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Posted: 12/26/2016 11:33:41 PM EDT
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My custom shop Dan Wesson that just arrived.
Shitty phone photo, I'll take better ones eventually. 
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USA
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Posted: 12/27/2016 3:17:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By westford86:
My custom shop Dan Wesson that just arrived. Shitty phone photo, I'll take better ones eventually. http://www.westford86.com/1911/Dan_Wesson/Dan_Wesson_Custom_Web.jpg Looking awesome please detail the custom work. I'm about to buy an ed brown threaded barrel and flat trigger for my specialist |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 12/27/2016 4:57:09 PM EDT
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New colt combat unit
has about 100rds through it in these pics 
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USA
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Posted: 12/27/2016 8:29:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jormungandr:
New colt combat unit has about 100rds through it in these pics http://i.imgur.com/scgg9b7.jpg?1 http://i.imgur.com/Jq0DYd8.jpg?1 http://i.imgur.com/J14jYZR.jpg?1 How do you like it? How's the fit and finish? I've been considering one |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 12/27/2016 8:43:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jtdam24:
How do you like it? How's the fit and finish? I've been considering one fit and finish is all good except the trigger has a lot of play to it, however the trigger pull is very good imo, little take up, no creep, crisp break at around 4.5lb, short reset. |
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USA
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Posted: 12/27/2016 8:59:21 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/29/2016 9:40:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jtdam24:
Looking awesome please detail the custom work. I'm about to buy an ed brown threaded barrel and flat trigger for my specialist The pistol came straight from their custom shop, built to my specifications listed below. If you're thinking of doing a threaded barrel, DW will install one for you. I am thinking of sending my Specialist to them to have one fitted. The cost is really reasonable, around $240 if I'm remembering correctly. Chambered in .45ACP Duty Finish, slide and frame No markings on the slide Threaded Barrel (from the Discretion) Ball end Mill Cut on the slide Clark-style serrated rib on top of slide Red Fiber Optic front sight with serrated ledge rear sight Silveback Frame (chosen for the following features: Undercut trigger guard, 25 LPI checkering front and back of grip, Counter Sunk Slide Stop) Mag well Flat trigger (I provided them a Wilson, Keith was very accommodating) Single sided safety G10 VZ Operator II grips |
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Posted: 12/29/2016 9:45:24 PM EDT
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Didn't you mention DW saying threaded barrel had to be with ramp? Getting frame cut?
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Posted: 12/29/2016 11:50:16 PM EDT
[Last Edit: westford86]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By eternal24k:
Didn't you mention DW saying threaded barrel had to be with ramp? Getting frame cut? Yes. That's an important detail to remember... Though my Specialist is a 9mm, and it has a ramped barrel already. For a 45, I think it would require frame modification if DW installed a factory barrel, but I would reach out to them and get a firm answer... |
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USA
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Posted: 12/30/2016 12:57:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By westford86:
Yes. That's an important detail to remember... Though my Specialist is a 9mm, and it has a ramped barrel already. For a 45, I think it would require frame modification if DW installed a factory barrel, but I would reach out to them and get a firm answer... I can confirm that Keith at DW told me that the frame would have to be cut or the use of a non ramped barrel was required. I'm currently hunting for a barrel, I'm looking at the ED Brown match threaded barrel. Anyone have any opinions on it? |
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Posted: 12/30/2016 9:50:15 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/1/2017 5:10:37 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Lancelot]
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Here is my Colt Government Model. I bought it new in 1986, the year it was made. I put some Wilson Combat three dot sights on it, and a set of Bianchi rubber grips. A year later I gave it to my father-in-law. He died on Christmas Day this year and his wife graciously gave it to me. Its in really good shape for its age. I suspect it has been a safe queen most of its life. I'm torn between fixing it up a little, and leaving it alone.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 1/1/2017 5:12:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lancelot:
Here is my Colt Government Model. I bought it new in 1986, the year it was made. I put some Wilson Combat three dot sights on it, and a set of Bianchi rubber grips. A year later I gave it to my father-in-law. He died on Christmas Day this year and his wife graciously gave it to me. Its in really good shape for its age. I suspect it has been a safe queen most of its life. I'm torn between fixing it up a little, and leaving it alone. https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15781151_10211280185025356_3739008359570508680_n.jpg?oh=f44129d2eca8251de3ffb66e451e0d78&oe=58DFE8A4 I'd change the grips and leave it alone. JD |
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Posted: 1/1/2017 5:58:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lancelot:
Here is my Colt Government Model. I bought it new in 1986, the year it was made. I put some Wilson Combat three dot sights on it, and a set of Bianchi rubber grips. A year later I gave it to my father-in-law. He died on Christmas Day this year and his wife graciously gave it to me. Its in really good shape for its age. I suspect it has been a safe queen most of its life. I'm torn between fixing it up a little, and leaving it alone. https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15781151_10211280185025356_3739008359570508680_n.jpg?oh=f44129d2eca8251de3ffb66e451e0d78&oe=58DFE8A4 |
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MN, USA
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Posted: 1/2/2017 7:07:23 PM EDT
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I hate myself so much right now.
Beyond that, it's been a great gun. |
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Posted: 1/2/2017 7:11:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lancelot:
Here is my Colt Government Model. I bought it new in 1986, the year it was made. I put some Wilson Combat three dot sights on it, and a set of Bianchi rubber grips. A year later I gave it to my father-in-law. He died on Christmas Day this year and his wife graciously gave it to me. Its in really good shape for its age. I suspect it has been a safe queen most of its life. I'm torn between fixing it up a little, and leaving it alone. https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15781151_10211280185025356_3739008359570508680_n.jpg?oh=f44129d2eca8251de3ffb66e451e0d78&oe=58DFE8A4 I'd probably change the grips and be done with it |
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Posted: 1/2/2017 7:51:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RyanC:
I hate myself so much right now.
Beyond that, it's been a great gun. 
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Posted: 1/2/2017 7:55:44 PM EDT
[Last Edit: GSL]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RyanC:
I hate myself so much right now.
Beyond that, it's been a great gun. |
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Posted: 1/2/2017 7:57:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell:
A little Scotchbrite will fix that right up. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell:
Originally Posted By RyanC:
I hate myself so much right now.
Beyond that, it's been a great gun. Or let me borrow it for a few months... won't even notice the scratch then
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MN, USA
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Posted: 1/2/2017 8:01:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GSL:
Man, that is one heck of an idiot scratch. Sorry. Sad part is I've managed to take it apart and reassemble it many times without an issue. I'll try and buff it out. Not sure I'll get it out entirely though. |
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Posted: 1/2/2017 8:52:05 PM EDT
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CO, USA
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Posted: 1/2/2017 11:27:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RyanC:
Sad part is I've managed to take it apart and reassemble it many times without an issue. I'll try and buff it out. Not sure I'll get it out entirely though. This is why I can't bring myself to buy new guns. Anything new I fret over every scratch and scuff, but when its used I can use it how its intended. Fuck it, now you can run the hell out of it. |
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Posted: 1/3/2017 7:00:27 PM EDT
[Last Edit: dayphotog]
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MN, USA
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Posted: 1/3/2017 7:04:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By waffles:
This is why I can't bring myself to buy new guns. Anything new I fret over every scratch and scuff, but when its used I can use it how its intended. Fuck it, now you can run the hell out of it. I'm not really fretting over it. It's just that I'm well aware on how to avoid it and didn't because I got lazy. |
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Posted: 1/6/2017 1:00:25 AM EDT
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1966 Colt 38 Super Automatic x Lake Chapala x Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico
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NJ, USA
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Posted: 1/6/2017 9:54:55 PM EDT
[Last Edit: DOCSGT]
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Delete
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NJ, USA
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Posted: 1/6/2017 9:55:25 PM EDT
[Last Edit: DOCSGT]
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Gray Scotchbrite rub in one direction lightly, not back and forth, that will create a circular effect. Use a little oil. Rub lightly in one direction until scratch is gone.When scratch is gone use a little non abrasive metal polish, rub in one direction, not back and forth. I used Noxon. Fixed the same scratch in my stainless RO that way. Good as new ! Your results may vary but worked for me.
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CO, USA
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Posted: 1/7/2017 2:56:33 PM EDT
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New toy! |
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Posted: 1/7/2017 5:25:46 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/9/2017 9:04:36 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/9/2017 9:45:06 AM EDT
[Last Edit: jcast141]
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My first 1911, a S&W 1911PD. I need to get some new grips for it and thinking about VZ and then time to put rounds down range.
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Posted: 1/13/2017 9:51:15 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/14/2017 11:46:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lancelot:
Here is my Colt Government Model. I bought it new in 1986, the year it was made. I put some Wilson Combat three dot sights on it, and a set of Bianchi rubber grips. A year later I gave it to my father-in-law. He died on Christmas Day this year and his wife graciously gave it to me. Its in really good shape for its age. I suspect it has been a safe queen most of its life. I'm torn between fixing it up a little, and leaving it alone. https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15781151_10211280185025356_3739008359570508680_n.jpg?oh=f44129d2eca8251de3ffb66e451e0d78&oe=58DFE8A4 Changed the grips. Need some new grip screws. 
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Posted: 1/15/2017 3:13:35 PM EDT
[Last Edit: DontBuryMe]
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USA
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Posted: 1/15/2017 10:06:02 PM EDT
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A new friend:
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Posted: 1/16/2017 12:27:46 PM EDT
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CT, USA
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Posted: 1/16/2017 7:49:45 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Wilsonedbrown]
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Les Baer Monolith heavyweight 9mm 1.5" done in python blue from alchemy custom weapons. Ivory grips. |
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Posted: 1/16/2017 9:27:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Wilsonedbrown:
Les Baer Monolith heavyweight 9mm 1.5" done in pythons blue from alchemy custom weapons. Ivory grips.  
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Posted: 1/18/2017 5:05:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryFirst RIA? So how does it shoot? |
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CO, USA
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Posted: 1/18/2017 9:19:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BSOL:
First RIA? So how does it shoot? Far from the first, but it runs great. The slide/frame fit is absolutely unreal and certainly much better than the GI RIAs I used to have (and the various springers as well). It shoots very well and my only real issue with it is that the thumb safety and grip safety have some sharp edges I'd like to round down. My plan was to buy it as a placeholder until tax season when I could justify a DW, but now I'm thinking of just sticking with this and dumping that money into a better road bike. |
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CO, USA
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Posted: 1/18/2017 9:20:39 PM EDT
[Last Edit: waffles]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BSOL:
First RIA? So how does it shoot? Edit: woops doubletap |
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Posted: 1/19/2017 10:48:07 AM EDT
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MY TRP
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TX, USA
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Posted: 1/19/2017 10:00:20 PM EDT
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Favorite gun and knife at the moment |
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Posted: 1/21/2017 9:56:34 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TheJeanyus]
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I can't stop shooting this damn thing. I've owned it 3 weeks, and I've had it at the range 4 times already. I'm almost out of .45 ammo and considering selling non-essential organs to buy reloading components.
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Posted: 1/23/2017 2:01:40 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/23/2017 3:21:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheJeanyus:
I can't stop shooting this damn thing. I've owned it 3 weeks, and I've had it at the range 4 times already. I'm almost out of .45 ammo and considering selling non-essential organs to buy reloading components. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/55367/IMG-20170121-195453-130850.JPG |
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Posted: 1/23/2017 5:06:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GSL:
Welcome to my world. Reloading is where it's at to keep up with expensive ammunition. No doubt about it...though I killed my reloading budget yesterday by pinching my son's fingers in the handle of the RL550. An ER visit, a few x-rays, and 3 stitches later...I won't be doing much shooting for a little while. 
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Posted: 1/23/2017 8:06:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheJeanyus:
No doubt about it...though I killed my reloading budget yesterday by pinching my son's fingers in the handle of the RL550. An ER visit, a few x-rays, and 3 stitches later...I won't be doing much shooting for a little while.
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Posted: 1/23/2017 8:22:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheJeanyus:
No doubt about it...though I killed my reloading budget yesterday by pinching my son's fingers in the handle of the RL550. An ER visit, a few x-rays, and 3 stitches later...I won't be doing much shooting for a little while.
Pic thread: 
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MD, USA
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Posted: 1/23/2017 10:07:51 PM EDT
[Last Edit: wayne1one]
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