Of 1911s, boycotts and comprised ideals

[dsdmmat]

yes, no, no
p-14 double stack. Thought many times of selling and or trading it, but it's the only full metal center fire pistol I own. It's a real nice piece but too big for my hands. Someday I'll get the single stack but I just wanted to throw the brand out there for ya because nobody else mentioned them.

Paras are a great pistol. I have several in 40 and 45 they are awesome pistols and RIA double stack mags work in them

 

[Bustedknees]

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[dsdmmat]

Why, you got one? Single stack? Pics?

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That is a Frankenstein pistol, Someone like me built with parts from different manufacturers. Notice there are no pictures with the slide open. No way to tell if it is a ramped barrel or not.

 

[Bustedknees]

That is a Frankenstein pistol, Someone like me built with parts from different manufacturers. Notice there are no pictures with the slide open. No way to tell if it is a ramped barrel or not.

but he wore rubber gloves

 

[kev74]

but he wore rubber gloves

I would too.

It looks like they bondo'd around the trigger.

 

[tgenec86]

Hey, you could just go "All In - money is no concern!" If anyone is not familiar with these - Jesse James, Pope of Welding" forges his own Damascus steel billets and then machines custom 1911's out of it. I don't even want to know what these go for.

 

[Podmonkey]

yes, no, no
p-14 double stack. Thought many times of selling and or trading it, but it's the only full metal center fire pistol I own. It's a real nice piece but too big for my hands. Someday I'll get the single stack but I just wanted to throw the brand out there for ya because nobody else mentioned them.

Yeah, looking for a single stack. Double stack .45s are too bulky. Shame I would have considered taking it off your hands. Then again maybe you wouldn't be looking to sell in the first place if it was single stack?

 

[Podmonkey]

Hey, you could just go "All In - money is no concern!" If anyone is not familiar with these - Jesse James, Pope of Welding" forges his own Damascus steel billets and then machines custom 1911's out of it. I don't even want to know what these go for.

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The exact opposite of what I'm looking for, lol.
I hate bling on my guns, I like a subdued military look on everything in my collection.
Also I don't think Mr. James does good work with pistols. He put out a Trump Tribute 1911 a few years ago and the fit on it look horrible!

 

[Podmonkey]

Wow, I looked at the usual suspect list for the end 1911 guys such as Wilson Combat, Ed Brown, Leslie Bear and Nighthawk Customs. Not that I am willing to spend that kind of money in the first place but even they don't seem to offer what I want. Everything is either stainless or black paint. Colt seems to be one of the few manufacturers left with carbon steel, blued (parked is fine too) guns.
If I were to buy a 1911 right now it'd be the Colt Competition. Research has indicated that Colt commercial 1911s are still fine pistols if only a little looser than the high end guys.

 

[Newguyhere]

I have a Dan Wesson Valkyrie and have had an older Springfield Gov't and an EMP. The DW was the most I wanted to spend and I could not really tell why my friend's Wilson cost 3x the price.

 

[dsdmmat]

Wow, I looked at the usual suspect list for the end 1911 guys such as Wilson Combat, Ed Brown, Leslie Bear and Nighthawk Customs. Not that I am willing to spend that kind of money in the first place but even they don't seem to offer what I want. Everything is either stainless or black paint. Colt seems to be one of the few manufacturers left with carbon steel, blued (parked is fine too) guns.
If I were to buy a 1911 right now it'd be the Colt Competition. Research has indicated that Colt commercial 1911s are still fine pistols if only a little looser than the high end guys.

Auto Ordnance did a lot of GI spec 1911s back in the day. Not sure if they are still around but, they seem to be commanding a pretty penny on GB

 

[Podmonkey]

Auto Ordnance did a lot of GI spec 1911s back in the day. Not sure if they are still around but, they seem to be commanding a pretty penny on GB

Well, since my Local GS is a stocking Colt dealer I may as well check in with them when I'm ready. The have a healthy selection of 1911s they may well have a Competition in stock. I will see about it after my post Christmas fundage is up to snuff, @ approx $800 I will probably be set in only a month or two. That fat .45 pill must be advantageous for the matches eh? Are their factory SWC loadings for .45?

 

[dsdmmat]

Well, since my Local GS is a stocking Colt dealer I may as well check in with them when I'm ready. The have a healthy selection of 1911s they may well have a Competition in stock. I will see about it after my post Christmas fundage is up to snuff, @ approx $800 I will probably be set in only a month or two. That fat .45 pill must be advantageous for the matches eh? Are their factory SWC loadings for .45?

I use 200 grain LSWC

 

[Bustedknees]

Better shit or get off the pot, The December issue of Rifleman has two write-ups on classic 45s.

 

[Robin]

Go with the Colt!
Robin

 

[Podmonkey]

Ahem

Yeah, no, I like thar but fuck Springfield Armory.
I'll never buy a new product from thise corrupt traitors.

 

[Podmonkey]

Go with the Colt!
Robin

I think I will be.

 

[gun_slinger_boy]

I see that you are leaning towards the Colt. Would you still be interested in a Range Officer? I have one that has been basically a safe queen. Never shot it much at all. The mags it came with have never even been used in fact. I got it, shot it a little and then put it in the safe. I can send pics if interested.

ETA: It's this one 1911 Range Officer® Target .45 ACP Handgun - Springfield Armory I had no clue they were discontinued.

 

[dsdmmat]

Gentlemen this is not a sale or a wtb thread. Let’s keep it that way to avoid it getting locked.

 

[Podmonkey]

I see that you are leaning towards the Colt. Would you still be interested in a Range Officer? I have one that has been basically a safe queen. Never shot it much at all. The mags it came with have never even been used in fact. I got it, shot it a little and then put it in the safe. I can send pics if interested.

ETA: It's this one 1911 Range Officer® Target .45 ACP Handgun - Springfield Armory I had no clue they were discontinued.

PM me

Gentlemen this is not a sale or a wtb thread. Let’s keep it that way to avoid it getting locked.

I'm glad he mentioned it though.

On that note let us pivot this thread slightly to:
Colt Competition VS Springfield Armory Range Officer. The are both similar in cost and purpose so which do we think is better?

 

[dsdmmat]

I have a range officer, haven’t had a real Colt for 30 years. Have a bunch of Colt/ Dsdmmat, Springfield/dsdmmat, Para Ord/ dsdmmat and STI/ dsdmmat 1911s. my Springfield Range Officer is stainless. It is a nice pistol but I don’t know how it compares to the Colt 1911s of today.

 

[Podmonkey]

It would seem thar I have decided on a used Range Officer after all. But not until the post Christmas fundage is there.
There is still something to discuss however.
I'd like to get some contrast on that front sight post, should I-
- Put some hi-viz paint on
- Replace with a fiber optic sight post
- Replace with a brass bead sight post
Use is strictly for range fun.

 

[Bustedknees]

Iver Johnson still imports 1911s last I knew.

 

[dsdmmat]

I find white dots do me just fine. However a green fiber optic front sight is a great edition to any pistol.

 

[Podmonkey]

I find white dots do me just fine. However a green fiber optic front sight is a great edition to any

Agreed. Looking at the Dawson Precison fiber optic front post now. The offer both a .330 and .340 angle for the dovetail cut and a dizzying array of heights. Since you have a Range Officer might you know what would be appropriate?

 

[dsdmmat]

Agreed. Looking at the Dawson Precison fiber optic front post now. The offer both a .330 and .340 angle for the dovetail cut and a dizzying array of heights. Since you have a Range Officer might you know what would be appropriate?

I have no idea

 

[BuffNiag]

There are other SA 1911 models that have FO sight from the factory. Parts might be plug and play if you can find them?

 

[Podmonkey]

There are other SA 1911 models that have FO sight from the factory. Parts might be plug and play if you can find them?

Oh, I'll just do the research to get the proper product.

 

[gun_slinger_boy]

I love gunsmithing but if you're not up to the task just take it to a smith. Also, I would shoot it first with the factory sight. You may end up just leaving it as is.

ETA: I don't know what this guy was talking about with the trigger. Out of the box the RO has like a 2 pound + a few ozs trigger pull. It's also adjustable. I never even messed with adjusting it.

 

[kev74]

Agreed. Looking at the Dawson Precison fiber optic front post now. The offer both a .330 and .340 angle for the dovetail cut and a dizzying array of heights. Since you have a Range Officer might you know what would be appropriate?

Dawson has awesome info on how to measure your front sight and how to determine what height you need based on results when shooting it.