1911’s in general, 9mm versions specifically

[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.

 

[ShakoMako]

Does anyone have experience with 9mm Colt Defenders? I’ve had a Springfield EMP in the past but liquidated it in a time of need. An EMP is on my radar but I do like the looks and 1911-standard parts of the Defender. I’d also be interested in any 9mm CCOs- commander slide, officer frame.

 

[Bluumoon]

@Bluumoon @Dobermann
Thanks for the WoodCaliber grip recommendation.
Panels arrived today.
Magwell should be here in a day or two.
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I don’t even have mine back yet! Man, that just looks right.

 

[Formidilosus]

Does anyone have experience with 9mm Colt Defenders? I’ve had a Springfield EMP in the past but liquidated it in a time of need. An EMP is on my radar but I do like the looks and 1911-standard parts of the Defender. I’d also be interested in any 9mm CCOs- commander slide, officer frame.

In general, they take work to get running reliably.

The CCO is a better choice for reliability.

 

[Steve300xcw]

@Bluumoon @Dobermann
Thanks for the WoodCaliber grip recommendation.
Panels arrived today.
Magwell should be here in a day or two.
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I'd put the grip screws on there before you shoot it..

 

[RWT]

Update. This is all @Formidilosus fault. I never would have bought a scope that held zero or recognize a Tikka action is that much smoother and feeds better than my Rems. Now the 1911 bug bite me and he was correct. I shoot these better than Glocks. Even the factory Tisas has a better trigger and I found that with the point ability of how my hands fit is better and more natural.

When I did drills on dueling trees I would get frustrated with my Glock and move to my single action ruger. I shoot the single action very well. The Glocks had a 40-50% hit rate for me on 6” plates at 20 yards. The 1911’s are all 75-80% and I haven’t tweaked them at all. Only have about 200 rounds through the 3 of them so far.

Just had Dawson install new sights on the STI and will shoot it this week. Then order wood grips for it. The Staccato C trigger is amazing and I need to find some to make the STI similar.

 

[Gstew1930]

What are yall using for IWB holsters? Id like to get away from kydex

 

[Formidilosus]

Update. This is all @Formidilosus fault. I never would have bought a scope that held zero or recognize a Tikka action is that much smoother and feeds better than my Rems. Now the 1911 bug bite me and he was correct. I shoot these better than Glocks. Even the factory Tisas has a better trigger and I found that with the point ability of how my hands fit is better and more natural.

When I did drills on dueling trees I would get frustrated with my Glock and move to my single action ruger. I shoot the single action very well. The Glocks had a 40-50% hit rate for me on 6” plates at 20 yards. The 1911’s are all 75-80% and I haven’t tweaked them at all. Only have about 200 rounds through the 3 of them so far.

Just had Dawson install new sights on the STI and will shoot it this week. Then order wood grips for it. The Staccato C trigger is amazing and I need to find some to make the STI similar.

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It happens quick.