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It's next to his Bridgeport Thompson and MG34 but not in the same room as his 47mm Hodgkiss Naval Gun... guarded by the genuine M25
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the 1911 you dream about
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It's next to his Bridgeport Thompson and MG34 but not in the same room as his 47mm Hodgkiss Naval Gun... guarded by the genuine M25
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I have four 1911's; a Sig XO, Ruger SR1911, Remington R1 Enhanced, and a .22LR.
I would love to have an original WWII parkerized version, like the Remington Rand , but I don't think I can
rationalize enough to afford one at this time, unless I sell some other things near and dear.
I would love to have an original WWII parkerized version, like the Remington Rand , but I don't think I can
rationalize enough to afford one at this time, unless I sell some other things near and dear.
Ill take one of these in bob tail
Either on of those works for me. Been eying one for a while. May be a 2015 purchase.
Going away from the the mass list, (and busting the budget), A wilson Classic Supergrade would be rather sweet:
And then finally going full retard pricing, an SVI, the one from heroes (however this is technically a 2011):
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dcmdon
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You just described Les Baer's specialty. They do bushing barrel, non FLGR guns best.
I think you are going to have a hard time convincing Rob that Les Baer makes a quality gun
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Might be easier to convince me to vote for Coakley.
The metallurgical analysis I arranged on a cracked Les Baer was enough to sour my opinion on them - the "Forged frame" came back as "metalurgically consistent with all specs for 1141 hot rolled steel with no evidence of forging or heat treating" (the lack of forging being evident in the 200x photo micorgraphic study of a nital etched sample of the frame).
But, Les absolutely stood by his work, and offered the shooter whose frame split after a 45ACP case head rupture $50 off the purchase of a new gun.
groundscrapers
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Cabot National Standard. I installed some equipment in the plant where they are made. But at a little over $6.000 I will never afford one.
Good thing I have $10.000 in my wallet.
Wow. That is disheartening. I knew something was up with them when I watched a slide completely blow in half & the shooter needed to go down range to retrieve the whole front portion. Granted the guy was using some really hot Corbon, but still.
Me, I was always fond of the SVI Infinity sight tracker but I'd want one completely custom built from a reputable smith. However that "dream" fell through the cracks when I wasn't competing consistently enough to justify the MEGA $$ associated with such a piece.
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SVI doesn't generally sell parts to gunsmiths, just complete guns. An exception is Don Golembeski - an incredibly good, but low volume, gunsmith.
I'm partial to SVI since I do a lot of work with them, however, I've seen the belly of their beast and I understand how their business operates: Damn the cost, if there is a better way, do it. (ex; 4340 instead of 4140); do it in-house even if you could oursource the production cheaper (they even make their own screws); plow all profits back into the factory; and bring your dog to the factory since you'll spend so much time there. The place looks like a cross between a machine shop and a dog pound, but all happy dogs out of cages. The beagle has a nice nest under one of the fitting benches.
As to "sightracker" - one guess where the name came from
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SVI doesn't generally sell parts to gunsmiths, just complete guns. An exception is Don Golembeski - an incredibly good, but low volume, gunsmith.
As to "sightracker" - one guess where the name came from
Right. I know. I was referred by PMD to a couple of guys capable of building one but it was a few years back.
Hmmm sightracker. Had to have been Lord Gaston.
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warwickben
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What is this sight tracker ?
SJan
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Its a bull barrel with an 'island' that is level with the top of the slide, and the front sight is directly mounted to
http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss16/M4gerySBR/InfinityHybrid.jpg
Could just be a gimmick. But they're sweet looking with a cool concept. Basically the front sight is fixed to the end of the barrel and the slide is slotted to receive it. Some swear by it but hey. I shot a friends and loved it so..... Google it. Infinity.
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The theory is the sight doesn't move out of your zone of focus as you recover from one shot and proceed to the next. I can't tell the difference when shooting.
The concept originated with some custom smiths who were welding a rib on a regular barrel (and, in some cases, porting the rib). The SightTracker rib is integral with the barrel (CNC machined and broach cut).
NopeHmmm sightracker. Had to have been Lord Gaston.
I agree
This is what I have and it will always be my favorite gun in my collection. I had many opportunities to buy other 1911's but I wanted this one so bad I searched and searched till I found it. I am so glad I did because it has been nothing but accurate and reliable and I love how it looks as well. That being said my next 1911 will most likely be a Wilson Combat but the Sig TTT will always remain my favorite.
How I bought it:
After adding black WC grips:
SVI doesn't generally sell parts to gunsmiths, just complete guns. An exception is Don Golembeski - an incredibly good, but low volume, gunsmith.
I'm partial to SVI since I do a lot of work with them, however, I've seen the belly of their beast and I understand how their business operates: Damn the cost, if there is a better way, do it. (ex; 4340 instead of 4140); do it in-house even if you could oursource the production cheaper (they even make their own screws); plow all profits back into the factory; and bring your dog to the factory since you'll spend so much time there. The place looks like a cross between a machine shop and a dog pound, but all happy dogs out of cages. The beagle has a nice nest under one of the fitting benches.
As to "sightracker" - one guess where the name came from
Wow that sounds like the best place. I need to find an excuse to go there. Just realized they had called me for help on something last year, should have offered to fly down to "support" them in person for free. Oh well, live and learn.
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...Anything that doesn't say Les Baer, Kimber, Taurus, or Para Ordnance on it.
-Mike
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Will someone please get Mike the Kel Tec .380 of his dreams.
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Honest holster wear: Good; Scratches (particularly a curved one from the slide stop: Bad.
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Right on all counts.Eh, define "bad." Bad for resale? Sure. Bad for winning beauty contests? You bet. But as far as tack driving at 30 yds? Scratches and holster wear really don't affect that
Scratches generally mean some sort of goof in care of the gun (unless you are an operator); holster wear means you have been getting practice.
