My Warrior is back from Drakes Gun Works!!!

[INTrooper4255]

I just received my Warrior back from Drake's and I can't tell you how pleased I am! Drake was wonderful to work with and not to mention, did an outstanding job on everything that I asked to be done. Not only was hs work top notch, but the turn-around time as well as the prices and customer service is wonderful. If you are planning any work to be done on a 1911 or Melonite on a pistol, don't hestitate to give him a call.

Anyhow, here it is!

WORK DONE ON MY KIMBER WARRIOR


Work done by Evolution Gun Works:
-Reliability package
-EGW extractor
-EGW Firing pin stop
-EGW extended mag catch installed and tuned
-Checker front strap 25LPI
-Smith and Alexander mag well machine blended and checkered 25LPI to match the front strap
-Trigger job at 4#’s with EGW hammer, sear and disconnector
-Carry Bevel
-All new ISMI premium springs
-EGW Heavy Duty pin set
-EGW XL 1911 ejector
-Yost Pro rear sight


Work done by Drakes Gun Works:
-Install and blend Chip McCormick Grip safety
-Fit and tune spare EGW HD Extractor
-Fit spare Cylinder slide thumb safety
-Fit slide to frame
-Hard fit Kart NM barrel and throat
-Fit EGW monogram busing/plug with “Smiley Face”
-Fit EGW carry bevel bushing/plug
-Blend rear of slide and contour with Yost Pro sight and serrate rear of slide and sight 40LPI
-Fit 10-8 slide stop
-Fit spare Wilson Hard Core slide stop
-Fit 10-8 solid trigger
-Ned Christiansen Extra Stout plunger tube installed
-Re-finish entire pistol and spare parts in Melonite

Lanyard and side bevels on the mag well and rounding of the “butt” of the mag well was done by Mars Armament.

Magazines are Tripp Research Cobra mags with the bodies coated in Ion Bond matte.

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[niemi24s]

Very nice looking gun. How's it shoot?

[INTrooper4255]

Very nice looking gun. How's it shoot?


I don't know yet, I didn't get it until after work last night. Drake says that it shoots great, and I'm sure that it does! It's supposed to be sunny and 47 degrees tomorrow, so I'll find out then. :D

[wjkuleck]

If the "Drake" of "Drake's Gun Works" is my neighbor Drake Oldham, he is indeed a fine gentleman and superb craftsman. I first met him when he was the "armorer" for our local PD, and coincidentally we took the a Larry Vickers course together.

I can highly recommend him.

Regards,

Walt

[INTrooper4255]

The Drake that you know is one in the same.

[wjkuleck]

Thanks, glad you're happy with his work.

Best regards,

Walt

[garrettwc]

I saw the pics of this over at Hilton's forum. Outstanding work by Drake Oldham. The blending on the McCormick grip safety is so smooth it almost looks like one seamless piece on the frame.

Is Ned making 1911 parts now? I have seen his AR tools, but never saw that plunger tube until you posted it.

So do you get to carry this one on duty, or is it just for fun?

[INTrooper4255]

Yeah, Drake did a wonderful job on the grip safety! Ned is making the extra stout plunger tubes, they are available through Brownells. As far as the pistol, it is my duty plain clothes and off duty pistol.

[wjkuleck]

The recoil spring plug is a nice touch...where can I get one :) ?

Regards,

Walt

[INTrooper4255]

Walt, it's an EGW monogram bushing set that you can get at the link below.

http://egw-guns.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=34_26&products_id=202

[wjkuleck]

Walt, it's an EGW monogram bushing set that you can get at the link below.

http://egw-guns.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=34_26&products_id=202

Thanks ;) !

Walt

[prromine]

BEAUTIFUL, just BEAUTIFUL! My Warrior is jealous.

[tophatjones]

Very nice looking pistol! I have a few questions for you if you don't mind.

1. How's it shoot?
2. A sort of stupid question: does inside of the barrel get melonite treated?
3. What kind of vertical engagement do you get (and is the firing pin strike centered)?

I ask the last one because I've fitted a couple Karts (one EZ and one NM) to Kimbers, and they either had a great vertical lug engagement and a low firing pin strike, or just adequate lug engagement with centered pin strikes. Thanks and enjoy your pistol!

[INTrooper4255]

Very nice looking pistol! I have a few questions for you if you don't mind.

1. How's it shoot?
2. A sort of stupid question: does inside of the barrel get melonite treated?
3. What kind of vertical engagement do you get (and is the firing pin strike centered)?

I ask the last one because I've fitted a couple Karts (one EZ and one NM) to Kimbers, and they either had a great vertical lug engagement and a low firing pin strike, or just adequate lug engagement with centered pin strikes. Thanks and enjoy your pistol!


tophatjones,

Sorry that it took me so long to get back with you, but I just had a range day recently and the Warrior shoots GREAT!. A matter of fact, it shoots a lot better than I'll ever be able to shoot it. I ran 200 more rounds through it, mostly HP's and it ran perfect! I had some old lead semi-wadcutters that I had left over from years ago that were pretty nasty from my basement. I fugured if it would feed them, it would feed anything. It fed them without a problem.

As far as the primer hits, I checked and they were pretty well centered. I can't say that they are perfectly centered, but really close.

I spoke to Drake about the Melonite finish and he said that the inside of the barrel is finished in Melonite.

Ben

[CHILO45]

Can you still afford ammo for it? :D

I wish I still had some "disposal income" so I could get one done like that too.

Beautiful craftsmanship. Outstanding.

[INTrooper4255]

Can you still afford ammo for it? :D

I wish I still had some "disposal income" so I could get one done like that too.

Beautiful craftsmanship. Outstanding.


You know, you say that jokingly, but that is about the realitly anymore, no, I can barely afford to shoot any of my firearms like I use to. One income with two kids, a mortgage, high ammo prices and an economy in the crapper! My shooting is very limited. :(

[tophatjones]

Thanks for the reply! From what it sounds, you've got a great gun there! It's interesting that the Melonite is done to the inside of the barrel. I wonder if it'll just wear with time and ammo, or if it's supposed to stay. I may have try it sometime.

[Ashram]

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"Have a nice day!" Heheheh.

But, seriously. Beautiful gun.

[Randall Kepley]

Introoper I know your a very proud papa now! That is one sharp blaster! Clean lines nice fit on all the parts and a finish that is top shelf, Man thats one to carry w/ pride! R.K.

[INTrooper4255]

Thanks for all of the feedback guys, I appreciate it!

[Dutch1911]

WOW!!! that Kimber looks excellant!
I'm having a custom Colt 70 built by Lon Tuttle of Tactical Solutions, I've been talking to Drake about the finish... I think I'm sold!

Dutch19112
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[INTrooper4255]

Drake will treat you good, you'll be satisfied.

[CDogg]

now I am impressed with that piece. I like that smiling face on the guide rod plug especially. Seeing this warrior tears me up between Kimber and SA for my next purchase :( very nice :appld:

[PSP7304]

Absolutely beautiful.