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This one works for me. Ruger SR1911 CMD without the billboards.  For ME: DA/SA=Sig 9mm or HK P30 LEM 9 Striker fired= Glock 9mm If it's a .45= 1911 Suppressed= HK in .45 I like anything in 10mm | |||
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Charmingly unsophisticated |
See, THAT is the kinda thing that has me wanting a 1911. But honestly, I'd be scared to death to take a belt sander to the slide. LOL As I recall from the 1911 pics thread, you did that yourself, correct? What would you charge me if I sent you a slide? LOL Also, what sights are those? I have Ameriglo 'I-Dot' on my G19, and I really love the dayglo orange, but they don't have anything for 1911s that I can find. _______________________________ The artist formerly known as AllenInWV | |||
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| Knows too little about too much  |
Look for a used one and the scratches just add character. RMD TL Davis: “The Second Amendment is special, not because it protects guns, but because its violation signals a government with the intention to oppress its people…” Remember: After the first one, the rest are free. | |||
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Waiting for Hachiko |
For a really budget priced 1911 Commander, although with a steel frame, ATI offers their FX series, but only in 45 acp. I owned one and it was very reliable, and true to the Colt pattern Commander. 美しい犬 | |||
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Yes I did it myself. You don't need a belt sander just some elbow grease. Go get some 120, 180, 200, 320, 400 and 600 grit sandpaper. Get a flat surface, I like glass table tops. Put a large piece of thick paper down so you don't scratch the glass then place the sandpaper down on that. Then start running your slide longways as straight as possible using even pressure. Use the roughest paper until the majority of the etching is gone. Then just work your way down the grits. The 600 will give you that nice satin finish. If you want it more polished then use the 600 wet or you can go to finer grits. Easy peasy and you won't damage anything by using power tools. Sights are factory Ruger's with bright fluorescent nail polish on the white dot. Works really well. For ME: DA/SA=Sig 9mm or HK P30 LEM 9 Striker fired= Glock 9mm If it's a .45= 1911 Suppressed= HK in .45 I like anything in 10mm | |||
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| Doing what I want, When I want, If I want!  |
For the budget minded, Rock Island. ******************************************** "On the other side of fear you will always find freedom" | |||
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| Charmingly unsophisticated |
What about the Smith & Wesson E series 1911s? I was perusing a certain online retailer and found a full-size for less than the Ruger. $700 to my door. _______________________________ The artist formerly known as AllenInWV | |||
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| addicted to trailing-throttle oversteer |
Wait a sec...didn't you start this thread thinking about Commanders?  The E-series guns are solid guns. I own one of the E round butt Commanders and it's been a reliable and accurate shooter. A bit more stout on recoil (its frame is Scandium, after all), but a keeper nonetheless. | |||
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| Charmingly unsophisticated |
Yeah, but I failed to account for drift.  SQUIRREL!!!!_______________________________ The artist formerly known as AllenInWV | |||
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Unhyphenated American |
1911s are like bacon, potato chips, honey roasted peanuts. You can't stop with one. __________________________________________________________________________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Always remember that others may hate you but those who hate you don't win unless you hate them. And then you destroy yourself. Richard M Nixon It's nice to be important, it's more important to be nice. Billy Joe Shaver NRA Life Member | |||
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| Charmingly unsophisticated |
Instigator. Enabler. I shun thee. I've got my eye on a LW Commander and a 'regular' Commander on Gunbroker. We'll see what happens. _______________________________ The artist formerly known as AllenInWV | |||
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I like those VZ Grips. | |||
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| Each post crafted from rich Corinthian leather  |
I meant to mention this earlier. I agree, DWs are above the $1K mark new; however, I purchased a nearly-new DW CCO model from our own Classifieds recently for just under that price-level. It can happen.  Happy hunting and be sure to keep us posted on what you find! "The sea was angry that day, my friends - like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli." - George Costanza | |||
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| Idiot by birth, Asshole by choice |
That's w great tutorial, and good looking 1911 | |||
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| The Constable |
Bought one of the Colt, 9mm, Competition full sized guns the other day. Novak adjustable rear, fiber optic frt sight. G-10 stocks, long trigger, Commander style hammer, lowered ejection port, extended safety, NO rail. Paid a few buck under $900 OTD. | |||
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I'm going to by a colt LW commander and send it to wilson combat. ----------------------------------------- Roll Tide! Glock Certified Armorer NRA Certified Firearms Instructor | |||
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| Charmingly unsophisticated |
That would be pretty cool, but I'm kinda doubting I could to that in my budget. _______________________________ The artist formerly known as AllenInWV | |||
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Honky Lips |
you could look far and wide and not find a better choice than the Ruger. | |||
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Ruger SR1911 would be my choice as well in a sub $750 budget. My own budget priced commander was a verrry lightly used pre-owned Colt. Love it. | |||
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You could post up a WTB in the Classifieds too. Risk the consequences of honesty... | |||
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