post your springfield pics

[sbvann]

come on guys lets see some springfields,colt is getting way ahead-Bill :D

[Seraph]

Valentine
http://www.erinstone.net/Seraph/guns/valentine_ebonygrips.jpg
Gigolette
http://www.knoxferatu.com/seraph/Gigolette_VZgrips.jpg

[sbvann]

Valentine
http://www.erinstone.net/Seraph/guns/valentine_ebonygrips.jpg
Gigolette
http://www.knoxferatu.com/seraph/Gigolette_VZgrips.jpg
nice piece-Bill

[bea175]

A photo of my carry Springfield with night sights. :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v378/bea175/45nakelady4.jpg

[Iceman]

http://i4.ebayimg.com/01/i/03/3e/98/e3_1_sbl.JPG

http://i10.ebayimg.com/02/i/03/3d/d2/9f_1_sbl.JPG

:D

[sbvann]

A photo of my carry Springfield with night sights. :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v378/bea175/45nakelady4.jpg
thanks for posting-Bill

[sbvann]

http://i4.ebayimg.com/01/i/03/3e/98/e3_1_sbl.JPG

http://i10.ebayimg.com/02/i/03/3d/d2/9f_1_sbl.JPG

:D
thanks for posting-Bill

[OD*]

It looks stock, but it's not ;)

http://gunpix.com/gallery%2FHandguns%2FSemi%2DAutos%2FS%2EA%2E%20W%2EW%2Ejpg

[sbvann]

It looks stock, but it's not ;)

http://gunpix.com/gallery%2FHandguns%2FSemi%2DAutos%2FS%2EA%2E%20W%2EW%2Ejpg
looks great thanks for posting Bill

[wichaka]

Here's my current carry/duty gun. It was built from a Loaded slide & a Mil-Spec frame. The only parts left that are SA is the barrel & bushing.



http://w3.gorge.net/scshields/loaded.jpg

[Iceman]

Here's my current carry/duty gun. It was built from a Loaded slide & a Mil-Spec frame. The only parts left that are SA is the barrel & bushing.



http://w3.gorge.net/scshields/loaded.jpg

Very nice my man...you refinish the slide? Are those McCormick triggers?

BTW, I made the grips on my gun myself...hehehe :D

[Stephen A. Camp]

Hello. Here are a couple of SA pistols I enjoy shooting:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid154/pf3c9d872ee91b9adec176c6de40c6697/f5820b0b.jpg
Mil-Spec with different grips, bobbed hammer, and edges of the grip safety rounded. This gun's been fired just under a thousand rounds so far with no malfunctions of any kind with any magazine tried.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid63/p1ff0f81a16d5056a42e63759d900cc05/fc11fe05.jpg
This is a lightly customized lightweight SA .45 that has been used as a carry gun now and then.

Best.

[sbvann]

Here's my current carry/duty gun. It was built from a Loaded slide & a Mil-Spec frame. The only parts left that are SA is the barrel & bushing.



http://w3.gorge.net/scshields/loaded.jpg
nice looking piece there is a slim chance that we can bet out colt for posting pictures-Bill

[wichaka]

Yes, the trigger is McCormick......and the whole gun was re-parked.

Tony Rist made the grips on the one you see.

Don't bet on the Colt pic thing, as I have more Colts than Sa's. :D

[Miguel]

Hi. I'm new here. Great forum. Here is a pic if mine. Couple of days old. Pretty much stock.

http://home.ripway.com/2004-3/86933/pistola.jpg

[sbvann]

Hi. I'm new here. Great forum. Here is a pic if mine. Couple of days old. Pretty much stock.

http://home.ripway.com/2004-3/86933/pistola.jpg
welcome aboard and thanks for posting-Bill

[Big Sky Rancher]

Springfield TRP Operator

http://home.comcast.net/~capilla/TRP_OP_MUZZLE.JPG

[Big Sky Rancher]

Springfield TRP Professional

http://home.comcast.net/~capilla/springfield_professional.jpg

[Big Sky Rancher]

Springfield TGO1

http://home.comcast.net/~capilla/tgo_left2.jpg

[Big Sky Rancher]

Springfield TGO1 with a grips made from a cross section of a Wooly Mammoth's tooth.



http://home.comcast.net/~capilla/TGO_Mammoth3.JPG

[Miguel]

Ok now I'm drooling like Homer Simpson staring a Duff beer :D

[sbvann]

Springfield TGO1 with a grips made from a cross section of a Wooly Mammoth's tooth.



http://home.comcast.net/~capilla/TGO_Mammoth3.JPG
thanks for posting save some 1911 for other people i think you have them all-Bill

[FrostHeave]

Hi- New to the Forum and the 1911. This is my GI .45 with Hogue Rubber Grips. I've had it for a week; changed the grips before I put one round through it.

http://home.comcast.net/~wsjnh/SA-GI-45.jpg

[sbvann]

Hi- New to the Forum and the 1911. This is my GI .45 with Hogue Rubber Grips. I've had it for a week; changed the grips before I put one round through it.

http://home.comcast.net/~wsjnh/SA-GI-45.jpg
thanks for posting-Bill

[Ruggy]

Where did u get those grips?

[USMC0231]

Greetings,
Just thought I would jump in on posting pics. Nothing done to this one as yet, since I have a problem with it shooting low and left. I am thinking of getting another slide and barrel to change out the ports. It is also in serious need of being deburred. The edges of this little pistol are razor sharp.




http://www.hunt101.com/img/242178.jpg
http://www.hunt101.com/img/245278.jpg

[FrostHeave]

Where did u get those grips?

Riley's in Hooksett, NH

They're also available online:Hogue Website (http://www.hogueinc.com/getgrip/merchant.ihtml?pid=4621&lastcatid=146&step=4)

[Iceman]

Springfield TRP Operator

http://home.comcast.net/~capilla/TRP_OP_MUZZLE.JPG

The next pistol I want to get! :D

[sbvann]

Greetings,
Just thought I would jump in on posting pics. Nothing done to this one as yet, since I have a problem with it shooting low and left. I am thinking of getting another slide and barrel to change out the ports. It is also in serious need of being deburred. The edges of this little pistol are razor sharp.




http://www.hunt101.com/img/242178.jpg
http://www.hunt101.com/img/245278.jpg
thanks for posting-Bill

[ranger edge]

Here's Mine...
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/9012/gi45withfancygrips1largesmall0.jpg
:D

[sbvann]

Here's Mine...
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/9012/gi45withfancygrips1largesmall0.jpg
:D
thanks for posting-Bill

[lab rat]

1st post. 1st 1911A1. Here's my work in progress.
http://www.hunt101.com/img/246107.jpg

[Big Sky Rancher]

Welcome to the M-1911 Forum, lab rat! :)

[lab rat]

Thanks. Glad to be aboard.

[sbvann]

1st post. 1st 1911A1. Here's my work in progress.
http://www.hunt101.com/img/246107.jpg
welcome aboard and thanks for posting-Bill

[TXscout]

Here's my SA/Clark Custom Combat, built to FBI specs+, with Black-T finish. The officers' is a hard chromed Caspian build with a Schuemann AET Ultimatch barrel. Both are shooters....

http://home.earthlink.net/~txscout/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/ccc1.jpg

http://home.earthlink.net/~txscout/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/ccc2.jpg

http://home.earthlink.net/~txscout/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/ccc3.jpg

http://home.earthlink.net/~txscout/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/ccc4.jpg

[sbvann]

Here's my SA/Clark Custom Combat, built to FBI specs+, with Black-T finish. The officers' is a hard chromed Caspian build with a Schuemann AET Ultimatch barrel. Both are shooters....

http://home.earthlink.net/~txscout/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/ccc1.jpg

http://home.earthlink.net/~txscout/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/ccc2.jpg

http://home.earthlink.net/~txscout/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/ccc3.jpg

http://home.earthlink.net/~txscout/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/ccc4.jpg
thanks for posting-Bill

[RSV]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/RSV_00919/1911B.jpg

[sbvann]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/RSV_00919/1911B.jpg
thanks for posting-Bill

[gunsnrovers]

To start 2005, I picked up this GI on January 2nd (store was closed on the 1st :) )

After putting a few hundred rounds downrange stock, I started my first "project".

Here's a very mild rework of a GI.

What I did:
Ed Brown slide stop
Ed Brown extractor
Ed Brown firing pin and stop
Fitted a new MSH
EMC wide spur hammer
EGW sear
Ed Brown disconnector
Real steel thumb safety
Kings bushing
Kings #104 front sight
Yost-Bonitz retro rear sight
Greider medium length trigger
VZ canvas grips
Wolff Spring Kit
Wilsons sear spring

http://www.suckasstheatre.com/gunpics/GI1.jpg

The EMC hammer has been bobbed, but I like the looks and profile a lot.
http://www.suckasstheatre.com/gunpics/giemc.jpg

The Kings bushing is nice and thick. Should keep the crown protected.
http://www.suckasstheatre.com/gunpics/gikingsbushing.jpg

I really had fun with this. I know it's mild and not involved, but I'm pleased with the results. It was neat knowing I tackled the project myself. Also was a good reminder as to why we pay gunsmiths what we do sometimes! :)

[gunsnrovers]

Back in June of last yeat, I sent the guys at Yost Bonitz my Milspec. I bought the gun in 1994 and shot it a lot. Good gun, but I wanted something more and the 1* package offered by Ted Yost seemed like a winner. Problem was that I wanted Heinie Straight 8 sights and not Novaks so my pistol would not qualify for the 1* logo. I got the Yost "Y" instead. :)

I also asked the guys to replace all MIM parts with real steel while they were in there.

Here are the results:
http://www.suckasstheatre.com/gunpics/yostsa1.jpg
http://www.suckasstheatre.com/gunpics/yostsa2.jpg
http://www.suckasstheatre.com/gunpics/yostsa3.jpg

[sbvann]

To start 2005, I picked up this GI on January 2nd (store was closed on the 1st :) )

After putting a few hundred rounds downrange stock, I started my first "project".

Here's a very mild rework of a GI.

What I did:
Ed Brown slide stop
Ed Brown extractor
Ed Brown firing pin and stop
Fitted a new MSH
EMC wide spur hammer
EGW sear
Ed Brown disconnector
Real steel thumb safety
Kings bushing
Kings #104 front sight
Yost-Bonitz retro rear sight
Greider medium length trigger
VZ canvas grips
Wolff Spring Kit
Wilsons sear spring

http://www.suckasstheatre.com/gunpics/GI1.jpg

The EMC hammer has been bobbed, but I like the looks and profile a lot.
http://www.suckasstheatre.com/gunpics/giemc.jpg

The Kings bushing is nice and thick. Should keep the crown protected.
http://www.suckasstheatre.com/gunpics/gikingsbushing.jpg

I really had fun with this. I know it's mild and not involved, but I'm pleased with the results. It was neat knowing I tackled the project myself. Also was a good reminder as to why we pay gunsmiths what we do sometimes! :)
thanks for posting-now your an expert with 1911's more than most-Bill

[gunsnrovers]

Thanks. The Cat tractors in the background do add an air of "expertise".

It's now my official "going to the desert" gun when I go off roading and camping.

It's eaten up just over 500 rounds now. No hiccups. All the safeties work. It shoots where I point it. I guess I did things right.

Best of all I really had fun doing it.

[sbvann]

Thanks. The Cat tractors in the background do add an air of "expertise".

It's now my official "going to the desert" gun when I go off roading and camping.

It's eaten up just over 500 rounds now. No hiccups. All the safeties work. It shoots where I point it. I guess I did things right.

Best of all I really had fun doing it.
the 1911 is in your blood now have fun and be safe-Bill

[DB1911]

Here is my Champion with new grips from VZ grips. This is good reliable fire power.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v398/DBAR/VZCHAMP2.jpg

[sbvann]

Here is my Champion with new grips from VZ grips. This is good reliable fire power.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v398/DBAR/VZCHAMP2.jpg
thanks for posting-Bill

[Tom]

Here's my addition to the forum:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v708/IslandersFan/M1911003.jpg



Tom

[sbvann]

thanks for posting your 1911-Bill

[lab rat]

http://www.hunt101.com/img/252117.jpg

I just installed the ff:

Cylinder & Slide tactical trigger pull set
CMC thumb safety
CMC tactical mag catch
Ed Brown firing pin stop
Ed Brown slide stop

Unfortunately, one of the grip screws broke in half when i was putting it all together. Part of the screw is still inside. Any suggestions on the safest way to take the remaining screw without messing up the threads? Thanks.

[lab rat]

Here's a closer look (i got to get a better camera)
http://www.hunt101.com/img/252118.jpg

Can't wait to take it to the range!

[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
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/nf9648/DSC01997.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/nf9648/DSC02029.jpg

Newest pics, still waiting on a front sight staking tool to install the front sight from King's...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/nf9648/DSC02164.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/nf9648/DSC02165.jpg

[N.Franklin]

Unfortunately, one of the grip screws broke in half when i was putting it all together. Part of the screw is still inside. Any suggestions on the safest way to take the remaining screw without messing up the threads? Thanks.

Only suggestion I have is to use a easy out, and be careful.

[sbvann]

thanks for posting-Bill

[michaelfrancis79]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/michaelfrancis79/Picture02.jpg

[sbvann]

thanks for posting michaelfrancis79-Bill

[CA_Ghost]

Hey guys just came across the site and have to share a picture of the best gun I've ever bought!!! I love her!
http://tinypic.com/16p8wn

[sbvann]

thanks for posting-Bill

[Tom]

Interesting grips. Looks like snake scales.


Tom

[Iceman]

Hey guys just came across the site and have to share a picture of the best gun I've ever bought!!! I love her!
http://tinypic.com/16p8wn

this is interesting, is it the early model of Operator?

[CA_Ghost]

Nope I bought this Operator in Decemeber. The grips are Simonich Gunner Grips. I really enjoy these grips. Very comfortable and I don't have to worry if my hands get sweaty I won't lose my firing grip. I highly recommend these grips!!!


www.simonichknives.com

Christine is the greatest!!!

[lab rat]

I got bored so i tried Brownells Oxpho-Blue creme
http://www.hunt101.com/img/253997.jpg

[1911 Buckeye]

I just did this in the Kimber section as both of my 1911 pistols are in the same shot.
The Springfield is the 9mm Stainless Loaded. The onlt thing I dislike are the 9 round magazines. They work alright but come on, 9 rounds! :mad:

http://usera.imagecave.com/NeilCasper/KimberandSpringfieldII.jpg

[Matt the Knife]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v517/qballhk40/DSC01317.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v517/qballhk40/DSC01312.jpg

[santa]

Matt, nice pieces and grips. What are the grips and where from?
Thanks

[sbvann]

thanks for posting-Bill

[Tom]

I just received the "U.S." grips and put them on.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v708/IslandersFan/Springfield%20Mil-Spec/SpringfieldMil-SpecM1911016.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v708/IslandersFan/Springfield%20Mil-Spec/SpringfieldMil-SpecM1911012.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v708/IslandersFan/Springfield%20Mil-Spec/SpringfieldMil-SpecM1911020.jpg


Tom

[Sabre]

Now ya see, I like those "US" grips. I guess I'm one of the seemingly few...

[Tom]

I thought I was the only one, too. It wasn't until I posted a message about wanting those grips on the other 1911 forum and found someone willing to sell me these grips that all these people started coming out of the woodwork saying how much they like or want these grips, too.

I worried that these grips would make my Mil-Spec look too "G.I.", but now that I see them on the gun I don't worry about that any longer. Plus these grips are slightly thicker than the "stock" Mil-Spec grips, made of wood not plastic, and (in my opinion) are more comfortable and give a more secure hold.


Tom

[sbvann]

nice pictures thanks for posting-Bill

[sbvann]

i have those same grips om my SA stainless-Bill

[RuninRonin]

http://www.johnencinas.com/TRPOperator/TRPOp5.jpg

http://www.johnencinas.com/TRPOperator/TRP01.jpg

First post, just found this forum. Above are my setups for competition. SA TRP Operator for Limited 10 and TRP for IDPA.

[Jammer Six]

When you're shooting competitively, what do you use the cellphone and knife for?

Games get weirder every year...

[sbvann]

thanks for posting and welcome aboard-Bill

[RuninRonin]

When you're shooting competitively, what do you use the cellphone and knife for?

Games get weirder every year...

Well... The cell phone is a prop for the photograph and I always have a knife on me but, it also is a prop.

[sbvann]

your 1911 is a really nice piece-Bill

[RuninRonin]

your 1911 is a really nice piece-Bill

Thanks Bill! I appreciate the welcome the forums too.

[chromechicken]

First post in a while. Here's mine.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v349/chromechicken/1911bbc.jpg

SA Loaded, w/AO big Dot tritium sights, Rogaurd finish, and checkering on the front strap done by cylinder & slide. Firing pin, extractor, and all the springs are WC.

[Iceman]

Well... The cell phone is a prop for the photograph and I always have a knife on me but, it also is a prop.

Hehehe...only people have appreciation for great photography understands that...

Nice piece and nice pixies...do you have high res. pixies of those? It's almost good enough for my comp's wallpaper! ;)

TRP Operator is the next piece I ant to get... :D

[sbvann]

thanks for posting and welcome aboard-Bill

[RuninRonin]

Hehehe...only people have appreciation for great photography understands that...

Nice piece and nice pixies...do you have high res. pixies of those? It's almost good enough for my comp's wallpaper! ;)

TRP Operator is the next piece I ant to get... :D

Thanks Iceman. Yes, I do have higher res images, the originals are 3008x2000. I currently use the second image as my wallpaper.

John

[Jammer Six]

Hehehe...only people have appreciation for great photography understands that...

Well, that certainly explains that... :D

[Dragracer Art]

http://home.comcast.net/~yullose001/DSC01929004.JPG

[sbvann]

thanks for posting and welcome aboard-Bill

[Iceman]

The latest mod on my SA Loaded! S&A magwell arched MSH, Wilson Combat checkered front strap and yet another new set of grips...hehehe... :D I just love it more everyday! :p

http://i5.ebayimg.com/02/i/03/90/7a/d1_1_sbl.JPG

[jafa]

Springfield, replaced and upgraded all parts inside except for trigger and most exterior , with much help from a friend. Taking it out on the range later today for the first time after installing the final parts.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/jafa1/1911Custom.jpg

[jlewisk]

Just joined the site, I think it's great, lots of information.

This is one I just traded for it has a OD duracoat frame and blue slide w/BoMar rear and millet front site, beavertail grip and nowlin hammer and wilson combat 8 shot mag. So far it seems to be a great shooter, functions great so far.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v66/jkimbrell/668aa33d.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v66/jkimbrell/0f0b342b.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v66/jkimbrell/d4b3b72d.jpg

[primersinmyshoe]

The TGO 2:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v423/primersinmyshoe/TGO2weaveLarge.jpg

[John]

The TGO 2:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v423/primersinmyshoe/TGO2weaveLarge.jpg
Why is this picture like that? My eyes hurt!

[Tom]

My guess: so it cannot be pirated by someone else and used as their own. It's like a watermark - only more annoying. :)


Tom

[sbvann]

thanks to all who post their springfields-may the bullseye always be in your sights-Bill

[11-B]

Hi new member here. Thought I'd post a pic of my baby, a Springfield Mil-spec. This is the first firearm I've owned personally and it just had to be a 1911. I bought her about a month ago and put about 400 rounds downrange with no problems so far. Ive been reading this wonderful site for a couple months now, trying to grab as much 1911 knowledge as i can. This forum is where i decided to go with the springfield and shes a great little gun. I only wish I had one of these in the desert for a sidearm instead of that beat up Beretta 92 :D http://img212.exs.cx/img212/5724/p10106077qv.jpg

[Tom]

Very sweet, 11-B. Especially the grips. Were those on the gun when you bought it, or something you added later?


Tom

[11-B]

The grips were my idea, the only thing ive done to it so far since i bought it brand new. I love the look of rosewood. I plan on replacing the MIM parts with higher quality ones as my knowledge of 1911s improves or if i can find a good gunsmith in my area. I cant wait to start playing around with this thing :)

[RattlerXX]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v631/RattlerXX/SpringerwithVZs.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v631/RattlerXX/Springfield1911MilSpec2withEmersonCQC7A.jpg

Here are a few of my Springers.
I have sold the Bi Tone Lightweight Champ

[RattlerXX]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v631/RattlerXX/SPRINGFIELDCUSTOMPIC2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v631/RattlerXX/SpringfieldLWODChampion.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v631/RattlerXX/Springfield1911ParkedSWHowlingRat.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v631/RattlerXX/MilSpecandBK7.jpg

[Seraph]

Sorry about the crappy photo, but my Mil Spec, Valentine, just got back from SA Custom Shop, and I had to have a hasty visual aid to accompany my gloating. This baby is far, far nicer than this image can reveal. For those who wonder whether it's worth it to start with a base gun and have it customized, rather than paying for an optioned limited production or semi custom gun... Wonder no more. IMO, there is no better way to go.

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

[reddog1]

Where does one go to get a wooly mammoth's tooth? :)

[John]

Where does one go to get a wooly mammoth's tooth? :)
Last reference I heard about these, was in Siberia. Now, if you can afford the temperatures there, just to get a set of grips, it's fine with me, I 'll stay home though. LoL

Rgds

[Big Sky Rancher]

Where does one go to get a wooly mammoth's tooth? :)


The guy that makes the grips got the teeth from Russia.

http://fineturnage.com/custom_grips.php

[Dragracer Art]

Updated pics of mine with the correct grips on it...
Just can't make up my mind which ones to leave on. :rolleyes:
'Guess I'll just hafta buy a 'nuther one so I don't have to keep swapping grips on and off... :D

http://home.comcast.net/~7second70camaro/DSC02052001.JPG
http://home.comcast.net/~7second70camaro/DSC02053001.JPG

[squid]

Dragracer,

Where did you get the that trigger?

Todd

[Dragracer Art]

Dragracer,

Where did you get the that trigger?

Todd

I wish I knew where it came from...
I bought the gun used, and it already had the trigger and Hogue grips on it.
The trigger is made of plastic or carbon fiber.

[reddog1]

The guy that makes the grips got the teeth from Russia.

http://fineturnage.com/custom_grips.php

Thanks for the link, those grips are awesome. Little out of my price range though. :(

[Tom]

Dragracer, I saw you pics and had this incredible sense of deja vu. Other than the trigger, it looks much like mine. :D

Enjoy!


Tom

[reddog1]

Dragracer,

Where did you get the that trigger?

Todd

Brownells has an STI trigger that looks the same to me.

[Nikolai]

Greetings,
Rattler, I'm thoroughly in love with his pistol. Tell me more about it? Model, modifications, finish, grips, etc,. Looks beautiful.. I can't stop looking at it. The TRS sitting on the desk in front of me is getting jealous!

-Nikolai

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v631/RattlerXX/SpringerwithVZs.jpg

[NetXteN]

Here's my girl ...

http://www.netxten.com/photos/1911/1911-org.gif

I've debated some mods, but since her and I like to fling lead into baseball sized areas or smaller at 25 yards... I'm not changing anything!

[Dragracer Art]

Brownells has an STI trigger that looks the same to me.

Looks like you're right...

Found one at STI...
STI Trigger (http://www.stiguns.com/cgi-bin/mivavm?/Merchant2/merchant.mvc+Screen=PROD&Store_Code=STIGUNS&Product_Code=TRIG-1911&Category_Code=COMP)

[Matt the Knife]

Dragracer,

Where did you get the that trigger?

Todd
I looks like an STI trigger to me. My Colt had one when I got it. They make them in Carbon Fiber and Aluminum
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v517/qballhk40/DSC01312.jpg

[Kinny]

Hi. First post here. :)

http://img215.exs.cx/img215/5791/trp19pv.jpg (http://www.imageshack.us)

[woozyduke]

My SA GI in progress...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/nf9648/DSC02025.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/nf9648/DSC02028.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/nf9648/DSC01997.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/nf9648/DSC02029.jpg
Great lookin gun,what all have you done to it?...good move with the briley bushing!

[woozyduke]

Hi. First post here. :)

http://img215.exs.cx/img215/5791/trp19pv.jpg (http://www.imageshack.us)
Great lookin gun..be it shoots good!

[Kinny]

Great lookin gun..be it shoots good!

Thanks. It shoots really good. That thing can probably outshoot me. lol.

[BrianT1701]

Here is my Mil-Spec. It's the first handgun I've ever owned..and I have to say I love it.
Haven't done much but switch out the grips...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v28/BrianT1701/1911002sm.jpg

[darrenk75b]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v481/Overkill2/IMG_0041.jpg



The work that I've done so far:
S&A magwell blended and polished
S&A Beavertail
Nowlin Sear, Hammer, Sear Spring and Mainspring
Ergo Grips
Greider trigger, currently sitting at 4 lb pull

Work Remaining:
Checker Frontstrap to 25 lpi
Install a Bo-mar rear sight (I'm looking at my options for the front sight)
Eventually install a Kart barrel (when I have money again :D )
Refinish with Norrell Moly Resin (I'm thinking about a gentle Gray frame and Gray-Black slide for a mild two-tone look)

[mydangpleeze]

here's a shot of my loaded champion sporting carbon creations grips. it's back at springfield as of yesterday because the front tritium sight went out. :(

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y69/mydangpleeze/champion1.jpg

[Impala]

Here is my collection. I have a new one on the way too! The TRP now has Larry Davidison grips and a set of Alumagrips (or two) will be next for the others.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/impala_ss/Collection016w.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/impala_ss/patriot.gif

[sbvann]

nice collection don't buy them all leave some for other-Bill

[theArmedRebel]

Well, after a long weekend, my Mil-Spec came home from Springfield’s Custom Shop on Monday. She originally went in for a repair due to a mis fitted barrel bushing, and “while they were at it” I had them install some parts and do some machining. What I ended up with is a Mil-Spec that is all my own, exactly the way I wanted it. Oh, and a sweet four and a half pound trigger.

Parts and work done:
Alumagrips for Magwell with Springfield logo by GunGrips.net (http://www.gungrips.net)
Cylinder & Slide Tactical II trigger kit (hammer, sear, disconnector, and sear spring, installed by Custom Shop)
Cylinder & Slide Titanium hammer strut
Ed Brown 40 LPI checkered magazine release, with a Dawson Precision hex head magazine catch lock.
Ed Brown Firing Pin Stop and Recoil Spring Plug
Ed Brown extended thumb safety
Heinie SlantPro sights, trijicon front and plain black rear (dovetails cut and sights installed by Custom Shop)
King’s extended slide stop
Short Videki Design trigger with the serrations filed off
Smith & Alexander .220 radius grip safety (grip frame cut, blended and refinished bu Custom Shop)
Smith & Alexander Magwell, 20 LPI checkered, flat
Wilson Combat Bullet Proof ™ Extractor
Wilson Combat stainless pin set and hex head grip screws
20 LPI checkering on the front strap (Machine checkered by Custom Shop)

As she looked out of the box, right side.
http://homepage.mac.com/themacdaddy/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2005-03-21%2011.36.58%20-0800/Image-57F6B7449A4011D9.jpg

As she looked out of the box, left side.
http://homepage.mac.com/themacdaddy/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2005-03-21%2011.36.58%20-0800/Image-57F69E409A4011D9.jpg

After I replaced the trigger, grips, slide stop, magazine catch lock and the pins. Right side.
http://homepage.mac.com/themacdaddy/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2005-03-21%2011.36.58%20-0800/Image-57F6D2D89A4011D9.jpg

After I replaced the trigger, grips, slide stop, magazine catch lock and the pins. Left side.


http://homepage.mac.com/themacdaddy/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2005-03-21%2011.36.58%20-0800/Image-57F6EB769A4011D9.jpg

Close up on the front strap checkering.
http://homepage.mac.com/themacdaddy/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2005-03-21%2011.36.58%20-0800/Image-57F65E3A9A4011D9.jpg

The stippling job I did because I was anxious and had to wait the weekend. Not a 1911, my Kahr MK-9
http://homepage.mac.com/themacdaddy/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2005-03-21%2011.36.58%20-0800/Image-57F682E69A4011D9.jpg

And after a trip to the range? 450 rounds, one failure to feed (due largely in part to my not fully inserting the magazine) and I tore out the ten ring on the four targets I had. well, after I tightened the set screw on the Heinie sights. (as my groups drifted towards the left) Well, after exchanging e-mail with Ted Yost about his lanyard modification to the MSH, my Smith & Alexander Magwell is off to his shop. I realize that I could have spent ten dollars extra and gotten a lanyard when I ordered the part originally, but I don’t like the loops that stick out on non-GI guns. Besides, $55.00 is cheap to say that my gun has custom work done by Yost-Bonitz.

Sorry for the long first post.

Robert

[theArmedRebel]

http://homepage.mac.com/themacdaddy/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2004-12-23%2020.08.19%20-0800/Image-49D11A52556111D9.jpg
http://homepage.mac.com/themacdaddy/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2004-12-23%2020.08.19%20-0800/Image-49D13891556111D9.jpg
From when I brought her home
http://homepage.mac.com/themacdaddy/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2004-07-30%2016.51.26%20-0700/Image-164AEDA7E28311D8.jpg
http://homepage.mac.com/themacdaddy/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2004-07-30%2016.51.26%20-0700/Image-164B03F6E28311D8.jpg

Robert

[Zydeco76]

Rebel,

Beutiful Milspec...If you don't mind my asking what was the total price from springfield for the custom work?

[theArmedRebel]

Probably too much, but she's so beautiful. Not included in that price are the following parts: the magwell, beavertail, slide stop, thumb safety, grips and the Cylinder & Slide Tactical II kit. I had a 10% discount coupon from Brownells (from the SHOT show) so that helped, but not much. I'm in to her for about $1200.00, so it would have been cheaper to upgrade a Loaded or something. But I didn't want forward cocking serrations and I was planning to do the work over a longer period of time, and more of it myself. But she was already at Springfield...

Robert

[theArmedRebel]

I'm thinking next time I'll just get a TRP Operator. That way all that I will have to change are the grips.

Robert

[XavierBreath]

http://www.bayourovers.com/SpringfieldMil-Spec.jpg
Mil-Spec

[XavierBreath]

http://www.bayourovers.com/WWIIMil-Spec.jpg
GI.45

[ThatDude]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y76/rbhutch/IM000316.jpg

[supercomp9]

With some upgrades out of my Parts Box..
waiting for the complete makeover job...
http://www.hunt101.com/img/268215.jpg (http://www.hunt101.com/?p=268215&c=500&z=1)

[peanutlover]

Hello theArmedRebel. I'm new to the forum. I'd like to ask how you like that repro holster. How do you wear it? How do you dress to conceal it? Would it be practical to wear it underneath an oversize tee-shirt or would a button-up be preferred? I realize some of these answers I must find out for myself, nevertheless I am interested in your experience with this holster. I'm considering one myself. Thanks in advance, peanutlover.

[theArmedRebel]

The earlier version. It's comfortable, but I've never considered wearing it for concealment. It was a Christmas gift. I'm a History major at UNLV and generally into WWII thru Vietnam, which is why I bought the Springfield in the first place. That, and I couldn't afford the coin for the Colt WWII reproduction for an "obsolete" firearm. :o Now I have three and am itching for number four. :D
I would think the M7 would be a better carry choice, only because the M3 isn't as stable with only the one strap. Personally, I carry either my G26, Kahr MK-9 or my 640 S&W, IWB or front pocket carry. But I'm also thinking 1911 number five will be a Commander, maybe even an actual Colt, but probably not.

Robert

[brutay]

Here's my Loaded Champ after a couple of changes

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/brutay/SAloaded.jpg

[1911rookie2]

brutay,

Nice looking Champion. What type of finish is that and where did you have it done. Thanks.

[brutay]

Thanks! It's a two-tone GunKote I had done by Shumaker Gun Works in Stephenville, TX. I never cared for the parkerized finish. They also did a reliability package on it since I had trouble with it feeding CorBon's.

[HARDCORE]

Heres my 90's edition standard model





http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/HARD-CORE/Image010.jpg

[Zaskar24]

theArmedRebel, did you send the parts to SA's Custom Shop you had picked up to be put on to not void the warranty? Just asking because I am thinking of getting some parts as time goes by and having the custom shop do it so the warranty will live on.

Scott

[theArmedRebel]

But since it was already at Springfield, I figured I would have them do it. The warranty played a part in that decision. I was going to send the slide off to Heinie for the sight upgrade, but the rest I was going to do myself. I figured I might have to see a gunsmith about the refinishing issues, but that was it. Then I started thinking about the front strap and whether or not I wanted to do stippling myself or checkering. I considered buying a Marvel jig from Brownells and doing it myself, but the time factor (and the fear of screwing it up) led me to have Springfield do it. I cannot even begin to express how nicely it turned out. But right now she is partially disassembled as the MSH?magwell is off at Yost -Bonitz for their MSH/lanyard modification. I will post pics when it comes in.

Robert

[mrb302]

Another newbie with a GI...


http://img14.imgspot.com/u/05/86/20/6008001911.jpg

My new grips will be here soon and I post another...

[Seraph]

Hardcore, I like the look of the blackened Dlask trig. Did you use Gun Kote, or what?

[HARDCORE]

Seraph,

My local gunsmith put a moly coat on the trigger,beaver tail and ambi safty. The ejection port is already lowered but when i scrape up some bucks im going to have him lower and flair it a little more,than moly coat the whole pistol.


HARDCORE

[deputy tom]

These pics are great.I have a couple of Springfields but no camera to take the pics.tom.

[boldkharma]

My modified GI with its buddy the DE

http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery...063&uid=2463402

[Black_Talon]

Dang, I can't believe I never got around to posting in this thread. Here goes:

1988-ish Baer-built early SA Custom Shop Gun:
http://www.black-talon.org/RKBA/guns/NM_800.jpg

First SA Pro:
http://www.black-talon.org/RKBA/guns/13xx_800.jpg

Second SA Pro:
http://www.black-talon.org/RKBA/guns/3xx_LG_800.jpg

[boldkharma]

Sweeeeeet!!!! Nice pistols!

[txaggiechl]

Springfield MC Operator: Ed Brown slim tactical thumb safety, Wilson V-Grip MSH, Wilson "Slim-Line" grips, Wilson "Custom-Tune" spring package.

This is my new one, Springfield Lightweight Micro-Compact Bi-Tone (PX9801L). At a mere 24oz, it's a pleasure to carry; I was carrying the 42oz MC Op.

Sorry about the crappy picture. The micro-compact is supporting a "beater" wilson safety for the time being, as I ripped off the Springfield ambi-safety ASAP so it wouldn't scratch the other side of the frame (like it did to my Operator ). It will soon be replaced by an Ed Brown slim tactical safety (same as on the Operator).

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/txaggiechl/mc_op1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/txaggiechl/1911/002.jpg

[reddog1]

[QUOTE=Black_Talon]Dang, I can't believe I never got around to posting in this thread. Here goes:

Beautiful guns! I noticed that all 3 had ambi safeties, I am planning to install one on my SA and wanted to know if you had ever removed one of yours during disassembly? I am curious about how difficult they are to remove and what the best way is to pull one out. The ones I have looked at appear to just snap together inside the frame, but might be difficult to remove.

Finally, is the back of the right grip inletted to provide clearance for the saftey?

Thanks

[Black_Talon]

Dang, I can't believe I never got around to posting in this thread. Here goes:

Beautiful guns! I noticed that all 3 had ambi safeties, I am planning to install one on my SA and wanted to know if you had ever removed one of yours during disassembly? I am curious about how difficult they are to remove and what the best way is to pull one out. The ones I have looked at appear to just snap together inside the frame, but might be difficult to remove.

I remove them all the time. Those types of ambi safeties are assembled with a "tongue" on one side of the safety pivot pin fitting into a snug "groove" on the other side of the safety. The safeties on those three guns come apart with just a little force, but some that are tight, or new, require a little prying persuasion with a thin bladed knife (or something similar) and a CC to protect the finish beneath.

Those particular safeties are all Wilson and have stood up quite well through lots of disassemble/reassemble cycles and I have no complaints about them. Some folks have trouble with the tongue 'n groove getting loose, or even breaking off over time.

That said, I'm not the biggest ambi safety guy on the planet and all my other 1911's are fitted with extended, single-side safeties.


Finally, is the back of the right grip inletted to provide clearance for the safety?

Thanks

Yes, from the factory. Almost any 1911 grips you can buy these days come with the option for being pre-inleted for an ambi-safety.

[reddog1]

I remove them all the time. Those types of ambi safeties are assembled with a "tongue" on one side of the safety pivot pin fitting into a snug "groove" on the other side of the safety. The safeties on those three guns come apart with just a little force, but some that are tight, or new, require a little prying persuasion with a thin bladed knife (or something similar) and a CC to protect the finish beneath.

Those particular safeties are all Wilson and have stood up quite well through lots of disassemble/reassemble cycles and I have no complaints about them. Some folks have trouble with the tongue 'n groove getting loose, or even breaking off over time.

That said, I'm not the biggest ambi safety guy on the planet and all my other 1911's are fitted with extended, single-side safeties.




Yes, from the factory. Almost any 1911 grips you can buy these days come with the option for being pre-inleted for an ambi-safety.


Thanks for the info!

[Seraph]

Black Talon, those are indeed some nice-lookin' pistolas! That first pic of yours was influential in my decision to go with an Ed Brown weld-on magwell for my Mil Spec custom carry gun. I used your pic as wallpaper while I was mulling it over. I have to thank you for the inspiration, as I could scarcely be more pleased with how mine turned out.
http://www.black-talon.org/RKBA/guns/NM_800.jpg

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

[grinch]

seraph- Where did you get that weld on mag well?? I searched Ed Browns site for it and can't find them. Thats what I want for my pistols.

Anyone know where to get them let me know

[theArmedRebel]

I believe they had the part in inventory.

Robert

[grinch]

I'll have to call and see on monday. It would be par for the course if its discontinued seems soon as I find something I REALLY like for the 1911 I find out its discontinued. I LOVE the wedge mainspring housing they used to make in 20lpi but thats discontinued too. Next will be the Hi-sweep grip saftey LOL.

Thanks

[Cottonmouth]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y97/CottonmouthSC/UltraCompactbig001.jpg

1998 Hi Cap Ultra Compact Model bought used. I sent it to Springfield Custom. Single Stack Frame and Reliability Job. Leaves this week for Robar NP3 finish and Novack Sights

[bluerider]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y147/Bluerider1946/100_0095-c.jpg

[bluerider]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y147/Bluerider1946/HF-1TexasConchop9250021-1.jpg

[Kinny]

TGO II

http://img135.echo.cx/img135/2827/tgoiia0ff.jpg (http://www.imageshack.us)
http://img135.echo.cx/img135/8356/tgoiib7wc.jpg (http://www.imageshack.us)
http://img144.echo.cx/img144/614/tgoiic3gg.jpg (http://www.imageshack.us)
http://img144.echo.cx/img144/8103/tgoiid0ss.jpg (http://www.imageshack.us)

[sbvann]

Here's my current carry/duty gun. It was built from a Loaded slide & a Mil-Spec frame. The only parts left that are SA is the barrel & bushing.



http://w3.gorge.net/scshields/loaded.jpg
were did you get the trigger i like it-Bill

[theArmedRebel]

McCormick Trigger (http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=5520&title=1911+AUTO+LIGHTWEIGHT+TRIGGER) to me.

Robert

[RangerTJ]

I just picked her up off of my aunt. She was into competitive shooting. She's gone a little daff, so when I asked what all has been done, she only said "lots and lots". If anything jumps out at you, please let me know. This is my first 1911 and have no clue. Thanks, Will

http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=4288449911&idx=12

[shuwtist]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v718/shuwtist/Loaded03.jpg

[krang]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v428/kregen/Guns/1911Alumna.jpg

Stock GI with Aluma grips. No frills-all business. Great shooter- with no complaints.

[Woodman]

I just picked her up off of my aunt. She was into competitive shooting. She's gone a little daff, so when I asked what all has been done, she only said "lots and lots". If anything jumps out at you, please let me know. This is my first 1911 and have no clue. Thanks, Will

http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=4288449911&idx=12


Would it be possible to post a picture on a site that doesn't require us to join it to see the picture?

[103]

My very first handgun. Very nice. :)
http://plaza.ufl.edu/borg103/DSC00116.bmp
http://plaza.ufl.edu/borg103/DSC00115.bmp

[Tom]

Very nice, 103. Enjoy! :D

Krang, I like yours, too. What do you think about the Alumagrips? How do they feel?

[krang]

The Aluma grips are great. They don't snag on clothing since I ccw. The checkering is smooth, yet grip does not slip. They added a tad bit of weight to the gun as opposed to the wood grips. I actually shoot better with the added weight. I am thoroughly satisfied with the fit and finish. They bolted on in a couple of minutes. I highly recommend them. :D
Thx for the compliment on the gun as well. :)

[103]

Changed my grips out to a pair of Kimbers that I got cheap. Sanded them down a little bit so they didn't dig into my palms and refinished them...
http://plaza.ufl.edu/borg103/DSC00117b.JPG

[Colt45guy]

got her on sale for $650 about 2 months ago. Only mods were to ditch the FLGR (switched to an Ed Brown GI type) and I carved out a set of cocobolo grips.....sorry for the blurry pics--I spent all my $$ on guns and ammo instead of photography lessons ;)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v478/GreenAmmo223/000_0034.jpg

[TheProf-TX]

The Aluma grips are great. They don't snag on clothing since I ccw. The checkering is smooth, yet grip does not slip. They added a tad bit of weight to the gun as opposed to the wood grips. I actually shoot better with the added weight. I am thoroughly satisfied with the fit and finish. They bolted on in a couple of minutes. I highly recommend them. :D
Thx for the compliment on the gun as well. :)

I second that recommendation. I put a set on my Black Stainless Loaded. I have the half-checkered ones (on the front but not the rear) and they are great. The customer service is first rate. Before they shipped I got a call to see it I need a set of screws and bushings.

[Woody_the_Infidel]

For my first post, i'll show off my new toy.

http://woody.imgbay.com/my1911-3.JPG
http://woody.imgbay.com/my1911-4.JPG

[krang]

Woody,
Really nice gun and great pics. What camera did you use?

[Woody_the_Infidel]

Thanks! I used a Fuji Finepix S5100.

[zanejones]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/zanejones/th_0501-2005001.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/zanejones/0501-2005001.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/zanejones/th_0501-2005003.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/zanejones/0501-2005003.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/zanejones/th_0501-2005002.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/zanejones/0501-2005002.jpg)

My new black stainless. ain't she pretty?

[Loborojo]

This is my first time on the site and this is my first Springfield.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c191/loborojo338/IM000480.jpg

[cajunboy]

Here is my brand new GI 45 (also my first post)

http://images.snapfish.com/343854%3B923232%7Ffp63%3Dot%3E2337%3D79%3A%3D67%3C%3DXROQDF%3E23238448733%3B5ot1lsi

[Tom]

Hope the rocks didn't scratch the finish! :eek:

[MrsKey]

I'm really glad I took time to view this thread before I invited my 9 year-old daughter to view the photos.

I had thought she might find it interesting to see some of the photos of everyone's Springfields since she really likes her dad's and my guns. Imagine my surprise to find that some of the photos aren't fit for my eyes let alone those of my darling daughter. :eek:

Gentlemen, just a reminder that there are women on the boards and that they are open to public view. Engraved, drawn, realistic female nudes are still female nudes and not necessary suitable for all viewing audiences.

[Jammer Six]

I'm glad you took the time to view the thread first, too.

Parenting is a huge responsibility, and it always pleases me to see someone meeting it.

[marktheshark]

Here's one of my recently hard-chromed SA Ultra Compact...
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/twistedfinn967/P5060006.jpg

[marktheshark]

Sorry about the size on the above, didn't realize it would show up like that! Is there a way to scale them down for future use?

[John]

You'll have to use an image editing program, like Photoshop or Paintshop, before uploading the picture to size it down a bit. 800x600 is about perfect for this board.

Rgds

[1911Sooner]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v481/OUSooner/8cad586d.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v481/OUSooner/9177cfb7.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v481/OUSooner/438f293f.jpg

[BGregory]

This started out life as a Parkerized WWII model.

http://tinypic.com/50f7g8

http://tinypic.com/50f7td

The work was done by Gemini Customs, LLC

[Tom]

This started out life as a Parkerized WWII model.

The work was done by Gemini Customs, LLC

Wow, you'd never guess that from the pictures.

[BarkEater]

Only mod is "poorboy homemade bushing"
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/BarkEater/1911org.jpg

[BarkEater]

while I think I have this photo posting working!http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/BarkEater/1911org2.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/BarkEater/1911org3.jpg

[Big Sky Rancher]

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

[reddog1]

I've noticed a couple of these have allen screws in the mag release as opposed to the flat head factory screw. Anybody know where I can pick one of these up in either blue or parkerized?

[BGregory]

I've noticed a couple of these have allen screws in the mag release as opposed to the flat head factory screw. Anybody know where I can pick one of these up in either blue or parkerized?
Brownells should have them. I believe the ones that I have are Ed Brown. While there, you may also want to pick up a set of Wolff springs for the mag release. They come in one pack, several different weights.

[reddog1]

Brownells should have them. I believe the ones that I have are Ed Brown. While there, you may also want to pick up a set of Wolff springs for the mag release. They come in one pack, several different weights. :) Thanks, I'll check them out.

[BGregory]

SA Loaded

http://tinypic.com/51yauh

[zanejones]

Since everyone is posting bigger photos... last time i only did thumbnails.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/zanejones/0501-2005001.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/zanejones/0501-2005002.jpg

[Starblazer]

Just got this used Mil-Spec. Most of the mods were done by EGW.
http://images.snapfish.com/3438%3B%3B7923232%7Ffp58%3Dot%3E232%3A%3D%3C%3B%3B%3D%3C26%3DXROQDF%3E2323862459%3A7%3Aot1lsi

http://images.snapfish.com/3438%3B%3B7923232%7Ffp4%3Enu%3D3239%3E%3B%3C%3A%3E%3B35%3EWSNRCG%3D3232953368%3B6%3Anu0mrj

[James Lee]

Here is my TRP Operator with Alumagrips, kind of the Robo-pistol look..

http://www.watkinsflying.com/cow/trpop.jpg

[DBW03]

Hello all. First post here in the forums. I've been lurking for a while, reading and gleaning lots of great info. from y'all. Here's a picture of the boys - top is my PX9151L I recently picked up from a neighbor, lower is my favorite CCW, a PB9517 MilSpec. Not much data around on the 9517 - it's an UltraCompact upper on a V10 Champion frame. If anybody arounmd has more scoop on why they made these, then discontinued them, please feel free to edify me. This configuration is great for my style - it gives me shorter upper for concealment, but full size grip, which being a fellow that shops in the Big and Tall section I don't have much trouble with (CCW) concealment. It also lets me share mags between the two.
Anyway - great site, great forums, looking forward to chatting with y'all much more.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/DBW03/DSCF0077.jpg

[Loborojo]

Here is a Pic of my new Springfield.It started life as a two tone Mil-Spec. I added the grips, sight, hammer, and beavertail. I am going to put a McCormick trigger in next,and a flat main spring housing.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y186/loborojo/cebe7d6e.jpg

[James Lee]

Nice one! Who's beaver tail did you use? It looks like a very nice fit. Here is a shot of the end of a long and arduous search for a Loaded Armory Coat Green. I added the Micarta Grips and an S&A mag guide. Jim

http://www.watkinsflying.com/cow/green1.jpg

[LRLieut3]

http://www.hunt101.com/img/308713.JPG http://www.hunt101.com/img/308714.JPG

[reddog1]

Can somebody explain black stainless to me? Is this regular stainless that is blued or anodized or ???? or is the color intrinsic to the steel? I love the way it looks look, but wonder about the durability of the finish.

[John]

There is a sticky thread in the Springfield forum I think about this. Have a look.

Rgds

[reddog1]

There is a sticky thread in the Springfield forum I think about this. Have a look.

Rgds

Thanks, John. Guess I should look around before I start asking questions.

:o

[Loborojo]

James Lee, It is a McCormick beavertail.Thanks for the reply.I really like the OD green of yours. I think I am going to go with a S&A mainspring and magwell also.

[James Lee]

If you do you must remove the lock mech in the mainspring housing and supply a new pin and "plunger". Just so you know, it's not a big deal but it is necessary.

[tibetan2step]

OD, My parents gave me a GI .45 model for graduation. I just received a degree in History with a special interest in WWII...the vintage look was, therefore, very appealing. However, I would like to modify/upgrade it a bit without diminishing its "historic" appearance. What type of modifications would you suggest? Thanks.

[OD*]

Well sir,

I replaced trigger with a one piece USGI

Replaced thumb safety and slide stop with USGI parts.

Replaced the ILS mainspring housing with a Colt USGI, (later changed that out with checkered Smith & Alexander - lanyard loop and use the Colt MSH on a 1991A1 Colt)

Replaced the baby poop brown stocks with a set of late W.W.II Ithaca's, made by Keyes Fiber Co.
http://www.simpsonltdtestsite.com/index.php?cPath=60_88&osCsid=72794c4603a1bcb8ec60787bdb7fad4c

And I replaced the internals with Colt parts.

I'm not saying you should do anything like this, the Springer GI is a nice lookin' piece the way it is.

I just happen to have the parts laying around and time on my hands. ;)

[milquebon]

I just picked this up today (for a very reasonable price I believe). Half of me thinks it is ugly....the other half had a LOT of fun putting 300 rounds through it this afternoon, man this thing shoots well. It has a Wilson Barrel, grips, Ed Brown beavertail, the list goes on. It sure beats the heck out of the Armscor I owned for a very long 3 weeks (I know, I know).

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/milq/operator1.jpg

Can anyone tell me.....is this a very early model of the Operator? All the newer ones I see have the short light rail. Thanks.

[John]

OD, My parents gave me a GI .45 model for graduation. I just received a degree in History with a special interest in WWII...the vintage look was, therefore, very appealing. However, I would like to modify/upgrade it a bit without diminishing its "historic" appearance. What type of modifications would you suggest? Thanks.
Shoot first, mofify later, when you know what needs to be modified for your particular pistol and you. Don't start taking parts out and replacing them, for no reason, just because someone else did.

Rgds

[Swordslinger]

First Post!
Here is a 1911-A1 that I recently aquired in a trade. This was originally parkerized and I just Duracoated it abot a week ago. I just added the magwell and a 20 LPI flat mainspring housing. The grips are from Smith&Alexander. Love it!

http://truerepublic.org/pics/000_0081%20(Small).JPG

Here is a before pic in its parkerized state.

http://truerepublic.org/pics/000_0071%20(Small).JPG

[Swordslinger]

Here is a Compact that I have been tinkering with. It started out pretty plain jane and parkerized. I still need to add a different beavertail, as I dont really like the drop in that I first bought.

Here are the mods:
Wilson custom tune spring kit.
Chip Mccormick low-mount rear site.
Wilsom Combat trigger.
Wilson drop in beaver tail.
Smith&Alexander flat checkered mainspring housing.
Duracoat Matte black and OD finish.
Pachmyer grips
S&A Grip screws
Polished feed ramp and chamber.

http://truerepublic.org/pics/100_0224%20(Small).JPG

[Tom]

OD, My parents gave me a GI .45 model for graduation.

I want parents like that. How do I get a set? :D

[John]

Be good with Mrs Key, and you never know. You might end up with something like that, only for an hour or so, next weekend at the range.

[1911Sooner]

Heres my three Springfields

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v481/OUSooner/Springfields.jpg

[James Lee]

You sound like Fred McMurray! Is the little one Ernie? Great looking family you have there! Comming this fall on ABC, "My Three Springfields" Woooo hooooo!

[1911Sooner]

LMAO, lucky for me I am barely old enough to remember that show. Too funny

[BGregory]

Nickel Plated .38 Super

http://tinypic.com/59ye6t

The original stocks were replaced with bonded bone.

[James Lee]

That is simply excellent! Love at first sight is for real after all.............drool...........

[Woodman]

Nickel Plated .38 Super

http://tinypic.com/59ye6t

The original stocks were replaced with bonded bone.
That is a beautiful looking pistol...

[Tom]

Nickel Plated .38 Super

http://tinypic.com/59ye6t

The original stocks were replaced with bonded bone.

My initial reaction when the pciture finally loaded - Wow!

[BGregory]

Woodman and IslandersFan, thanks. I always wanted a .38 Super. It shoots as good as it looks. You need at least 1 pistol to go with the Tactical CCW Tux ;)

[Dale]

That's seven.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/1911Dale/1911wTarget.jpg

[Woodman]

Nice shooting Dale. What distance were you shooting from?

[Swordslinger]

Nice shooting Dale. What distance were you shooting from?
Very, very nice indeed!

[Dale]

Nice shooting Dale. What distance were you shooting from?

Thanks. That target was shot from about 10 yards. I just started shooting IPSC and man is that an eye opener. I can hit where I aim it just takes me way too long to do it. The target in the photo is from my regular indoor range, and it's one of my better targets. My IPSC targets don't look anything like that. To my credit, that's a completely stock, mil-spec. Nothing fancy there, but it shoot's pretty straight if you can find the front sight.

[XavierBreath]

I notice the frame has an NM serial, mated to a Mil-Spec slide, but with GI sights. Did you buy it that way new, or did somebody somewhere replace them?

[Dale]

I notice the frame has an NM serial, mated to a Mil-Spec slide, but with GI sights. Did you buy it that way new, or did somebody somewhere replace them?

I bought it used a few years ago. But I was pretty sure when I got it that everything was as it was from the factory. I don't think the previous owner changed anything. I've since called Springfield and found out that the gun was made here in the US back in 1988, not Brazil. I'm not sure if all Springers were made here then or if just certain models. As for the GI sights I'm guessing the older Mil-Specs came that way. If that was somones mod to the gun, it's a pretty odd one.

Every now and then I consider sending it back to Springfield and having it tricked out. But I find myself liking the fact that it's so simple and works so well for me. I think I'm going to have to pick up a new Mil-Spec to have worked on and keep this one as is.

[BGregory]

GI 45 Stainless

http://tinypic.com/5evjmb

That's all... for now :D

[Tom]

Sweet gun, BGregory. I've seen grips like yours for sale at local guns shows, too.

BTW, were you Blue or Gold?

[krang]

BGregory,
Beautiful gun! Great finish and I love the grips.

[BGregory]

Thanks guys. I like the Springers. Good quality - great price.

The grips are from GunGrips.net. Nice people to deal with.

BTW, were you Blue or Gold?Blue Crew. 5 patrols in the early 80's out of Holy Loch.

[Tom]

Blue Crew. 5 patrols in the early 80's out of Holy Loch.

Well, obviously your time as a bubblehead hasn't hurt your taste in guns. :D

[rossman]

hello all, here is my gun. S.A. TRP Operator. just 5 days old :D so far i only put in 100 rounds.

http://www.lustfulways.com/images/IMG_1000.JPG

[Nakanokalronin]

http://www.chicagotalk.net/photopost/data/500/61911b.jpg

http://www.chicagotalk.net/photopost/data/500/61911c.jpg

http://www.chicagotalk.net/photopost/data/500/61911d.jpg

This is my Mil-Spec with various SS parts and upgrades which include a SS Wilson beavertail,SS 1 piece FLGR,SS extended thumb safety,commander hammer,hardened sear,SS magwell,Hogue grips w/SS grip screws and mounts,lightweight adjustable trigger,SS slide release,SS flat mainspring housing w/light spring and 2 Wilson 8rnd mags.I'm not going to be doing to much more to it other than a SS mag release and mabey a compensator down the line. This is my first 1911 and the beavertail,hammer and sear was the only things installed by a smith, everything else done by me. What does everyone think?

[-Duke-Nukem-]

From my MC Operator review:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/MolonLabe/MC6.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/MolonLabe/MC2.jpg

[Quixote]

My Springfield Mil-Spec (modified by Ed Banks)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/maconyankee/Ed_Banks_Springfield_I.jpg

...and my Stainless V10

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/maconyankee/V10.jpg

[Tom]

Quixote, you frightened me for a minute. I saw you adopted the Red Wings logo MrsKey uses, so I immediately thought this post was hers not yours, and I freaked out wondering when she bought these guns. :D

What caliber is your V10, and what do you think of it?

[Quixote]

Born & Raised in Detroit so I had to have the Red Wings logo.

V10 is 45 ACP and is a hoot to shoot. Shoots POA at 17-20ft. The muzzle flash is quite impressive (especially in low light) if you're watching someone shoot but to tell you the truth I really don't notice the flash when I'm shooting. The ported barrel also makes it a tad louder than a standard 45.

[Tom]

Born & Raised in Detroit so I had to have the Red Wings logo

Sorry to hear that. At least your taste in hockey teams hasn't effected your taste in firearms. :)

[John]

Sorry to hear that. At least your taste in hockey teams hasn't effected your taste in firearms.

And just to avoid any ... misunderstandings, his wife supports the same team as you, but that, he does not say!

[Jeffrey]

Go Lightning! :D

[greihart]

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b272/greihart/MySpringer001.jpg

This done shot after:

200 rounds fired (Wolf {steel} & Independence {brass}) straight out of the blue case (all FLAWLESS btw.)

Complete detail strip and clean to eliminate factory over-oil.

Reassembly and 10 round function check.


Do I have plans? Oh...you bet'cha. S&A magwell/MSH and .220 beavertail, CMC drop-in rear sight, Wilson internals, and a sweet STI carbon fiber/Titanium trigger...if I can still find one. (check out my thread in the parts/to buy section if you know what I'm lookin' for.) Some etched alumagrips will find there way on there...and someday, maybe, a nice roguard finish for the frame and slide.

But, for the moment, it's sweet as it is, especially considering the $$ invested! This value can't be beat if you either want just a damn good range pounder, or as a base to build upon. I gotta say, the slide to frame fit is exceptional...way beyond my expectations. Imbel of Brazil has got it goin' on!

Anyway...there's my sense x2 (now that I'm finally satisfied that I can post pics the right way.) Still got a couple of hundred rounds to put thru for break-in, but I have little doubt that she'll swallow 'em all & spit 'em out just fine. Comments or suggestions always welcome.

C'ya! ;)

[RioGrande481]

Hi,

Decided to celebrate the 4th of July with a new Springfield M1911. All I have done so far with this factory-fresh "Loaded" PX9151L is change the grips. I think I might send it to Novak for tritium night sights.

http://home.comcast.net/~up9087/m1911R.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~up9087/m1911L.jpg

[Tom]

Decided to celebrate the 4th of July with a new Springfield M1911.

Bravo Zulus for you, Rio! Nice gun.

[xd9user]

Great choice on the grips Riogrande481. They really complement the pistol.

RWW

[RJ24]

I just got my baby back not to long ago from the Springfield Custom Shop. They did a sweet trigger job that was worth the wait.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b169/rj24/Springer.jpg

[reddog1]

I just got my baby back not to long ago from the Springfield Custom Shop. They did a sweet trigger job that was worth the wait.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b169/rj24/Springer.jpg

Can you tell me where you purchased those grips? I have seen a couple of them on guns, they look great and would like to get a set for mine.

Thanks

[Bud White]

They are pacmeyer(sp) presentation grip i believe that what they call them no matter there pac's Midwayusa.com probley has them

[RJ24]

Reddog,

I got them from www.sportsmansguide.com

They run just under $20. They are not made for an ambidextrous saftey but a few seconds with a dremel made them work.

RJ

[reddog1]

Reddog,

I got them from www.sportsmansguide.com

They run just under $20. They are not made for an ambidextrous saftey but a few seconds with a dremel made them work.

RJ

Fantastic, thanks!

[sbvann]

I just got my baby back not to long ago from the Springfield Custom Shop. They did a sweet trigger job that was worth the wait.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b169/rj24/Springer.jpg i like your grips were did you get them-bill

[RJ24]

i like your grips were did you get them-bill

Bill,

I got them at Sportsman's Guide for just under $20.

RJ

[sonnysolo]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/ta21/100_0125.jpg My Loaded

[sonnysolo]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/ta21/100_0104.jpg

[Bird_Dog0347]

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)