Got my Springfield Mil-Spec back from Canyon Creek Customs

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Posted: 5/26/2013 9:54:52 AM EDT

Well after a long wait I got my Mil-spec back. This thing is one hell of a shooter. So smooth.

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Posted: 5/26/2013 10:48:50 AM EDT

[#1]

That is hot.

Is that a 10-8 rear sight?

Posted: 5/26/2013 11:23:35 AM EDT

[#2]

Looks good!

Posted: 5/26/2013 11:31:18 AM EDT

[#3]

That is sexy!

Can you give us a rundown on what was done?

Posted: 5/26/2013 11:41:35 AM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
That is sexy!

Can you give us a rundown on what was done?

Was getting ready to ask this... In for the answer.

Posted: 5/26/2013 12:46:21 PM EDT

[#5]

Very nice. In for the details.

Posted: 5/26/2013 1:24:38 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
That is hot.

Is that a 10-8 rear sight?

Yep 10-8 with ledge

Posted: 5/26/2013 1:34:31 PM EDT

[#7]

ok details

Kim Diamond Ahrends Gaboon Ebony grips
installed the 10-8 straight 8 sights with ledge
Milled the front sight for dovetail
flat mainspring housing with lanyard loop
hammer
EGW grip safety. Installed and blended
SV ambi safety- fit/install
SV Trigger kit with medium insert.
KG gunkote frame and slide OD. Small parts are kg black
Edges were milled to a bevel.
Trigger job
tuned extractor
tuned everything else. lol

let see what else. Gutted the main spring housing lock and installed all normal 1911 parts.
Its an "NM" frame which had a very tight slide to frame match already and the bushing was already perfect so those didnt need to be messed with at all.

Very happy with how it shoots. Eats FMJ like candy and does the same for my reloaded semi-wad cutters.

This gun is gonna get run pretty hard. I just wanted a no bs gun. Thats what I got. Very happy.

The only thing im thinking of changing is the grip panels. May get a set of VZ operator 2's in dirty olive..thoughts?

Posted: 5/26/2013 1:40:53 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
ok details

Kim Diamond Ahrends Gaboon Ebony grips
installed the 10-8 straight 8 sights with ledge
Milled the front sight for dovetail
flat mainspring housing with lanyard loop
EGW grip safety. Installed and blended
SV ambi safety- fit/install
SV Trigger kit with medium insert.
KG gunkote frame and slide OD. Small parts are kg black
Edges were milled to a bevel.
Trigger job
tuned extractor
tuned everything else. lol

let see what else. Gutted the main spring housing lock and installed all normal 1911 parts.
Its an "NM" frame which had a very tight slide to frame match already and the bushing was already perfect so those didnt need to be messed with at all.

Very happy with how it shoots. Eats FMJ like candy and does the same for my reloaded semi-wad cutters.

This gun is gonna get run pretty hard. I just wanted a no bs gun. Thats what I got. Very happy.

The only thing im thinking of changing is the grip panels. May get a set of VZ operator 2's in dirty olive..thoughts?

Those would look good on that gun...!!

Posted: 5/26/2013 1:58:45 PM EDT

[#9]

Looks good.
How come you didn't get any front strap treatment done?

Posted: 5/26/2013 2:08:44 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
Looks good.
How come you didn't get any front strap treatment done?

Thought about it but I've never really had an issue with losing grip because of the smooth front. Decided to pass on it.

Posted: 5/26/2013 2:12:45 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:

Quoted:
ok details

Kim Diamond Ahrends Gaboon Ebony grips
installed the 10-8 straight 8 sights with ledge
Milled the front sight for dovetail
flat mainspring housing with lanyard loop
EGW grip safety. Installed and blended
SV ambi safety- fit/install
SV Trigger kit with medium insert.
KG gunkote frame and slide OD. Small parts are kg black
Edges were milled to a bevel.
Trigger job
tuned extractor
tuned everything else. lol

let see what else. Gutted the main spring housing lock and installed all normal 1911 parts.
Its an "NM" frame which had a very tight slide to frame match already and the bushing was already perfect so those didnt need to be messed with at all.

Very happy with how it shoots. Eats FMJ like candy and does the same for my reloaded semi-wad cutters.

This gun is gonna get run pretty hard. I just wanted a no bs gun. Thats what I got. Very happy.

The only thing im thinking of changing is the grip panels. May get a set of VZ operator 2's in dirty olive..thoughts?

Those would look good on that gun...!!

Thanks. Thats what im thinking.

Posted: 5/26/2013 7:59:12 PM EDT

[#12]

Looks very nice....how long was the wait?

Posted: 5/26/2013 10:56:06 PM EDT

[#13]

Very nice, I have wanted to send mine off to be cut for normal sights, that is my only complaint with the Mil Spec is the GI style sights, from my experience with pinned front sights is that they always end up coming loose after 1,000 rounds or so plus daily carry.

Congrats, looks great.

Posted: 5/27/2013 3:08:16 AM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:
Looks very nice....how long was the wait?

Thanks. Quote was 6-8 but took 14. He had some things come up that slowed him down a bit. Like every gun related item he is swamped. Not gonna lie I was getting upset toward the end because of the wait but once I seen it and especially when I shot it it was worth the wait. He does great work. Some of the guns on his website are amazing.

Posted: 5/27/2013 3:10:15 AM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:
Very nice, I have wanted to send mine off to be cut for normal sights, that is my only complaint with the Mil Spec is the GI style sights, from my experience with pinned front sights is that they always end up coming loose after 1,000 rounds or so plus daily carry.

Congrats, looks great.

believe it or not originally thats all I wanted done and bam it turned into this. lol But I agree on the pinned site. Sometimes they stay forever but sometimes they work loose all the time. This is now my go to gun for everything. no fluff just function. I didnt want to have to worry about it coming loose if it got banged around.

Posted: 5/29/2013 1:27:31 PM EDT

[#16]

That's a great looking Springfield! Very Nice!

Sort of reminds me of my Springfield Mil-Spec

Posted: 5/29/2013 1:40:52 PM EDT

[#17]

Nice. There is just something about OD.

Posted: 5/29/2013 5:14:58 PM EDT

[#18]

the black accents on OD is really doing me, and I usually only like black pistols. Are you a lefty, or did you just want the ambi thumb safety?
I absolutely agree on the VZ's. Aliens in the same color would look nice too

Posted: 5/29/2013 5:21:32 PM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:
the black accents on OD is really doing me, and I usually only like black pistols. Are you a lefty, or did you just want the ambi thumb safety?
I absolutely agree on the VZ's. Aliens in the same color would look nice too

Thanks.

And I can shoot both. But I wanted the ambi safety just in case. Liking it so far.

And I was debating the aliens also.
So many choices. lol

Posted: 5/29/2013 6:47:56 PM EDT

[#20]

Nice looking gun....

I'd definitely go with the VZ grips.

If you are mag shopping I just picked up some Tripp 10 rounders.

I've always used Wilson 7, 8, and 10 round capacity mags in my 1911s but I heard good things about Tripp.

Haven't got to shoot them yet but they seem to be even a step higher than Wilson in fit and finish if that's possible.

Posted: 5/29/2013 7:21:10 PM EDT

[#21]

Thanks

And I've tried most of the top ones. Wilson and CMC work good. But the best mags I've found function wise are the good old 7 round stock mags that came with the gun and the 10 extra I got with the coupon. They have been flawless. That is what I use the most.

Stay away from Pro-Mag. They are absolutely horrendous.

Posted: 5/29/2013 7:45:27 PM EDT

[#22]

Awesome!

Posted: 5/30/2013 6:32:19 AM EDT

[#23]

Looks great! I've been looking for a place local, to send one of mine. How was their pricing?

Posted: 5/30/2013 1:39:04 PM EDT

[#24]

Nice pistol really like the OD green color.

Posted: 5/30/2013 1:45:18 PM EDT

[#25]

Thank you

And lickthevic he has a price list on his website.

Posted: 6/15/2013 3:16:47 PM EDT

[#26]

Quoted:
ok details

Kim Diamond Ahrends Gaboon Ebony grips
installed the 10-8 straight 8 sights with ledge
Milled the front sight for dovetail
flat mainspring housing with lanyard loop
hammer
EGW grip safety. Installed and blended
SV ambi safety- fit/install
SV Trigger kit with medium insert.
KG gunkote frame and slide OD. Small parts are kg black
Edges were milled to a bevel.
Trigger job
tuned extractor
tuned everything else. lol

let see what else. Gutted the main spring housing lock and installed all normal 1911 parts.
Its an "NM" frame which had a very tight slide to frame match already and the bushing was already perfect so those didnt need to be messed with at all.

Very happy with how it shoots. Eats FMJ like candy and does the same for my reloaded semi-wad cutters.

This gun is gonna get run pretty hard. I just wanted a no bs gun. Thats what I got. Very happy.

The only thing im thinking of changing is the grip panels. May get a set of VZ operator 2's in dirty olive..thoughts?

VZ=YES!! But I like black grip panels with that color combo. Great looking shooter