The 1911 Colt design has stood the test of time. It was the sidearm of choice in two world wars, and still in use in the 1960's when I was in the Army. One of my MOS's was a tank commander, and that job called for being issued a side arm. I bought a new 1911, a few years ago, couldn't afford a Colt, so I bought a Springfield stainless, gerat pistol. After the 2020 political COUP, I decided I needed a someting with a little punch, so I bought a original M1 Carbine, dated 1943 on the barrel, I know this is the barrel manufacture date, but the assembly date would have been soon after that. Sweet shooting rifle!
Just got a 'new to me' Wilson Combat two days ago. I must admit that I was pretty uninformed on the manufacturer because my experience with a WC was limited to handling one once before.
This one is in "as new" condition. If it weren't for just a little wear from cycling on the barrel hood and near the muzzle, I'd believe it to be unfired.
It was sold as a CQB, but it has so many options added I thought it might be a different model. I have since learned that you can basically make a more optioned model for $50-100 less by just upgrading the CQB. Like I said, my knowledge was extremely limited and will continue to be for quite a while.
I've literally spent 3-4 hours with this pistol and my Dan Wesson (previous "mostest nicest") seeing what a 2x price tag gets you. I've torn the pistols apart and compared everything that I could come up with.
If I gave this Wilson a 9 out of 10 score, then the Dan Wesson would be an 8.5. I have five Colt custom shop 1911s, and I'd give those an average of about an 8. Admittedly, I don't know what a perfect 10 would be...I just wanted to leave room in case I won the lottery and got a Cabot or something
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Glad I got this pistol though. I can now check a Wilson Combat off my bucket list.
Please excuse the cell phone pics for now.
Forgot add: This one is in 10mm.
This one is in "as new" condition. If it weren't for just a little wear from cycling on the barrel hood and near the muzzle, I'd believe it to be unfired.
It was sold as a CQB, but it has so many options added I thought it might be a different model. I have since learned that you can basically make a more optioned model for $50-100 less by just upgrading the CQB. Like I said, my knowledge was extremely limited and will continue to be for quite a while.
I've literally spent 3-4 hours with this pistol and my Dan Wesson (previous "mostest nicest") seeing what a 2x price tag gets you. I've torn the pistols apart and compared everything that I could come up with.
If I gave this Wilson a 9 out of 10 score, then the Dan Wesson would be an 8.5. I have five Colt custom shop 1911s, and I'd give those an average of about an 8. Admittedly, I don't know what a perfect 10 would be...I just wanted to leave room in case I won the lottery and got a Cabot or something
.Glad I got this pistol though. I can now check a Wilson Combat off my bucket list.
Please excuse the cell phone pics for now.
Forgot add: This one is in 10mm.
After all your coon fingering, have you put any lead downrange yet?!? I want to know how it shoots!Just got a 'new to me' Wilson Combat two days ago. I must admit that I was pretty uninformed on the manufacturer because my experience with a WC was limited to handling one once before.
This one is in "as new" condition. If it weren't for just a little wear from cycling on the barrel hood and near the muzzle, I'd believe it to be unfired.
It was sold as a CQB, but it has so many options added I thought it might be a different model. I have since learned that you can basically make a more optioned model for $50-100 less by just upgrading the CQB. Like I said, my knowledge was extremely limited and will continue to be for quite a while.
I've literally spent 3-4 hours with this pistol and my Dan Wesson (previous "mostest nicest") seeing what a 2x price tag gets you. I've torn the pistols apart and compared everything that I could come up with.
If I gave this Wilson a 9 out of 10 score, then the Dan Wesson would be an 8.5. I have five Colt custom shop 1911s, and I'd give those an average of about an 8. Admittedly, I don't know what a perfect 10 would be...I just wanted to leave room in case I won the lottery and got a Cabot or something
Glad I got this pistol though. I can now check a Wilson Combat off my bucket list.
Please excuse the cell phone pics for now.
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Forgot add: This one is in 10mm.
After all your coon fingering, have you put any lead downrange yet?!? I want to know how it shoots!
I seemed to have spent all my money on a couple 1911s this week...
stash of reloading equipment to make 45acp is what 45acp shooters need.
I bought right and average to build my own is $3 for 50 rounds.
I feel if you shoot a lot of pistol you can't go wrong reloading.
I bought right and average to build my own is $3 for 50 rounds.
I feel if you shoot a lot of pistol you can't go wrong reloading.
You did well on components, because it’s costing me about 12 cents a round to load for 45 acp.
last time I reloaded I burnt myself out on reloading 1550 rounds of .45 in a few sittings. Wish I would have kept my equipment but I traded it like an idiot. I need to get into it again.
Picked this sweet little girl up this afternoon. Sig Sauer Stainless Match Elite in 9mm. I kinda fell in love before I picked it up. It's a series 80, but I have no plans to mill it, so 80 it is! I'll get some fence picts later
rock island don’t compare to that bugger, huh. Lol
Trigger and slide smoothness Yes, but everything else, kinda not lol.
