If money were no object, which 1911?

skud_dusty · Mar 29, 2011

A retro build from Heirloom Precision on a series 70 Colt:

B1911 · Apr 5, 2011

I like Les Baer 1911s the most, but no expenses spared, maybe an Ed Brown. I'd really like a Classic Custom, but if "someone else is paying", maybe a gun I'd never consider paying the $ for.

How about the Centennial edition?

Buddhalux · Apr 5, 2011

Iceberg said:
Les Baer Presentation Grade 1911:

Minutely detailed hand-chiseled engraving, an old world art form rarely seen in today's high tech world;
Special Charcoal Bluing on all polished surfaces, which have all been hand prepared with ultra-fine 1200-grit material;
For contrast, a rich Nitre Blue is used on the pins, thumb safety, slide stop, grip screws, mag catch lock and hammer;
The deep Charcoal Bluing is complemented by real ivory grips;
The handsome "LBC" engraving on the top of the slide is inlaid with gold;
At your option, your name or the name of the recipient can be engraved on the slide with the legend: "To (Name) by Les Baer";
Each pistol comes with a special presentation box.
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That is almost too beautiful to shoot, almost!

Crispy · Apr 6, 2011

Buddhalux said:
That is almost too beautiful to shoot, almost!

Are you saying that you would take that out of the presentation box and shoot it?!?!

Iceberg · Apr 6, 2011

Crispy said:
Are you saying that you would take that out of the presentation box and shoot it?!?!

I would have it engraved w/ my name and shoot it. That said, I would not holster it or beat it up.

kaz440 · Apr 6, 2011

Would you own a Ferrari and never drive it? Heck NO! I wouldn't beat it up, but shoot it? YES.

Chipperxd · Apr 7, 2011

Agreed! I can't stand people who cry about little dings and scratches they get from actually using the gun. I'm not saying you should drag it behind your pick up or anything but buy something like that 1911 and just staring at it seems odd to me.

Crispy · Apr 8, 2011

I shoot and carry my ED BROWN regularly, love that 1911! It is no presentation grade but it shoot beautifully and has the wear to prove it, I am still trying trying to avoid the dings though... I doubt that I would ever pop for an engraved gun, just not my style.

k7grc · Apr 8, 2011

Singer...

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MA Duce · Apr 8, 2011

k7grc said:
Singer...

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I used to have 15 of them to play with......but my rich uncle wouldn't let me bring them home!!!!

k7grc · Apr 8, 2011

MA Duce said:
I used to have 15 of them to play with......but my rich uncle wouldn't let me bring them home!!!!

15 of the ~500 produced, I envy you. you mean your not so rich uncle now don't you?

MA Duce · Apr 8, 2011

k7grc said:
15 of the ~500 produced, I envy you. you mean your not so rich uncle now don't you?

Yeah, they were issued in 1943 to the vessel I was on as the sole Gunners Mate. I doubt they had many rounds through them.

kickstart my heart · Apr 13, 2011

I go through love and hate stages with 1911's. My only current 1911 is one I've always wanted, a Les Baer Thunder Ranch Special. I've owned other dream one's, and being dumb, gotten rid of them. At one time had a Springfield TRP (stainless), Kimber Pro Carry (series I), Kimber Warrior, Springfield Milspec, Colt Delta Elite (new series), Les Baer Concept VII (traded it for the Les Baer TRS), Springfield Subcompact (not the GI), and I think I may be forgetting one more.

That's a hard decision. The first that comes to mind that really gets me pitching a tent, is the Nighthawk 10mm Longslide in camo finish. Other toss up's for that would be a Devel Gammon, a custom gun done by Vicker's or Novak, or the Talo "Day of the Dead" 1911 ('cause I'm a goof ball like that).