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TheQuadfather Member Joined Aug 2011 Posts 9662 EE 100% (796) TX, USA	Posted: 8/12/2018 5:27:52 PM EDT [Last Edit: TheQuadfather] [#1] @Trumpet The beavertail looks better anyway. I really like how he high cut and serrated the frontstrap. Pic thread... Attached File Attached File

Trumpet

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Posted: 8/12/2018 5:44:19 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By samuse:
@Trumpet The beavertail looks better anyway.

I really like how he high cut and serrated the frontstrap.

Pic thread...
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Thanks! I hope he hangs out his shingle again soon...

newyork Joined May 2005 Posts 3492 EE 100% (47) NY, USA	Posted: 8/12/2018 9:48:11 PM EDT [#3] I agree. Beavertail looks better and for me, I need one too.

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GySgt_D

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Posted: 8/13/2018 11:25:58 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By WWIIWMD:

Truly precious heirloom, glad you are custodian of it.

What aircraft did he fly on? What Group and where?

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I took it apart last night (picture was taken in a hotel room on my drive back cross-country to retrieve it this weekend), and probably gave it the first cleaning it has had since the fifties. The bore was nasty, but thankfully not pitted. Not mirror bright, but the rifling looks fine.

Other than some staining under the grips, there was no corrosion. My father said that he remembered being taken on the annual range trips by my grandfather, who "was issued two or three boxes of ammunition, and seldom shot more than one magazine from it. I would then get to shoot the remainder of it at the range". Other than some light holster wear at the front of the slide, and a less-than-pristine barrel, it looks nearly new.

It's like the dudes in the corner at the gunshow were right.-- HootieWho

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Posted: 8/13/2018 4:45:38 PM EDT

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My small contribution to this thread. Hope the pics show up! Sorry for being cell phone pics, and not wiping off the grease and fingerprints first.
Okay, here are most of the specs
I started with an 80% carbon steel lower
Carbon steel slide
Kart barrel & bushing
EGW slide stop, thumb safety & grip safety
EGW extended mag catch
EGW ejector
EGW firing pin stop
Ed Brown extractor
Ed Brown main spring housing/magwell
Cylinder & Slide ignition components
Wilson flat trigger
Wilson springs & firing pin
Heinie rear sight/Dawson front
Nighthawk plunger tube/plunger set
Raasco English walnut grips
Cylinder & Slide grip bushings/screws
Wilson 47D magazine
After all the fitting & finishing and a bunch of test firing
I finished everything off with a DIY hot salt blue job.

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TheQuadfather Member Joined Aug 2011 Posts 9678 EE 100% (796) TX, USA	Posted: 8/13/2018 6:07:15 PM EDT [#7] Sexy. Nighthawk?

1911woody Joined Sep 2013 Posts 214 EE 0% (0) USA	Posted: 8/13/2018 9:37:31 PM EDT [#8] Quote History Originally Posted By samuse: Sexy. Nighthawk? View Quote Who me?

TheJeanyus

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Posted: 8/13/2018 10:42:37 PM EDT

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You can't just post some sexy stuff like that and leave out all the juicy details.

1911woody Joined Sep 2013 Posts 215 EE 0% (0) USA	Posted: 8/14/2018 12:09:49 AM EDT [#10] Quote History Originally Posted By TheJeanyus: You can't just post some sexy stuff like that and leave out all the juicy details. View Quote I edited my post above

TheQuadfather Member Joined Aug 2011 Posts 9687 EE 100% (796) TX, USA	Posted: 8/14/2018 6:02:10 PM EDT [#11] Quote History Originally Posted By 1911woody: Who me? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quote History Originally Posted By 1911woody: Originally Posted By samuse: Sexy. Nighthawk? Who me? Post up some selfies in BOTD and we'll determine guilty or not!

1911woody Joined Sep 2013 Posts 216 EE 0% (0) USA	Posted: 8/14/2018 6:25:03 PM EDT [#12] Quote History Originally Posted By samuse: Post up some selfies in BOTD and we'll determine guilty or not! View Quote Oh I'm guilty

dmjerrywest44 Joined Sep 2009 Posts 516 EE 100% (3) USA	Posted: 8/14/2018 10:57:52 PM EDT [#13] Nighthawk Custom by J M, on Flickr

bullf-16 USAF retired...thank God! Joined May 2007 Posts 5582 EE 100% (6) TX, USA	Posted: 8/17/2018 6:24:41 PM EDT [#14] current 1911/2011 collection, added the DW .45 Valor commander after the pic Attached File Attached File

Number0neGun

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Posted: 8/21/2018 10:37:08 AM EDT

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Colt O1991A1 - Springfield Armory Custom Shop

Novak blacked out .140" rear
Novak tritium serrated front/pinned
Springfield Armory stainless NM .45 barrel
Springfield Armory stainless match bushing
Colt steel series 80 firing pin/standard power firing pin spring
Colt series 80 extractor
Colt M45A1 dual recoil spring assembly
Colt M45A1 guide rod
Colt recoil spring plug
EGW flat bottom firing pin stop
EGW HD slide stop
Caspian extended ejector
Colt grip screws
VZ G10 "Double Diamond" black cherry grips
Harrison Design medium length trigger
Harrison Design ring hammer
EGW ball end disconnector
EGW hard sear
EGW .250 radius beavertail grip safety (series 80)
Colt leaf spring
Colt series 80 parts
EGW 25lpi checkered steel mainspring housing
Novak single side thumb safety
Wilson Combat bulletproof extended magazine catch, and magazine catch lock
Wolff #2 magazine catch spring
Wolff 25lb mainspring
Colt pins
Undercut trigger guard (Colt style)
25lpi checkering
French border cuts
Ball mill cuts on slide
Flush cut and reverse crown barrel
Beveled magazine well
Black ArmoryKote finish

Mag is a Chip McCormick Powermag with a Wolf 11lb spring, and a Checkmate GI follower, in that configuration it's a 7rd mag. I've since switched to Wilson 7rd HD/+P mags.

Edit: Looks like I'm back to a standard Colt guide rod, Wolff 16lb recoil spring set up. Went back to it today and felt a lot more confident shooting a wider variety of loads with it.

"I think I am going to try to do a barrel roll and if that goes good then I am going to nose down and call it a night.”

sevin8nin

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Posted: 8/21/2018 11:53:47 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By Number0neGun:
https://i.imgur.com/rFTiR4b.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/jn6cy8U.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/lRShJh3.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/S21y8zQ.jpg

Colt O1991A1 - Springfield Armory Custom Shop

Novak blacked out .140" rear
Novak tritium serrated front/pinned
Springfield Armory stainless NM .45 barrel
Springfield Armory stainless match bushing
Colt steel series 80 firing pin/standard power firing pin spring
Colt series 80 extractor
Colt M45A1 dual recoil spring assembly
Colt M45A1 guide rod
Colt recoil spring plug
EGW flat bottom firing pin stop
EGW HD slide stop
Caspian extended ejector
Colt grip screws
VZ G10 "Double Diamond" black cherry grips
Harrison Design medium length trigger
Harrison Design ring hammer
EGW ball end disconnector
EGW hard sear
EGW .250 radius beavertail grip safety (series 80)
Colt leaf spring
Colt series 80 parts
EGW 25lpi checkered steel mainspring housing
Novak single side thumb safety
Wilson Combat bulletproof extended magazine catch, and magazine catch lock
Wolff #2 magazine catch spring
Wolff 25lb mainspring
Colt pins
Undercut trigger guard (Colt style)
25lpi checkering
French border cuts
Ball mill cuts on slide
Flush cut and reverse crown barrel
Beveled magazine well
Black ArmoryKote finish

Mag is a Chip McCormick Powermag with a Wolf 11lb spring, and a Checkmate GI follower, in that configuration it's a 7rd mag. I've since switched to Wilson 7rd HD/+P mags.

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Fine lookin gun you got there. I miss when SACS was in full swing. The rumor mill says they're going to start offering more services again soon, but we'll all just waiting.

Number0neGun

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Posted: 8/21/2018 12:02:46 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By sevin8nin:

Fine lookin gun you got there. I miss when SACS was in full swing. The rumor mill says they're going to start offering more services again soon, but we'll all just waiting.

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I was one of the last customers who's guns they did full services on. I got them right before they shut off. Just in time.

I'll get more 1911s just to send to them the minute they open.

"I think I am going to try to do a barrel roll and if that goes good then I am going to nose down and call it a night.”

newyork Joined May 2005 Posts 3498 EE 100% (47) NY, USA	Posted: 8/22/2018 8:32:14 AM EDT [#18]

03RN Brown Coat Joined Jul 2015 Posts 17624 EE 100% (78) RI, USA	Posted: 8/22/2018 10:51:10 AM EDT [#19] Quote History Originally Posted By newyork: http://i.imgur.com/gIVqKIH.jpg View Quote How's that gold bead as a general purpose sight?
	"If you cant do something smart, do something right"

newyork Joined May 2005 Posts 3499 EE 100% (47) NY, USA	Posted: 8/22/2018 1:49:19 PM EDT [#20] I like it. Doesn’t pop like fo or Ameriglo paint but it works

Bradd_D Team Member Joined Feb 2001 Posts 18550 EE 100% (451) FL, USA	Posted: 8/22/2018 4:36:07 PM EDT [#21] Quote History Originally Posted By 03RN: How's that gold bead as a general purpose sight? View Quote I looked into a gold (not brass) bead, but reviews are very mixed. Some love them and some hate them.
	Make sure you tell guys that the 1911 is a pain in the ass - Larry Vickers

sevin8nin Penguin Tamer Joined Oct 2008 Posts 1258 EE 100% (55) WA, USA	Posted: 8/22/2018 5:16:21 PM EDT [#22]

jtdam24 Joined May 2005 Posts 3581 EE 100% (33) USA	Posted: 8/22/2018 6:41:05 PM EDT [#23]

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Bradd_D Team Member Joined Feb 2001 Posts 18551 EE 100% (451) FL, USA	Posted: 8/23/2018 4:15:51 PM EDT [#25] Quote History Originally Posted By MISTERMOON: https://i.imgur.com/hrYaAyg.jpg View Quote I had a 1968 Colt National Match and foolishly sold it.
	Make sure you tell guys that the 1911 is a pain in the ass - Larry Vickers

jtdam24 Joined May 2005 Posts 3582 EE 100% (33) USA	Posted: 8/23/2018 7:48:24 PM EDT [#26]

pipboy344 Joined Jul 2014 Posts 565 EE 0% (0) SC, USA	Posted: 8/26/2018 8:51:23 PM EDT [#27] Quote History Originally Posted By jtdam24: http://i.imgur.com/RVH61PN.jpg http://i.imgur.com/paxHk6E.jpg http://i.imgur.com/1ViJrw7.jpg View Quote I see you understand the basics of CQC

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Posted: 8/26/2018 9:18:04 PM EDT

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I see you understand the basics of CQC

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Originally Posted By jtdam24:
http://i.imgur.com/RVH61PN.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/paxHk6E.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/1ViJrw7.jpg

I see you understand the basics of CQC

@pipboy344 I'm not sure what you mean. Close quarters combat?

pipboy344 Joined Jul 2014 Posts 566 EE 0% (0) SC, USA	Posted: 8/26/2018 9:20:54 PM EDT [Last Edit: pipboy344] [#29] Quote History Originally Posted By jtdam24: @pipboy344 I'm not sure what you mean. Close quarters combat? View Quote Was referencing something: https://youtu.be/-sTgRA2BlZs Sorry, thought that cut on the grip was for holding a knife, not reaching the mag release.

jtdam24

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Posted: 8/26/2018 9:24:16 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By pipboy344:
Was referencing something: https://youtu.be/-sTgRA2BlZs Sorry, thought that cut on the grip was for holding a knife, not reaching the mag release.

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Originally Posted By pipboy344:

Originally Posted By jtdam24:

@pipboy344 I'm not sure what you mean. Close quarters combat?

Was referencing something: https://youtu.be/-sTgRA2BlZs Sorry, thought that cut on the grip was for holding a knife, not reaching the mag release.

Nope just the super scoop from VZ

jscottl Member Joined Jul 2016 Posts 111 EE 100% (21) KY, USA	Posted: 8/26/2018 10:29:55 PM EDT [#31] Springfield Professional
	NRA Life Member

Pony151515 Member Joined Jul 2012 Posts 21385 EE 0% (0) USA	Posted: 8/26/2018 10:48:44 PM EDT [#32] Quote History Originally Posted By jscottl: Springfield Professional https://i.imgur.com/KppLfeg.jpg View Quote Nice. The best blend of hard use 1911 out there in my opinion.

GatorNation Joined Mar 2008 Posts 1888 EE 100% (33) FL, USA	Posted: 8/29/2018 9:44:32 PM EDT [#33] New TRS, still in its CLP bath.

newyork Joined May 2005 Posts 3500 EE 100% (47) NY, USA	Posted: 8/31/2018 6:32:33 AM EDT [#34] Excellent!

03RN Brown Coat Joined Jul 2015 Posts 17683 EE 100% (78) RI, USA	Posted: 8/31/2018 9:54:28 PM EDT [#35] Went for a run with my loaded and the finish of the left grip got screwed up. So I cleaned it with alcohol and refinished it. I should have stripped it or used a different finish. I need to fix it tomorrow. Until then. Attached File
	"If you cant do something smart, do something right"

TheQuadfather Member Joined Aug 2011 Posts 9849 EE 100% (796) TX, USA	Posted: 8/31/2018 10:48:42 PM EDT [#36] A parked Springfield just looks right with Pachmayrs.

03RN Brown Coat Joined Jul 2015 Posts 17693 EE 100% (78) RI, USA	Posted: 9/1/2018 12:25:07 AM EDT [#37] Quote History Originally Posted By samuse: A parked Springfield just looks right with Pachmayrs. View Quote I love them. I just wish the plunger tube was supported .
	"If you cant do something smart, do something right"

Bradd_D Team Member Joined Feb 2001 Posts 18587 EE 100% (451) FL, USA	Posted: 9/1/2018 4:45:53 PM EDT [#38] Attached File
	Make sure you tell guys that the 1911 is a pain in the ass - Larry Vickers

CI581 Member Joined Feb 2014 Posts 1078 EE 100% (21) WA, USA	Posted: 9/12/2018 2:52:19 AM EDT [#39] Attached File 1941 Colt WWII M1911A1 1967 Colt Gold Cup National Match 1976 Colt Series 70 1989 Colt Delta Elite

monadh Joined Oct 2007 Posts 1070 EE 0% (0) NC, USA	Posted: 9/21/2018 12:03:46 AM EDT [#40] 15 yards 1 hand 25 yards rested 25 yards rested 25 yards rested

JMB501 Joined Jan 2010 Posts 429 EE 100% (13) USA	Posted: 9/21/2018 8:35:34 PM EDT [#41]

TheQuadfather Member Joined Aug 2011 Posts 10072 EE 100% (796) TX, USA	Posted: 9/22/2018 12:05:32 AM EDT [#42] How did you get a slide with no marking on the left side?

JMB501 Joined Jan 2010 Posts 430 EE 100% (13) USA	Posted: 9/22/2018 4:52:35 AM EDT [#43] I specd it like that from SACS when I had it built.....Deb didn’t give me any issues about it.

cajunboy2k Member Joined May 2001 Posts 611 EE 0% (0) TX, USA	Posted: 9/23/2018 5:12:12 PM EDT [#44]
	"A government that robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul." George Bernard Shaw

Colt_Chad Joined Aug 2016 Posts 100 EE 100% (17) FL, USA	Posted: 9/24/2018 10:00:20 AM EDT [Last Edit: Colt_Chad] [#45] There's a lot of SACS love on this page. Here's my contribution. 20180922_171051 by Colt_Chad, on Flickr

Mick214 Member Joined Aug 2004 Posts 7612 EE 100% (24) NM, USA	Posted: 9/24/2018 3:11:56 PM EDT [#46] I just picked up this RIA 1911 in 9mm....
	"This would have never happened at Black Mesa"

monadh Joined Oct 2007 Posts 1072 EE 0% (0) NC, USA	Posted: 9/24/2018 11:06:36 PM EDT [#47] Shot after last light, 15 yards off hand

sevin8nin Penguin Tamer Joined Oct 2008 Posts 1298 EE 100% (55) WA, USA	Posted: 9/25/2018 9:02:54 PM EDT [#48]

JMB501 Joined Jan 2010 Posts 431 EE 100% (13) USA	Posted: 9/26/2018 7:19:50 AM EDT [#49] Isn’t that the operator you had SACS fit a barrel?

sevin8nin Penguin Tamer Joined Oct 2008 Posts 1301 EE 100% (55) WA, USA	Posted: 9/26/2018 6:02:47 PM EDT [#50] Quote History Originally Posted By JMB501: Isn’t that the operator you had SACS fit a barrel? View Quote It is. The flat trigger is pretty new and I've only been out a few times with it. So far so good. Aesthetically I still prefer the curved solid trigger.

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