A Simple 1911

[60Driver]

Over the years I have been lucky enough to own a few "decent" 1911s luckier still to shoot some "very decent" examples, all guns that are more capable than the guy pulling the bang switch. I still rely on a well built 1911 as my normal carry. I tend not to change what I carry, so It is rare that I would consider changing horses so to speak. Recently I obtained one from a fine gentleman that may just replace it's worthy predacessors...My loving Fiance decided it would be a good gift for my birthday and said...OK go get it.

Instead of going into details I thought it would be fun to put up one picture initially and get INGO's unvarnished opinion of it, and guesses as to its maker etc. On the off chance some of you other 1911 fans have seen it no cheating! That said its maker and its maker's mentor share a similar philosophy, one I respect. And I do promise a more detailed AAR after I get a little time behind the gun.

My new simple 1911

 

[Fordtough25]

Looks nice, can't wait to hear how it shoots! I have yet to have a 1911 with sights like that, how do you like them?

 

[VERT]

Not a 1911 owner myself. But I want to know more.

 

[gunman41mag]

Looks like a WILSON

 

[Jeremiah]

I think the only thing I would have done different was 10-8 flat trigger, depending on the internals. what slide is that? its so hard to find them without rollmarks.

 

[60Driver]

Have not put any rounds out of this one myself yet, but I am a looking forward to doing so. As for the sights I have shot the 10-8's that are similar to this gun's rear and like them alot, simple clean design (no dots, bars etc) and a slightly wider notch than the normal .125 that helps my old guy eyes work better...That said the sights on this one are not 10-8's, they were machined by the builder in a similar style.

 

[60Driver]

OK Not a Wilson, slide and frame are Caspian. A flat trigger or longer trigger may be the ONE thing I change after I get some rounds through it. That said I am hesitant to change anything on the internals as the trigger though "carry" weight at 4lbs is probably one of the best I have felt.

 

[60Driver]

Next picture...

 

[gunman41mag]

CASPIAN guns are excellent guns, i have three of them, very accurate

 

[cigarman454]

Congrats on a really clean looking 1911 60Driver. Looking forward to hearing your range report.

 

[Cowboy 44]

looks good

 

[Hoosier45]

Looks so much better without the forward cocking serrations, and no huge billboard rollmarks.

 

[churchmouse]

I am a true nut for 1911's. This one is so clean and the fit/finish appear to be top shelf. My EDC is a 1911 A1 Springer.
I want to touch it...............................

 

[60Driver]

The fit and finish are in fact one of the best I have seen, the finish in fact owes something to Glock...it is Melonite.

 

[KillStick]

Is it a Harrison?

 

[Disposable Heart]

Gordo, I think I just wet me self a bit...

Simple, functional, Kart barrel, some frills but still plain enough not to garner unwanted attention unless it's desired.

Gotta give me some info on the innards and who fit it... (and who Melonited it!!)

BTW: The 90's called, they want their rail back... (Kidding!)

 

[churchmouse]

The fit and finish are in fact one of the best I have seen, the finish in fact owes something to Glock...it is Melonite.

OK, now I really want to touch it..............................

 

[Kirk Freeman]

A fine looking 1911, how does it handle?

If you like it, you know the drill, get 3 more just like it!

Looks so much better without the forward cocking serrations

Some guys like the look but I always like the forward serrations for handling. Don't like to pinch, prefer to come up underneath.

 

[cjcinin]

Great looking gun. Rogers Precision?

 

[shooter521]

SWAG from a non-1911 guy... Dave Berryhill's work?