1911--retro style

[natgas]

Some great looking firearms! Especially the sheriff's

 

[JD8]

Would you really buy it?
Outstanding looking work. But the pricing?

Up to a point you get what you pay for. But his pricing past that point a ways back there. He's well into the gouging level IMO. I saw one that was listed at $5650 and it was marked as sold!

One of these days I want a GI type model. But those things hammer bite me bad!

Yes, if I was in a different tax bracket.
I understand saying it's overpriced but it's not gouging. These guys will put some considerable time into these things and that's not cheap. Some details take awhile to notice. How much would you charge for something if you put several weeks, possibly months, into building a gun? Mills, lathes, and welders aren't cheap. Just ask Olyeller.

 

[sumoj275]

http://www.heirloomprecision.com/photos/Jason_Burton/2008_Retro_Colt_Series_70/

If only I could afford it.

Wow, that is something I like. I shot the pistol tonight and the arched MSH has to go. Had a few ftb but attribute that to not hardly any lube, and maybe ammo--Aguila. It was a spur of the moment grab and go. Man, felt good shooting a 1911 again though.

 

[sumoj275]

I liked retro (gi's) until I shot one. Sights are terrible and hammer bite is no fun. I will never own another 1911 without a beaver tail.

True. I have seen a few pistols that have a modifies grip safety and a ring hammer. A flat msh helps with that too. I agree, I did not know how bad loosing eyesight sucks but the 1911 is a natural pointer for me. On the way home I had the Last Man Standing movie running through my mind--sure would be nice to have a 1911 that did not need to be reloaded

 

[sumoj275]

Here ya go, if it ain't a Colt, its just a copy. A blue Colt 70 series reissue.

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Very nice. I would love a Colt but I was able to trade into the Springer and want to do this on the budget mind. I want to carry this one too.

 

[sumoj275]

Danny, that is a good looking Kimber. I have tried the Commander and Pro series but a 5" just feels right.

 

[JD8]

Here ya go, if it ain't a Colt, its just a copy. A blue Colt 70 series reissue.

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As far as "retro" goes, I dunno if this can be beat.

 

[ldp4570]

As far as "retro" goes, I dunno if this can be beat.

Try this one! Granted its a good reference of what not to do, but how ever did the work, did a pretty good job.
http://www.simpsonltd.com/product_info.php?products_id=15366&osCsid=17e9336a12ee0cc19034ff6321652f98

 

[Stingray]

As far as "retro" goes, I dunno if this can be beat.

Agreed. I don't own a 1911, but if I ever get one, I want it to look like that.

-S

 

[Glock 'em down]

Here ya go, if it ain't a Colt, its just a copy. A blue Colt 70 series reissue.

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As far as "retro" goes, I dunno if this can be beat.

Agreed. I don't own a 1911, but if I ever get one, I want it to look like that.

-S

That's how Walt likes 'em!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVjMzrCMW9Q&feature=related