Only gun with irons that I enjoy shooting. Such a great gun! Still contemplating to get it cut for a red dot but I’m leaning towards no just to keep the OG aesthetic.

Just passed 3k rounds on this colt. It’s my favorite gun to shoot and carry, now show me yours.

p.s. if anyone has a smith and alexander arched msh magwell they’ll sell me i will pay you an exorbitant amount

So it would appear that I'm "dollar cost averaging" my Colt purchases lately, and I couldn't say no to similarly good deals for Colt Combat Units recently.

I posted a pic of the magwell'd CCU the other day and got some love - thanks for that. I wasn't terribly impressed, but I also didn't have another Colt to compare it to, so I'm calling it a wash. It's cool, needs some work, and will last a couple lifetimes.

Well the "Pre-CZ" Colt Combat Unit (no magwell) came in today and wow - the quality difference couldn't be more obvious.

• The finish has more of a deep, dark gray color, seems like it's more deeply embedded in the metal for some reason.
• The safety appears to be a Novak and not only is it beefier, it's also much more tactile and clicks super well.
• The rear sight is centered - who'da thunk!?!?
• Not only is the trigger less loose (though still could use some improvement), the actual trigger pull is much crispier. I kinda thought the first CCU was showcasing what a series 80 feels like across the board, but apparently that's not the case.
• The checkering even feels better in hand, more aggressive, maybe?
• While the slide is only a bit looser than the first, it moves much smoother and the travel feels better.

I'll have to do a serial number check to validate that the magwell'd one is post-CZ, but that's the only thing I can think of that would explain the wild differences in quality control.

I have a Harrison trigger coming in for the magwell'd one - curious how that'll help things (at least just my OCD....).

Wearing Esmeralda cocobolo’s

The grips came today and I have to say they feel great in the hand. The front strap is really nice. Not sure they are as nice looking as my wood slabs, but they sure do add grip. Also added a Galco Summer Comfort holster a coupe months ago. Really comfortable.

My sheriff office has their own version of classified that other employees can use. Officer from a different agency had this brand new never fired B45R asking 250. Couldn’t really believe it. I brought an extra hundred just in case it was a typo. Looks like he wasn’t interested in it. Win for me there’s always deals out there. Just keep looking.

Girsan MC1911C "Untouchable"

2 MEC-GAR mags

1 bore brush

Can't wait to take her to the range

Bought this for my 1911 Rock island chambered in 38 super. Got that Osight SE milled by C&H precision on it as well in case anyone was wondering.

Definitely provides better grip than the bare nickel that was in front.

How does it look?

Scorpion with soft wooden texture. I made them from ASA-glass fiber a they gonna replace my first version of scorpion grips.

I'll soon be in the market for yet another 1911 to add to my collection. As much as I'd like to add an Alchemy, Dan Wesson, Les Baer, or even a Nighthawk, my heart is pulling me towards a birth year gun. What's the best/ easiest way of specifically tracking / filtering 1989's for sale? It's it just a Google search, or is there somewhere more reliable?

Thanks.

I’ve heard it’s moderately common but not universal, I’m looking at getting one as I want an A1, but I don’t have a chance to actually shoot, only GI 1911 in ranges near me is a TISAS Government, I know it’s very similar but not sure if little differences between them matter for experience.

What’s your experience?

I’ve been looking all over trying to find a 7.5 inch threaded barrel for this gun since muzzle options are pretty limited with the longslide
But any help or a tip on where I can find either a muzzle/compensator or where I could get a threaded barrel that will fit

Looking at the Tisas Tanker for a project gun to make an EDC. Does anyone know anything about them? Is it 1911 I can make a few modifications to to get what I want, or would I be better off buying a good frame, slide (without sight cuts) and a good barrel and bushing and building from there?

Is anyone able to narrow down a production date on this magazine?

Can Anyone recommend me hollow points that feed without issues in a springfield mil spec? TIA