The M1911 Pistols Organization Forums Site - post your springfield pics

RioGrande481

3rd August 2005, 01:10

Just picked up the 1911 at a show on saturday, it is sweet..... had the XD for a while and love it.

http://img325.imageshack.us/img325/387/bothsa3pf.th.jpg (http://img325.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bothsa3pf.jpg)

Thanks for sharing! Gotta love that black stainless. I think one would look great in ANY collection.

Tom

3rd August 2005, 11:58

I think one would look great in ANY collection.

I agree. Especially mine. So let me know when you're ready to ship it and I'll send you my address. ;)

Bird_Dog0347

3rd August 2005, 13:12

lol, thanks for the compliments... but I am afraid I simply do not trust shipping companies so I do not see any good way to ship the gun... ;)

beefums

3rd August 2005, 19:19

http://home.earthlink.net/~beefums/1911a1.jpg

colorado47

3rd August 2005, 20:11

Those are some fine looking sidearms.

Bud White

3rd August 2005, 20:37

Newest edition to my 1911 collection http://www.combatcarry.com/gallery/files//1/2/1/8/IMG_03871.jpg

Ric4509

3rd August 2005, 20:41

Nice SA 1911 pix. Never knew some of those grips existed.

jsmosby

4th August 2005, 08:11

Btw those finger grips are made by pearce, #pg1911-1, at $11.00. I had a tough time finding them and had to special order them from a shop here in richmond, va. I put them on my milspec with the original black plastic grips replaced with sa's double diamond walnut grips. My goal was to maintain a very military look like beefum's gi. Additionally i cleaned out the laser cut "g.i." letters and filled them with black/dark gray epoxy (matched the black parkerize finish), worked the epoxy down to the surrounding raised wood, stained that area slightly lighter than the rest of the grip for contrast and finally finished with minwax antique rubbing oil. The look is exactly what i wanted at minimal cost and a huge amount of fun! my one concern was adding "size" to the grip since my hands are so small. Those rubber additions increased the width about 1/32 per side and maybe 3/16 front to back. I don't even notice the change and i think the molded finger positions improve grip consistency.

beefums

4th August 2005, 12:21

I picked mine up off of Cheaperthandirt.com. They were 7 bucks and they are amazing. I loved my grips but wanted finger grooves. So I got both. :)

singlestack00

5th August 2005, 02:00

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a381/mtgale00/PIC00021.jpg

gint914

6th August 2005, 11:24

Hey gang! New here, awesome pics. I've always wanted a 1911 and I'm half heartedly shopping for a pre-1950 model. That purchase won't happen soon unless I can steal one. In the meantime I will most likely be purchasing a Springfield for a shooter. Going to the gun show today. Who knows, I may have a pic to post here myself later.

Keep those pics comin! And thanks.

James Lee

6th August 2005, 11:46

Good Luck! Hope to see your's soon! There is really no substitute for the 1911! I really think the only thing that is almost as enjoyable to shoot is the CZ-97 .45 but just mentioning that gun is a great way to heat up a forum!

Snowman.45

6th August 2005, 14:37

Here's my newest one. No mods yet, but I will be adding higher profile sights.

http://usera.imagecave.com/Snowman45/guns/SPRNGFLDandKNIFE-copy.jpg

Big Sky Rancher

14th August 2005, 16:11

http://home.comcast.net/~1911brass/TGO1_UMHC_on_AE.jpg

Big Sky Rancher

14th August 2005, 16:21

http://home.comcast.net/~1911brass/TGO1_on_AE_rt.jpg

jslobum

15th August 2005, 00:24

Nice guns. I like the Alumagrips on the Baer. I've been thinking about the same set for one of my guns. How do you like them?

Big Sky Rancher

15th August 2005, 00:46

Nice guns. I like the Alumagrips on the Baer. I've been thinking about the same set for one of my guns. How do you like them?

Thanks buddy! :)

I like them enough that those are my third pair. :) Alumagrips now have three levels of aggressive checkering, previously there was only one choice which is now the mildest. This set is the middle level, one step up, and to me they just feel a little wee bit more aggressive. Next set will be the most aggressive checkering. Still no complaints at all. Alumagrips are really as close to perfect as can be as far as the consistency of pattern and fit. Chris Lynch the owner also has consistently great communication as far as order confirmation and estimated arrival times have been spot on.

beefums

15th August 2005, 00:52

I have to STOP looking at this thread before I buy myself a new carry 1911.

TennVol

15th August 2005, 23:27

Here is my new addition to the family - so far everything is just like it came from the factory. I took it the range on Saturday and it shoots like a dream! Now I understand why people love these pistols so much. This is my first 1911 style pistol and it won't be my last.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v366/TennVol/DSCF1386.jpg

jslobum

16th August 2005, 00:23

Another one hooked. NIce looking gun and glad it shoots well for you. What made you decide on this model?

TennVol

16th August 2005, 16:02

Another one hooked. NIce looking gun and glad it shoots well for you. What made you decide on this model?

I bought the Lightweight because it's around 8-9 oz lighter than the steel-framed model & I wanted a full-size pistol. I usually carry a Sig 228 or a Glock 19 as my CCW, but I wanted a more serious round in case I ever actually needed to use it. I don't have any scales, but the SA feels lighter fully loaded than the Sig & Glock do and it conceals just as easily (I'm 6' 3" and 215 lbs). I have had good luck with my M1As from SA and assumed they made a pretty fair pistol too.

Seraph

16th August 2005, 18:20

My Mil Spec, Valentine, is back, again, from SA Custom Shop. I think this configuration should work much better for me, ergonomically, and I can't seem to get upset about having given up the retro appeal of the wide spur hammer and GI grip safety, in favor of the more contemporary equipment that was necessary to correct POI and to rid me of the hammer bite problem. I do hope you all can still respect me, and Valentine.

http://www.workhorsearmory.com/seraph/Valentine_01.jpg

theArmedRebel

16th August 2005, 18:31

I do hope you all can still respect me, and Valentine.
http://www.workhorsearmory.com/seraph/Valentine_01.jpg
:)

Robert

jslobum

16th August 2005, 21:45

That is very nice. What kind of grips are those?

103

16th August 2005, 22:07

haha, that's still one beautiful weapon.

Here's mine with some repro WWII era grips and some other toys in the frame.
http://plaza.ufl.edu/borg103/wwii1911a1.jpg

Oh, and I'm getting a true GI curved MSH so I can get rid of the ILS fun.

pxm25

19th August 2005, 22:46

Springfield Operator. Flawless reliability nice lines. Cery good craftsmanship. Not as nice as my Night Hawk Customs, next best thing. was my carry weapon untill I got my night Hawk Customs.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/pxm25/P8070029.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/pxm25/P8070030.jpg

Hoss Fly

30th August 2005, 10:51

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/hossfly692000/n.jpg

Ric4509

30th August 2005, 13:20

I kept mine as is, no enhancements. Can't afford a real 1911A1 surplus.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/Ric4509/1b5862d8.jpg (http://)

KnightPalatine

31st August 2005, 21:08

Nickel Plated .38 Super

http://tinypic.com/59ye6t

The original stocks were replaced with bonded bone.

I've got my mind set on one of these, myself. I'm *trying* to hold off until a bit more cash is in hand. I've a set of faux ivory "Paladin" etched grips that should look nice on it.

Most important question: does it shoot as good as it looks?

mullannix930

1st September 2005, 01:05

jslobum

1st September 2005, 01:08

Seraph - Very nice

theArmedRebel

1st September 2005, 18:58

The grips on Seraph's Valentine look like VZ grips (click the link in the links banner above).

Been watching her progression since I "discovered" the wonders of the 1911 a year and a half ago.

Robert

Hoss Fly

2nd September 2005, 09:49

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/hossfly692000/a.jpg

John

2nd September 2005, 10:13

Gentlemen,

I was going through this thread again today, and I noticed that several of the pictures are missing.

Out of courtesy to other members, please make sure that the host in which you load your pictures, does not remove them after a while, on does not impose a bandwidth limit on the usage of your pictures. Also, please make sure you do not delete pictures, for which you have posted links in the forums. It is rather wierd to go through a thread as see nothing but this stupid "cupidfish.com" images or a description of a gun and no pictures.

Thanks

Tom

2nd September 2005, 14:24

I just went back to the beginning of the thread, just to make sure my original posting back in February were still listed, and thankfully they are. All my photos have been posted on PhotoBucket - hopefully they don't have any "limit" like apparently CupidFish.com does.

Hoss Fly

3rd September 2005, 00:43

I think i'll shoot it now :D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/hossfly692000/SP1.jpg

jslobum

3rd September 2005, 00:45

Man, I'll say you look ready to shoot! Nice looking pistol too.

Hoss Fly

3rd September 2005, 00:50

This is a great place, can't belive it took me this long to find it :rolleyes:

jslobum

3rd September 2005, 00:52

I thought you went shooting/

Hoss Fly

3rd September 2005, 00:56

This sucka's faaast :p

Mick_In_Texas

10th September 2005, 00:29

come on guys lets see some springfields,colt is getting way ahead-Bill :D
So, how do you post pictures here? Let me know, Sarge. I'm pissed, I tried everything I know to do.
Y'all all take care and be safe and God bless.
Mick

Stephen A. Camp

10th September 2005, 00:34

Hello.

http://forum.m1911.org/faq.php?faq=a_few_words#faq_postingpictures

Best.

jslobum

10th September 2005, 00:34

At the top of the main menu click on FAQ and it will give you help on posting pictures. You need to use a picture "service" to store your pics. I use photobucket and it is free. Check it out. It's really easy. Good luck. We are waiting for your pics.

theArmedRebel

10th September 2005, 03:10

http://homepage.mac.com/themacdaddy/.Pictures/IMG_0422.JPG
http://homepage.mac.com/themacdaddy/.Pictures/IMG_0423.JPG

As opposed to how she looked when she came home.
http://homepage.mac.com/themacdaddy/.Pictures/P1010001.JPG

Robert

jslobum

10th September 2005, 11:43

Very nice! Whose grips are those?

RichBohlman

11th September 2005, 09:10

:) Thanks for all the great pictures! :)

theArmedRebel

11th September 2005, 14:28

Are laser etched Alumagrips done by GunGrips.net (click the sponser link above). They can do just about anything you can think of on these things, including the Iwo Jima flag raising.

Robert

Mick_In_Texas

12th September 2005, 20:27

Mick_In_Texas

12th September 2005, 20:29

Hello.

http://forum.m1911.org/faq.php?faq=a_few_words#faq_postingpictures

Best.
Your advice is greatly appreciated as well! Good folks out here.

You take care and be safe.
Mick

sboger

13th September 2005, 01:22

Just a plain ol' 1911 A1 (GI .45) for now. Ivorex grips and my IWB holster really make it shine though. Plan to send it in to the custom shop for the "1911-A1 Defense Package". Can't decide if I want to carry it or just drop the money on a chopped "Loaded" model...

(Update 09/15/2005: Sent it into the custom shop today for the "Defense Package" and ambi-safety. Attempted a Wilson Combat extended ambi-safety install myself and failed miserably... 70 bucks down the drain.. If anyone wants to recommend a flat MSH that blends nicely, I'd be very interested. It's the only thing I really can't stand about the pistol..)

(BTW: Grips #928185, Holster #610258 @ midwayusa.com)

http://zissou.org/IMG_0422.jpg

http://zissou.org/IMG_0421.jpg

http://zissou.org/IMG_0416.jpg

jslobum

13th September 2005, 13:08

Very Nice! Good luck with it.

travinh

15th September 2005, 03:09

Does Briley bushing improve the accuracy?

[QUOTE=N.Franklin]My SA GI in progress...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/nf9648/DSC02025.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/nf9648/DSC02028.jpg

QUOTE]

theArmedRebel

24th September 2005, 19:02

Okay, she really is done this time. My Castillo’s Custom Actions Ball Bearing Trigger (http://www.ccactions.com/BBTrig.html) arrived today. It really is beautiful, Carlos Castillo does wonderful work.

the trigger
http://homepage.mac.com/themacdaddy/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2005-09-24%2014.49.14%20-0700/Image-AEDBEB8C2D4411DA.jpg
The over travel is from behind, so no holes in the face
http://homepage.mac.com/themacdaddy/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2005-09-24%2014.49.14%20-0700/Image-AEDC2EBB2D4411DA.jpg
Notice the smooth face
http://homepage.mac.com/themacdaddy/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2005-09-24%2014.49.14%20-0700/Image-AEDCDC032D4411DA.jpg

Robert

Sandman1967

24th September 2005, 19:18

Hey ArmedRebel, that trigger looks good on your gun!

jslobum

24th September 2005, 20:18

Looks good, the gun too!

DPD06

25th September 2005, 00:32

My new TRP Operator that my wife got me for my birthday. I've added 3 wilson 47D 8rd mags and picked up a Comp-tac belt-slide holster. The mags are loaded with Win 185JHP Silver-tips but I have to admit that I haven't fired it yet, so I can't comment on it's abilities. I can say, it's a pretty scary and expensive table-top center piece.
http://www.solisearch.net/ims/pic.php?u=26661ohfty&i=217375 http://www.solisearch.net/ims/pic.php?u=26661ohfty&i=217374

onesniper

25th September 2005, 01:08

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/onesniper/24ffa2b4.jpg

ncheat03

27th September 2005, 19:03

These pics arnt grreat, taken with web cam. My 3 day old Springer Champion Loaded, first couple with original wood grips, next couple with Houge grips, the last is The S.A. with Little Baby Brother Bersa Thunder .380
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a29/ncheat03/Picture14.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a29/ncheat03/Picture14.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a29/ncheat03/Picture12.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a29/ncheat03/Picture11.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a29/ncheat03/Picture9.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a29/ncheat03/Picture8.jpg

urbandork

24th November 2005, 17:20

This is my SA. Its not real, rather its an airsoft peice. I gathered a lot of info from this site about 1911's and SA. I figured since i finally got pix of the outcome i should post them up.

I built it up myself. It has a V10 slide and barrel but unlike the v10 it has a full length frame with a bobtailed backstrap.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/urbandork/bobbedtailv10004a.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/urbandork/bobbedtailv10007a.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/urbandork/bobbedtailv10006a.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/urbandork/bobbedtailv10002a.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/urbandork/bobbedtailv10001a.jpg

1911Redneck

24th November 2005, 18:48

here's my new baby and first pistol. going to replace the black plastic grips with wood ones sometime after xmas. wanted the GI but went with the Mil-Spec for the sites.
http://users.adelphia.net/~jwhipke1/1911/1911_left_close.jpg
http://users.adelphia.net/~jwhipke1/1911/1911_right_close.jpg

markk

25th November 2005, 02:21

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c73/kmark/th_PB180003.jpg (http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c73/kmark/PB180003.jpg)
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c73/kmark/th_PB180001.jpg (http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c73/kmark/PB180001.jpg)
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c73/kmark/th_PB160008.jpg (http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c73/kmark/PB160008.jpg)

Bluey

25th November 2005, 20:38

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b207/Bluey25/SpringAmmo.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b207/Bluey25/SpringBerettaduo.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b207/Bluey25/Scottwithtwopistols.jpg