I finally...

[wetidlerjr]

did it ! http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/sprachlos/speechless-smiley-040.gif

I got a Special Combat Government 45ACP (Hard Chrome). I've been wanting one for a long time. I traded my NIB S70 Satin Nickel Government Model for it but instead of having a gun I would never shoot, I now have one that I will shoot a lot.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/wetidlerjr/Colt%201911/SCG072207-1.jpg

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[Blackhawk]

A fine example of what Colt's custom shop can do. Nice gun Bill!

[Hunter]

Nice! Those Special Combat Government's are tops in my book. They have the bi tone prototype still in the Custom Shop of the SCG.
I am sure you will be pleased, when is the range trip?

[wetidlerjr]

Nice! Those Special Combat Government's are tops in my book. They have the bi tone prototype still in the Custom Shop of the SCG.
I am sure you will be pleased, when is the range trip?

Next weekend, I hope. I can't stop grinnin' ! :D

[clughog]

Congratulations, Bill...that's a fine look'n Colt! It's definitely on my "someday" list!

[paul45]

Geez.....it's just fantastic....and a nice pic as well!!

[wetidlerjr]

Geez.....it's just fantastic....and a nice pic as well!!

Thanks ! That's a scanner picture. You lay it on the scanner, put a towel or other piece of cloth (camo, etc.) on it and scan away. It doesn't do bad.

[cameroni]

Thanks ! That's a scanner picture. You lay it on the scanner, put a towel or other piece of cloth (camo, etc.) on it and scan away. It doesn't do bad.
Great idea for quick photos! Thanks.

Immaculate looking sidearm,sir! Outstanding!

Keep on grinnin. I would.

Regards,
mike

[matt45]

congrats...thats a sharp colt there!!!

[cameroni]

My "I finally" is not nearly as exciting as getting a SCG(where's the lucky-dog smilies?)

;but just to add to the thread,I finally took my safe queen Ser.70 GC to the range. After 30 years of fondling I finally caved. Unceremoniously digested about 100 rounds. It felt like zero recoil(mushy?) compared to OACPs with same rounds.

Thanks for the sage advice,Joni Lynn! I had a ball shooting hardball :) I'll get the heavier spring for it asap(Wolff,right?)

The rear sight pin loosened a smidge.***How do I unscrew the elevation screw to remove the Elliason?*** I want to clean inside that groove;but I'm not familiar with that little pin beside the adj. screw(s). I have a good set of Chapman screwdrivers.

TIA,
mike

[daveohno]

That scanner does a better job with gun pics than my digital camera! Nice SCG!!!!

[wetidlerjr]

My "I finally" is not nearly as exciting as getting a SCG(where's the lucky-dog smilies?)

;but just to add to the thread,I finally took my safe queen Ser.70 GC to the range. After 30 years of fondling I finally caved. Unceremoniously digested about 100 rounds. It felt like zero recoil(mushy?) compared to OACPs with same rounds...mike

Sounds like a keeper ( I couldn't have waited that long) and it sure would be exciting to me to first fire an old classic ! :D

[cameroni]

Sounds like a keeper ( I couldn't have waited that long) and it sure would be exciting to me to first fire an old classic ! :D

It was very enjoyable and anti-climactic at the same time. Just a step on my own path I reckon.

It does feel more like "mine' now.

Sounds sorta funny to hear it referred to as "an old classic"; "I resemble that remark!" :)

No one in posterity could hold it in any higher esteem than I do right now.

mike

[OD*]

Congratulations, Bill. http://forum.m1911.org/images/icons/icon14.gif

[wetidlerjr]

...Sounds sorta funny to hear it referred to as "an old classic"; "I resemble that remark!" :) ...mike

So do I ! I will be 60 in Jan. '08. :scared:

[azreloader]

Wow, that's a great looking COLT. Congrats!

[Jeffrey]

Very nice Bill.

[res1b3uq]

Nice picture of a beauty. Colt's just look------elegant for some reason. :o