Newbe Will Show His To See Others - The Firearms Forum

Tzyck · 09-01-2003, 11:40 PM

Hey everyone, new to the forum. Looks like it has a little of everything which is right up my alley. I love my 1911's as well as my Hi-Powers and AR's.

Since I'm new here I'll show you mine to get a look at yours...

Hydra Shok · 09-01-2003, 11:55 PM

Let me be the first to welcome you Tzyck, good pic of your pistol, sure is pretty. I was gonna ask you about those grips till I saw the link. I may have to get some of those for the Kimber I just purchased, ( see the Should I? Or Shouldn't I? thread ). Gotta get some batteries for digital camera first though. Delays, Delays. You should enjoy this site, I have gained a lot of info on some things, and the people are nice and knowledgeable.

frosty · 09-02-2003, 07:27 PM

I got a question. Is the frame parkerized or what ? It looks greenish. It is a beauty. I like mine too. The beaver tail, hammer, trigger in the stainless look sharp in contrast compared to the dark frame. Oh yeah welcom to TFF. I want another 1911.

Where did you get yours, and did you add the stainless after you got the pistol?

Tzyck · 09-03-2003, 12:00 AM

Frosty,

I bought this Springfield back when I was in college about 16 years ago. I really didn't use it much untill about 5 years ago when I started shooting matches and pins as i traveled for work.

The original finish is Parkerized but with so much use the finish has faded to a cool dull grey. I kind of like it.

I added the aftermarket SS parts little by little. SA beaver, Ed brown trigger and hammer with a nice 4lb break. Oh yeah, Wilson bolt on mag well.

My next and final addition is a set of good sights. There are just so many out there to choose from... Any recomendations?

Boomatic · 09-03-2003, 09:57 AM

Welcome Tzyck!

Glad to see you around!

Lots of good stuff here...good folks, good info., good humor!

I am a certified 1911 fanatic (I like the big boom!) and I have had a BHP or two...

Look around, make yourself at home. I am sure lots of folks will show you their toys...

Me...I don't really have any guns...I just like to talk about them.

Smokin Guns · 09-05-2003, 07:54 PM

Yeppers! Welcome Tzyck!!!...

Tzyck · 09-08-2003, 11:14 PM

Thanks Guys!

Anyone have any pics of their 1911's???

09-09-2003, 10:58 AM

Here's the latest pic of my Colt Gold Cup Trophy.

Boomatic · 09-09-2003, 01:29 PM

Rikrag2 is such a show-off...

Marlin · 09-09-2003, 02:09 PM

Welcome to TFF and the 1911 Forum, Tzyck.

Hope you will join us often and post often. I'm new to the 1911 family but there are so many knowledgable diehards here that you should be quite comfortable.

Mine is a beauty just out of the box!

Crpdeth · 09-14-2003, 02:03 PM

Few of my favorites.

Hydra Shok · 09-14-2003, 07:40 PM

My new Kimber

Hydra Shok · 09-14-2003, 07:41 PM

My first 1911, Firestorm Government .45

Hydra Shok · 09-14-2003, 07:42 PM

I Know it's not a 1911, but anyway, the S&W .38 snubbie I inherited from my grandfather.

Tzyck · 09-14-2003, 10:26 PM

Nice pics! Keep them comming!!!

Here's another of my Mil-Spec.

Silver72 · 09-16-2003, 06:56 PM

Two Series 80 and two Series 70. The 70s are 445 serial numbers apart.

rayra · 09-19-2003, 03:49 AM

Tzyck, that's purty.

Mine -

Series 80. A 'working tool'. Worn parkerized finish, a few replacement parts, lots of wear and tear, had it for 20yrs. Used it for IPSC Limited, as well. Getting close to retiring it to nightstand duty, and get a new one for regular use.

bigboom338 · 09-19-2003, 06:10 AM

While all of these weapons are very fine and beautiful to look at. a certan one really caught my eye and it would be Rayra's series 80. I love the fine finish of a new gun but when one like his shows up it says "I have been used" but well taken care of. I have a few guns that look like that and while I get some crap about the finish of them I always answer with" well what do you expect, it dont sit in the cabinet all the time"

Tzyck · 09-19-2003, 10:41 PM

Sliver72, I think you have one too many and must relieve one to the thread starter

Rayra, there is nothing more attractive than a well used firearm. I agree with Bigboom 100%!

Here is a pic of my neighbors Kimber he wanted me to post.

Silver72 · 09-28-2003, 06:02 PM

A few more! 1942 Winnie Garand with a 1942 Colt and a 1942 Sears holster. Then the 1943 Winnie Carbine with a 1943 Colt in a 1943 Sears holster.

Maestro · 10-05-2003, 10:52 AM

First post here.This is my 1911.The 2nd is being done.Very nice forum.

Shooter45 · 10-05-2003, 01:41 PM

Maestro

Welcome to TFF.

Nice 1911.

Smokin Guns · 10-07-2003, 06:56 PM

Yep! Welcome Maestro!!!

Here's the first and only one i've ever had...got it from shooter22...

Maestro · 10-07-2003, 08:01 PM

Thanks for the welcome.

M.

BADASSKIMBER45 · 10-24-2003, 05:43 AM

Here is a pic of my packin' piece. It is a Kimber Elite Carry. I got it in 1998 and it is 816 of only 1200 made of this one. It has all the bells and whistles of a great custom. I only had to add a Wilson mainspring housing in metal. I don't like plastic on a carry gun. I hope you guys enjoy..

09-01-2003, 11:40 PM	#1
Tzyck Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tallahassee, Fl. Posts: 20	Newbe Will Show His To See Others Hey everyone, new to the forum. Looks like it has a little of everything which is right up my alley. I love my 1911's as well as my Hi-Powers and AR's. Since I'm new here I'll show you mine to get a look at yours... Attached Images __________________ VZGrips.com - Custom Micarta Handgun Grips -->

09-01-2003, 11:55 PM	#2
Hydra Shok Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Chasing my Seven Year Old Posts: 724	Let me be the first to welcome you Tzyck, good pic of your pistol, sure is pretty. I was gonna ask you about those grips till I saw the link. I may have to get some of those for the Kimber I just purchased, ( see the Should I? Or Shouldn't I? thread ). Gotta get some batteries for digital camera first though. Delays, Delays. You should enjoy this site, I have gained a lot of info on some things, and the people are nice and knowledgeable. __________________ If you can't impress them with intelligence, baffle them with BS American by birth, Southern by the grace of God Do unto others before they do unto you "Most importantly, when the time comes to pull the trigger, shoot to kill." ~ Robert H. Boatman Glock 17, 19, 26 Kel Tec 3AT Last edited by Hydra Shok; 09-02-2003 at 08:15 PM..

09-02-2003, 07:27 PM	#3
frosty V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 374	I got a question. Is the frame parkerized or what ? It looks greenish. It is a beauty. I like mine too. The beaver tail, hammer, trigger in the stainless look sharp in contrast compared to the dark frame. Oh yeah welcom to TFF. I want another 1911. Where did you get yours, and did you add the stainless after you got the pistol? __________________ BEER POCKET BOOK ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS

09-03-2003, 12:00 AM	#4
Tzyck Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tallahassee, Fl. Posts: 20	Frosty, I bought this Springfield back when I was in college about 16 years ago. I really didn't use it much untill about 5 years ago when I started shooting matches and pins as i traveled for work. The original finish is Parkerized but with so much use the finish has faded to a cool dull grey. I kind of like it. I added the aftermarket SS parts little by little. SA beaver, Ed brown trigger and hammer with a nice 4lb break. Oh yeah, Wilson bolt on mag well. My next and final addition is a set of good sights. There are just so many out there to choose from... Any recomendations? __________________ VZGrips.com - Custom Micarta Handgun Grips

09-03-2003, 09:57 AM	#5
Boomatic Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,088	Welcome Tzyck! Glad to see you around! Lots of good stuff here...good folks, good info., good humor! I am a certified 1911 fanatic (I like the big boom!) and I have had a BHP or two... Look around, make yourself at home. I am sure lots of folks will show you their toys... Me...I don't really have any guns...I just like to talk about them. __________________ Boom-a-tic Boomer Sooner!! Last edited by Boomatic; 09-03-2003 at 09:58 AM..

09-05-2003, 07:54 PM	#6
Smokin Guns Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: "Gun Culture Members Clubhouse"... Posts: 4,463	Yeppers! Welcome Tzyck!!!... __________________

09-08-2003, 11:14 PM	#7
Tzyck Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tallahassee, Fl. Posts: 20	Thanks Guys! Anyone have any pics of their 1911's??? __________________ VZGrips.com - Custom Micarta Handgun Grips

09-09-2003, 10:58 AM	#8
Zigzag2 Adnanced Senior Member Posts: n/a	Here's the latest pic of my Colt Gold Cup Trophy. Attached Images

09-09-2003, 01:29 PM	#9
Boomatic Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,088	Rikrag2 is such a show-off... __________________ Boom-a-tic Boomer Sooner!!

09-09-2003, 02:09 PM	#10
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,853	Welcome to TFF and the 1911 Forum, Tzyck. Hope you will join us often and post often. I'm new to the 1911 family but there are so many knowledgable diehards here that you should be quite comfortable. Mine is a beauty just out of the box! __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.* Last edited by Marlin; 09-14-2003 at 02:36 PM..

09-14-2003, 02:03 PM	#11
Crpdeth Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Location: Location Contributor Posts: 8,247	Few of my favorites. Attached Images __________________ Our greatest pretenses are built up not to hide the evil and the ugly in us, but our emptiness. The hardest thing to hide is something that is not there. ~Eric Hoffer

09-14-2003, 07:40 PM	#12
Hydra Shok Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Chasing my Seven Year Old Posts: 724	My new Kimber Attached Images __________________ If you can't impress them with intelligence, baffle them with BS American by birth, Southern by the grace of God Do unto others before they do unto you "Most importantly, when the time comes to pull the trigger, shoot to kill." ~ Robert H. Boatman Glock 17, 19, 26 Kel Tec 3AT

09-14-2003, 07:41 PM	#13
Hydra Shok Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Chasing my Seven Year Old Posts: 724	My first 1911, Firestorm Government .45 Attached Images __________________ If you can't impress them with intelligence, baffle them with BS American by birth, Southern by the grace of God Do unto others before they do unto you "Most importantly, when the time comes to pull the trigger, shoot to kill." ~ Robert H. Boatman Glock 17, 19, 26 Kel Tec 3AT

09-14-2003, 07:42 PM	#14
Hydra Shok Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Chasing my Seven Year Old Posts: 724	I Know it's not a 1911, but anyway, the S&W .38 snubbie I inherited from my grandfather. Attached Images __________________ If you can't impress them with intelligence, baffle them with BS American by birth, Southern by the grace of God Do unto others before they do unto you "Most importantly, when the time comes to pull the trigger, shoot to kill." ~ Robert H. Boatman Glock 17, 19, 26 Kel Tec 3AT

09-14-2003, 10:26 PM	#15
Tzyck Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tallahassee, Fl. Posts: 20	Nice pics! Keep them comming!!! Here's another of my Mil-Spec. Attached Images __________________ VZGrips.com - Custom Micarta Handgun Grips

09-16-2003, 06:56 PM	#16
Silver72 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central Texas Posts: 542	A few of mine Two Series 80 and two Series 70. The 70s are 445 serial numbers apart.

09-19-2003, 03:49 AM	#17
rayra Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: PRK Posts: 595	Tzyck, that's purty. Mine - Series 80. A 'working tool'. Worn parkerized finish, a few replacement parts, lots of wear and tear, had it for 20yrs. Used it for IPSC Limited, as well. Getting close to retiring it to nightstand duty, and get a new one for regular use. __________________ The Friend of My Enemy is My Enemy

09-19-2003, 06:10 AM	#18
bigboom338 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Dakota Posts: 399	While all of these weapons are very fine and beautiful to look at. a certan one really caught my eye and it would be Rayra's series 80. I love the fine finish of a new gun but when one like his shows up it says "I have been used" but well taken care of. I have a few guns that look like that and while I get some crap about the finish of them I always answer with" well what do you expect, it dont sit in the cabinet all the time" __________________ "Aim Small Miss Small"

09-19-2003, 10:41 PM	#19
Tzyck Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tallahassee, Fl. Posts: 20	Sliver72, I think you have one too many and must relieve one to the thread starter Rayra, there is nothing more attractive than a well used firearm. I agree with Bigboom 100%! Here is a pic of my neighbors Kimber he wanted me to post. Attached Images __________________ VZGrips.com - Custom Micarta Handgun Grips

09-28-2003, 06:02 PM	#20
Silver72 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central Texas Posts: 542	A few more! 1942 Winnie Garand with a 1942 Colt and a 1942 Sears holster. Then the 1943 Winnie Carbine with a 1943 Colt in a 1943 Sears holster.

10-05-2003, 10:52 AM	#21
Maestro Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Va. Posts: 3	First post here.This is my 1911.The 2nd is being done.Very nice forum.

10-05-2003, 01:41 PM	#22
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,753	Maestro Welcome to TFF. Nice 1911.

10-07-2003, 06:56 PM	#23
Smokin Guns Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: "Gun Culture Members Clubhouse"... Posts: 4,463	Yep! Welcome Maestro!!! Here's the first and only one i've ever had...got it from shooter22... Attached Images __________________

10-07-2003, 08:01 PM	#24
Maestro Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Va. Posts: 3	Thanks for the welcome. M.

10-24-2003, 05:43 AM	#25
BADASSKIMBER45 Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: ANCHORAGE, ALASKA Posts: 13	I'm new in here, howdy! Here is a pic of my packin' piece. It is a Kimber Elite Carry. I got it in 1998 and it is 816 of only 1200 made of this one. It has all the bells and whistles of a great custom. I only had to add a Wilson mainspring housing in metal. I don't like plastic on a carry gun. I hope you guys enjoy.. Attached Images __________________ BIG BORES RULE