Looking at 1911's

[Creedmoor]

Very nice , kind of over the top for me but still one can appreciate nice things.

Well, I didnt expect it to come back that way. Really I didnt, one of my childhood yaa yaa's was a sales rep for Colt. The pistol broke a sear and he was heading to the factory for work. He took it with him, I got it back a year later. He had it repaired and they tossed in the sights and trigger job.
As he was leaving the Custom shop over another gun, someone was needing a handgun for a woman engraver to do for a journeyman to master as I recall. Rick handed him my pistol, what you see is what I got back.
Having it engraved doesnt change much for me.
That pistol still gets shot.
Again, Thanks Rick.

 

[bobzilla]

Getting as bad? I have a few friends that are Colt people and not saying all Colt Owners are like that , they are pretty set in their opinion and you can agree with them all you want to. But get ready for the firestorm if you ask them about some of their less than stellar offerings that were being put out.

Everyone has made junk at one time or another. If you’d asked me in 2014 if my favorite 1911 and the one that I’d on my hip every day would be a beat up looking little ATI compact I’d have called you nuts

 

[Creedmoor]

Yea you are. Sorry. What’s that thing sell for today in the used market? What’s any of that got to do with the OP’s actual question about two used pistols that he’s considering purchasing? Act snobby all you want. I bought what I wanted and have loved it since. Just because it doesn’t have a prancing horse on it doesn’t mean it’s less of a gun.

I swear Colt people are getting as bad as Harley people. If it’s not their brand it’s not real and must be junk attitude is tiresome

I find it interesting when you don't agree with another member, you bring out the derogatory comments into a casual conversation.
Have a good day.
Oh and, This post is retorical.

 

[bobzilla]

My vote’s still for the Springer because that’s my preference. I do need to get a commander length at some point.

 

[bobzilla]

I find it interesting when you don't agree with another member, you bring out the derogatory comments into a casual conversation.
Have a good day.
Oh and, This post is retorical.

So you can’t answer two questions pertinent to this topic. What’s it sell for new and what’s it got to do with the OP’s question ?

Also it’s “rhetorical”.

 

[wcd]

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My bites still for the Springer because that’s my preference. I do need to get a commander length at some point.

At the end of the day I think either are good offerings.

 

[bobzilla]

Does the garrison have the front strap checkered? That’s the one thing I do not like on my loaded and on the titan. I found some knock-off colt delta style wraparounds that are thinner than the houges that I’ve used forever. But I’m hesitant to take away that pretty wood grip. Let’s face it part of the appeal for us 1911 fanboys is the fact they are sexy guns.

 

[wcd]

Does the garrison have the front strap checkered? That’s the one thing I do not like on my loaded and on the titan. I found some knock-off colt delta style wraparounds that are thinner than the houges that I’ve used forever. But I’m hesitant to take away that pretty wood grip. Let’s face it part of the appeal for us 1911 fanboys is the fact they are sexy guns.

Not the ones I have noticed in stores.

Off topic I know but there are some cool videos of front strap checkering. I am firmly in the 25 lpi camp

 

[bobzilla]

Not the ones I have noticed in stores.

Off topic I know but there are some cool videos of front strap checkering. I am firmly in the 25 lpi camp

I’ll probably just have Allen do it one day. I’m sure it’ll need refinished anyway at sone point

 

[mcapo]

Does the garrison have the front strap checkered? That’s the one thing I do not like on my loaded and on the titan. I found some knock-off colt delta style wraparounds that are thinner than the houges that I’ve used forever. But I’m hesitant to take away that pretty wood grip. Let’s face it part of the appeal for us 1911 fanboys is the fact they are sexy guns.

Try these?

Pearce Grips

Another introduction from CM that I didn't think I would like until I actually tried them...Sure do miss the big guy. He would have tamped you two down many posts ago.

 

[bobzilla]

Try these?

Pearce Grips

Another introduction from CM that I didn't think I would like until I actually tried them...Sure do miss the big guy. He would have tamped you two down many posts ago.

Yeah he had me check them out years ago. Never really liked the feel. I miss him too.

 

[2tonic]

Oh darn, I was going to suggest a shoot off.
Starting with 200gn HP and then 185 SWC.
I was gonna bring this old Union Made POS Colt.
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But,
Thats tough to to do when you "had"

Nice barbecue gun.

 

[Creedmoor]

Nice barbecue gun.

LOL, Haven't heard that used in awhile. Glad I don't live in Texas.
That would mean I would have to buy a shiny new tooled up piece of horsehide that looks like its never been carried to put it in.

 

[Creedmoor]

Try these?

Pearce Grips

Another introduction from CM that I didn't think I would like until I actually tried them...Sure do miss the big guy. He would have tamped you two down many posts ago.

LOLOLOL, Tim and I were almost polar opposites when it came to firearms and reloading, but when it came to 1948 to 1984 HD's, we were brothers from different mothers and Fathers.
I miss him...
I bought his liberated Safety Kleen parts washer, I smile each time I turn it on.
We had many great conversations in the old shop and in his little garage at The Compound.