1911s

[phatcyclist]

There are some fantastic looking 1911s in here! It reminds me, I need to shoot mine more.

 

[brainiac]

mah guns aint girly.

Just teasing you, since you asked for "jabs".

Just what are you trying to say about girls?

See above.

My wife and all my girls shoot; my 15-year-old is a deadly shot with a full-size 1911 .45, she can knock down steel plates at 25 yards all day long with one.

Everyone needs a 1911.

Absolutely! But they're like Lay's potato chips - betcha can't own just one.

...everyone should own a 1911 is because ... the trigger travel is so short, its kind of hard to not be accurate with a 1911.

Yep, it's all about the trigger. Nothing shoots as sweet as a 1911, and I can shoot mine much more accurately than anything else I've ever shot or owned. They also fit my hands better than more modern pistols. Plus I'm an old guy and somewhat of a traditionalist so I like shooting a piece of real steel, not tupperware.

 

[LHB1]

I will agree that the trigger pull of a good 1911 is great, but right out of the box the single action trigger pulls on S&W N,K,L frame double action revolvers are as good or better. Guess that is why these are my favorite 4 pistol types.

 

[htxred]

grrr i just put a buncha parts on my 1911 but the best part, the grips, didnt fit!!! my ambi safety wouldnt allow it to fit even though they are ambi cut, i guess the panel needs to be trimmed down (shortened since the ambi hits the top of it) a bit but i dont want to ruin beautiful grips so im gonna sell/trade em.

 

[mac79912]

just put these thin grips on mine.I was going to put some ajax grips but they have had quality issues.

 

[htxred]

i bought an extra sear and strut i think its called. i had done my first stone polish job on a RIA i had, and it worked well but i had NO CLUE what i was doing. i just looked at the parts and polished the areas that showed wear/tear.

can any of you guys show me some pics of the areas that gunsmith's usually stone polish??

and of course, i wont hold any information i got here liable if i somehow have a accident. lol. im just trying to learn.

 

[Duman44]

Red,
I have done a few sear polishes and have a jig from Brownells that will allow you to cut them to minimum length. I don't touch the hammer hooks as the sears are cheap (Chip McCormicks run 12-15, while a commander style hammer runs 25+) and are easily replaced. All 6 of my 1911's are under 3.5 lbs after the polish without any hammer follows. My 80's Series Government was my biggest improvement from almost 6 to 3' 2"

PM me for contact info as I live in the Near Northwest and work in Bellaire, so it does not sound like we are very far apart. I also have some slim line Gatorback grips that you might have an interest in, they came on my Sig but have huge hands and want grips as thick as possible.

 

[JDKRIEK]

Everyone needs a 1911.

Hell yeah.

Im looking hard at Colts and Kimbers.

I own a Kimber Eclipse Pro Carry II. I am looking for another 1911 but in a 3inch for a CCW. Anyone have a 3inch that they would recommend? I am considering an STI or Para warthog. I may even do a kimber in the ultra size. I just cant make up my mind. Just wanted to get some input on what is out there. Thanks

I really like the The Kimber Ultra Ten CDP II

Its a double-stack, 10-shot .45 ACP 3-inch

 

[mac79912]

I have 500 rounds thru mine without a hiccup.

 

[comanche]

' Nothing like a single action trigger; semi-auto or revolver.

 

[DrBart2]

Does anybody have an opinion on the Arms Corp. Rock Island 1911's? I have an OLD Colt government model with several extra (gunsmith improved) barrels and slide combo's. I am looking for a relatively inexpensive 1911 that I can put one of these competition barrel/slides on. I will probably improve the trigger also. My local gun store has a Rock Island, but I don't know much about them. Any info will help. Thanks

 

[mac79912]

I have four of them.Reliable out of the box and affordable.I shoot them more than any of my other 1911s.

 

[mac79912]

They are made by Armscor in the Phillipines and Ivan and Ray(customer reps) are located in Nevada.RIAs have a lifetime warranty and Ivan and Ray will take care of you in case something goes wrong.

 

[DrBart2]

I have four of them.Reliable out of the box and affordable.I shoot them more than any of my other 1911s.

Cool, I will take a look at this pistol tomorrow. Thanks

 

[DrBart2]

Are they typically a standard size? Do you think the old slides and barrels might fit on them?

 

[mac79912]

Heres my latest one I put slim grips on.Most aftermarket parts drop in.I customized one with wilson parts and all the parts fit.

 

[mac79912]

Oh and by the way.I stuck my old Colt upper on a Rock lower and it functioned perfectly.

 

[DrBart2]

Oh and by the way.I stuck my old Colt upper on a Rock lower and it functioned perfectly.

That is exactly what I wanted to know!!!!!!

 

[Acesn8's]

I like Nighthawks;

GRP11, Sniper gray, naked slide.

T111

Special serial number....Can you figure it out????

Yep ...that's my gun ...Acesn8's.......The Dead Man's Hand

 

[mac79912]

gave my wife my RIA GI.I got another GI today and now we both have one.