1911 Show-N-Tell

[mayor al]

It functions very well. My only complaint is that I have very large hands and the compact nature of the 14-40 "feels" small and doesn't allow me to get a full hand on the grip. The 16-40 is almost too large, being a 15+1 double stack with the Hogue grip over it, it almost fills my shooting hand. The 45acp is just right...it is a single stack grip.

 

[cmamath13]

Thanks man!

 

[mayor al]

OK I am setting up a couple of 1911's with my "EL JEFE" carved wood grips. Tried them on a black 1911 and did not care for the overall look. So here they are on a pair of SS guns. A Turkish Regent 2000 and my new Para Expert 45

 

[mayor al]

All but one of my 1911's (or close relations). One Tilias Turkish gun is on consignment at a Local gun store.

Left Column top to bottom
Para 16-40
Para 45 Expert
Para 14-40
S&W 22A

Middle- top to bottom
Springfield V-16 Long Slide 45-Super
Regent 2000
Taurus 1911
Tokarev TT33 war-trophy

Right column top to bottom
LLAMA I-X
Charles Daly
Kimber Custom
AWOL- Tilias Turkish

 

[cmamath13]

That's a nice collection. I like the middle 2 best!

 

[mvician]

 

[JetGirl]

Wow, mvician!

 

[mvician]

Wow, mvician!

Thanks!
I have more than just plastic pistols

 

[mayor al]

I finally got my cross-draw rig adjusted to fit. Here is it is on one of my sons, just a little long for him, but it fits me fine. No mags in the holders, but that will change soon.
Then two closeups of the holster with my EL JEFE 1911 and Super BlackHawk in it.

 

[cmamath13]

Thanks!
I have more than just plastic pistols

Very nice! Tell us more about that pistol. I know it's a Colt Model 80, but anything else you can share. Freakin love the black grips on silver frame and black slide!

 

[sgreen3]

That's gorgeous! Very nice!

 

[mvician]

Thanks everyone

It started life as a Colt Combat Target. They were only made for one year (1987) and were called the "poor man's Gold Cup" by many. IIRC I got it for $575 back then.

I cut the frame for the Ed Brown grip safety, added the ambi safety, Ed Brown or maybe it is a Wilson Combat slide stop and mag release, all in stainless. The frame was black like the slide, I polished it off. Also added the checkered MSH and magwell funnel. It's been so many years I have forgotten the brand on those. The front grip checkering is one of the Wilson Combat pieces that are held by the grips...never did get around to sending it off to have real checkering .

The only things left that are original are the frame/slide and barrel. Everything else is after market and hand fitted by myself. It is a joy to shoot.

 

[mvician]

Colt Lightweight Commander

 

[cmamath13]

Thanks for info! She's a keeper! I really love that way she looks! LOVE IT!

 

[mvician]

Norinco 1911a1 with the take off parts from the Combat Target installed.

 

[cmamath13]

Goodnight! How many bada$$ pistols do you own? I want to go shooting with you sometime!

I like it man!

 

[mvician]

Goodnight! How many bada$$ pistols do you own? I want to go shooting with you sometime!

I like it man!

I lost count


One more Colt 1911, this one they called the Tactical Officers Lightweight

 

[cmamath13]

I lost count


One more Colt 1911, this one they called the Tactical Officers Lightweight

Haha! Good for you man! Pics are great!

 

[SERparacord]

Colt Lightweight Commander

Norinco 1911a1 with the take off parts from the Combat Target installed.

I lost count


One more Colt 1911, this one they called the Tactical Officers Lightweight

 

[Fordtough25]

Thanks everyone

It started life as a Colt Combat Target. They were only made for one year (1987) and were called the "poor man's Gold Cup" by many. IIRC I got it for $575 back then.

I cut the frame for the Ed Brown grip safety, added the ambi safety, Ed Brown or maybe it is a Wilson Combat slide stop and mag release, all in stainless. The frame was black like the slide, I polished it off. Also added the checkered MSH and magwell funnel. It's been so many years I have forgotten the brand on those. The front grip checkering is one of the Wilson Combat pieces that are held by the grips...never did get around to sending it off to have real checkering .

The only things left that are original are the frame/slide and barrel. Everything else is after market and hand fitted by myself. It is a joy to shoot.

Dang your awesome choices keep drawing me in! Congrats on the real lead slingers, al .45 acp?