Just for you Todd51 - The Firearms Forum

JLA · 04-22-2010, 09:05 PM

Just playin around with the macro setting on my new digital camera

JLA · 04-22-2010, 09:08 PM

and fo mo...

JLA · 04-22-2010, 09:12 PM

aaaaaaaaand fo mo, yet again...

JLA · 04-22-2010, 09:13 PM

and the last one...

todd51 · 04-22-2010, 10:14 PM

Looks like you got that up close and personal stuff down pat. You just had to take all those macro shots using the new hog killer didn't you. That is one beautiful pistol. I was telling some of the old guys about it Tuesday and relating the ballistics you had listed, just awesome. Bet that pistol really opens some eyes when you all get together at the end of the month. You folks have one great time and take that new camera so some of us who can't be there can get a feel for the times you all have.

Thanks to all the camera help I received at the forum I've been taking photos of my gun inventory and filing in that "Gunsafe" program that was recommended. I also downloaded Google's Picasa which works great modifying photos and adding text. Every thing has come from this forum, ain't it great.

JLA · 04-22-2010, 10:24 PM

Yes sir it is indeed. I will certainly take the cam and take lotz o pics. Ill probably have more than I care to upload

I wish you all could be there. The few I gathered with last year are solid gold folk and i tell ya what, you dont feel like a stranger long in the company of these fine people.

mikld · 04-23-2010, 11:16 AM

Nice photos. If you don't mind a couple questions? How do you like the rear sight? Wide shallow V. I have trouble seeing the top of my rear sight (old eyes) so elevation is problematic. And what's the finish on your gun? I like that (other colors?). Or if these have already been covered, direct me to the posts? Thnx

hogger129 · 04-23-2010, 03:34 PM

What frame did you use for this 1911? I noticed it had rails on it.

TheGunClinger · 04-23-2010, 03:46 PM

H129..It looks like an Essex frame.

Mr. JLA, that is one fine piece of workmanship sir!

JLA · 04-23-2010, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikld

Nice photos. If you don't mind a couple questions? How do you like the rear sight? Wide shallow V. I have trouble seeing the top of my rear sight (old eyes) so elevation is problematic. And what's the finish on your gun? I like that (other colors?). Or if these have already been covered, direct me to the posts? Thnx

I absolutely love the express sights. Thay line up fast and are very precise.
The finish is brownells Gunkote, its made by KG gunkote and packaged for brownells, and they have several colors to choose from.

JLA · 04-23-2010, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by hogger129

What frame did you use for this 1911? I noticed it had rails on it.

It is indeed an Essex frame and slide. I bought it because it had the rails and i was thinkin about a build anyway, and the price was right

JLA · 04-23-2010, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGunClinger

H129..It looks like an Essex frame.

Mr. JLA, that is one fine piece of workmanship sir!

Thanks man. Im glad it turned out as well as it did.

mikld · 04-24-2010, 11:06 AM

Wow! I didn't know Gunkote could look so good. Thanks for the info, I'll look in Brownell's for an Express rear sight for my RIA.

wyoredot · 05-07-2010, 12:39 PM

Just saw this foto layout... Man you can build em! That is sweet as pie and I'll bet it shoots as good as it looks. Very nice work JLA!

JLA · 05-07-2010, 07:56 PM

It does group well. it shoots low. im gonna order some different size links to get the lockup juuuust right. i think the barrel is locking a little high in the rear but it does group well at 50 yds...

woolleyworm · 05-07-2010, 08:47 PM

It does shoot well and isn't nearly as imposing as it looks thanks to the muzzle brake. Solid recoil, but very manageable. It was a treat to shoot !! Just had to take the opportunity to rub it in a little......

Can't wait to do it again!

Kieran McCaig · 05-07-2010, 11:20 PM

I take it you boys had fun at the get together.

gdmoody · 05-07-2010, 11:59 PM

I thought I would be tired of OD green after 30 years of Army life, but I love it on that pistol!! I may look into some of it and put it on my CZ-82 that needs to be refinished anyway.

cbrown · 05-08-2010, 05:09 PM

drool!!!!

JLA · 05-09-2010, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by gdmoody

I thought I would be tired of OD green after 30 years of Army life, but I love it on that pistol!! I may look into some of it and put it on my CZ-82 that needs to be refinished anyway.

I picked up a rusty little rogue 17hmr for JR for next to nothin. Its a little too rusted to be reblued so itll get flat blacked and OD greened with GUNKOTE. Itll match well with the laminate stock too

04-22-2010, 09:05 PM	#1
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,315	Just for you Todd51 Just playin around with the macro setting on my new digital camera Attached Images __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF! -->

04-22-2010, 09:08 PM	#2
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,315	Re: Just for you Todd51 and fo mo... Attached Images __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

04-22-2010, 09:12 PM	#3
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,315	Re: Just for you Todd51 aaaaaaaaand fo mo, yet again... Attached Images __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

04-22-2010, 09:13 PM	#4
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,315	Re: Just for you Todd51 and the last one... Attached Images __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

04-22-2010, 10:14 PM	#5
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,572	Re: Just for you Todd51 Looks like you got that up close and personal stuff down pat. You just had to take all those macro shots using the new hog killer didn't you. That is one beautiful pistol. I was telling some of the old guys about it Tuesday and relating the ballistics you had listed, just awesome. Bet that pistol really opens some eyes when you all get together at the end of the month. You folks have one great time and take that new camera so some of us who can't be there can get a feel for the times you all have. Thanks to all the camera help I received at the forum I've been taking photos of my gun inventory and filing in that "Gunsafe" program that was recommended. I also downloaded Google's Picasa which works great modifying photos and adding text. Every thing has come from this forum, ain't it great. __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member

04-22-2010, 10:24 PM	#6
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,315	Re: Just for you Todd51 Yes sir it is indeed. I will certainly take the cam and take lotz o pics. Ill probably have more than I care to upload I wish you all could be there. The few I gathered with last year are solid gold folk and i tell ya what, you dont feel like a stranger long in the company of these fine people. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

04-23-2010, 11:16 AM	#7
mikld Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 573	Re: Just for you Todd51 Nice photos. If you don't mind a couple questions? How do you like the rear sight? Wide shallow V. I have trouble seeing the top of my rear sight (old eyes) so elevation is problematic. And what's the finish on your gun? I like that (other colors?). Or if these have already been covered, direct me to the posts? Thnx __________________ My Anchor is holding fast. Last edited by mikld; 04-23-2010 at 11:21 AM..

04-23-2010, 03:34 PM	#8
hogger129 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,064	Re: Just for you Todd51 What frame did you use for this 1911? I noticed it had rails on it. __________________ Samuel Adams once said, "among the natural rights of the colonists are these: first, a right to life, secondly to liberty, thirdly to property; together with the right to defend them in the best manner they can."

04-23-2010, 03:46 PM	#9
TheGunClinger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SW Florida Contributor Posts: 2,382	Re: Just for you Todd51 H129..It looks like an Essex frame. Mr. JLA, that is one fine piece of workmanship sir! __________________ New England Patriots Rule Next year.

04-24-2010, 11:06 AM	#13
mikld Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 573	Re: Just for you Todd51 Wow! I didn't know Gunkote could look so good. Thanks for the info, I'll look in Brownell's for an Express rear sight for my RIA. __________________ My Anchor is holding fast.

05-07-2010, 07:56 PM	#15
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,315	Re: Just for you Todd51 It does group well. it shoots low. im gonna order some different size links to get the lockup juuuust right. i think the barrel is locking a little high in the rear but it does group well at 50 yds... __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

05-07-2010, 08:47 PM	#16
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,883	Re: Just for you Todd51 It does shoot well and isn't nearly as imposing as it looks thanks to the muzzle brake. Solid recoil, but very manageable. It was a treat to shoot !! Just had to take the opportunity to rub it in a little...... Can't wait to do it again! __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." .

05-07-2010, 11:20 PM	#17
Kieran McCaig Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: canada Posts: 1,469	Re: Just for you Todd51 I take it you boys had fun at the get together. __________________ My 2 cents worth is only.183 with exc hange.

05-07-2010, 11:59 PM	#18
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,325	Re: Just for you Todd51 I thought I would be tired of OD green after 30 years of Army life, but I love it on that pistol!! I may look into some of it and put it on my CZ-82 that needs to be refinished anyway. __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)

05-08-2010, 05:09 PM	#19
cbrown V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 89	Re: Just for you Todd51 drool!!!!