Hello members -
I have been a 1911 fan since the late 80's and started shooting them at age 16.
My first was the Colt Combat Elite in 1986. Alas I didn't keep it. But I have owned several 1911's over the years.
I'll try to put the in order chronologically...
80's vintage Colt Combat Elite .45ACP
Colt Gold Cup Ult Stainless
Springfield Armory 1911
Para Ordnance .45 (the double stacked compact)
Colt 1991 .38 Super Stainless
Smith and Wesson Pro Series 9mm
Colt XSE Commander .45ACP
Colt XSE Combat Elite
Colt 9mm Rail Gun Stainless
I still have the 1991 .38 Super, S&W Pro Series, XSE Combat Elite, 9mm Rail Gun. Last July, I sent my 9mm Rail Gun to the Colt Custom Shop and received the call that it will go to the gunsmith next week. I only had it for a few days before sending it out and vowed to just forget about it given the 18 month lead time estimate for CCS. I'm having the Tactical Package done to it and will finalize the work on Tuesday and pay for the work.
I reload several calibers including 9mm, .38 Super, .45ACP usually on a Hornady LnL Progressive press. I have reloaded other calibers such as .308, .243, .38/.357, .44 Mag, .454 Casull.
My preference based on the 1911's I've actually owned and shot is for Colt. Anyway, I work in auto manufacturing and have a quality and foundry background. When I have spare time I do some wildlife photography - usually birds in flight.
Thanks
KT
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