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10/8/2007 6:02:14 PM EDT
I have an itch that just needs to be scratched. I want to buy one of these 1911's. I just don't know which one yet. I would like to know which one is best and why. People who have experience is appritiated. Money is not an option. They are all relitively close in price anyway. The choices are:

-Wilson Combat CQB (w/Light Rail)
-Springfield Professional (w/Light Rail)
-Nighthawk Custom GRP Recon
-Les Baer Custom Ultimate Carry Recon Pistol

Thanx in advance.
10/8/2007 6:06:13 PM EDT
[#1]
The Nighthawk Custom Heinie TCP and Vickers guns are probably the ultimate in production guns.
10/8/2007 7:19:33 PM EDT
[#2]
I just ordered a Colt series 70 repro, it will end up being my ultimate 1911 at some point. It's not the money, it's the long wait for a top notch custom job.
10/8/2007 7:27:19 PM EDT
[#3]
What one did Collin Farrel use in Miami Vice? It was some kind of super custom 1911, companies name starts with "S"....but I forgot who.
10/8/2007 7:31:25 PM EDT
[#4]
My "ultimate" would be a "new old stock" GI contract (built to Ordnance specifications) Model 1911 or 1911A1, preferably a Colt.
10/8/2007 7:41:58 PM EDT
[#5]
I have a Springfield Professional and a Full House Custom Colt by Jim Stroh so if I could have anything off your list it would be..............

-Wilson Combat CQB (w/Light Rail)
-Springfield Professional (w/Light Rail)
-Nighthawk Custom GRP Recon with diamond black finish.
-Les Baer Custom Ultimate Carry Recon Pistol
10/8/2007 9:44:25 PM EDT
[#6]

Quoted:
What one did Collin Farrel use in Miami Vice? It was some kind of super custom 1911, companies name starts with "S"....but I forgot who.


Tiki

Not exactly "my ultimate", but YMMV.

I don't think there is an ultimate 1911... just the best one for the specific job.

My 4" Wilson in stainless is the ultimate weapon for my needs: a truly managable, concealable CCW that can withstand the humidity of my environment. It has done that flawlessly so far.

There are better choices out there for duty/range use though. So, in effect I would think the only ultimate 1911 (if one exists) would do all jobs well, but not as well as one specialized for role X, or the other specialized for role Y. This is why I always suggest that the pistol purchase follow the person's purpose.
10/8/2007 9:53:14 PM EDT
[#7]

Quoted:

Quoted:
What one did Collin Farrel use in Miami Vice? It was some kind of super custom 1911, companies name starts with "S"....but I forgot who.


Tiki

Not exactly "my ultimate", but YMMV.

I don't think there is an ultimate 1911... just the best one for the specific job.

My 4" Wilson in stainless is the ultimate weapon for my needs: a truly managable, concealable CCW that can withstand the humidity of my environment. It has done that flawlessly so far.

There are better choices out there for duty/range use though. So, in effect I would think the only ultimate 1911 (if one exists) would do all jobs well, but not as well as one specialized for role X, or the other specialized for role Y. This is why I always suggest that the pistol purchase follow the person's purpose.





that's the one...if I win the lottery, I'm definitely picking one of those up
10/8/2007 10:04:59 PM EDT
[#8]
Check out the site of Mark Morris.
His custom 1911's sell for 7k plus.

As an aside......
My podnah's dad has a Bentley Sports Coupe, 525BHP.
10/9/2007 6:01:28 AM EDT
[#9]
I think the ultimate 1911 was a certain desert colored, sand cut, railed full custom made by someone on this board......
10/9/2007 6:06:22 AM EDT
[#10]
Yeah, we won't mention any names, but his initials are pistolwretch.
10/9/2007 6:13:13 AM EDT
[#11]

Quoted:
I think the ultimate 1911 was a certain desert colored, sand cut, railed full custom made by someone on this board......





Oooooooohh. I'm still in lust with that weapon.
10/9/2007 1:02:22 PM EDT
[#12]

Quoted:
The Nighthawk Custom Heinie TCP and Vickers guns are probably the ultimate in production guns.



+1
10/9/2007 2:16:09 PM EDT
[#13]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I think the ultimate 1911 was a certain desert colored, sand cut, railed full custom made by someone on this board......





Oooooooohh. I'm still in lust with that weapon.


Are there pictures of said pistol....?
10/9/2007 2:21:28 PM EDT
[#14]

Quoted:

Quoted:

Quoted:
I think the ultimate 1911 was a certain desert colored, sand cut, railed full custom made by someone on this board......





Oooooooohh. I'm still in lust with that weapon.


Are there pictures of said pistol....?



10/9/2007 3:31:49 PM EDT
[#15]
Wow! Awesome pistol, thanks for posting the pictures. I want one
10/9/2007 3:38:19 PM EDT
[#16]
I wonder if he could golfball a golfball... ;)
10/9/2007 5:15:30 PM EDT
[#17]


10/10/2007 7:31:47 PM EDT
[#18]
I'd love to have that Pistolwretch gun if I were in a "bad place". Along w/ an AC130 on station.
10/11/2007 9:16:18 AM EDT
[#19]

Quoted:

Quoted:

Quoted:

Quoted:
I think the ultimate 1911 was a certain desert colored, sand cut, railed full custom made by someone on this board......





Oooooooohh. I'm still in lust with that weapon.


Are there pictures of said pistol....?


www.rogersprecision.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/1S.jpg
www.rogersprecision.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/3S.jpg


As they say "to each his own".  As far as your list is concerned, I'm with SGB on this one--Nighthawk all the way.  You can also go with a full in house custom for Yost, Cylinder and Slide, etc
10/11/2007 7:57:17 PM EDT
[#20]
I haven't seen any mention of Ed Brown pistols??  I thought they were supposed to be one of the best.  Any opinions on the EB's??
10/11/2007 9:01:06 PM EDT
[#21]
What kind of sights are on that desert colored .45. Those look really nice??
10/12/2007 11:16:53 AM EDT
[#22]

Quoted:
What kind of sights are on that desert colored .45. Those look really nice??


They appear to be Yost Professional sights, with additional modification by Chuck Rogers.
10/12/2007 9:06:08 PM EDT
[#23]

Quoted:
I haven't seen any mention of Ed Brown pistols??  I thought they were supposed to be one of the best.  Any opinions on the EB's??


Browns are a quality semi custom, but they strike me as the least popular in the market. Baer is the old classic, NH is the latest flavor, and the venerable and extremely popular Wilson offers a very similarly formatted gun as the Brown.
11/13/2007 12:57:55 AM EDT
[#24]
Thank all of u fortaking the time to respond to my post. BUT, it seems to me that most of u missed my original intent.  Out of the ones "I" listed, which is the best. Comparisons amongst these pistols are what I was looking for. Thanx in advance. -Kid-
11/13/2007 4:33:11 PM EDT
[#25]
Nighthawk!

But, Diamond Black and hardchrome. Like this:
11/13/2007 4:42:52 PM EDT
[#26]
Kimber Grand Raptor II, Was my "dream" 1911, then I bought one. What can I say, this gun just fits my hand, never had any failures (use Wilson mags) very acurate for me, and I didn't have to shell out 2 Grand or more for one.
11/13/2007 4:46:41 PM EDT
[#27]

Quoted:

Quoted:
What kind of sights are on that desert colored .45. Those look really nice??


They appear to be Yost Professional sights, with additional modification by Chuck Rogers.


Wrong. They are Chuck's very own design, the "Tier One Sight". Years ago he used to modify existing sights. But these are his own, and they are quite nice!
11/14/2007 6:10:50 AM EDT
[#28]

Quoted:

Quoted:

Quoted:
What kind of sights are on that desert colored .45. Those look really nice??


They appear to be Yost Professional sights, with additional modification by Chuck Rogers.


Wrong. They are Chuck's very own design, the "Tier One Sight". Years ago he used to modify existing sights. But these are his own, and they are quite nice!


Yeah, I forgot he was doing his own now.
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