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newyork Member Joined May 2005 Posts 3293 EE 100% (47) NY, USA	Posted: 3/11/2017 6:25:24 PM EDT [#1] Fantastic piece!

MarleyBob33 Member Berry Joined Feb 2017 Posts 163 EE 100% (2) CO, USA	Posted: 3/11/2017 10:11:41 PM EDT [#2] Quote History Originally Posted By newyork: Fantastic piece! View Quote Thank you sir.
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BluPhire86 Joined Jul 2011 Posts 372 EE 100% (5) AZ, USA	Posted: 3/15/2017 11:25:59 AM EDT [Last Edit: BluPhire86] [#3] My first 1911 Matt

GSL Purse swinging Joined Mar 2013 Posts 15509 EE 100% (179) AZ, USA	Posted: 3/15/2017 3:07:46 PM EDT [#4] Quote History Originally Posted By BluPhire86: My first 1911 http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k145/mkruger_2006/2017-03-15_08.15.43_zpsqaxzpl1e.jpg Matt View Quote Your first?
	RIP Grin! 10/09/2015 RIP SFC Mike Francis! 11/08/2016 NorCal_LEO issued nickname: Tombstone Glock is a knockoff HK. FACT. And a fact does not care about your feelings, because it will still be a fact.

kallnojoy Member Joined Oct 2004 Posts 12387 EE 100% (1) KY, USA	Posted: 3/17/2017 9:07:54 AM EDT [#5] Quote History Originally Posted By 03RN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ez8Qud8c1k View Quote I thought you were gonna shoot through the wallet before it hit the ground Great drill.

03RN Brown Coat Joined Jul 2015 Posts 8592 EE 100% (78) RI, USA	Posted: 3/17/2017 10:28:37 AM EDT [#6] Quote History Originally Posted By kallnojoy: I thought you were gonna shoot through the wallet before it hit the ground Great drill. View Quote I use beer cans, rocks, sticks, etc since I don't have a shot timer
	"If you cant do something smart, do something right"

Teamer Observer of Train Wrecks Joined Jul 2007 Posts 4815 EE 0% (0) CA, USA	Posted: 3/19/2017 1:00:33 PM EDT [#7] New pic of the TRP. Still playing around with taking pictures. Attached File
	A bad day at the range is better than a good day at work

TufelByte Member Joined Jul 2006 Posts 2554 EE 0% (0) ID, USA	Posted: 3/19/2017 8:42:49 PM EDT [Last Edit: TufelByte] [#8] Just purchased my first 1911. Was in the store looking at the CZ 40th and saw this. Decided I needed a 1911 so it's my first. Attached File

coctailer Member Joined Feb 2007 Posts 10486 EE 100% (298) DEU	Posted: 3/20/2017 1:26:31 PM EDT [Last Edit: coctailer] [#9] My new carry gun. Photobucket is dead to me. They suck
	I run with scissors.

AJBello Member Joined Apr 2006 Posts 707 EE 100% (12) OR, USA	Posted: 3/22/2017 12:10:10 AM EDT [#10] New Wilson Combat blued CQB. Attached File Attached File

jtdam24 Joined May 2005 Posts 3083 EE 100% (33) USA	Posted: 3/22/2017 11:43:58 AM EDT [#11] Quote History Originally Posted By AJBello: New Wilson Combat blued CQB. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/97613/IMG-0235-171278.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/97613/IMG-0236-171279.JPG View Quote Gorgeous pistol. Love the blueing and I love the ball cuts I feel like they're so much sexier than the standard cut.

dayphotog infidel Jarhead zombie killer Joined Jan 2005 Posts 6901 EE 100% (175) WI, USA	Posted: 3/22/2017 8:20:07 PM EDT [#12] my colt clapp Attached File and my westerner Attached File
	have gun will travel Well you seen much combat? ......... I've seen a little on TV. We are jolly green giants, walking the Earth with guns. Lifetime NRA member

NCPatrolAR Joined May 2004 Posts 11153 EE 100% (106) NC, USA	Posted: 3/22/2017 9:42:37 PM EDT [#13] TRP Operator that's been tuned a bit

GSL

Purse swinging

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Posted: 3/22/2017 9:56:43 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By NCPatrolAR:
TRP Operator that's been tuned a bit

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w167/DefConNC/forum%20pictures/BCC7738C-7ADA-4205-9B8A-5C5F3626190D_zpskueetssy.jpg

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w167/DefConNC/forum%20pictures/A0AE798D-19A3-4A22-B1C1-6FE9BA2A0612_zps0mnhr2vg.jpg

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Details on the pistol magazine pouches?

RIP Grin! 10/09/2015
RIP SFC Mike Francis! 11/08/2016

NorCal_LEO issued nickname: Tombstone

Glock is a knockoff HK. FACT. And a fact does not care about your feelings, because it will still be a fact.

NCPatrolAR Joined May 2004 Posts 11154 EE 100% (106) NC, USA	Posted: 3/22/2017 10:02:30 PM EDT [#15] Quote History Originally Posted By GSL: Details on the pistol magazine pouches? View Quote Its an old Diamondback Tactical quad mag pouch sitting on a Tactical tailor Mini MAV. 2 Paraclete smoke grenade pouches are on either side.

Extracheeze Member Joined Jun 2004 Posts 1061 EE 100% (9) IN, USA	Posted: 3/23/2017 11:11:21 PM EDT [Last Edit: Extracheeze] [#16] Finally got that original slide for my 1918 frame.
	"The only way that entire car is worth five hundred bucks is if there's a three hundred dollar hooker sitting in it!" - James McGill

dayphotog infidel Jarhead zombie killer Joined Jan 2005 Posts 6909 EE 100% (175) WI, USA	Posted: 3/25/2017 10:04:21 AM EDT [#17] Attached File My fav 4
	have gun will travel Well you seen much combat? ......... I've seen a little on TV. We are jolly green giants, walking the Earth with guns. Lifetime NRA member

Saxplayer Member Joined Oct 2011 Posts 2494 EE 100% (1) AL, USA	Posted: 3/25/2017 1:28:03 PM EDT [#18] Got my first 1911 last weekend and shot it for the first time yesterday.
	Man is not free unless government is limited.

sevin8nin Penguin Tamer Joined Oct 2008 Posts 679 EE 100% (55) WA, USA	Posted: 3/25/2017 5:20:13 PM EDT [#19] Springfield Custom Carry that's never been anything but 100% reliable

DontBuryMe You have to use a light touch... Joined Jul 2012 Posts 8988 EE 100% (334) AZ, USA	Posted: 3/30/2017 10:53:39 PM EDT [#20] Work in progress.

GSL Purse swinging Joined Mar 2013 Posts 15767 EE 100% (179) AZ, USA	Posted: 3/30/2017 11:30:28 PM EDT [#21] Quote History Originally Posted By DontBuryMe: Work in progress. https://i.imgur.com/4S6PWOs.jpg View Quote Whatcha gonna do with it? Man, I miss Hobbs
	RIP Grin! 10/09/2015 RIP SFC Mike Francis! 11/08/2016 NorCal_LEO issued nickname: Tombstone Glock is a knockoff HK. FACT. And a fact does not care about your feelings, because it will still be a fact.

army_eod US Army Retired Joined Jul 2003 Posts 10319 EE 100% (50) PA, USA	Posted: 3/31/2017 6:57:28 AM EDT [#22] Colt XSE LW Commander in 9mm I was going to send to Wilson for custom work until I just discovered these were a very limited production run of about 300. They are selling for twice what I paid. I just changed out the stock wood grips for a Gold Cup rubber grip. Still have the stock grips. Attached File Attached File
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newyork Member Joined May 2005 Posts 3299 EE 100% (47) NY, USA	Posted: 3/31/2017 11:12:44 PM EDT [#23] Some last pics before it gets sent to have some more work done.

ole_slabside

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Posted: 4/1/2017 4:38:54 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By newyork:
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt134/rslamiroult/87A51576-35CF-4F43-8E79-F8489C057A18.jpg

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt134/rslamiroult/CC799A56-643E-4480-9A3C-10A20EBE0577.jpg

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt134/rslamiroult/DE789E17-449B-4A89-92D5-A03615C6A287.jpg

Some last pics before it gets sent to have some more work done.

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Nice classic!

To me nothing compares to the look of a classic colt.

Who did your sights?

SxPxDx TBD Joined Oct 2012 Posts 1657 EE 0% (0) GA, USA	Posted: 4/2/2017 5:24:18 AM EDT [Last Edit: SxPxDx] [#25] TRP worked over by the fine folks at Nighthawk Custom. Match grade barrel and bushing Long solid trigger + trigger job and hammer Replaced internals and springs Tightened slide to frame fit Single side safety GI style recoil system Hogue grips Always running Wilson mags Attached File

newyork

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Posted: 4/2/2017 6:32:32 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By ole_slabside:
Nice classic!

To me nothing compares to the look of a classic colt.

Who did your sights?

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Originally Posted By ole_slabside:

Originally Posted By newyork:
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt134/rslamiroult/87A51576-35CF-4F43-8E79-F8489C057A18.jpg

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt134/rslamiroult/CC799A56-643E-4480-9A3C-10A20EBE0577.jpg

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt134/rslamiroult/DE789E17-449B-4A89-92D5-A03615C6A287.jpg

Some last pics before it gets sent to have some more work done.

Nice classic!

To me nothing compares to the look of a classic colt.

Who did your sights?

Jim Garthwaite did sights, ejection port, opened up magwell, flat checkered msg, checkered front strap, trigger and trigger job, shortened hammer, French border, flush crowned bbl, slide to frame fit. Blue.

Sending it back soon for Heine rear sight, Wilson beavertail and thumb safety, commander hammer and re-blue.

Winniethepooh

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Posted: 4/4/2017 7:34:47 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By SxPxDx:
TRP worked over by the fine folks at Nighthawk Custom.

Match grade barrel and bushing
Long solid trigger + trigger job and hammer
Replaced internals and springs
Tightened slide to frame fit
Single side safety
GI style recoil system
Hogue grips

Always running Wilson mags
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/318765/TRP-179269.JPG

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That's awesome. What was the turnaround time?

I need an A.I.....

SxPxDx TBD Joined Oct 2012 Posts 1662 EE 0% (0) GA, USA	Posted: 4/4/2017 9:41:02 AM EDT [#28] Quote History Originally Posted By Winniethepooh: That's awesome. What was the turnaround time? View Quote Right about 2 months if memory serves. I could have had it back sooner, but I had them take their time as I sent them the gun right before I moved to another state for a job.

DontBuryMe You have to use a light touch... Joined Jul 2012 Posts 9018 EE 100% (334) AZ, USA	Posted: 4/4/2017 2:04:12 PM EDT [#29] Quote History Originally Posted By GSL: Whatcha gonna do with it? Man, I miss Hobbs View Quote Hobbs' pistols are works of art. I miss reading his posts in that thread.

SGB Tallahassee Joined May 2001 Posts 36498 EE 100% (56) FL, USA	Posted: 4/7/2017 3:49:05 PM EDT [#30] Quote History Originally Posted By DontBuryMe: Hobbs' pistols are works of art. I miss reading his posts in that thread. View Quote Agreed
	"It's easier to avoid conflict than it is to survive it" - SGB

d16man pickin' and grinnin' Joined Feb 2013 Posts 20605 EE 100% (54) SC, USA	Posted: 4/7/2017 4:03:19 PM EDT [#31] Finally got the can for mine....it shoots better every time I fire it. This was my first build on a PSA frame. Happy with how the sights lined up, just right to "shoot through" the can.
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DontBuryMe You have to use a light touch... Joined Jul 2012 Posts 9088 EE 100% (334) AZ, USA	Posted: 4/10/2017 11:29:59 PM EDT [#32] New barrel fitted. Bit of a learning experience.

sevin8nin Penguin Tamer Joined Oct 2008 Posts 689 EE 100% (55) WA, USA	Posted: 4/11/2017 9:17:26 PM EDT [#33]

captain127 Joined Feb 2003 Posts 6386 EE 100% (7) AZ, USA	Posted: 4/15/2017 1:28:30 PM EDT [#34] Quote History Originally Posted By MarleyBob33: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/462595/P7130001-149848.JPG View Quote Marley bob nice pistol exactly how I like my pistols too short trigger for my small hands and still a spur hammer! On a ww2 repro just perfect

gkgeiger Joined Jul 2016 Posts 71 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 4/16/2017 9:36:07 AM EDT [#35] It's taken me a long time to get this done. 4 months for the barrel, and almost a year for the can.

BSOL Member Joined Mar 2012 Posts 536 EE 100% (21) GA, USA	Posted: 4/16/2017 3:00:04 PM EDT [Last Edit: BSOL] [#36] My RIA Tac Ultra FS and SW1911
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xM16a1x Member Joined Nov 2012 Posts 214 EE 100% (74) NV, USA	Posted: 4/16/2017 7:34:54 PM EDT [Last Edit: xM16a1x] [#37] Just got this the other day. Attached File

Tanren37 Member Joined Apr 2007 Posts 1982 EE 100% (5) WA, USA	Posted: 4/17/2017 4:22:30 PM EDT [#38] Quote History Originally Posted By gkgeiger: It's taken me a long time to get this done. 4 months for the barrel, and almost a year for the can. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/gkgeiger/IMG_2311%20Small_zpsqho1naex.jpg View Quote Looks great, who did the barrel? Thinking about putting an order in for a Jarvis.

gkgeiger Joined Jul 2016 Posts 73 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 4/17/2017 4:37:10 PM EDT [#39] Quote History Originally Posted By Tanren37: Looks great, who did the barrel? Thinking about putting an order in for a Jarvis. View Quote At this point I'm not going to say. I went to the range today for the first time and couldn't put 2 shots together. Total FTE every round. Not happy!

jclaypool

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Posted: 4/18/2017 6:19:15 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By gkgeiger:
At this point I'm not going to say. I went to the range today for the first time and couldn't put 2 shots together. Total FTE every round. Not happy!

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Originally Posted By gkgeiger:

Originally Posted By Tanren37:

Looks great, who did the barrel?

Thinking about putting an order in for a Jarvis.

At this point I'm not going to say. I went to the range today for the first time and couldn't put 2 shots together. Total FTE every round. Not happy!

Well I hope it ends up working out for you. It's a sweet looking rig for sure.

Tyrensy Joined May 2011 Posts 245 EE 100% (305) WA, USA	Posted: 4/21/2017 3:00:59 AM EDT [#41] My new Springfield RO Operator. Just got it off the EE. Had to fix a few issues, but she's back to good health now.

sick1 Member Joined Apr 2006 Posts 1953 EE 100% (57) OH, USA	Posted: 4/24/2017 11:13:38 AM EDT [#42]

SoundStorm Joined Apr 2009 Posts 2179 EE 100% (41) USA	Posted: 4/25/2017 7:25:56 PM EDT [Last Edit: SoundStorm] [#43] I just got this little beauty back from APW Cogan. It's a 9mm and I had them tighten up the slide to frame, hard fit the barrel, flat-top slide, install Ed Brown single sided safety, Koenig hammer, trigger job etc. Absolute dream to shoot.

DontBuryMe Get Schwifty. Joined Jul 2012 Posts 9191 EE 100% (334) AZ, USA	Posted: 4/25/2017 8:47:46 PM EDT [#44] Quote History Originally Posted By DontBuryMe: New barrel fitted. Bit of a learning experience. http://i.imgur.com/sQiNPvg.jpg View Quote Took it out this weekend, works like a champ. Attached File

doghair Member Joined Jan 2015 Posts 179 EE 0% (0) AZ, USA	Posted: 5/1/2017 7:27:07 PM EDT [#45] Attached File

waffles Joined Nov 2007 Posts 1105 EE 100% (88) CO, USA	Posted: 5/1/2017 10:39:32 PM EDT [#46] Quote History Originally Posted By doghair: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/420323/IMAG0038-199746.JPG View Quote I hate you so much In the nicest way possible I mean (post more pics, fuck I want that)

waffles Joined Nov 2007 Posts 1107 EE 100% (88) CO, USA	Posted: 5/2/2017 7:34:47 PM EDT [#47] Double post, my consolation prize for not having Dan Wesson money at the moment Found a black-stainless loaded target for a pretty nice price.

va_gunz Member Joined Aug 2006 Posts 6568 EE 89% (9) VA, USA	Posted: 5/3/2017 5:58:54 AM EDT [#48] My Les Baer Thunder Ranch Special. I'm gonna send it back to Baer soon to get reblued, ambi safety, new grip bushings and thick grips, new nigh sights and possibly a magwell Attached File

doghair Member Joined Jan 2015 Posts 186 EE 0% (0) AZ, USA	Posted: 5/3/2017 8:15:34 PM EDT [#49] Valor Commander Attached File

CFII Heavy Assault Battlewagon Joined Oct 2002 Posts 21799 EE 100% (77) NC, USA	Posted: 5/4/2017 9:58:12 AM EDT [#50] Nighthawk AAC and Novak Springfield fullsizeoutput_b61 by Austin Scott, on Flickr
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