I think I am addicted to 1911's

[k7grc]

OK, Got me started, here is another oldie, a circa 1913 Springfield Armory(the original one). Does have a nice "idiot scratch" but she is 98 years old, gotta expect a few wrinkles.

 

[olyshoots]

Krgrc

Very nice ol' Springer!

 

[deadeye]

Another one followed me home today, I hate to turn strays away.

 

[PinkhamR]

Dang, I accidentally deleted all the links on my FTP server ,,, will get then back up shortly .....

 

[PinkhamR]

I started at the front and saw a LOT of real nice pistols, but I didn't see one 1911??
A lot of 1911-a1 and other clones..
So I thought I'd post a picture of a 1911.. May not have all the whiz-bang, new-fangled goodies on it, but its mine, and I like it just the way it is.

A great looking 1918 there .....

 

[Basin Shooter]

I had the 1911 addiction for a while. I had about nine of them at one time, but now I'm down to four. The ones I currently have are a Colt MK IV Series 80, Kimber Pro Carry SLE, Dan Wesson Pointeman 9mm, and Dan Wesson 10mm Razorback #11 of 150. But you never get over the addiction. Every time I go in a Gun store I have to check 1911 they have for sale.

Dan Wesson Pointeman 9mm


Dan Wesson 10mm Razorback #11 of 150

 

[shooter]

Thought it was about time we brought this back to the top. There's a few pictures on the dream 1911 thread that need to join this post.

Here's a new one I added recently. It's an STI tactical doublestack with a Caspian slide and Bar-Sto barrel.
A work of art.

 

[Iceberg]

My Kimber Classic II & Ultra Carry II

 

[saread]

Uggghhh. Here's a repost of my Armand Swenson pre 70 Gold Cup to get that nasty Glock taste out of my mouth.

 

[Iceberg]

Uggghhh. Here's a repost of my Armand Swenson pre 70 Gold Cup to get that nasty Glock taste out of my mouth.

Now I feel pretty old, I remember when that was a top of the line Gov't model. She sure is a nice looking in satin nickel & those grips are pretty cool. I had a pre-series 70 (mid 60's) Colt Gov't model that (Jim) Clark converted into a pin gun. In a moment of weakness, I let go to a buddy in the Navy back in the late 80's.......doh!

I'll trade you my fine combat tupperware G21 for that old beat up pistol...............lol.

 

[saread]

I think I'll keep the old girl. AFAIK, Swenson built this one as a carry gun. I shows some carry wear, especially on the old Pachmayrs. It's not a full house Swenson - no square trigger guard or barrel positioner and he didn't sign it on on the outside (he did put his maker's mark on the disconnector rail). But, if you know what you're looking at, it undoubtedly came out of Swenson's shop. The first clue is the hard chrome finish. If it was up to me, all 1911's would be hard chrome. Fantastic durability and I love the look. I probably get buried with this one.

Man, tough loss on the Clark. Jim Clark knew how to build shooters. I just sent a S&W Mod 41 to Clark's for a conversion. They sent the gun back with a 50 yd test target with 10 shots inside 3/4". That sucker is definitely a "no excuses" gun.

 

[zane]

I'll share...

The rollmark is kind of faint- it's an original Colt series 80 Combat Elite. This was an uncle's (CHP Officer) spare duty gun in the 80's, who sold it to my father-in-law, who put some rounds through it around 1990 and that's it. It sat in a soft case in his closet for 18 years completely caked in carbon deposits and fouling. 2 cans of gun scrubber and hours upon hours of cleaning and it's back to its original glory. Not a safe queen by any means but it's a great shooter.

 

[kevinle4230]

Hello all,

This is my first thread in this forum, and I came by this thread.
I've think I've got the 1911's bug, don't know how it stared but it's killing my bank account. My wife thinks I'm nuts to spend lots of money to buy steel, but I told her I feel the same way about her buying all the leather (purse), and rock for the fingers. I started out with Springfield Loaded Black Stainless Target, then got another Kimber Customs II a week after. I'm eying the Nighthawk Customs GRP Recon but Tax man and 55" LED TV got to me first. I'm proud to say that I am a 1911's-soon to be-holic, but I'm not looking for any cure.

 

[Spray-n-pray]

Sorry, bro. There is no cure for this addiction. Rehab may be the only way to break it. In the meantime, just keep feeding the habit.

Hey, at least it's not crack!

 

[livewire98801]

Sorry, bro. There is no cure for this addiction. Rehab may be the only way to break it. In the meantime, just keep feeding the habit.

Hey, at least it's not crack!

Crack would be cheaper I think

 

[Spray-n-pray]

By the way, are those VZ diamondbacks on the Springfield? I'm just a sucker for VZs.

 

[Spray-n-pray]

Crack would be cheaper I think

I am pretty sure you are right. I also think my wife is beginning to view crack as a more cost effective option.

 

[kevinle4230]

No, it's not VZ, it's G10 grip from Springfield. Same material use in some of VZ grip

 

[k7grc]

Picked up one I can afford to shoot.. Series 70 with Colt 22 conversion..

 

[B-Towner]

My Springfield Armory GI Champion with aftermarket grips. Always fun to shoot.