Let's see those 1911's!

a few pics...

is that a series 1 kimber? very nice.

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You'd need a LOT of money to take all them babies home!

1911's

Series 80 Colt LWC .45 ACP


Colt G'vt Model 1991 NRM .45 ACP


RIA .38 Super ACP


Kimber Custom pre-series .45 ACP (recently "relocated")

A old army M1911A1, circa 1941.....

Very nice. I wish they still made 'em that way for less than $800 though

Wish I had a real 1911, but I do like my two clones...

Here's a couple of mine:

Kimber Eclipse Custom II in 10MM



Kimber Desert Warrior

Springer Milspec

bakjr - How's the recoil on that Kimber in 10mm?

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Not bad at all!

However, I've only shot normal loads through it. Nothing hot like DT yet.

Colt NRM Gov't Model, Series 80. Purchased in 2003 back when Colt bothered to sell pistols, before the prices got jacked up. Only a hundred bucks more than the Springfield Mil-Spec it shared the shelf with!

Welcome ABoard Mr Holbrook!

I'm glad to finally see you here.

Thank you for sharing photos of your brilliant collection with us.





Mr Holbrook is almost as well known for his 1911 collection as he is for his genius with the M1 Garand.

is that a series 1 kimber? very nice.

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Mattw,

Thanks yes it is a Series I Kimber.

Black Majik...

WOW...

Very impressive pistols - AND photographs...

If I keep seeing pistols like these, I think Mr. Les Baer is going to end up with half my savings account.

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Cousin Mike, thanks... but mine don't compare to nearly the amount of many I see on here. If you do get a chance, definitely try out a Les Baer. Or, if you're ever in Socal, give me a PM, I'll let you try mine out. I got another one in my posession in 7 days



Mr. Holbrook, your 1911 collections are simply stunning! Some very gorgeous pistols there.

Wilson Tactical Elite with Dempsey Fighter

Nothing fancy, but a good shooter none the less.

Ed Brown Executive Target in the one and only .45 ACP.

I gotta ask.... are those ed brown and wilson guns really worth all that money? I could buy 4 or 5 new GI style 1911s for that kind of cash. the most i've ever spent on one gun was 1200 dollars for a Springfield Armory M1A. how can you spend that much on a handgun? are you guys made of money?

Mattw, this is for you

Matt,

It isn't a matter of money. If you really want something, you find a way. I wanted a full custom 1911, and I really like 10mm. So I found a Delta for a good price at an auction, saved my money and sent it to Ted Yost for his particular brand of magic. It took a fair amount of time, so I was able to pay here and there so when the final payment came, it wasn't much of a shock.

Of course, it helps that I don't smoke or drink. I also live where going out to eat is not an option. Little things like that allow you to save a few bucks here and there.

Look at your lifestyle, your budget, and maybe you can afford one of the semi-customs, or even a full on custom built by the gunsmith of your choice.



bob

Black Majik, I was jealous of you for a second.... until I saw you live in PRK . Nice stack of cash though... any special reason for all that? or do you like to not earn intrest by using savings accounts?

Bob R, My house is being rebuilt due to hurricane damage so eating out is the ONLY option right now . Also, I find drinking very theraputic and I like my new truck better than an Ed Brown, Wilson, or Yost gun. You do speak the truth however.. that is the way I found the money for my M1A when I was a freshman in high school.

My Almost Twins

Here is the one I got from my grandpa. I guess he carried it during the war from what my mom told me.

Clockwise from top
DW Razorback 10MM, Colt ser. 80 .38 super enhanced, Colt 1942, Kimber Pro Carry, Springfield National Match, Springfield GI, Colt ser. 70 Govt. Model.