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SGB كافر Joined May 2001 Posts 14521 EE 100% (56) FL, USA	Posted: 1/24/2007 3:02:42 PM EDT [Last Edit: SGB]
	"The 1911 was the design given by God to us through John M. Browning that represents the epitome of what a killing tool needs to be. It was true in 1911 and is true now."—Colonel Robert J. Coates, USMC

tc2129 Member Joined Nov 2009 Posts 2192 EE 100% (74) FL, USA	Posted: 12/4/2017 5:55:22 PM EDT [#1] Just finished cleaning and oiling this one. RIA I had bought my dad a few Years ago for Christmas. He died in August. So I'm cleaning and oiling all of his guns until my mom and I decide which ones to give family. Attached File

jhon

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Posted: 12/5/2017 4:57:18 PM EDT

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Updated picture of the old M1991A1.

1994ish Colt M1991A1
Original barrel, extractor, and ejector
EGW Barrel Bushing
Wilson Bulletproof Hammer and Sear
Ed Brown thumb safety(love the slim pad)
Wilson Grip Safety
Ed Brown Plunger Tube(Original Colt fell off)
10-8 Slide stop(Original Colt was fine, this is just cool)
EGW HD Magazine Catch(Original Colt MIM part wore out, wasn't holding magazines high enough to engage the slide stop. Gun still ran)
Smith and Alexander MSH
Pachmayr Grips

I'm contemplating sending to Jim Milks @ Innovative Custom Guns for a little freshening up. I originally sent this gun to EGW about 10 years ago when Jim was still doing work for them. They fit the grip safety, did a reliability job, and applied the gorgeous matte blue finish. Everything else was installed and fit by me, for better or worse

jtdam24 Joined May 2005 Posts 3327 EE 100% (33) USA	Posted: 12/6/2017 8:42:29 AM EDT [#3]

CI581 Member Joined Feb 2014 Posts 1039 EE 100% (21) WA, USA	Posted: 12/8/2017 3:35:02 AM EDT [#4] Attached File Attached File Stepson thought he was going to get this & maliciously messed up the finish. Isn't pretty, but shoots well. Manufactured in 1941. I want to get the archive letter & see where it was shipped.

SecretSquirell

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Posted: 12/8/2017 8:08:03 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By CI581:
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Stepson thought he was going to get this & maliciously messed up the finish. Isn't pretty, but shoots well. Manufactured in 1941. I want to get the archive letter & see where it was shipped.

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@WWIIWMD wanna help this guy out?

Squire
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Posted: 12/8/2017 12:58:11 PM EDT

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@WWIIWMD wanna help this guy out?

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Originally Posted By CI581:
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/389066/IMG_8583-384472.JPG
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/389066/IMG_8584-384473.JPG
Stepson thought he was going to get this & maliciously messed up the finish. Isn't pretty, but shoots well. Manufactured in 1941. I want to get the archive letter & see where it was shipped.

@WWIIWMD wanna help this guy out?

Wilco

Fuck MeHimThem. He messed up a Charles S. Reed Colt???? Sacrilege.

This is the lowest production of all pre-war inspector stamped Colts, Col. Robert Sears and Waldemar S. Broberg following Reed into the Colt War Production era.

In pristine original condition, this is a $10,000+ sidearm.

In any condition is an important firearm.

Something really awesome... in Latin (Wes) - MGD - WWII Historian - Task Force Dagger -
Team Ranstad "The Fantastic Bastards" - Tennessee Squire - Camp Patriot - Flamethrower Instructor - Benefactor Life - 2011 Best In Show 1911 Pistol Display

WWIIWMD

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Posted: 12/8/2017 1:03:10 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By CI581:
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/389066/IMG_8583-384472.JPG
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/389066/IMG_8584-384473.JPG
Stepson thought he was going to get this & maliciously messed up the finish. Isn't pretty, but shoots well. Manufactured in 1941. I want to get the archive letter & see where it was shipped.

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Dear 581; choice weapon of the pre-war era.

Please PM me, perhaps can swap emails or more PM's.

Will need the s/n and any other photos, data, accessories and perspectives you have.

We have the largest private War library in our region. With the s/n, I can immediately locate the shipping date, destination and number of pistols in the shipment plus production nuances unique to Reed's short tenure, very few pistols with his stamp.

Would be a privilege to run the parts with you: from hollow back stocks with/without mold numbers to barrel markings to wear patterns, can gain a sense of its history and originality.

Something really awesome... in Latin (Wes) - MGD - WWII Historian - Task Force Dagger -
Team Ranstad "The Fantastic Bastards" - Tennessee Squire - Camp Patriot - Flamethrower Instructor - Benefactor Life - 2011 Best In Show 1911 Pistol Display

davidenorth Member Joined Aug 2003 Posts 2509 EE 100% (24) MN, USA	Posted: 12/9/2017 9:22:52 PM EDT [Last Edit: davidenorth] [#8] My new to me, Springfield Mil-spec along with my Colt Commander. Attached File
	I always knew you had to be willing to die to even do this job. But, I don't want to push my chips forward and go out and meet something I don't understand. A man would have to put his soul at hazard. He'd have to say, "O.K.I'll be part of this world

WyoModel70 Joined Oct 2014 Posts 246 EE 0% (0) WY, USA	Posted: 12/10/2017 4:39:26 PM EDT [#9] Those blue and grey grips are extremely sharp looking on that stainless gun!

davidenorth Member Joined Aug 2003 Posts 2510 EE 100% (24) MN, USA	Posted: 12/11/2017 3:32:52 AM EDT [#10] thanks, they are Raasco's.
	I always knew you had to be willing to die to even do this job. But, I don't want to push my chips forward and go out and meet something I don't understand. A man would have to put his soul at hazard. He'd have to say, "O.K.I'll be part of this world

GLOCK-23 Joined Oct 2001 Posts 2343 EE 100% (40) NC, USA	Posted: 12/11/2017 10:58:34 PM EDT [#11] My recently acquired Springfield GI. " />

Bklyn_Irish

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Posted: 12/11/2017 11:28:46 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By SPECOPS31:
Springfield Armory LB Operator made better by Defensive Creations

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Am I the only one who wants to know what you had done?

"Whisky for the gentlemen that like it. And for the gentlemen that don't like it - Whisky!" -Alec Guinness as MAJ (acting Colonel) Jock Sinclair, D.S.O., M.M. "Tunes of Glory"

remanaz Joined May 2015 Posts 148 EE 100% (1) AZ, USA	Posted: 12/13/2017 12:04:10 AM EDT [Last Edit: remanaz] [#13] This pic is from a recent outing with some friends. One of them asked me to bring all my 1911s but there was now way I was carrying that much weight so I just brought these. The non 1911s are theirs and the rifle up top is one of mine.

Spydey Joined Dec 2009 Posts 44 EE 100% (9) LA, USA	Posted: 12/22/2017 7:00:33 PM EDT [#14] Dan Wesson Specialist Commander in 9mm. Stock minus the X300U

combatpanda Joined Jan 2016 Posts 166 EE 100% (61) KY, USA	Posted: 12/22/2017 10:52:50 PM EDT [#15] My Sig 1911 Desert w/ VZ Grips

coconut1 Joined Jan 2008 Posts 3486 EE 100% (56) AZE	Posted: 12/24/2017 7:44:44 PM EDT [Last Edit: coconut1] [#16] Hayes Custom Guns Here's my 9mm 1911 built by Hayes Custom Guns. This was made to compete in USPSA, Steel Challenge and IPSC matches. Magwell was much prettier when I got it, but I promptly shot about 1500 rounds and 3 matches before I got a chance to take pics.

ACPjunkie Nor-Cal Callsign: Scrotum Joined Sep 2008 Posts 3828 EE 100% (133) USA	Posted: 12/25/2017 11:51:16 AM EDT [#17] STI 4.0 Tactical .45ACP I've got an RMR and the Trij adapter. Just need to decide to have it milled in.. what a quandary
	1lt Weston Lee, KIA April 29, 2017. KUTF Front sight focus is true enlightenment Thats cool brah, but can you Chug? CWCII Privileged

newyork Joined May 2005 Posts 3363 EE 100% (47) NY, USA	Posted: 12/26/2017 8:24:39 AM EDT [#18]

TheJeanyus Member Joined Jul 2004 Posts 6780 EE 100% (95) AL, USA	Posted: 12/30/2017 12:09:33 AM EDT [#19] Picked it up yesterday and put 350 rounds down range today. Runs like a top so far. Attached File

newyork Joined May 2005 Posts 3364 EE 100% (47) NY, USA	Posted: 12/31/2017 8:48:33 PM EDT [#20]

USMCSGT0331 Joined Dec 2014 Posts 36 EE 100% (31) IL, USA	Posted: 1/2/2018 12:58:22 AM EDT [Last Edit: USMCSGT0331] [#21] MEUSOC pistols built at the USMC PWS shop.....

03RN

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Posted: 1/2/2018 8:09:51 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By USMCSGT0331:
MEUSOC pistols build at the USMC PWS shop.....

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Nice, post it in the MEUSOC thread

"If you cant do something smart, do something right"

dayphotog infidel Jarhead zombie killer Joined Jan 2005 Posts 7172 EE 100% (175) WI, USA	Posted: 1/5/2018 10:39:18 PM EDT [#23]
	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

TheJeanyus Member Joined Jul 2004 Posts 6791 EE 100% (95) AL, USA	Posted: 1/5/2018 10:53:56 PM EDT [#24] Freshly melonited Attached File

03RN Brown Coat Joined Jul 2015 Posts 14833 EE 100% (78) RI, USA	Posted: 1/6/2018 7:59:57 PM EDT [#25] Attached File
	"If you cant do something smart, do something right"

Lancelot Member Joined Jan 2001 Posts 23032 EE 100% (9) CO, USA	Posted: 1/6/2018 10:40:24 PM EDT [#26] Quote History Originally Posted By dayphotog: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/65995/IMG_1778-308140.JPG View Quote @dayphotog Grips? Holster?

newyork Joined May 2005 Posts 3366 EE 100% (47) NY, USA	Posted: 1/7/2018 9:23:29 AM EDT [#27]

dayphotog infidel Jarhead zombie killer Joined Jan 2005 Posts 7175 EE 100% (175) WI, USA	Posted: 1/7/2018 6:16:01 PM EDT [#28] Quote History Originally Posted By Lancelot: @dayphotog Grips? Holster? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quote History Originally Posted By Lancelot: Originally Posted By dayphotog: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/65995/IMG_1778-308140.JPG @dayphotog Grips? Holster? Desantis paddle holster stag grips from lone star grips
	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

newyork Joined May 2005 Posts 3367 EE 100% (47) NY, USA	Posted: 1/8/2018 10:04:08 AM EDT [#29]

03RN Brown Coat Joined Jul 2015 Posts 14856 EE 100% (78) RI, USA	Posted: 1/8/2018 11:03:33 AM EDT [#30] Quote History Originally Posted By newyork: http://i.imgur.com/iyZ629S.jpg View Quote Dude, knife make???
	"If you cant do something smart, do something right"

newyork Joined May 2005 Posts 3368 EE 100% (47) NY, USA	Posted: 1/8/2018 11:44:59 AM EDT [#31] Ben Tendick Kraiken. He sells them a lot on instagram. Good guy.

AJBello Member Joined Apr 2006 Posts 755 EE 100% (12) OR, USA	Posted: 1/8/2018 5:17:55 PM EDT [#32] Attached File

newyork Joined May 2005 Posts 3369 EE 100% (47) NY, USA	Posted: 1/8/2018 5:26:25 PM EDT [#33] Oh boy! Yost?

AJBello Member Joined Apr 2006 Posts 756 EE 100% (12) OR, USA	Posted: 1/8/2018 9:48:07 PM EDT [#34] Burton actually... Clint Smith Signature model. Got her dirty earlier today!

CFII Rotor Trash Joined Oct 2002 Posts 22495 EE 100% (77) NC, USA	Posted: 1/8/2018 9:53:22 PM EDT [#35] It is a stunning 1911.
	Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.

AJBello Member Joined Apr 2006 Posts 757 EE 100% (12) OR, USA	Posted: 1/8/2018 10:01:16 PM EDT [#36] Quote History Originally Posted By CFII: It is a stunning 1911. View Quote Thanks! I just broke 1,000 rounds with it. It was very lightly used when I got it. Runs like a top and shoots lights out... was making golf balls dance pretty easily on the berm 30 yards out today.

newyork Joined May 2005 Posts 3370 EE 100% (47) NY, USA	Posted: 1/8/2018 10:27:11 PM EDT [#37] AJ that is just lights out man. Damn I’m jealous but happy for you. Incredible piece. Rich

SecretSquirell Member Joined Apr 2009 Posts 61279 EE 100% (26) IL, USA	Posted: 1/8/2018 10:47:57 PM EDT [#38] Quote History Originally Posted By AJBello: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/97613/6413D504-17EC-4938-8FCF-2CCADFCA6BF1-414799.JPG View Quote Absolutely gorgeous finish.
	Squire Without blood, it doesn't count! I survived ARFbortion2016 and all I got was this stupid sigline

AJBello Member Joined Apr 2006 Posts 758 EE 100% (12) OR, USA	Posted: 1/8/2018 11:16:50 PM EDT [#39] Quote History Originally Posted By SecretSquirell: Absolutely gorgeous finish. View Quote Thanks. Here are a couple glamour shots, just after I acquired it: I'm kind of enamored with it!

newyork Joined May 2005 Posts 3371 EE 100% (47) NY, USA	Posted: 1/8/2018 11:55:25 PM EDT [#40] Unfreakingbelievable!

Lancelot Member Joined Jan 2001 Posts 23038 EE 100% (9) CO, USA	Posted: 1/9/2018 5:34:17 PM EDT [#41] Quote History Originally Posted By dayphotog: Desantis paddle holster stag grips from lone star grips View Quote Thank you

07AMF Joined Mar 2007 Posts 1943 EE 99% (179) VA, USA	Posted: 1/10/2018 12:15:03 PM EDT [#42] Picked up this Kimber Stainless Target. It is my first 1911 in 12 years when I had a Colt 1991. Hopefully it will be just as good.

03RN Brown Coat Joined Jul 2015 Posts 14865 EE 100% (78) RI, USA	Posted: 1/10/2018 12:55:23 PM EDT [#43] Quote History Originally Posted By AJBello: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/97613/6413D504-17EC-4938-8FCF-2CCADFCA6BF1-414799.JPG View Quote
	"If you cant do something smart, do something right"

newyork Joined May 2005 Posts 3372 EE 100% (47) NY, USA	Posted: 1/12/2018 2:37:57 PM EDT [#44]

Solo_ Forever American Joined Dec 2012 Posts 2234 EE 100% (12) CA, USA	Posted: 1/12/2018 6:45:02 PM EDT [#45] Original WWII Rand with Insight Light. Ugly as heck (in this combination) and I love her so! WWII 1911A1 with Insight Light by SoloDallas, on Flickr
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newyork Joined May 2005 Posts 3373 EE 100% (47) NY, USA	Posted: 1/13/2018 8:10:57 PM EDT [#46]

ELPerdido Joined Nov 2009 Posts 1406 EE 100% (28) TX, USA	Posted: 1/13/2018 11:25:37 PM EDT [Last Edit: ELPerdido] [#47] My 18 year old Les Baer Thunder Ranch Special. Removed the slim grips/bushings, replaced with Woodcaliber Turkish Walnut Stocks I have only had it a couple weeks, the previous owner(s) obviously didn't holster it or shoot it much. I will change that... Thanks!

LARRYG

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Posted: 1/13/2018 11:55:21 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By ELPerdido:
My 18 year old Les Baer Thunder Ranch Special. Removed the slim grips/bushings, replaced with Woodcaliber Turkish Walnut Stocks
https://imgur.com/a/YApti

Can someone help me post the picture not the link please?

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Clicked on your link, right clicked and hit "copy image location", came back here and picked the photo tool, inserted the result of the "copy image location" and it posts your picture.

If it's a Colt, it's a copy of an original ArmaLite.

I am not LARRYG36.

Racing is life. Anything that happens before or after is just waiting.

If your AR10 is marked Geneseo, IL, it's still an AR10 no matter what some people say.

03RN Brown Coat Joined Jul 2015 Posts 14922 EE 100% (78) RI, USA	Posted: 1/14/2018 11:37:01 AM EDT [#49] Quote History Originally Posted By ELPerdido: My 18 year old Les Baer Thunder Ranch Special. Removed the slim grips/bushings, replaced with Woodcaliber Turkish Walnut Stocks I have only had it a couple weeks, the previous owner(s) obviously didn't holster it or shoot it much. I will change that... https://i.imgur.com/vxSOUUx.jpg Thanks! View Quote
	"If you cant do something smart, do something right"

SecretSquirell

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Posted: 1/14/2018 5:17:20 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By ELPerdido:
My 18 year old Les Baer Thunder Ranch Special. Removed the slim grips/bushings, replaced with Woodcaliber Turkish Walnut Stocks
I have only had it a couple weeks, the previous owner(s) obviously didn't holster it or shoot it much. I will change that...

https://i.imgur.com/vxSOUUx.jpg

Thanks!

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Mmm...that purple.

Squire
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I survived ARFbortion2016 and all I got was this stupid sigline

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