So kind of Disappointed

[wcd]

I happen to agree on the looks, just thought it might fit the bill. But thats the beauty of this sport, all kinds of different tools to choose from and lots of avenue to make them yours.

I personally chose a Springer Range Officer in 45 and am very pleased with my pistol. But I am a cheap SOB

Oh trust me I am right there with you. Unfortunately sometimes you are sorely reminded regardless of age you can not take it with you. So yeah why not indulge every few years or so lol.

 

[MindfulMan]

Gentlemen, gentlemen ..... it's all about the grips, no matter the brand of 1911 !

Only ancient Woolly Mammoth tusk will do. Period !

 

[wcd]

Gentlemen, gentlemen ..... it's all about the grips, no matter the brand of 1911 !

Only ancient wholly mammoth tusk will do. Period !

BBQ gun Possibly? As far as the grips while very nice looking are they as smooth as they appear?

 

[MindfulMan]

When you use the "crush grip" on a 1911, as master Ayoob recommends ...it matters not.

 

[MindfulMan]

Oh, and I just shot it in competition about 3 weeks ago.

 

[churchmouse]

So more info on the STI found out it’s they are asking $650 looks like rarely used seems to be well fit, I was given ok to field strip it and it appears to have a combination of letters and numbers engraved in slide, barrel, and frame.

looks like it has a a Big dot? With a non dot rear sight.

Now the bad Part it has literally a billboard on the slide. One side reads Lawman 4.0 and the opposite side has STI on it with an outline of Texas. Here is the possible deal breaker it’s 9mm.

Seems like a decent price from what I gather it’s all steel, no mim that I can see.

IF I decide to act on it I am going to need to do something tomorrow otherwise it’s headed for the pawn shop. It’s part of estate liquidation.

Thoughts?

thank you

Uh.......hell no.
Is the 4.0 a commander...???
9mm and 1911 just seems so icky to me... I am waiting for the regulars to light me up on this one.
You get what you pay for" in the 1911. Which is why people are driven towards Tupperware which in itself has spawned so many new gun owners. So, no knock there either.
Are you sure it's not MIM ignition controls...??? As stated, I have used their slides and frames when nothing else was available with no issues but nothing else.

You will occasionally stumble on a good deal but there is always a catch.

 

[fullmetaljesus]

I'm disappointed in this thread I thought it was going to be about you going on a date with @BigRed

 

[wcd]

Uh.......hell no.
Is the 4.0 a commander...???
9mm and 1911 just seems so icky to me... I am waiting for the regulars to light me up on this one.
You get what you pay for" in the 1911. Which is why people are driven towards Tupperware which in itself has spawned so many new gun owners. So, no knock there either.
Are you sure it's not MIM ignition controls...??? As stated, I have used their slides and frames when nothing else was available with no issues but nothing else.

You will occasionally stumble on a good deal but there is always a catch.

Yes it’s a commander size. That kind of seals it for me pass. If you would only use Their stuff as last resort I am going to let it roll on by.

Besides that eliminates the issue of putting hard earned cash in the hands of an anti.

 

[wcd]

When you use the "crush grip" on a 1911, as master Ayoob recommends ...it matters not.

Although they look very nice. I think I am going to keep with my G10’s for me they make the most sense under a variety of conditions.

 

[DocIndy]

Here is a basic Springer Mil Spec 1911 that had quite a bit of love and attention by INGOs very own DrillSgt and AllenM.

 

[wcd]

Here is a basic Springer Mil Spec 1911 that had quite a bit of love and attention by INGOs very own DrillSgt and AllenM. View attachment 202955

Nice

 

[Jaybird1980]

Gentlemen, gentlemen ..... it's all about the grips, no matter the brand of 1911 !

Only ancient wholly mammoth tusk will do. Period !

Man I bet Wholly Mammoth grips are rare, probably even more rare than Woolly Mammoth.

 

[MindfulMan]

Man I bet Wholly Mammoth grips are rare, probably even more rare than Woolly Mammoth.

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But seriously, with the vast amount of mammoth ivory & tooth coming from Russia (Siberia), it's likely to become scarce in the future.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Man I bet Wholly Mammoth grips are rare, probably even more rare than Woolly Mammoth.

Wholly mammoth grips are really just cheap Chinese knockoffs.

 

[MindfulMan]

Come on guys .... let the man have his thread back !

 

[wcd]

Come on guys .... let the man have his thread back !

No need my aspiration of owning a Vickers has been crushed.

so might as well enjoy the detour.