1911 Show-N-Tell

[armalitesheepdog]

My newest addition. 1st time 1911 build in progress. Just fit the slide to frame today. Took 5 hours. I didn't want to muck it up

Its Done! Took longer and cost more than I thought but I think it turned out great. Had to tweak a few things to get it running 100% but its well on its way

 

[Ddoty1911]

A few of the 1911's ive had i am currenty down to the three colts but 1911's are my favorite

Sent from my SM-N986U using Tapatalk

 

[Ddoty1911]

Dan wesson pointman 45 before cleaning

Sent from my SM-N986U using Tapatalk

 

[Ddoty1911]

Dan wesson pointman 45 after cleaning and trigger job

Sent from my SM-N986U using Tapatalk

 

[Dean C.]

 

[DadSmith]

Added new grips to my RIA 10mm.

 

[Jeff]

Dan Wesson Limited Valor

 

[Dcamp]

Kimber Lw 9mm vortex venom

 

[churchmouse]

I posted these in the CZickness but thought I should share here.
you all know I am in a fight with the big “C” that I will most likely not win. In this my legacy pieces to my kids.
The daughters

 

[churchmouse]

The SIL

 

[armalitesheepdog]

Those are 2 fine pistols. I'm sure they will be cherished. But I gotta say it. Dont give up hope.

 

[churchmouse]

Those are 2 fine pistols. I'm sure they will be cherished. But I gotta say it. Dont give up hope.

Oh I hold hope. We have one of the best oncologist in our corner abs the top ranked Gastro surgeon out there.

 

[pmbiker]

Kimber pre-series II Classic Custom Target with a few upgrades and a Les Baer Custom Carry without FCS

 

[Expat]

No FCEs? How are you going to do the tactical press checks every five minutes

I think they look nicer like that myself.

 

[pmbiker]

No FCEs? How are you going to do the tactical press checks every five minutes

I think they look nicer like that myself.

I've been drooling over Baers for years. The Kimber is great and all but those fcs always bothered me..... unnecessary for my use and kills the lines of this classic design. I knew when I could afford one, it would be sans fcs.

 

[wcd]

Oh I hold hope. We have one of the best oncologist in our corner abs the top ranked Gastro surgeon out there.

I know there is some Alvin York in you, give them hell and we will continue praying for you.

 

[binkerton]

 

[BigMatt]

I came across this 1911 without knowing much about it other than it was a custom gun from 1966. Turns out it is customized by Ikey Starks at Sports West in Denver, CO. They are semi-famous for a custom gun they did called the Chuck Taylor Commando Special. This is before that gun line came out, but it is quite a piece.

The bluing on the slide is very shiny, but turning plum colored. From what I understand, that isn't unheard of from the 60's.

The frame is satin nickel and I had to do some cleaning to get the nickel back looking good and the checkering cleaned out. It could still use some work, but I don't want to go crazy.

 

[armalitesheepdog]

Very nice

 

[pmbiker]

That has an Armand Swenson look to it. I like the hand checkering/stippling. Very cool old custom.