1911's...post your pics!

Here's my newest 1911. It's an early example of Richard Heinie's legendary custom work.



Here's My Sistema 1911 I picked up not too long ago.

What is it with 1911's? It has a following. I like the looks and the feel of it in my hand. Wouldn't a gun like the Sig Sauer P-220 be considered the better gun, better made, higher quality, more accurate out of the box as it is both SA/DA so it can do the same like the 1911 cocked and locked if not more with this type of action
There is one 1911 made by ParaOrdance a 10 shot compact Warthog. I like the feel of that gun and it's very compact with lots of firepower. I had heard that it wasn't that reliable gun.
Sig Sauer I was told is the better gun and they make 1911's now so now I just wonder how that will compare to the P-220 since this company makes both of these guns.

Spec ops Grunt said:

Now I want a 1911!


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Why?

What it really comes down to is that this is a photo thread. Use the search option or start a thread is what I would recommend.

Jahwarrior, nice 1911s and nice blades! I have a Benchmade 42 just like yours, not something I was expecting to see in this thread! It is by FAR my favorite blade, and my 1911 is my favorite firearm, who woulda thunk it

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thanks! i love that picture. the gun is actually my girlfriend's, and the knife went perfectly with it for that shot. i'm a lucky man to have a woman with such excellent taste in guns.

Love the look of a GI pistol! Here's my Springer:

My newest addtion to the flock. This Kimber Pro Carry HD II is the most accurate pistol I have ever fired. The trigger is amazing.

Quality numero uno.

-178S

Nighthawk Custom Predator II .45

Not as tricked out as some of the previous ones but I feel quite satisfied:

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This is a Rock Island .45 ACP? How do you like it? Any jams or problems with it? They appear to be priced right for a new gun.

This is a Rock Island .45 ACP? How do you like it? Any jams or problems with it? They appear to be priced right for a new gun.

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I'm gonna be honest:
My first one had to be sent back because it was out of spec. It did still make it through a 250 round Handgun Level III course though, without me looking entirely too bad.
I got it back a few weeks ago and man ... when Sean said he tuned it for free he wasn't kidding.

SA GI

Colt Commander

Colt Government

Kimber Custom

Sig Sauer P-220 be considered the better gun, better made, higher quality, more accurate out of the box as it is both SA/DA so it can do the same like the 1911 cocked and locked if not more with this type of action

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Stinger: The DA/SA Sig P220 CANNOT be carried cocked and locked because it does not have a safety. Only the SAO P220 can be carried this way.

I love Sigs, but in .45 ACP I will take a 1911 every time. I like the slimmer grip and constant trigger pull.

Carlo, what other upgrades did you do to your Taurus, besides the trigger, hammer, and grips? the grip screws are great, by the way; who makes them?

I took the plastic grips off my 1911A1 Colt and replaced them with walnut.
Big improvement in appearance if not function!

allaroundhunter said:

Stinger: The DA/SA Sig P220 CANNOT be carried cocked and locked because it does not have a safety. Only the SAO P220 can be carried this way.

I love Sigs, but in .45 ACP I will take a 1911 every time. I like the slimmer grip and constant trigger pull.

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Thanks for that info. so the s/a on the P-220 is like a revolver? Pull hammer back?
I do like the feel of the 1911 in my hands but I'm more used to a revolver type with double action first shot then each shot is auto or lighter pull.
so if one doesn't feel comfortable locked and cocked (1911) the P-220 would be a better safer choice with first shot being a double action with one in the chamber.

stinger 327 said:

Thanks for that info. so the s/a on the P-220 is like a revolver? Pull hammer back?
I do like the feel of the 1911 in my hands but I'm more used to a revolver type with double action first shot then each shot is auto or lighter pull.
so if one doesn't feel comfortable locked and cocked (1911) the P-220 would be a better safer choice with first shot being a double action with one in the chamber.

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You are confusing me with parts of this. I have never fired a revolver that went from a DA pull to a SA pull without the shooter manually cocking the hammer.

More or less, the DA/SA P220 is more like a revolver as far as the first shot goes. It's first DA trigger pull is around 10 lbs from the factory with the follow up SA shots at 4.4 lbs. If you are uncomfortable carrying a weapon cocked and locked, then yes, a DA/SA trigger configuration is a good choice.

However, as I said you don't have to pull the hammer back for the first shot (you don't have to with a DA revolver either). The SA is also not like a revolver. If you have the gun decocked, then yes, you have to cock it if you want a SA trigger pull. However, after you fire a shot, the weapon is automatically in a SA mode.

If you want it to be completely like a DA revolver you will want the DAK trigger configuration.

Stinger ... I gotta ask ... Have you ever even messed with any of th guns you are telling us about?

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Stinger ... I gotta ask ... Have you ever even messed with any of th guns you are telling us about?

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I was thinking the same thing.....

DW Razorback - 10mm

Mine

Jahwarrior

I did a fairly extensive rebuild, getting rid of the MIM parts:

Wilson Combat extended slide release, sear spring, shok-buffs
Fusion grip screws and shallow bushings, disconnector, match grade trigger
Nighthawk Tool steel hammer, sear
Ed Brown 2-Piece guide rod
EGW .001" clearance bbl bushing and RH thumb safety
My grips made from Afzelia Burl with rosewood/fiber separator after I got a little carried away on the belt sander

Shoots like a dream with my lead RN reloads

Series '70 GM 45 with ivory stocks and S&W sights added c.1975.





Series '70 Gold Cup with ivory stocks.





RIA 38 Super with scrimshawed ivory stocks.





Series '70 38 Super with ivory stocks.





Daly lower with Colt 22 Conversion Unit upper ("The Dolt") and faux ivory stocks scrimshawed and inset with a diamond.





Norinco.