1911 Show-N-Tell

[valyrian357]

Normally I would say the wood, but that ivory looks exceptionally nice.

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It is real preban elephant ivory. Nice aging too it.

 

[Raven312]

You could always change for the seasons...

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[mmpsteve]

1924 Colt Commercial model. Which looks better? Wood or Ivory?

Depends on the barbeque: wood for burgers/weiners, ivory for steaks/ribs .

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[valyrian357]

Depends on the barbeque: wood for burgers/weiners, ivory for steaks/ribs .

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ivory it is. wieners are for the kids table. We usually smoke some bacon wrapped shrimp when the ribs are done.

 

[GRAVES219]

Tisas/SDS B45R
Just got it, but grips and sights soon.

 

[Fordtough25]

Just a little 45 in the early evening

 

[pitbulld45]

 

[pitbulld45]

 

[armalitesheepdog]

I finally got my Standard Manufacturing 1911. Thanks to Mike at Badger Creek.
Can't say enough good about Him and his shop. He put me on the waiting list and 3 or 4 months gave me a call saying one is in if you want it. The pictures just do not do it justice. Best pistol for the money. Fit and finish are unbelievable. Its so blue and shiny I just can't get the reflection out.
I haven't fired it yet but I'm sure it will be as good as it looks.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Okay, I know this isn't a 1911, but it's close. Ballester Molina made for the Argentine Navy (Armada Argentina) manufactured sometime between 1938 and 1942. Just arrived today (Gunbroker find). Fit and finish is outstanding and the trigger feels great. Really looks unissued because there's no wear on the exposed part of the barrel in the ejection port.



Edit: My mistake... it was made between 1944 and 1953. So it's practically brand new!

 

[armalitesheepdog]

Okay, I know this isn't a 1911, but it's close. Ballester Molina made for the Argentine Navy (Armada Argentina) manufactured sometime between 1938 and 1942. Just arrived today (Gunbroker find). Fit and finish is outstanding and the trigger feels great. Really looks unissued because there's no wear on the exposed part of the barrel in the ejection port.

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Edit: My mistake... it was made between 1944 and 1953. So it's practically brand new!

Very cool.

 

[Fiddle]

Typically my 1911's are sitting in the gun safe but I decided to display them in my office.
Since I work from home I now get to enjoy them all day long. Not only are they great to shoot, but I think they are beautiful to look at as well.

What do you think? Good idea or not so much.

 

[GRAVES219]

Typically my 1911's are sitting in the gun safe but I decided to display them in my office.
Since I work from home I now get to enjoy them all day long. Not only are they great to shoot, but I think they are beautiful to look at as well.
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What do you think? Good idea or not so much.

FANTASTIC Lookin 1911s! Especially the polished one!

 

[armalitesheepdog]

I like it.

 

[armalitesheepdog]

Typically my 1911's are sitting in the gun safe but I decided to display them in my office.
Since I work from home I now get to enjoy them all day long. Not only are they great to shoot, but I think they are beautiful to look at as well.
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What do you think? Good idea or not so much.

Is the highly polished one a standard manufacturing?

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Typically my 1911's are sitting in the gun safe but I decided to display them in my office.
Since I work from home I now get to enjoy them all day long. Not only are they great to shoot, but I think they are beautiful to look at as well.
View attachment 183090
What do you think? Good idea or not so much.

I think they look great! Working from home is the best, ain't it?

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Took the Ballester Molina to the range today and was very pleased! Soft shooter, shoots where you point it.

 

[KG1]

Took the Ballester Molina to the range today and was very pleased! Soft shooter, shoots where you point it.

I like it when a firearm shoots where I point it when I pull the trigger. It's always a plus.

 

[Fiddle]

Is the highly polished one a standard manufacturing?

Yes - the high polished is a standard manufacturing in nickel

 

[armalitesheepdog]

Yes - the high polished is a standard manufacturing in nickel

Very nice. I have the blue one. Once I recover from that purchase I plan on the Nickel or engraved case hardened one