Let's see those 1911s.....
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Old school hi cap and new school competition...both ends of the 1911 spectrum...
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First is a C serialed numbered 1911 made in 1948. This was my father's graduation gift when he graduated from St John's Military Academy and was given to me when I matriculated from the same school. Shown with the high cap mag of old, the Taylor Mk II 28 round drum...
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New school is my first built, bought a frame in the white and a stainless slide from Caspian, fitted them, added a 38 Super barrel with cone comp (fitted without a lathe, what a pita) and all the other goodies. Frame was done in NP-3 by Robar. Shoots into 1 1/2 inches at 50 yards. I used this one for a number of year in NRA Action Pistol with some success.
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First is a C serialed numbered 1911 made in 1948. This was my father's graduation gift when he graduated from St John's Military Academy and was given to me when I matriculated from the same school. Shown with the high cap mag of old, the Taylor Mk II 28 round drum...
New school is my first built, bought a frame in the white and a stainless slide from Caspian, fitted them, added a 38 Super barrel with cone comp (fitted without a lathe, what a pita) and all the other goodies. Frame was done in NP-3 by Robar. Shoots into 1 1/2 inches at 50 yards. I used this one for a number of year in NRA Action Pistol with some success.
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Argentine Colt
how many have seen one of these?
i reckon a few have...
the right side of the slide reads:
Ejuercito Argentino.
Colt Cal.45 Mod.1927
in front of this text it has the Argentine crest
the left side reads:
Colt's PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD.CT. U.S.A
the line under that reads all the patents
it has the Colt... Colt with spear in its hoof
by the way, i digitally altered the S# in this photo.....
how many have seen one of these?
i reckon a few have...
the right side of the slide reads:
Ejuercito Argentino.
Colt Cal.45 Mod.1927
in front of this text it has the Argentine crest
the left side reads:
Colt's PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD.CT. U.S.A
the line under that reads all the patents
it has the Colt... Colt with spear in its hoof
by the way, i digitally altered the S# in this photo.....
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Very Nice Dr Tarr
i love that older one with the gold bead sights.
a custom Colt is on my list with some gold bead sights, in that royal blue finish
i am going back and forth about ordering a colt over a Novak...
my smithing skills are severely lacking... i am in the "i try" tier
that Caspian looks expensive, what all did you do to it?
i love that older one with the gold bead sights.
a custom Colt is on my list with some gold bead sights, in that royal blue finish
i am going back and forth about ordering a colt over a Novak...
my smithing skills are severely lacking... i am in the "i try" tier
that Caspian looks expensive, what all did you do to it?
few more to add....
1918 Remington UMC frame and 1914 Colt slide..
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1943 Colt with mods by me...
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1962 Colt slide with a Fusion frame,Clark comp barrel....future race gun...
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1968 Colt LWC SUPER 38...
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1968 Colt National Match..
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1980 Colt 70 Series GCNM...
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1981 Colt 70 Series 2 tone elector nickel....
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1999 Colt 90 series Defender C/T and night sights...
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1918 Remington UMC frame and 1914 Colt slide..
1943 Colt with mods by me...
1962 Colt slide with a Fusion frame,Clark comp barrel....future race gun...
1968 Colt LWC SUPER 38...
1968 Colt National Match..
1980 Colt 70 Series GCNM...
1981 Colt 70 Series 2 tone elector nickel....
1999 Colt 90 series Defender C/T and night sights...
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CURRENTLY WITH GUNDOC FOR PAINT
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very nice!
your Remington/colt hybrid sure beat my 1928 colt, its one of the oldest ones that i have seen on here the frame and slide still have their bluing too
nice collection
how does that defender shoot?
a better question too, how does the fusion framed pistol shoot with that clark compensator?
your Remington/colt hybrid sure beat my 1928 colt, its one of the oldest ones that i have seen on here the frame and slide still have their bluing too
nice collection
how does that defender shoot?
a better question too, how does the fusion framed pistol shoot with that clark compensator?
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Basically I ordered a frame and a slide from Caspian and built it from the ground up myself. It was my first 1911 build. Barrel is a Nowlin. None of the parts were "pre-fit" so I did all of that myself.
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Frik and Frak
RIA Nickle, 5" with compensator
RIA Compact, 3.5"
RIA Nickle, 5" with compensator
RIA Compact, 3.5"
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My Original Colt
Colt Series 70 Combat Government .45ACP w/ Colt Pachmeyer grips from the factory. I paid $375.00 in '83 for it. I still have it and would not EVER part with it.
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Now THAT is a beautiful collection!:usa:few more to add....
1918 Remington UMC frame and 1914 Colt slide..
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1943 Colt with mods by me...
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1962 Colt slide with a Fusion frame,Clark comp barrel....future race gun...
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1968 Colt LWC SUPER 38...
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1968 Colt National Match..
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1980 Colt 70 Series GCNM...
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1981 Colt 70 Series 2 tone elector nickel....
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1999 Colt 90 series Defender C/T and night sights...
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HOLY MOLY! I'm jealous! JK! Nice collection!:usa:
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GORGEOUS! And THEN some!:usa:
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Custom 1911 Build Finally Finished
This baby joins my SS Smith full size, and Kimber Ultra Tactical (primary carry pistol).
With my vision and the blood and sweat of Ken from MCF Custom Firearms; we have a master piece. It is a work of art, and I can't wait to shoot it. I am still in Iraq, but will be home in roughly 4 months. Below are some of the specs...
1. Foster (Caspian Parent Company) Recon frame.
2. Caspian Slide serrations front and rear.
3. John Masen Internals and barrel
4. Wilson Combat Skeleton Trigger (Brushed Aluminum Adjustable)
5. SS Extented Slide Release (John Masen)
6. SS Extended Bearvertail (John Masen)
7. SS Recoil rod (one Piece) with SS plug (STI)
8. SS Skeletal Hammer (John Masen)
9. SS Extended Mag Release (John Masen)
10. Extended Mag well with Back Strap checkered open in the front (Ed Brown)
11. Wilson Combat 3 dot no snag
sights night eyes.
12. SS Extended Safety (John Masen)
13. Screws (John Masen)
14. SS National Match Bushing (Wilson Combat)
15. Stipled red wood grips
16. Parkerized
18. NM Bushing
19. Hand fit all internals
The trigger breaks cleanly at 4.7 lbs with no creep....
I think it is a beauty, and supposedly it shoots like a dream and damn accurate. I am looking forward to getting home...and after some nice time with my family...I'll be at the range to test it out. What do you think? Mark
This baby joins my SS Smith full size, and Kimber Ultra Tactical (primary carry pistol).
With my vision and the blood and sweat of Ken from MCF Custom Firearms; we have a master piece. It is a work of art, and I can't wait to shoot it. I am still in Iraq, but will be home in roughly 4 months. Below are some of the specs...
1. Foster (Caspian Parent Company) Recon frame.
2. Caspian Slide serrations front and rear.
3. John Masen Internals and barrel
4. Wilson Combat Skeleton Trigger (Brushed Aluminum Adjustable)
5. SS Extented Slide Release (John Masen)
6. SS Extended Bearvertail (John Masen)
7. SS Recoil rod (one Piece) with SS plug (STI)
8. SS Skeletal Hammer (John Masen)
9. SS Extended Mag Release (John Masen)
10. Extended Mag well with Back Strap checkered open in the front (Ed Brown)
11. Wilson Combat 3 dot no snag
sights night eyes.
12. SS Extended Safety (John Masen)
13. Screws (John Masen)
14. SS National Match Bushing (Wilson Combat)
15. Stipled red wood grips
16. Parkerized
18. NM Bushing
19. Hand fit all internals
The trigger breaks cleanly at 4.7 lbs with no creep....
I think it is a beauty, and supposedly it shoots like a dream and damn accurate. I am looking forward to getting home...and after some nice time with my family...I'll be at the range to test it out. What do you think? Mark
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here is the set I built for my wife and I on our 1st anniversary. Mine is 45 acp, hers is 9mm
Caspian slides and frames cut for an S&A, bevel job, ball milled dust cover groove, Kart National match barrels, Cant remember the sear, hammer, and spring i used, 1 piece guide rod, Ahrens cocobolo grips. Ed Brown small parts.
they were still in the process at this point but you get the idea.
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Caspian slides and frames cut for an S&A, bevel job, ball milled dust cover groove, Kart National match barrels, Cant remember the sear, hammer, and spring i used, 1 piece guide rod, Ahrens cocobolo grips. Ed Brown small parts.
they were still in the process at this point but you get the idea.
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Thanks! Im really just a tinkerer that doenst know when im too deep.
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