1911 - My favorite platform in an auto. The connection between a human and the handgun is where the 1911 prevails. Those would be the trigger and ergonomics. Good sights can be put on almost anything, but a great trigger and ergonomics need to be built at the drawing board.
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Mine's a Colt Commander XSE in stainless. Just got it a month ago and I've sent about 250/300 rounds down range so far. It's been flawless. Takes me back to my military days, when I had to qualify yearly with the 1911. What a great pistol.
Mine's a Colt Commander XSE in stainless. Just got it a month ago and I've sent about 250/300 rounds down range so far. It's been flawless. Takes me back to my military days, when I had to qualify yearly with the 1911. What a great pistol.
DevilDog0402
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Colt Lightweight Officer's ACP:
RIATAC45
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RIA Tactical Range Raport
Possum - It was flawless when I first bought it for about 300rds of S&B 230gr ball ammo. Someone on m1911.org told me about how good Blazer Brass ran in his RIA, so I bought some on my next range trip. For some reason it FTRB about 5-6rds per mag, just about 1/8" out of battery. A little nudge on the back of the slide was all it took to close it up. As soon as I got home I ordered the GI guide rod and plug (for ease of dissassembly), and a Wolff 16lb recoil spring, I haven't had nary a problem since.
The accuracy of this thing really astonished me, I'm no sharpshooter by no means. I can shoot 2" groups at 15yds off hand all day with any ammo I cram in it. It shoots POA at that distance, and I really haven't tried to shoot any further than that with it, maybe a couple of shots here and there. She'll hit pretty darn close to where I want if I do my part.
The trigger leaves a little to be desired (not alot), it has about a 1/8" of an inch of take up, but it breaks cleanly, and does not have alot of overtravel. I don't have the equipment to measure pull, but I'd guess about 4.5-5lbs.
The fit and finish is really good especially for a 1911 in this price range. As this is my first 1911 I don't have alot to compare it to. I rented a Para, a Kimber and a Colt at a range in OKC, For the price I'd buy 2 of these and have a blast.
My appolgies to the OP for hi-jacking your thread.
Possum - It was flawless when I first bought it for about 300rds of S&B 230gr ball ammo. Someone on m1911.org told me about how good Blazer Brass ran in his RIA, so I bought some on my next range trip. For some reason it FTRB about 5-6rds per mag, just about 1/8" out of battery. A little nudge on the back of the slide was all it took to close it up. As soon as I got home I ordered the GI guide rod and plug (for ease of dissassembly), and a Wolff 16lb recoil spring, I haven't had nary a problem since.
The accuracy of this thing really astonished me, I'm no sharpshooter by no means. I can shoot 2" groups at 15yds off hand all day with any ammo I cram in it. It shoots POA at that distance, and I really haven't tried to shoot any further than that with it, maybe a couple of shots here and there. She'll hit pretty darn close to where I want if I do my part.
The trigger leaves a little to be desired (not alot), it has about a 1/8" of an inch of take up, but it breaks cleanly, and does not have alot of overtravel. I don't have the equipment to measure pull, but I'd guess about 4.5-5lbs.
The fit and finish is really good especially for a 1911 in this price range. As this is my first 1911 I don't have alot to compare it to. I rented a Para, a Kimber and a Colt at a range in OKC, For the price I'd buy 2 of these and have a blast.
My appolgies to the OP for hi-jacking your thread.
possum
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RIATAC45,
thank you, that is the kind of review that i was looking for, i appreciate that, sounds like it is a darn good one for the money.
thank you, that is the kind of review that i was looking for, i appreciate that, sounds like it is a darn good one for the money.
that is an easy fix.
steelyblue
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I'm not a photogragher, but here is my eclipse and SS pro II 9mm:
Black Majik
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Is this where we go to join the 1911 club? Can I join?
possum
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Black,
I always love it when you come out to play on these pic threads! thanks for sharing.
I always love it when you come out to play on these pic threads! thanks for sharing.
Lookn4Brass
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Put me in the club too. Might be fun! I sold my two pretty 1911's to get more project guns going, and currently have one that ain't that pretty, 'cause I haven't polymer coated it yet. Oh well...I had rather just shoot it for now! Pics to come later.
fletcher
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steelyblue
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Now this is gun porn! Keep it coming, guys. This stuff is better than Heroine!!!
QuarkMartial
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My 1911. SA Milspec. I put in a flat mainspring housing and added the Hogue grips. The fingergrooves on the grips seem to garner a lot of hate from other people, but they keep the gun from twisting in my hands when I shoot. So far, shoots everything I throw at it.
twhitson87
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ok, i'm new and i should probably practice this elsewhere, but here goes...
NGIB
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A few of mine:
Black Majik
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possum said:
Hey possum, thanks!
robctwo
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Les Baer PII 9mm, Baer FO front sight, Esmealda slim grips.
Les Baer PII .45 1.5" guarantee, Esmeralda grips, EGW FO front sight
SA Black Stainless Loaded Target, Ed Brown ignition parts
SA frame, Ciener .22 top
Ed Brown Exec Target
S&W1911PD Commander w/CT grips
Ske1etor
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Kimber Custom II...
Before...
Swapped out the thumb safety for a Wilson Tactical (Its a bit shorter than the original)
Swapped out the slide lock (Because it is pretty...)
Changed out the mainspring housing.
New grip bushings and grip screws.
New rosewood grips...
Then I shot it a bunch...
After all of that was done, I performed a little fluff and buff to it and here it is...
Just purchased a GI guide rod for it and when I installed it the rod caused jams so it needs to be filed down a bit so it doesn't snag the slide upon recoil. Once that is fixed I will send it off to have some checkering done on the front strap, and have it refinished in desert tan with black parts...
When that is done, I will post tons of pictures and you guys can drool all over your keyboards and/or shirts...
Before...
Swapped out the thumb safety for a Wilson Tactical (Its a bit shorter than the original)
Swapped out the slide lock (Because it is pretty...)
Changed out the mainspring housing.
New grip bushings and grip screws.
New rosewood grips...
Then I shot it a bunch...
After all of that was done, I performed a little fluff and buff to it and here it is...
Just purchased a GI guide rod for it and when I installed it the rod caused jams so it needs to be filed down a bit so it doesn't snag the slide upon recoil. Once that is fixed I will send it off to have some checkering done on the front strap, and have it refinished in desert tan with black parts...
When that is done, I will post tons of pictures and you guys can drool all over your keyboards and/or shirts...
S&W 1911pd commander
Top half coated in cera-hide from CCR. GI recoil setup. Meprolight night sights. Non-descript rosewood grips. And I don't recall who makes the MSH with mag well.
Springfield LW champion operator (stock)
Oddly enough, I used to have some stuff done to the champion, but one day decided to take it all off
Before:
Springfield EMP 9mm
Slide coated in cera-hide from CCr
MSH replaced to eliminate the ILS.
Top half coated in cera-hide from CCR. GI recoil setup. Meprolight night sights. Non-descript rosewood grips. And I don't recall who makes the MSH with mag well.
Springfield LW champion operator (stock)
Oddly enough, I used to have some stuff done to the champion, but one day decided to take it all off
Before:
Springfield EMP 9mm
Slide coated in cera-hide from CCr
MSH replaced to eliminate the ILS.
Possum - there's about a jillion reports on RIA's here, and a whole lot of happy owners. I have three..... http://forum.m1911.org/forumdisplay.php?f=17
Guess I better put mine up too.....
My first RIA GI model....
Same gun after I got done tinkering (I LOVE this one!).....
Second RIA, a Compact model. My daily carry gun. This was new with first target.....
Compact's current config.....
Second RIA GI model.....
As it looks now, a work in progress.....
Colt 01911 WWI repro in Carbonia Blue...
Colt M1911A1 WWII repro.....
Colt and RIA together.....
Both Colts together.....
My first RIA GI model....
Same gun after I got done tinkering (I LOVE this one!).....
Second RIA, a Compact model. My daily carry gun. This was new with first target.....
Compact's current config.....
Second RIA GI model.....
As it looks now, a work in progress.....
Colt 01911 WWI repro in Carbonia Blue...
Colt M1911A1 WWII repro.....
Colt and RIA together.....
Both Colts together.....
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