1911’s in general, 9mm versions specifically

[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.

 

[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.

 

[Yooper]

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

I can't access the site at work, but pretty sure Milt Sparks was making a leather holster for 2011's. Worth checking out.

 

[RockAndSage]

It happens quick.

Not sure if it should be categorized as "Cost me money" or "Saved me money", but either way, your info on both hardware and software has made my shooting life both better and more satisfying. Thanks man. It's genuinely appreciated.