1911’s in general, 9mm versions specifically

[Southernfried]

Im still following this thread, lol, along with 5 or 6 others, changing my mind daily on my next "project" but I think Tisas has changed some specs for this year. They now list the 3 dot sights as being Novak and they only have one pic slot in the dust cover.

Tisas USA, Carry B9R Double Stack, Single Action, Semi-automatic, Steel Frame Pistol, Carry Size, 9MM, 4.25" Bull Barrel, Cerakote Finish, Black, Rail, Fiber Optic Front and Low Profile Combat Rear Sights, 17 Rounds, 2 Magazines

• Bushing-Less Bull Barrel
• RMSc/K Slide Cuts for Optics
• Universal Accessory Rail
• Ambidextrous Safety
• Novak Style 3-Dot

Course this link is from a store on my way home Range USA, and is a little different than the link to Tisas. Tisas

 

[43.6N]

Found one of these for sale 2nd hand. Looks like it’s had a grand total of 2 boxes put through it.

>>Short trigger, magwell, and bulletproof extractor?<<
Is that the general consensus on worthwhile upgrades for this beauty?

 

[JF_Idaho]

@43.6N

 

[id_jon]

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Found one of these for sale 2nd hand. Looks like it’s had a grand total of 2 boxes put through it.

>>Short trigger, magwell, and bulletproof extractor?<<
Is that the general consensus on worthwhile upgrades for this beauty?

So YOU'RE the one who got this?
I texted the guy who sold this this morning, but just a bit too late apparently lol

 

[JohnJohnson]

I have a Sig P211 on order now, though it will likely take months to come in. It's at least adjacent to a 2011 so I'm interested to see how it goes.

 

[RockAndSage]

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Found one of these for sale 2nd hand. Looks like it’s had a grand total of 2 boxes put through it.

>>Short trigger, magwell, and bulletproof extractor?<<
Is that the general consensus on worthwhile upgrades for this beauty?

Man, that is a damn good-looking gun. Yes to all three, btw, given the functionality upgrades they provide, but you'll need to add extensions on the bottoms of the mags (or get longer mags) to use the mag well. If you really want to push the gun hard, maybe consider some grip tape on the front strap. Ideally, gunsmith checkering, but grip tape is pretty good in that application.

 

[43.6N]

So YOU'RE the one who got this?
I texted the guy who sold this this morning, but just a bit too late apparently lol

Haha. Small world
Yeah, just went to the range, and oh boy it’s a shooter

 

[id_jon]

Haha. Small world
Yeah, just went to the range, and oh boy it’s a shooter

Want to make a quick $50 and sell it to me?

 

[Dobermann]

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Found one of these for sale 2nd hand. Looks like it’s had a grand total of 2 boxes put through it.

>>Short trigger, magwell, and bulletproof extractor?<<
Is that the general consensus on worthwhile upgrades for this beauty?

Nice score.

@Bluumoon gave us a good lead on wooden grip panels a few posts above.

Brownells also have Pachmayr-brand wood panels for less than $30, which have worked well for me in the past.

 

[43.6N]

Nice score.

@Bluumoon gave us a good lead on wooden grip panels a few posts above.

Brownells also have Pachmayr-brand wood panels for less than $30, which have worked well for me in the past.

Thanks man, those wood caliber grips look great, but everything seemed sold out when I was looking through their website.

I have a bunch of Alaskan black walnut from a gunstock project. I’d love to see if I can make my own.

 

[Dobermann]

Thanks man, those wood caliber grips look great, but everything seemed sold out when I was looking through their website.

I have a bunch of Alaskan black walnut from a gunstock project. I’d love to see if I can make my own.

I think the in-stock is just for those who want instant product ... their main focus seems to be on custom orders, which is what I did (and was the same price as the in-stock options, I think). Also means you get the exact wood, grip shape, checkering, etc that you want.

 

[43.6N]

I think the in-stock is just for those who want instant product ... their main focus seems to be on custom orders, which is what I did (and was the same price as the in-stock options, I think). Also means you get the exact wood, grip shape, checkering, etc that you want.

Ah I see. I’ll take another look

 

[Steve300xcw]

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Found one of these for sale 2nd hand. Looks like it’s had a grand total of 2 boxes put through it.

>>Short trigger, magwell, and bulletproof extractor?<<
Is that the general consensus on worthwhile upgrades for this beauty?

I like a magwell, adjust the trigger but leave it as is IMO. Extractor couldnt hurt

Damn nice guns

 

[RockAndSage]

I like a magwell, adjust the trigger but leave it as is IMO. Extractor couldnt hurt

Damn nice guns

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Did that full-size come from the factory checkered?

 

[Steve300xcw]

Did that full-size come from the factory checkered?

100% factory.

Yall really want to have a good time. Marvels 22 slide aint a bad way to do it..

 

[RockAndSage]

100% factory.

Yall really want to have a good time. Marvels 22 slide aint a bad way to do it..

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I hadn't known Colt ever put out a gun like that - that's a special one, with the buried bo-mars, checkering, and all the other bells and whistles. If they'd done that in the 1980s, they'd have killed Kimber in the cradle, and a bunch of custom smiths.

 

[Steve300xcw]

I hadn't known Colt ever put out a gun like that - that's a special one, with the buried bo-mars, checkering, and all the other bells and whistles. If they'd done that in the 1980s, they'd have killed Kimber in the cradle, and a bunch of custom smiths.

Colt special combat government is what they are calling it. Looks like the older ones are a bit more plain.

Its my one nice gun. I never would have bought the thing myself. Very happy with it though.....Very very happy

 

[Dobermann]

Colt special combat government is what they are calling it. Looks like the older ones are a bit more plain.

And @RockAndSage - some sources of info here:

Colt Special Combat Government Study

I typed this up in response to a question asked on another forum, so I thought I would post it here. Edited/updated 4/19/2023** When in production they made about 50 a month. The models produced varied month to month. This number is not absolute as at various times they produced fewer guns...

www.1911addicts.com

and

https://www.coltforum.com/threads/special-combat-government-45.418241/

 

[43.6N]

@Bluumoon @Dobermann
Thanks for the WoodCaliber grip recommendation.
Panels arrived today.
Magwell should be here in a day or two.

 

[Formidilosus]

@Bluumoon @Dobermann
Thanks for the WoodCaliber grip recommendation.
Panels arrived today.
Magwell should be here in a day or two.
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Muuuuch better.