Just got this pre-owned CCU, which I’m excited about putting to the test. Haven’t shot it yet, more to come after that. First Colt - likely not last but a few observations…

Things I like: finish seems solid and looks good, checkering feels good, rollmarks seem well stamped, ponies are nice, rail is beefy and makes the pistol feel extra solid, slide to frame fitment is better than I expected

Things I don’t like: the trigger fitting must have been done by a blind monkey - feels like it’s about to fall out, magwell is a teensie bit loose (ever so slightly - ideas there?), rear sight doesn’t look completely centered (we’ll see how she shoots), thumb safety is weird - right side is thinner than the left, which feels counter intuitive, not as snappy as I was hoping.

Overall I‘m pleased based on the deal I got, and this was more a nostalgic/historical purchase - but I do expect better from 1911s that cost over $1K.

It started life as a regular Series 80 Colt Competition. I replaced the front sight with an Ed Brown gold bead, Harrison Hammer, KC Custom Ambi safety, Nighthawk trigger, steel mainspring housing (from Wilson I think?). I’m waiting patiently for a Milt Sparks summer special straight drop to replace my subpar Mernickle iwb holster. But I occasionally carry it in a carved Milt Sparks 1AT. Milt Sparks is also making an identical holster for my USP 45, so it’ll be nice to swap back and forth. Hoping someday to acquire an Alchemy Black Army which would retire this one

MP Express Slide, Colt 70 barrel and Safari arms frame
New and Old photos

I was able to score this used Springfield Range Officer Operator in 9mm. This gun has definitely been shot and carried but is still very tight. I put in a new sear spring since the last one was pretty well worn. This is my first 1911 in 9mm, I’m usually a .45 (or 10mm) guy but I could not pass up on the fantastic price I got this for. I just finished a holster for it as well so I’ll be spending a lot of time with it tomorrow at the range.

I plan on sending this guy back to Springfield for some 30 LPI checkering and to have the rear sight replaced since the tritium is dead. I’m considering doing my usual treatment of new Wilson Combat springs and a Harrison ignition kit but I’ll probably just do the springs since the trigger is pretty solid already. I’ll be ordering an X300 and probably some Herrett’s (as usual) or maybe some VZ’s siminocks.

Updated my Tisas Stakeout with a WC bulletproof barrel bushing and a WC Ultralight Match Trigger. Both in stainless. Bought a pair of Pachmayr Signature Grips. Should be here this weekend. I love these wooden grips, but I just want to see how the Pachmayr look. Next up a stainless WC conceal carry hammer.

Sig 1911
Wilson Combat Mags
Galco Mag Holders
Relentless Tactical Holster (New, used to be a DeSantis Mad Max IWB)

This is my number #1. I’ve felt for years that this is THE one pistol I would not get rid of if I had to get rid of all the others. I have others that carry better, but it’s hard to beat a 1911.

Best trigger I’ve ever felt on any handgun, and I have 4 other 1911s that are good, but they have their minor quirks. I shoot this one easily the best.

Needs a bit more wear… 🤔

(No, I don’t carry all the mags when I carry it, but it’s nice to have the option.)

any tips or tricks please help me or should I take it to a freshener and do it by that way?

Any opinions? Looking at a 1918 Colt 1911. They want $1,500 for it. Has Colt frame and Colt slide. Replaced barrel and I think grips have been replaced of course. I’ve been reading everything about the CMP 1911s and how you can get a mix matched gun, you only get 4 a lifetime and you don’t chose what you get and blah blah. Just wondering if you think it would be a decent buy. ALSO comes with Colt 22 conversion kit with original box and just some ammo. In some pictures the 22 slide is on.

Wilson Combat Supergrade, Nighthawk Custom Colt, Dan Wesson Heirloom 2020, Bul Armory 1911, Iver Johnson Eagle XL (10mm), Nighthawk Custom Predator (10mm), Nighthawk Custom Falcon (10mm), Hayes Custom Rock Ultra Full Size High Capacity (10mm), Springfield Armory A1 (460 Rowland)

Stealth Arms Platypus. My LO gun of choice.

Thamks to all for the leather AIWB holster recommendations. I lucked up and found an aegis 2 holster in stock from Ronin that fits my exact gun and is left handed so I figured I better snatch it up.

Now it weighs a ton

Yeah, obviously, I run 1911s as is my wont, and this kind of.....no comment....GSG 1911-22 (it needs some work done on it....not sure what exactly, but every FTE is peening the chamber with the firing pin, somehow, which doesn't make me happy.

However.....just picked up my own Buck Mark today, after occasionally firing a pal's tricked-out model at the range.

Grip angle? Even the stock grips themselves!

It's like a home away from home. To me, just running snap caps after I brought it back a few hours ago....hardly needs any adjustment form the muscle memory built up into running the 1911s in various calibers.

I love it when a plan comes together!

Obviously, 1911 is the gold standard, but this one is a close second for working with .22LR fighting paper!

At least until I find another 1911-22 that works better for me than the GSG/Sig model.

Bought this off a friend for $200 and 2 16oz redbulls and he got it from a trade for a trailer. Rear sight is 3rd printed (never came with one when I bought it)because I can’t find a rear that would fit and it works until it don’t. It has seen better days and used to be super dirty and hard to move the slide, But it’s pretty butta now. This is the only pistol I own and gun outside of a 22lrAR

Tisas 1911 Night Stalker comp chambered in 9mm (I know, roast me). My first 1911; excited to try it out this weekend at the range. Already got familiar with disassembly, and it's definitely a learning curve over my striker fired guns. Most annoying part is definitely lining up the barrel link, but all things considered not bad. Any tips and tricks? I saw people recommend Wilson combat springs so I'd probably do that at some point.

Chestnut color rough-out cows leather with kangaroo hide around the opening (it’s much thinner). He said he’s never done a holster in this color combo - so I had to be the first to get it done.

I was nervous to see how it looks - it came out amazing! Much better than the $30 Amazon holster I’ve been using in the meantime 😂

Picked it up pretty cheap. I know Taurus autos have a pretty crappy reputation but so far it’s been reliable. The worst thing I can say it’s got kind of a heavy trigger.