A 1911!? Hmmm - Page 3 - The Firearms Forum

Doc1911 · 10-04-2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGunClinger

Ah yes. You're the one who said how addicting 1911's were. Didnt you feel it your duty to have done an intervention on me?

OK - my intervention proceedure: purchase 1911s till you get tired of them - which will be NEVER

TheGunClinger · 10-04-2009, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc1911

OK - my intervention proceedure: purchase 1911s till you get tired of them - which will be NEVER

I always obey the Doc. My wife is an RN and I am sure that she would agree with you when I show her your post. I guess the prescription is to get more 1911's.

TheGunClinger · 10-31-2009, 12:10 PM

These are the bullets that came with my 1943 Ithaca M1911 A1. Can anyone tell me if they are from that era?

Oldeyes · 11-01-2009, 10:42 AM

Yes, those are contemporaneous .45 ACP cartridges. They will probably fire OK, but I would not even do it. Kept together with the Ithaca pistol, they enhance the collector value of the set. Also, I would shoot the Ithaca as is and not even think about mucking about with it or 'enhancing' it. Watch out for the infamous 'hammer bite' that you get in the webbing between your thumb and first finger when using a high death grip hold on the pistol. The FJA on the frame are the initials for Lt. Col. Frank J. Atwood who was the Inspecting Officer in Charge of all small military arms procurement during that period of time. His initials show up on lots of pistols, revolvers, and rifles that the US Government procured during that particular wartime period.

TheGunClinger · 11-02-2009, 03:29 PM

Thanks Oldeyes for the info and good advice. I am going to keep the Ithaca original but will shoot it. I am thinking of getting a new barrel so I wont mess up the original which looks new.

Oldeyes · 11-04-2009, 09:45 AM

Generally speaking, if the original Ithaca barrel is in good condition and well fitted to the slide and the frame, I would definitely lean more toward shooting the pistol with the original barrel. The process of fitting any new 1911 barrel might make going back to the original barrel and getting any decent accuracy out of the pistol kind of a trick. In my experience with several 1911 barrel replacements, the concept of a true 'drop-in' and 'requires no modification' barrel is pretty much a false one. And if you do just happen to find a barrel that IS by chance a 100% no gunsmithing drop-in, the accuracy and functionality in the pistol might not be up to your expectations. Good new 1911 replacement barrels are generally provide just a tiny bit over sized so that they can be custom fitted into various frames and slides of different ages, manufacture, usage, etc., and thus having slightly differing dimensions. The potentially required frame and/or slide modification for fitting a new barrel might make going backwards with accuracy on such a collectible difficult.

TheGunClinger · 11-10-2009, 03:28 PM

I cant remember who said that 1911's are addictive was 100% spot on! Oops! hit the wrong button. Be back in a sec.

navis128 · 11-10-2009, 03:48 PM

May I put in my 2?

Ain't it purdy? I did a couple of months of research, & when this slipped into my hand, I just had to have it. Now I think I'm having buyers remorse. It's not too convenient to break down, though I must confess I'm a new shooter. I have put quite a few rounds through it and have the brass burns to prove it (that catches you off guard!). I followed the instructions to disassemble & clean it...and well she's on a table. I've been tempted to call the Marine office here in town & ask for help!

TheGunClinger · 11-10-2009, 04:11 PM

Anyhows, I was at the range/gunshop yesterday with my daughter who is home on leave from the Navy, doing a little shooting. She has been bugging me for a gun so I relented and let her "BORROW" my Bersa .380 with walnut grips. After we got done shooting I asked the shop owner if he could look up a gun for me that I have been coveting. I showed him my computer print out of a Springfield Operator TRP. He gave me a real funny look and said..follow me. Went to the other side of the store and he took out the EXACT pistol that I wanted. He said that it was used (2 clips worth). He told me that that model is unavailable which I believed as I have much research.
Well, I knew that I had to have it so I tried to get a better price to no avail. He wouldnt budge a dime. I asked him if he had an x-ray machine in the store that scanned my wallet because when all was said and done, I had $12.00 left out of my secret stash of gun money.

BUT I am now the proud owner of my THIRD 1911 in 4 months and it is a beauty! Not a mark on it. Its got a really light and smooth trigger, Trijicon night sights, match grade bull barrel, lots of nice stuff. Now I am going to have to sell some of my other aquisitions that I couldnt live without.

or my homelife might suffer a bit. I am lucky in that my wonderful wife puts up with me and my toys.

williamd · 11-10-2009, 04:59 PM

Hey, you with the hairy hands and chewed nail. Get you mitts off my TRP ... oh, wait, mine has a Surefire and Lazer grips. Sorry! The lazer and light was on it when I bought it.

TheGunClinger · 11-10-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by navis128

May I put in my 2?

Ain't it purdy? I did a couple of months of research, & when this slipped into my hand, I just had to have it. Now I think I'm having buyers remorse. It's not too convenient to break down, though I must confess I'm a new shooter. I have put quite a few rounds through it and have the brass burns to prove it (that catches you off guard!). I followed the instructions to disassemble & clean it...and well she's on a table. I've been tempted to call the Marine office here in town & ask for help!

I feel for you man. Just because I'm kind and want to help, you can ship it to me and I will dispose of it properly,assembled or unassembled being the kind sort of a guy with hairy mitts with my poor beat up thumbnail that I am

40CalJoe · 11-11-2009, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Doc1911

OK - my intervention proceedure: purchase 1911s till you get tired of them - which will be NEVER

Doc, impressive collection sir. My eye is especially drawn to the Wilson. One day I hope add one to my collection as well.

williamd · 11-12-2009, 08:20 PM

Picked up a S-A Subcompact 1911 45ACP. Anyone played with one of these baby 45s and have a good reload recipe. Do not think 230g full ups will be my cupotea.

TheGunClinger · 11-28-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Colt_1911

im about to buy my first 1911.its a colt,full size,custom grip,custom sights,accu-lock,heavy barrel,ass kickin 45 ACP!im going to the range with the guy ill buy it from first and try it out.if i like it,ill get it for $1800.

So then... where are the pics???

hogger129 · 11-29-2009, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGunClinger

I am toying with the idea of buying a 1911

I have revolvers, a Sig P220, a Glock 30 SF, this and that but no 1911's. As I hate to be ostrasized at the range and on here I am considering getting one but have no idea which one. I have read plenty of good things on this forum about just about every brand on the planet.
Maybe you guys and girls could offer opinions on what you think about whatever brands you happen to like. Pro's, cons, ect.
I dont like junk, I do like pretty, I like the most bang for the buck, I like quality. (By pretty I dont mean gold trim and such stuff.)
I did have a Llama .38 Super 1911 but sold it for $200.
So if you have any opinions you would be willing to offer I would be glad to hear them.

Get out to the range and shoot off a couple. I think Springfields are about the nicest ones at the best price. It depends. If you want to spend alot, you can spend a couple thousand dollars on one. But we're talking about like Nighthawks, Colt Gold Cups and like Kimber Customs, etc, etc, that are made for competition shooting. There's a couple other ones that are up there in price and quality. I got a Rock Island 1911 for the price more than anything. $500. It's just like a parkerized G.I. model. Plain-jane, all stripped down. It's all just preference. You can't go wrong with most 1911s. It's kind of just in a class of its own. I have shot Glock, H&K, Walthers, S&W revolvers, have yet to shoot a SIG, but nothing's really like it. It has its advantages and disadvantages. Try er out and see what you like and go from there.

Shooter45 · 11-30-2009, 06:42 AM

Travis builds some nice 1911's. I owned a Combat Commander he built and the pistol always performed flawlessly.

Colt_1911 · 12-02-2009, 05:21 PM

My 686 on top,28-2 Travis Strahan customized on bottom.
and yes the 686 is loaded

10-31-2009, 12:10 PM	#53
TheGunClinger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SW Florida Contributor Posts: 2,382	Re: A 1911!? Hmmm These are the bullets that came with my 1943 Ithaca M1911 A1. Can anyone tell me if they are from that era? Attached Images __________________ New England Patriots Rule Next year.

11-01-2009, 10:42 AM	#54
Oldeyes V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 218	Re: A 1911!? Hmmm Yes, those are contemporaneous .45 ACP cartridges. They will probably fire OK, but I would not even do it. Kept together with the Ithaca pistol, they enhance the collector value of the set. Also, I would shoot the Ithaca as is and not even think about mucking about with it or 'enhancing' it. Watch out for the infamous 'hammer bite' that you get in the webbing between your thumb and first finger when using a high death grip hold on the pistol. The FJA on the frame are the initials for Lt. Col. Frank J. Atwood who was the Inspecting Officer in Charge of all small military arms procurement during that period of time. His initials show up on lots of pistols, revolvers, and rifles that the US Government procured during that particular wartime period.

11-02-2009, 03:29 PM	#55
TheGunClinger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SW Florida Contributor Posts: 2,382	Re: A 1911!? Hmmm Thanks Oldeyes for the info and good advice. I am going to keep the Ithaca original but will shoot it. I am thinking of getting a new barrel so I wont mess up the original which looks new. __________________ New England Patriots Rule Next year.

11-04-2009, 09:45 AM	#56
Oldeyes V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 218	Re: A 1911!? Hmmm Generally speaking, if the original Ithaca barrel is in good condition and well fitted to the slide and the frame, I would definitely lean more toward shooting the pistol with the original barrel. The process of fitting any new 1911 barrel might make going back to the original barrel and getting any decent accuracy out of the pistol kind of a trick. In my experience with several 1911 barrel replacements, the concept of a true 'drop-in' and 'requires no modification' barrel is pretty much a false one. And if you do just happen to find a barrel that IS by chance a 100% no gunsmithing drop-in, the accuracy and functionality in the pistol might not be up to your expectations. Good new 1911 replacement barrels are generally provide just a tiny bit over sized so that they can be custom fitted into various frames and slides of different ages, manufacture, usage, etc., and thus having slightly differing dimensions. The potentially required frame and/or slide modification for fitting a new barrel might make going backwards with accuracy on such a collectible difficult.

11-10-2009, 03:28 PM	#57
TheGunClinger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SW Florida Contributor Posts: 2,382	Re: A 1911!? Hmmm I cant remember who said that 1911's are addictive was 100% spot on! Oops! hit the wrong button. Be back in a sec. __________________ New England Patriots Rule Next year. Last edited by TheGunClinger; 11-10-2009 at 03:29 PM..

11-10-2009, 03:48 PM	#58
navis128 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,392	Re: A 1911!? Hmmm May I put in my 2? Ain't it purdy? I did a couple of months of research, & when this slipped into my hand, I just had to have it. Now I think I'm having buyers remorse. It's not too convenient to break down, though I must confess I'm a new shooter. I have put quite a few rounds through it and have the brass burns to prove it (that catches you off guard!). I followed the instructions to disassemble & clean it...and well she's on a table. I've been tempted to call the Marine office here in town & ask for help! Attached Images __________________ A British general reported to London that the rebels, though untrained, had earned his respect: "Whoever looks upon them as an irregular mob will find himself much mistaken." "But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security." The Declaration of Independence

11-10-2009, 04:11 PM	#59
TheGunClinger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SW Florida Contributor Posts: 2,382	Re: A 1911!? Hmmm Anyhows, I was at the range/gunshop yesterday with my daughter who is home on leave from the Navy, doing a little shooting. She has been bugging me for a gun so I relented and let her "BORROW" my Bersa .380 with walnut grips. After we got done shooting I asked the shop owner if he could look up a gun for me that I have been coveting. I showed him my computer print out of a Springfield Operator TRP. He gave me a real funny look and said..follow me. Went to the other side of the store and he took out the EXACT pistol that I wanted. He said that it was used (2 clips worth). He told me that that model is unavailable which I believed as I have much research. Well, I knew that I had to have it so I tried to get a better price to no avail. He wouldnt budge a dime. I asked him if he had an x-ray machine in the store that scanned my wallet because when all was said and done, I had $12.00 left out of my secret stash of gun money. BUT I am now the proud owner of my THIRD 1911 in 4 months and it is a beauty! Not a mark on it. Its got a really light and smooth trigger, Trijicon night sights, match grade bull barrel, lots of nice stuff. Now I am going to have to sell some of my other aquisitions that I couldnt live without. or my homelife might suffer a bit. I am lucky in that my wonderful wife puts up with me and my toys. Attached Images __________________ New England Patriots Rule Next year.

11-10-2009, 04:59 PM	#60
williamd Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 772	Re: A 1911!? Hmmm Hey, you with the hairy hands and chewed nail. Get you mitts off my TRP ... oh, wait, mine has a Surefire and Lazer grips. Sorry! The lazer and light was on it when I bought it. __________________ "Outlaw guns and only outlaws will have guns!" But, we are moving that direction. NRA Benefactor, Vet VN '64-'65 Never sell a gun or a car and you can retire right!!

11-12-2009, 08:20 PM	#63
williamd Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 772	Re: A 1911!? Hmmm Picked up a S-A Subcompact 1911 45ACP. Anyone played with one of these baby 45s and have a good reload recipe. Do not think 230g full ups will be my cupotea. __________________ "Outlaw guns and only outlaws will have guns!" But, we are moving that direction. NRA Benefactor, Vet VN '64-'65 Never sell a gun or a car and you can retire right!!

11-30-2009, 06:42 AM	#66
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,752	Re: A 1911!? Hmmm Travis builds some nice 1911's. I owned a Combat Commander he built and the pistol always performed flawlessly.

12-02-2009, 05:21 PM	#67
Colt_1911 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1	Re: A 1911!? Hmmm My 686 on top,28-2 Travis Strahan customized on bottom. and yes the 686 is loaded Last edited by Colt_1911; 12-02-2009 at 05:36 PM..