1911 BS thread

You know if you really want it, Pictures of dead presidents will work as a trade heheheee

 

I believe the guy that is somehow responsible for this round is in Vegas. I could be wrong though.

 

the video of me shooting is with the owner of a RIA 22TCM and who also is making grips for me, not the guy who designed or created the caliber...

 

Oh IC. Does he make grips for other people?

 

Yes. He's just getting started. Let me get to my computer and I'll post some pics.

 

Haha!! I probably won't. I'm not really into the whole .22 TCM yet.

 

got 'em in

 

let me know if you want a set, he has a special running right now

 

I have 7 1911s .45 this is the one I carry everywhere all the time

 

Springfield LWCO - bobtailed, wearing Kim Ahrends' grips. Carry it every day in a TT Gunleather Mike's Special. I had plans to do so much more to this gun but have never gotten around to it. Maybe one day...

 

I had a guy explain 1911s like different makes of cars. I think he said that rock islands were like a ford, they'd get you where you needed to go but that was it, kimbers were like Mercedes , they got you there with style, Dan Wesson's were like Maseratis they made everyone jealous.

 

Kimbers and Mercedes? I guess if Mercedes is junk.

 

The guy knew guns not cars! Lol

 

I have never liked Kimbers, although they do look fantastic. I am partial to Colt and Springfield. I was originally going get a Colt Lightweight Commander, but found a great deal on the gun I have now. I think the difference in quality and features justify the difference in price between Rock Island or Para and then Colt and Springfield. On the other hand - Dan Wesson, Ed Brown, Wilson, these are all phenomenal gunsmiths. However, I cannot justify paying $2500 for a pistol when my $800 gun has all the same features and shoots just as accurately. Well, I can't justify it on my budget now. But, believe me, if I had $2500 to spend on a 1911, I would definitely be looking at one of those custom pieces.

 

I gots me a kimber. I love the thing. I got it because it was stainless and I knew that I wouldn't rub bluing off. Honestly though, the kimber brand doesn't make me like the gun more than if it was a rock island. The particular model I got fit with what I wanted and what was available at the time and wasn't too expensive. It was nice enough to be a step above but it shoots the same.

 

I'ld have change up that list,..

Top of the list.
Les Baer
Ed Brown
EGW - George Smith (if you can find one)
Wilson Combat
Volkmann

 

You forgot SVI

 

3 wrongs don't make him right.