I think I am addicted to 1911's

[asiparks]

Functionally, the CT grips are OK, depending on where and when you use them. Outdoor, daytime visibility is mediocre at best, even at 15 yrds if especially if the target surface is very dark or black . Indoors or in low light conditions they're pretty good. The lens has to be kept very clean or the beam becomes unfocused and diffuse, reducing it's usable range further. No problem with them holding zero. I like the idea of them because you become focused on the dot , hence the target, rather than the frontsight. I find (and others may have differing experience), that I shoot fractionally faster as, rather than wait for eye- rearsight- frontsight-target alignment I'm just looking for the dot on center mass. However, if if I find myself in a situation where I'm using the laser in such a fashion, rather than irons, it will be because things will have gone horribly tits up. So I consider the laser as my plan B.
As a training aid it's great for catching flinch and, seeing the dot dance wildly around as you press the trigger, well, that lets you know that your trigger control needs a bit work...

All that said, I only have the one set, 95% of my shooting and practice is done with the irons, both eyes open. I occasionally use the Springfield as my chilly weather carry piece so that why they're there. If they bring out a dependable green version, i might go for one of those too.


The red wood is Cocobolo. It is pretty

 

[PinkhamR]

Ya have some great looking 1911's there folks .... very nice!

iamme, I have no idea what they were based on .... sorry.

 

[asiparks]

another couple....

wilson LWt Bobtail

Kimber super carry

iamme: the 2 first versions of the Kimber Polymer ( both pre series II) did have frames made by BUL. BUL also sold complete guns under their own name called the M5. Charles Daly then picked up the line and pretty much did nothing with it.
Kimber then introduced their own frames with two "series II" lines, the "Ten" which had stainless uppers and the "BP" ( Basic Pistol) which had a black oxide finish on the upper. They also produced the limited "Stryker" line that had a black finished metal insert in the frame instead of the more usual silver one.

All BUL sourced frames have a metal grip safety, flat on the first gen, with a hooked trigger guard ( as PH's) and raised ED Brown style and rounded trigger guard on the second gen. The Kimber made frames all have a plastic grip safety.
Whether BUL or Kimber, they were uniformly excellent guns, it's a shame they were dropped.

 

[PinkhamR]

Wow, thanx for all of the info ....

 

[iamme]

Oh yeah saying nothing negative! If I recall the did a 9mm I was after for awhile.

 

[sandman1212]

About 4 months ago I bought my first 1911, a RIA 1911 officer. I absolutely love it! Accurate, reliable easy to maintain and so much to play with! I have already upgraded the trigger to a wilson, took off the original grips in favor of a Hogue and next will be the sights and possibly a hard chrome dip. Well, I found that I enjoy shooting it so much that my DAO Kahr became a safe queen so I decided to sale it and get another 1911.I used it as a down payment on a Kimber custom II, and I can't wait to get it, but I am still drooling over the American Classic and for the price it may become a part of the Harem soon as well. Do I have a problem? I told myself I could stop, but now I think I am in too deep...any words of wisdom...Hello, My name is Sandman and I am a 1911-0-holic

Here it is...the next drug in the addiction, my Kimber Custom II. I went to the Range right after picking it up, she is a beautiful piece. the second picture is my group at 21FT...and the last are my 2 1911;s together, the Kimber and the RIA. There are so many more though...time to save again

 

[Themallardk5]

who fitted that BTGS on your Rock? (it looks great!)

From the sights it looks as if it was a GI if im not mistakin

 

[sandman1212]

who fitted that BTGS on your Rock? (it looks great!)

From the sights it looks as if it was a GI if im not mistakin

BTGS???

 

[PinkhamR]

Beaver Tail Grip Safety .... Looks very nice ....

 

[sandman1212]

Beaver Tail Grip Safety .... Looks very nice ....

AAAHHHHH, thanks Pinkhamr. the gent I bought it from did the work as I understand, he bought it for his wife, upgraded the BTGS(LOL) and she decided she didn't like the 1911 platform, so he sold it unfired.

 

[PinkhamR]

Sold it after all that work? .....

 

[sandman1212]

can I play....?

RRA

Ultra Ten (younger brother to PH's Kimber Poly Pro )

Pro Elite

Valtro

With nice toys like that, who's gonna tell ya "no", that would be like telling the Swedish Bikini team to keep a bathrobe on

 

[sandman1212]

Sold it after all that work? .....

yup...with 2 boxes of rounds...$450.00, better than I could have got off of Gun Broker

 

[Themallardk5]

yup...with 2 boxes of rounds...$450.00, better than I could have got off of Gun Broker

Man I'll say! that's one sweet deal

 

[sandman1212]

Man I'll say! that's one sweet deal

I was a very Happy camper that day! Actually I am a happy camper any day I get a new gun! I got one today and I am taking the little lady out to celebrate, yeah, celebrate...thats what I'll go with, LOL:winkkiss:

 

[9mmMike]

I'll play. This is my only 1911. Springfield Loaded Champion. Have only replaced the mainspring housing and added the VZ grips but I like it. Have a new front sight on the way from Novak to get the thing shooting POA as it shoots quite high at this point. It is pretty reliable as I rarely (2-3 times in about 1500 rds.) have any feeding or ejection problems.

 

[atypicalparkie]

hoo boy, looking at all these, my kahr goes up for sale tomorrow as soon as I take pics. (in william shatner voice, circa original series) can't ....resist... 1911....aaany.... longerrrr....!
Resistance is futile, after all . The .22 GSG 1911 wannabe I have is tons of fun but not exactly the best choice for cc!
Now if I can find THE smallish, well regarded 9mm 1911 for cc(that won't break the bank), I'll be one happy dude. i'm sure open to suggestions from all y'all.

 

[iamme]

hoo boy, looking at all these, my kahr goes up for sale tomorrow as soon as I take pics. (in william shatner voice, circa original series) can't ....resist... 1911....aaany.... longerrrr....!
Resistance is futile, after all . The .22 GSG 1911 wannabe I have is tons of fun but not exactly the best choice for cc!
Now if I can find THE smallish, well regarded 9mm 1911 for cc(that won't break the bank), I'll be one happy dude. i'm sure open to suggestions from all y'all.

SA EMP, DW Guardian (I think), or STI. I guess depends on definition of smallish.

 

[atypicalparkie]

SA EMP, DW Guardian (I think), or STI. I guess depends on definition of smallish.

good point. I reckon I need to handle 3" and 4" variations and see what seems like it'd be a good daily carrier for me. I appreciate the suggestions- I'm off to look at those!
*EDIT* and so I did~ all of your suggestions look good & the reviews are all pretty dang good, too. The Springfield EMP is cool for the 9rnd capacity, the STI Guardian looks really solid (and I'm impressed with the STI Escort for it's 22oz weight). The DW Guardian... well, heck they all look like very worthy pieces. I found a particularly relevant (to me) review of the EMP at First Impression of the Springfield Armory EMP « Day At The Range with pictures directly comparing it to the Kahr CW-9 (which is my daily carry I'm looking to replace). AND the EMP comes with 3 Mec-Gar magazines; 'course all of these list for ±$1,000 or more new... but ya get what ya pay for, yeah? Ah there's gotta be some of these out there in good used condition. THANKS again for the suggestions, I'm always open to more

 

[duginsky]

hoo boy, looking at all these, my kahr goes up for sale tomorrow as soon as I take pics. (in william shatner voice, circa original series) can't ....resist... 1911....aaany.... longerrrr....!
Resistance is futile, after all . The .22 GSG 1911 wannabe I have is tons of fun but not exactly the best choice for cc!
Now if I can find THE smallish, well regarded 9mm 1911 for cc(that won't break the bank), I'll be one happy dude. i'm sure open to suggestions from all y'all.

Kimber Aegis ($$$), Colt Commander in 9mm (originally developed for that caliber) can be found on Gunbroker - I never see them locally, and Para LTC may also be some to consider...