24/2023 9:17:04 PM EST
[#21]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lilMAC25: If I ever get a high end 1911/2011, I’m absolutely buying this holster for it. https://www.thesoutherntrapper.com/products/the-glory-hole-holster That is....certainly something |
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Posted: 9/25/2023 4:28:58 PM EST
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Originally Posted By AK-12: That is....certainly something It’s Alligator Butthole! Only one per gator, so they’re sorta rare!
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Posted: 9/25/2023 8:19:04 PM EST
[#23]
A reason? Because you want to! You’re welcome! ;)
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Posted: 9/26/2023 6:09:57 AM EST
[#24]
If the alligator butthole holster was under $100 I would buy it and OC with it.
But for that price I'll buy one of the Andrews Witness protector rigs so I can CC my shotgun with it. |
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Posted: 9/26/2023 7:48:05 PM EST
[#25]
You don’t want an Alchemy, they’re just awful looking obviously.
    
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Posted: 9/28/2023 9:30:45 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BSmith79: You don’t want an Alchemy, they’re just awful looking obviously. https://i.imgur.com/G6CGvei.jpg https://i.imgur.com/802AHbv.jpg https://i.imgur.com/6eTyoen.jpg https://i.imgur.com/mw6ksJ5.jpg https://i.imgur.com/YCG7gCD.jpg Hideous. Send her to me for proper disposal. |
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Posted: 9/28/2023 10:52:19 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BSmith79: You don’t want an Alchemy, they’re just awful looking obviously. https://i.imgur.com/G6CGvei.jpg https://i.imgur.com/802AHbv.jpg https://i.imgur.com/6eTyoen.jpg https://i.imgur.com/mw6ksJ5.jpg https://i.imgur.com/YCG7gCD.jpg Did acw do that magwell or did you have to send it somewhere else? |
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Posted: 9/29/2023 10:01:32 AM EST
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mississippiflush: Did acw do that magwell or did you have to send it somewhere else? That’s straight from Alchemy. |
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Posted: 9/29/2023 5:47:28 PM EST
[Last Edit: mississippiflush]
[#29]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BSmith79: That’s straight from Alchemy. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BSmith79: Originally Posted By mississippiflush: Did acw do that magwell or did you have to send it somewhere else? That’s straight from Alchemy. Wait a minute, am I looking at a double stack? I'm tempted to pick up a double stack but damn I don't want to drop another Brazilian dollars on mags  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/30/2023 6:34:50 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mississippiflush: Wait a minute, am I looking at a double stack? I'm tempted to pick up a double stack but damn I don't want to drop another Brazilian dollars on mags https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/264774/IMG_20230812_183740977_jpg-2970421.JPG Yep! It’s the Quantico Hicap, doublestack! You’re right on, the magazines can be spendy. |
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Posted: 9/30/2023 6:50:10 PM EST
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This found its way home with me today.
 Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached FileI’m broke AF! LOL. |
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Posted: 9/30/2023 7:01:53 PM EST
[Last Edit: -OdieGreen-]
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Even a Tisas or MIM packed Springfield will be a decent shooter this day and age.
But 10 years down the road, would you not long for more? Would it have as much sentimental value as an heirloom? Would you still long for that beautiful custom in the back of your mind? Sometimes you just need to scratch the itch harder to keep it from coming back. |
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Posted: 9/30/2023 9:50:41 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By -OdieGreen-: Even a Tisas or MIM packed Springfield will be a decent shooter this day and age. But 10 years down the road, would you not long for more? Would it have as much sentimental value as an heirloom? Would you still long for that beautiful custom in the back of your mind? Sometimes you just need to scratch the itch harder to keep it from coming back. I wish I didn’t have such an irresistible itch for such things. |
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Posted: 9/30/2023 10:26:57 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GreyBeardBiker: This found its way home with me today. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/581885/IMG_1547_jpeg-2971644.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/581885/IMG_1548_jpeg-2971652.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/581885/IMG_1549_jpeg-2971654.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/581885/IMG_1551_jpeg-2971658.JPG I’m broke AF! LOL. Fucking sweet. The french border and serrated rear of the slide are nice touches. |
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Posted: 10/1/2023 5:51:15 AM EST
[Last Edit: mississippiflush]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GreyBeardBiker: This found its way home with me today. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/581885/IMG_1547_jpeg-2971644.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/581885/IMG_1548_jpeg-2971652.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/581885/IMG_1549_jpeg-2971654.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/581885/IMG_1551_jpeg-2971658.JPG I’m broke AF! LOL. Very nice, naked slide NH is best NH. That one has a ton of options |
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Posted: 10/1/2023 6:35:11 AM EST
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Learned to shoot on a 1911 about 30 years ago and I’ll always own them though I carry Glock on and off duty
I own several production guns customized by gunsmiths suck as the late Karl Sokol, Ray Saltzman and Nighthawk Custom. I’ve also had semi-custom guns built by both Wilson and Nighthawk. To me a full custom gun would be a step height like a build by Burton at Heirloom or Chambers Custom which would be a Powerball purchase  Your Valor is a solid gun and though I haven’t owned one I’d guess on line with my Springfield TRP before it was worked over. I can say with confidence the if you got into a 5” Wilson CQB or Nighthawk (Warhawk pictured below) you would see the different in esthetics and accuracy Pride of ownership is also a thing to consider… but it is just a tool. No matter what ammo and training is FAR more important  Attached File |
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Posted: 10/1/2023 10:49:32 AM EST
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This is an ugly one but built by Jim Clark Sr back in the ''old school'' days.
So slick it's scary though.  Attached File |
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Posted: 10/17/2023 7:29:26 PM EST
[Last Edit: AK-12]
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Received an email this morning that my ACW Prime has passed final inspection and is ready to ship! Hope to have it next week.
Needless to say, I'm impressed with the lead time. Order placed 11 Aug Entered production 8 Sep Ready to ship 17 Oct So just over 2 months. ETA: ended up refusing transfer at the FFL. MTF... |
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Posted: 10/19/2023 7:24:35 AM EST
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By freeride1: I've got a set of those on one of my Alchemys. Wood Caliber is fantastic, the checkering is the sharpest I've found which I really like. Pics of the Wood Caliber Desert Ironwood on the Alchemy standard blue https://i.imgur.com/tLjV4pD.jpg https://i.imgur.com/CDZAKDo.jpg That is bea-t-full!  I need/want a set of grips just like that. I've been checking out the Wood Cals site but their selection (at least currently) is limited but I guess I could do their custom order option? |
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