The problem with 1911s

[1911ly]

+1 anybody have toolbox queen hammer?

Nope!! just worn and used tools.

 

[netsecurity]

Geesh, glad I got a cheapo Para Ordinance 1911. I definitely plan on carrying it. If you got it flaunt it right? But I was planning on OWB anyways, so no sweat really (no pun). I just can't decide if the SERPA holster looks good enough, or if I should get a nice leather pancake holster, or some other type.

I'd definitely like to hear what holsters look best with a 1911, and see some pics to prove it!!!

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Geesh, glad I got a cheapo Para Ordinance 1911. I definitely plan on carrying it. If you got it flaunt it right? But I was planning on OWB anyways, so no sweat really (no pun). I just can't decide if the SERPA holster looks good enough, or if I should get a nice leather pancake holster, or some other type.

I'd definitely like to hear what holsters look best with a 1911, and see some pics to prove it!!!

I carry mine in a black leather holster OWB, but it also has a belt clip so that it can be worn IWB. And if my "W" gets a little smaller, I'll probably go back to carrying it "I" when I want a little more concealment. I know that lots of people like the Kydex holsters, but I prefer leather. It always feels like I'm scratching the gun when I put it in Kydex, plus I think that leather is more comfortable if it's going to be coming in contact with skin.

I don't have a pic of my 1911 holster, but this one was made by the same guy (from another gun forum) for my M&P 45 and it's got the same IWB/OWB option...

 

[nascarfantoo]

Heck, I wasn't as worried about my 1911 as I was my holster. It was too pretty to scuff up.

 

[twfshelton]

For those of us that don't know, who is Allen?

 

[roadrunner681]

Especially if you feed them after mid-night.

haha

 

[churchmouse]

For those of us that don't know, who is Allen?

AllenM is an ingo member and competent gunsmith. He has worked on a few of mine.

I have seen first hand some of his work on other pieces and it has been top shelf.

 

[twfshelton]

is he in indy? Does he have a shop or just out of his house?

 

[rockhopper46038]

He's in Avon. He owns Diamond Collision and works there in the shop. He does nice work. He cleaned up a Norinco for me and did a tremendous job.

 

[Jeremiah]

When I get a blued colt (for the purpose of an heirloom gun) I won't carry it. any other I won't worry about nicks, scratches, and wear marks, character is a sign of a happy gun.

 

[lucky4034]

Cerakote it and call it a day lol

 

[AllenM]

Did I hear my name?

 

[halfmileharry]

Did I hear my name?

Yep, sure enough. You've grown past the point of it being whispered. Earned btw.

 

[partyboy6686]

Ive never owned any 1911 that I wouldnt daily carry. Dont care how much it cost. Dont care if i scratch it or put holster wear on the gun. I didnt buy the gun for it to be a safe queen. Its a tool. Tools are meant to be used.

 

[halfmileharry]

Ive never owned any 1911 that I wouldnt daily carry. Dont care how much it cost. Dont care if i scratch it or put holster wear on the gun. I didnt buy the gun for it to be a safe queen. Its a tool. Tools are meant to be used.

I've bought a couple to be "babied" for sure. I do put on nice clothes occasionally and like to "look the part". Fancy leather and deep blue finish. Nice wood grips set off the nice "out on the town" look.

 

[partyboy6686]

I rarely dress nice.lol But I do have nice leather holsters for my 1911's. I've got nice wood grips and VZ grips for all my 1911's. None of my 1911's are blued though. I prefer stainless or cerakoted finish.

 

[netsecurity]

If the tolerances are tight though, won't the cerakote make the action even tighter? I've never understood how that will affect reliability. Do they sand it down first?

 

[SERparacord]

Did I hear my name?

No more than 5 or 6 times.

 

[partyboy6686]

Did I hear my name?

Someone says 1911 and we all say ask AllenM. You must be the 1911 GOD of INGO.lol

 

[88E30M50]

I have dress shoes and I have work shoes. It's the same with guns. There are some that I love to carry, but with the money I've put into grips and holsters, I won't carry while working under a car. I don't mind the patina of use on any of them, but concrete rash can be avoided. In my mind, God guided JMB in creating the perfect pistol. Then when too many got screwed up by some jamook crawling around concrete, he guided GG in creating a gun so ugly, it's improved by crawling around on concrete with it. Sure, if I only had one gun, it would be a beat up 1911 but with so many inexpensive poly guns, a beater gun is very affordable.