Hmm... 1911 content inside!

[Truegiant]

Sup fockers!

I picked up another 1911 project. It hasnt made it to my door just yet. Should go in the mail on thursday and be on my door sometime on saturday or monday. I have been SEARCHING FOR A LONG time to find something that would be a good project to start with and not to much cost up front. I had one like this in stainless before and loved it. I sold it because I wanted one with an alloy frame. I bought it and sold it. Needless to say. I wanted another so here it is:

Springfield Armory 1911 Champion .45 ACP.

List of goodies the previous owner told me it has:
-Full Length Recoil Guide Rod
-Vioecki Trigger
-Custom Night Sights
-Extended Beavertail Grip Safety
-Extender Slide Release
-Commander Hammer
-Flat Checkered Main Spring Housing
-Lowered & Flared Ejection Port

ALOT of these parts will be coming off in order to replace and refit more parts. I already have a match barrel for it I have been holding on to for a while. I will not fit it until i get the rest of the gun where i want it. Here are some pics from the ad. These list for about $650-700.

[Danny]

pretty cool man. cheap too! Think the tangs will have to be welded up to achieve a good beavertail fit? Those sights are pretty crazy too. Cant wait to see what ya do to her!

[Truegiant]

You mean you cant wait to see what your going to do to her.. haha..

I told you grasshopper.. you need practice.

When I get it in I will check it over fully and inspect what needs to be done.

[Danny]

bobtail that bad boy :D

[Truegiant]

I am thinking about it. Bobtail, more cocking serrations, checkering front strap, under trigger housing, and of course some more goodies. Refit a beavertail, smoothed mag chute, hmm.. much more of course.

[Truegiant]

CBOB PORN

[Truegiant]

AND MORE

[Truegiant]

AND THE ONE I AM LOOKING AT FOLLOWING THE STYLING OF:

I like the flats done this way! SEXY!

[Danny]

i dig the polished flats too. I would love a stainless as my next build. I need to find out what media they use to blast the rounds that gives it the dark finish. Alox. maybe?

[Danny]

so what model is this thing exactly. Its quite strange in comparison to springfields current model line up. The dust cover looks like those from the early 90's springfields. :Cool: any idea what year she is?

[DamnDisLaOsBoY]

build thread please!! how do you get a gun shipped to your door? in parts?? i always thought u had to have it shipped to a local gun shop or something

[Truegiant]

I am not sure the model year. I didnt even ask for a serial number to be honest. I didnt notice that many difference between this model and my early 2000 model stainless I owned before.

There will be a build thread for sure. I am thinking about switching back to checkering instead of scalloping? Not sure. I am putting together a huge list. First thing that will happen is taking it out and shooting it of course. Then I am going to just order a couple of small items here and there. Once I get her shooting like I like I will send it off for all ergonomic and cosmetic goodies.

[Truegiant]

Oh.. I meant to my door as in through my ffl to me. I have an neighbor I whore out for all ffl stuff. After wasting over $700 trying to get an FFL for a home based business I gave up on it until I can open up a store front . Which might be sooner than I thought@!!!!

[Truegiant]

Sold my mauser last night. Now I just have to sell my utility trailer and I will be good to go to start ordering parts.

I am trying to get some business models together for some up and coming ideas! Gonna be an on and off project!

[Truegiant]

I spent three hours typing up business proposals and info for my businesspartner. Now I have to draw up some site plans and do some more price shopping for the business and I think we will be set there.

I am working on picking up another truck. I have been looking for a nice reg cab dually turbo diesel setup but havent had any luck. There are a bunch of good deals out there but not one that is in my price range. I think I have found a nice little daily driver truck. A early 80's toyota 4x4. Its in decent shape and has had alot of recent service. The guy is interested in trading for my custom .17 and some cash so that will help cut costs down. I still have my trailer and a couple of other "goodies" i need to sell before i can start ordering parts for my new 1911 project. I have not had time to put a list of parts together yet.

Danny - have you started looking into finding a champion? if you find a nice lightweight around the same price pick it up and we can swap. once i get it in and start messing with the barrel and frame/slide i will send it up to you with the other goodies for a blasting. start putting a potential list together for your next project also that we talked about. I mentioned to my Business partner today about how we could squeeze another team mate into the mix. We still have alot of talking about it to do.

[Truegiant]

http://forums.officer.com/showthread.php?t=129957

Good read if you want some 1911 info!

[Danny]

i have been keeping my eyes peeled for one. There was a ltw commander (colt) i think at the store the other day. Of course its more expensive, but it was purtyy :D

Glad to hear the biz plans are going good.

I just got done meeting iwth my biz partner (dad lol). Looks like i have some side work coming up managing some of our properties and preping a few houses for rent/sale. Now i should really be busy :D for a couple months at least.

rant- im getting sick of this effin RE market

Time for bed, eyes are blurrryyy lol

[Truegiant]

Called Springfield today - .45 Milspec Frame manufactured in January of 1997

[Truegiant]

Ok Well I am pissed. The guy I was supposed to meet up about the truck bailed on me. After we arranged a meeting time i called him back and he said it was sold. LAME!

I thought people had manners around these parts? Anywho..

More money for the gun fund i guess.

[Danny]

look at this! By ted yost. They are raffling it away, all proceeds going to the Naval Special Warfare Foundation!

Outstanding looking Springfield. Funky checkering/sights huh??

http://www.louderthanwords.us/mediumfoto/picts/ulfls/02122009/18162376821.jpg

[Truegiant]

I like the checkering alot. I was actually doing research on those sights last night pretty late in the evening. Your eyes supposedly can see the site better because it takes in the little bit of depth perception to focus on both the front and rear siight. Anywho.. that might not make sense. i will go and find the site again on these sights.

I think I want to bevel my slide as well. I have never had one done that way. I love the flat top cut on top as well. Oh and those grips are sex!

I like the subdle accents of polished parts on the gun. Breaks up the contrast alot. I am trying to decide if i want to build a fighting gun out of this one or a nicer looking carry gun???

I just dont want to go to overboard and be dissapointed with how much i spend.

[Danny]

are those larry davidson grips ya think?

Looks like you need to buy a mill, so u can flat top the top side and chamfer the bottom of the slide.

I wanna build a sexy retro! Commander hammer, duckbill grip safety, mil sights, stippled FS (sayy whaaa lol), and some other goodies :D

[Truegiant]

Send me list of what you have in mind and lets get this started, haha.

I am working a deal on another nice champion for cheaper than what i got mine for. Guy wants to keep his grips and sights so that helps out alot on price!

Anywho.. I will keep you informed.

I think I am going to keep this one moderately priced and build a nice Colt Delta Elite 10mm stainless for a BBQ gun. Anyone know where one is for a good price thats willing to do some trading?

[Truegiant]

Looks like you need to buy a mill, so u can flat top the top side and chamfer the bottom of the slide.

haha.. if i had the money i would

[Danny]

i wanna cheap champion :( how u find this stuff. argh

[Truegiant]

If i get it , it will be for you shit head. I gotta come up with a way to pay you for your "time" - haha

Did you figure out how much i am going to have to pay you to bring your ass down here and run my range?

[Danny]

If i get it , it will be for you shit head. I gotta come up with a way to pay you for your "time" - haha

Did you figure out how much i am going to have to pay you to bring your ass down here and run my range?

Depends on if i get to help expand the company or if i get stuck yelling at people for covering thier mom standing next to them for the rest of my life.

Cause if its option #2, you cant afford me. lol

ps. responded to u on nog,

pss thanks for hanging up on me on the phone dickstick

[Truegiant]

sorry. was busy. wifey was yelling at me. i resonded on woodys to your pm knob slobber.

You will be helping expand; however, if i dont get my god damn handcuffs and knife coated the only thing you will be involved in expanded is my big dick = hahahahahahahaha


anywho..

We will take this to pm on woodys

[Danny]

sorry. was busy. wifey was yelling at me. i resonded on woodys to your pm knob slobber.

You will be helping expand; however, if i dont get my god damn handcuffs and knife coated the only thing you will be involved in expanded is my big dick = hahahahahahahaha


anywho..

We will take this to pm on woodys

bench is free, u were supposed to send them up here "end of this week". and have you done that NO.

Now ur going to get mixed in with school, work, and reloading... u too slow capt

[Truegiant]

http://www.thewarfields.com/Colt1911.htm

neat links and info on here.

[Truegiant]

Hmm.. Snakeskin or scalloping, square trigger, slightly larger blended magwell, and more.. my list is getting long!

[Big Baller]

Bob Rogers stuff is freaking amazing

[Truegiant]

sexy

[Truegiant]

STI 2011 series pistols utilize double stack technology with the same width as a single stack with standard grips. AMAZING!

I got a buddy who just ordered a sti 2011 series and we went out tonight and shot it. AMAZING!

I have been a fan but nowi am on the bandwagon.

sti tactical 4.15 is going to be in the mail asap!

[Danny]

man thats ugly :(

Send me your champion now, she doesnt need to be hanging around those 2011s, makes her feel 100 years old or somthing haha.

[Truegiant]

haha.. its not made it here yet.. i am dissappointed. anywho.. it will be in your hands sooner than you think.

i can put you on a payment plan,haha. i am supposed to be trading for a lightweight champion on monday. if it goes through its yours.. haha.

[WickedIXMR]

CBOB PORN
God that 1911 is so damn nice. Do you have anymore info on the gun? Where I can get one exactly like it? I searched some classic bobtails and all of them have different grips and different markings on the slide. Couldn't find any like the one posted.

[ueyedgr8tness]

http://www.stiguns.com/

[Danny]

God that 1911 is so damn nice. Do you have anymore info on the gun? Where I can get one exactly like it? I searched some classic bobtails and all of them have different grips and different markings on the slide. Couldn't find any like the one posted.

CBOB is by dan wesson.
http://cz-usa.com/products/view/dan-wesson-commander-classic-bobtail/

[Truegiant]

I found a lightweight. I will check over the champion when it comes in. Danny let me know if you have any interest at all in it. I would rather build the lightweight and I think I have my shotgun and custom 17 sold so a bbq gun is in the near future as well.

Leaving at 6am to go pick up a truck in south carolina and then off to help a buddy finish up putting hardwood floors in his house. Oh jOy!

[Danny]

have fun with that man. I may be interested in the champion. Let me know how she looks when u get it.

[Truegiant]

i will. The lightweight has had some work also but its the same price and i would rather have it instead. if not i understand. its cool

maybe i will keep both and try to make a dollar off of it.

I have been looking into getting it cbob' but the prices are crazy on most sites.

[Danny]

i will. The lightweight has had some work also but its the same price and i would rather have it instead. if not i understand. its cool

maybe i will keep both and try to make a dollar off of it.

I have been looking into getting it cbob' but the prices are crazy on most sites.

Bob it urself, thats what i would do if i get it from you :D

[Truegiant]

u got a bandsaw? I built a jig for a guy to bob a few but i didnt feel confident enough doing it with a dremel.

[Danny]

u got a bandsaw? I built a jig for a guy to bob a few but i didnt feel confident enough doing it with a dremel.

files. Power tools soo scarryy.

ok. maybe a dremel to dump the nice big peice, but leaving plenty for fitting by file. least thats what my plan is.

[Truegiant]

Sounds like fun. I woke up at 6am today and drove to south carolina to pick up a truck. The truck was almost all the way to charleston. I will snap some pics tomorrow. Its a serious beater but it was a good price and had alot of recent work done to it. Going to slap a coat of paint on it, clean up some wiring problems were they hacked up the lights for the towing, clean up the inside, and drive it.

Got a couple of more loose ends to tie up and then progress is going to be made on the business ventures. I am supposed to meet the guy with the lightweight tuesday so we will see on that. I am going to pikc up the champion tomorrow.

Anywho.. I have been laying flooring all day and am tired as fuck!

Later.

[Danny]

Hey u see this man? 30% off frames and slides that are instock. Guess who i am calling tomorrow!

http://www.caspianarmsltd.com/

[Truegiant]

I got an email from them saying they had stuff on sale. I am picking up that pistol tomorrow. The lightweight fell through today but i am still looking. Prlly going to just blast that champion and coat it and sell it. Pick up a lightweight or maybe one of these caspians and we can do the twins.

Still wanna find a nice 10mm combat gun.

[WickedIXMR]

CBOB is by dan wesson.
http://cz-usa.com/products/view/dan-wesson-commander-classic-bobtail/
Damn that sucks that they're discontinuing them.. Do you think they will be hard to find new from now on?

[Truegiant]

not hard to find at all. Pick them up on gunbroker!

Got the 1911 in today. Danny. PM Inbound

[Truegiant]

Updates:

Got the champion in today. I think I am going to order another CCO frame/slide set from caspian along with a fullsize bbq gun. This one might get a refresh/mini build and resell.

Definate replacement items:
Sights
Extractor
Trigger

Items of interest:
CBOB
Cerakote
Debur
Small finish work on KEY items!

Once again it will depend on wether or not Caspian hooks me up!

[Truegiant]

Danny.. you mentioned stainless slide and carbon frame. set it up like this one but with the polished flats like we talked about! sexy!

[Truegiant]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=154463138

This is the platform and setup that i want. 10mm.. stainless.. checkering.. front and rear serrations.. night sights..

Its a shame its a mimber... It would pay for itself to start with this platform for my custom build.. hmm..

SOMEONE tell me not to order it RIGHT NOW!

[WickedIXMR]

not hard to find at all. Pick them up on gunbroker!

Got the 1911 in today. Danny. PM Inbound
I saw only one of them on gunbroker but it was used. I found a store that has one in stock BNIB in Wyoming so I think I'm gonna get that one.


http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=154463138 (http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=154463138)

This is the platform and setup that i want. 10mm.. stainless.. checkering.. front and rear serrations.. night sights..

Its a shame its a mimber... It would pay for itself to start with this platform for my custom build.. hmm..

SOMEONE tell me not to order it RIGHT NOW!

What's wrong with Kimber's?

[Big Baller]

Danny.. you mentioned stainless slide and carbon frame. set it up like this one but with the polished flats like we talked about! sexy!

Is that a single stack Polymer 1911 frame? I can't seem to find them in anything but double stack.

[Truegiant]

no its aluminum. I was using it for a reference piece.

Kimber used to stand for a good name. They used to have all hand fit parts like some of the big name guys. They switched all of there production except for a few out of there custom shop to MIM parts. There custom service dept went to shit. Realistically I suppose since i only need the slide/frame/barrel/and a few other components it would turn into a custom build anywho. i would end up spending about $600 less dollars than the alternative route but would have to get that logo shaved off! haha..

[Danny]

no its aluminum. I was using it for a reference piece.

Kimber used to stand for a good name. They used to have all hand fit parts like some of the big name guys. They switched all of there production except for a few out of there custom shop to MIM parts. There custom service dept went to shit. Realistically I suppose since i only need the slide/frame/barrel/and a few other components it would turn into a custom build anywho. i would end up spending about $600 less dollars than the alternative route but would have to get that logo shaved off! haha..

but the frame/slide quality wouldnt be to par with say colt or springfield. AND you would have that nasty swartch (sp?) safety to deal with!

Kimber series 1 pistols are a whole different story, they are more expensive and much older than the new kimbers lol.

Should be emailing my ffl info to Caspian today! Yeehaw!

[Truegiant]

sounds good.

The safety is really the only major issue. You can adjust slide/frame fit on any gun!

Anywho...

I am waiting to hear back from caspian one last time and then its on like donkey kong!

[Truegiant]

I didnt even have the time to clean her. Danny 1911 is in the mail along with two knives. Get em all coated up for me! You better put that cbob jig to work dammit! No rush.. I know school and work can get time consuming.

[Danny]

dont forget about bobtail grips. these looked neat
http://www.vzgrips.com/index.php/component/virtuemart/?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_new.tpl&product_id=121&category_id=24

http://www.vzgrips.com/images/stories/Ambi%20046-2.jpg

[Truegiant]

I am going to call wilson combat tomorrow and get my discount on some new mags and maybe a set of sights. They have their low profile no snag night sites on sale for factory cuts. Grips and a holster!

Guide rod I think I have in my box in the garage, plug I think I have as well.

Anywho.. Get her in, put down the official list, and call me before you order so i know what we are getting. Somebody on here has called dibs on the champion when we get it done if my caspian deal falls through. He wants a special color combo on the setup so as soon as he picks out what he wants and gives me a deposit we will do it his way. if not we can do it the way we originally planned.

[Truegiant]

My new frame and slide combo will look similair to these!

Caspian Stainless Recon Race Ready Frame:
20lpi front checkering
Hand fit
Integral plunger tube
Tactical magwell

Caspian Stainless 5" Slide
Full Size Slide:
Novak Lo-mount:
Novak front dovetail:
Bevel Package:
Front cocking serrations:
Serrated flat top:
Recon Rail radius:

This is just a teaser list. Here is kind of what its going to look like minus grips, coating, etc..

[Danny]

was just htinking.. is the champ a bull bbl?

[Truegiant]

nope.. thats the only pitfall to it.. why do you ask?

[Truegiant]

http://www.gunreports.com/special_reports/accessories/Drop-In-Pistol-Barrels181-1.html

neat write up

[Truegiant]

Another Good One!

http://how-i-did-it.org/1911-project/the_kart_of_barrel_fitting.html

[Truegiant]

Here is that pic I was talking about . Graphite Black over Sniper gray!

[Danny]

thats outa control hot. I got some swatches coming in from NIC (cerakote), want some different color for my CCO build.

[Truegiant]

i am trying to search for which grips i want for it. i wanna copy that color scheme for sure.. its super hot!

Anywho.. I am hoping she turns out nice. Blast a few rounds in it then look for a alum project. Man those reverse CCO's look weird.. not sure if i like it??

[Danny]

reverse CCOs are wack looking. Personally i dont see the point. Might as well go commander size imo.

So i am thinking of building my cco similarly to my govt, same sights, same controls etc. To keep things uniform for training purposes. TO make the difference between the two minimal and very managable (from a tactics/simplicity point of view)

[Truegiant]

that sounds like a great idea. just do the stainless/polished look on it. Make it fancy but functional. How soon are you thinking of starting to order parts?

[Truegiant]

how much does adventure charge for cutting the rear sight for a novak?

[Danny]

Price list on thier site. here it is. No idea of the smiths competency level.

1911

TIGHTEN SLIDE
$60-80
FIT MATCH BARREL $125-150
FIT BUSHING $35
BEVEL MAG WELL $35-50
CHECKER FRONT STRAP $150-200
OPEN & FLARE EJECTION PORT $60
THROAT POLISH RAMP $45
FIT NEW TRIGGER $20
TRIGGER JOB (3½-5#) $65
TRIGGER JOB (2-3#) $85
SER “80” ADD $15
FULL MELT DOWN SLIDE $150
BOB TAIL FRAME $150
STAKE ON SIGHT (70-80 SERIES) $35
CUT DOVETAIL & FIT FRONT SIGHT $65
BOMAR CUT REAR SIGHT $125-150
NOVARK CUT REAR SIGHT $125
FIT THUMB SAFETY $35
FIT AMBI SAFETY $45-60
BEAVERTAIL CUT BROWN $80-100
BEAVERTAIL DROP IN $25-50
FRONT SLIDE SERRATION $75-100
COMPENSATER KIT $100-200

[Danny]

You want a "novaRk" rear sight cut lol!

[Truegiant]

What about these bad boys? They are cheaper than getting the slide cut!

then just blend the shit out of them to make them look cleaner. then coat them to match?

[Danny]

What about these bad boys? They are cheaper than getting the slide cut!

then just blend the shit out of them to make them look cleaner. then coat them to match?

u forgots da linkzzzzzzzzz

[Truegiant]

my bad hoe!

I went back and looked at them, they are for a colt. I thought they were all standard mil spec cuts on colts?

http://usarmorment.com/trijicon-m1911-night-sights-colt-government-125-wide-tang-p-890.html

Are the cuts that much different?

[Truegiant]

The .125 tang width blade can be modified by a local gun smith to .085 to fit a Springfield 1911, but other .45 brands don't fit these blades.

I am wondering if its worth buying a set of LEO take offs for $50 and carefully filing them down to fit?

[Truegiant]

http://www.novaksights.com/genuine%20novak%20sights/springfield_without_factory_installed_novak_sight. htm

What about these.. they say they require no machine work?

[Danny]

http://www.novaksights.com/genuine%20novak%20sights/springfield_without_factory_installed_novak_sight. htm

What about these.. they say they require no machine work?

that should work. ill figure this front sight out soon. Ill check and see if its novak cut, if it is then we can just order a std novak cut front sight.

brownells carries that novak rear for the stock cut that ur linked. 72$

[Truegiant]

sounds like a weaner!

HAHA.. Let me know how she looks when you get her broken down.I inspected most of the high wear parts and didnt see anything overly bad. The second lug of the barrel needed a little work, the mag release needed some final fitting, the beavertail needed a little blending, and the sights of course..


anywho.. keep us posted!

[Truegiant]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=154964420

Wish I could of found this sooner! Great deal at $1k!

[Danny]

im not sold on the DWessons. The couple i have seen run were turds, and everyone else that has seen them run seemed to poo poo them. so the jury is still on out them for me.

[Truegiant]

hmm... not sure why?

Anywho..

I got a guy at work who ordered a set of grips from linville knife and tool. They look nice are the same design as LD's..

I sent them an email about getting a custom bobtail set made with my logo enscribed in the grip.

Got pics yet focker? haha..

I worked on my truck for like 5 hrs today. Then went for a run around my neighborhood, shower, hair cut, and about to cook dinner for the wifey!

[Danny]

nice, i was workin on one of the hosues today. got a solid 10hrs in the rain in the mud, good stuff. Time for dinner, homework, and maybe some tinkering.

[Truegiant]

Dinner was good. Counterproductive with my run thats for sure. Watching the game now. Gotta get some resume stuff together for next week.

Let me know if you decide to tinker. Getting ancy looking at all these parts on the net.. haha..

Getting a parts list together for the full size. What barrel are you thinking of going with?

[Danny]

Dinner was good. Counterproductive with my run thats for sure. Watching the game now. Gotta get some resume stuff together for next week.

Let me know if you decide to tinker. Getting ancy looking at all these parts on the net.. haha..

Getting a parts list together for the full size. What barrel are you thinking of going with?

im gonna go Kart EzFit. Seems to be the best way to go. They dont have a commander length listed on brownells, so im gonn ahave to call kart and talk to them.

[Truegiant]

they have kart ez-fit's all over gunbroker. there was one guy in texas who was selling them for like 20-30 percent off what kart / brownells was charging.

anywho.. I was thinking of picking up one of those or a wilson NM barrels.

I am prlly going to end up sending the frame and slide off for more machine work when i get it in.. not sure yet though

[Danny]

did u make the caspian order offical?
I havent heard from seth in regards to my order.

[Truegiant]

I havent heard from him either. He assured me he was swamped with orders. They sold like 100 something combo's in a couple of days which is like 10x more than there normal work load. He said he would gurantee me my deal and all specials for as long as it took to get the order complete and the work order to me if that makes sense.

By then I might have enough for the extra money for the aluminum goodies!!!

[Truegiant]

Heard anything about the fusion drop in kits with the multiple busshings? I havent had to order just a barrel in a lOOOONG time

[Danny]

the guys at fusion make some good stuff. Not familiar with thier bbls.

I checked gunbroker for karts, not seeing any commanders. Do u?

Also, sent u a link to google docs spreadsheet for ur build.

[Truegiant]

def cannot open whatever the hell it is that you sent me????

resend via a regular email if you could.. thanks

[Truegiant]

sent you a reply email

[Truegiant]

bueller

[Truegiant]

bueller

[Truegiant]

NICE

[Truegiant]

iraq pics

Ranger?
Air Assault Mission?
Bed?
Sniper Training?
Dragunov?

[Truegiant]

Hmm.. No parts list yet? Slacker.. haha.. j/k

[Danny]

Hmm.. No parts list yet? Slacker.. haha.. j/k

i sent it to u foo. its 2010, time for a google acount ;)

[Truegiant]

I will pass on the google account.

[Truegiant]

Page 6 ownage. Longest H/O thread ever!!!!!!!!!

[Truegiant]

Just got back from picking up my new tires for my truck, painting my wheels, getting them mounted and balanced, picking up a new fridge for my buddy, getting my truck stuck in his front yard, getting my truck all muddy, and getting back to the house.

Fun evening.. Got a SHIT ton of crap to do tomorrow. No time for looking/searching for any parts. Oh well...

Still no GOOGLE account focker!

[Truegiant]

Holy crap.. I forgot how long it takes to build a set of class a's. I still have to get my rank fixed and my time in service strip added. I havent had to wear a pair for a long time so they are not up to par. Atleast I got all my medals and ribbons finally.

I forgot I had two more to add today. Anywho..

[Truegiant]

hmm..

[Danny]

whats the special event?

[Truegiant]

I got put on a court martial case as a escort. Sucks.. Gotta escort a bunch of druggies around until they get chaptered out.

Class A's turned out sharp looking though! Its always nice to see what they look like alldone up.

[Truegiant]

oh and holy shit i am getting fat. gotta start the hardcore pt regiment again.

[Truegiant]

oh and i heard back from seth. he is working on my order . said the work order should be ready to ship on friday..

he wants to make sure he has some of what i want laying around.

[Danny]

awesome man. lets see those class As (dress blues right?).

Caspian shipped my order today. It will be here Friday!

Hoping to get homework done early tonight, and spend some time blending the BTGS and back of slide on your weapon.

[Truegiant]

i replied to your email.added a photo of misc stuff i have laying around i am going to send you. if you want to wait i have another btgs that might be not as blendedyou can try and fit it better?

anywho.. let me know the height of the sight. my neighbor who shoots alot of 1911's said he might have one laying around we can have!

[Truegiant]

dressgreens not blues.. i have no need to buy blues!

[Truegiant]

http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?p=2507033

[Truegiant]

Hmm I wsa thinking all black on grips but these grips look sexy!

[Truegiant]

bueller!

Went squirrel hunting today with my good ole GAMO Whisper Pellet rifle. Got a couple of turtles, couple of squirrels, and some other "flying" objects.

[Truegiant]

almost got stuck in my new truck today. i gotta get a 4x4. anyone want to pick this one up?

1989 GMC 1500 shortbed. PM me for details!

[DamnDisLaOsBoY]

any pics of your preys you hunted??

[Danny]

PUKE/CRY :(

http://www.dannykay.net/photography/misc/1911/cco%20project/badcheckering.jpg

[Truegiant]

wow that is horrible. def not worth the money you would pay if thats there best work. I know you got a good deal regardless, but I dont think it would be worth your time to build it if your not going to be happy.

[Truegiant]

any pics of your preys you hunted??

no.. i forgot the camera..

We are supposed to go tomorrow night so i will take it with me then.

[Truegiant]

http://www.photos.caspianarmsltd.com/?level=picture&id=114

off there website

[Truegiant]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=155537557



this is what i am picking up. 500rds for $20 - i will send it tomorrow if i can swing by there tomorrow if not it will be monday.

[Truegiant]

nice

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=155697071

[Truegiant]

haha - this guy sent me an email asking if i was interested in buying his "custom" 1911 - i am interested in picking up a 38 super for my collection but look at the BTSG on this one!!!!!!!!

HAHAHA

[Danny]

http://www.dannykay.net/photography/misc/1911/johns-commander/1.jpg

http://www.dannykay.net/photography/misc/1911/johns-commander/2.jpg

http://www.dannykay.net/photography/misc/1911/johns-commander/3.jpg

[WickedIXMR]

Just put a deposit on a CBOB woot woot.

[Truegiant]

why this one is going to be bob'd and for sale!

Looks good danny. What did yo uthink about that horribly fit BTSG!

[Truegiant]

http://forum.gon.com/showthread.php?t=483075&highlight=10mm

DAnny you see this?

[Danny]

http://forum.gon.com/showthread.php?t=483075&highlight=10mm

DAnny you see this?

nice imgoing to talk to my reloading buddy and see if he wants to 50/50. We only have 1000 bullets each currently, but powder and primers for 5k each.

That BTGS that u posted on the other page is a dropin, yuckkk.

[Truegiant]

it is hideous. Still no answer from seth.

I spent a while this am cleaning out the garage. Things are looking great. I forgot that I had ordered two more file sets for the smithing work. WOW..

I need to order a couple of new punches.

I packaged a couple of misc items up for you. I am sending you my 5.7 holster that i never could get sold. i guess i could of posted it on ebay or gunbroker. See if you can return it to adventure or one of those places up there. Should be worth abotu $40 or so.

I am putting a list of items together I need to order for my new tactical rig, getting shirt ideas together, hats, etc..

Hopefully will get all final financial numbers together this weekend and start calling family/friends to see who wants in on the action!

Getting ready to post a bunch of stuff up on here and woodys for sale. Hopefully the champion goes together flawless.

[Danny]

potentially part of the assest recovery gear.. hmm interesting stuff... didnt research it any yet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKdlqnB2ejA&feature=sub

[Truegiant]

hmm.. interesting.

I am just trying to get an idea of everything I will need for all aspects of the business to get an idea for start up costs. If you get time put together a list of items that you think you would need for the same type of application. fugitive/bail recovery. maybe i have forgotten something on my list.

almost done with my training class schedule stuff.

[Truegiant]

SCHEDULE FOR THE FR CLASSES - MANDATORY FOR THE STATE OF GA. This guy is supposed to be one of the best and most informative. He said via email he was willingto possibly do a private class to give more info since i am Military. This will give us insight on what really is needed to the standard. He also has a list of bonding companies who are looking for agents!

COURSE FREE with GAPB COUPON!
no restrictions! no special dates!
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JANUARY 19 LAWRENCEVILLE - HAMPTON INN 770-301-6705
JANUARY 21 TUCKER - OFF 285, EXIT 37, LAVISTA RD. 770-496-1070
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FEBRUARY 2 TUCKER - OFF 285, EXIT 37, LAVISTA RD. 770-496-1070
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[Truegiant]

http://www.gapb.org/index.cfm

[Truegiant]

I just ordered like 7 books on repo/bonding/FR/etc... time for some reading!

[Truegiant]

http://www.pimall.com/nais/c.bea.html

[Truegiant]

Hey Danny give me a call tomorrow. I got a guy that wants to literally donate like 200 soldier of fortune magazines to the gun range/shop!!!!

He is in smyrna. I am hoping to iron out the details tomorrow.

[Danny]

cool man, ill be around..

got us 25 test rounds loaded today, gonna give they a wirl this week i hope.

[Truegiant]

when you get time look at some of the sites i linked. i need to stop posting one liners! haha

[Truegiant]

stayed up until 5am sending off emails and range request inquiries with companies online.

Found a box of old 1911 mags in the garage today. that was a nice change.

[Danny]

Oakleys mil site is nice, i might have to hit u up for a pair. or at least get u to price check some for me. Ill call magazine buddy tomorrow I hope, and see if he will be around any this week.

today:
continued dehorn
preped disco
cleaned up plug
cleaned up, brushed finished the FLGR
continued a little work on BTGS
FINALLY ordered parts

http://www.dannykay.net/photography/misc/1911/johns-commander/4.jpg

http://www.dannykay.net/photography/misc/1911/johns-commander/5.jpg

[Danny]

http://www.pimall.com/nais/c.bea.html

talk about scamtastic looking website, u sure thats ligit?

[Danny]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=155537557



this is what i am picking up. 500rds for $20 - i will send it tomorrow if i can swing by there tomorrow if not it will be monday.

Nice. In addition to this, if you can raid the local range for brass I got $$$ for yazzz.


nice

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=155697071

Thats crazy looking.


stayed up until 5am sending off emails and range request inquiries with companies online.

Found a box of old 1911 mags in the garage today. that was a nice change.

what kind of inquires.

[Danny]

price on these? https://secure.usstandardissue.com/Product_Detail.cfm?id=224#

[Truegiant]

talk about scamtastic looking website, u sure thats ligit?

yep legit. But unnecessary.

I got a referral from a guy at the local range for metal targets and a company out of south carolina that builds all of the military's ranges up there in SC and LE ranges in SC. I did alot of research online and figured I was ready to take the plunge and start doing some meet and greets. The one company up there called me today on sunday of all days and he is anxious to send a rep down to walk me through the whole process from concept to construction management. I spoke with him about the connex shoot house ideas and he was extatic.

I am just about done with the list of metal and paper targets i would like for the range. This stuff adds up quick! Concrete and asphalt costs are horrible right now. Once I get some more accurate overall cost numbers i will let you know what the bank says!

Going to try and do the 5 partner program. Give everyone equal percentage with the option to buy out 1 partner a year for the first 5 years. I still have to do some more research on this type stuff.

Anywho.. Pics look good. I am meeting with the local know all tell all of FR in savannah this week sometime and will let yo uknow what he says about the state bonding/insurance requirements.

Anywho.. I am headed to the shower and to bed!

Later!

[Truegiant]

price on these? https://secure.usstandardissue.com/Product_Detail.cfm?id=224#

without logging in i think they were $75 and polarized lenses were either 25 or 40 more. I will give you a better idea tomorrow or tuesday.

[Truegiant]

oh yeah and the box is going out tomorrow.

[Truegiant]

Danny your box went out today. Did you call the magazine guy today? Sent out three other boxes of misc stuff that i had laying around out today so that will help with cash flow. Plus I found out I am getting back about $2500 more than I thought on taxes so that is nice!

[Truegiant]

more goodies

[Danny]

dude FUGLYYYY

hw complete. sleep

[Truegiant]

i think that weirdlooking dot matrix looks neat.

you got a package coming i just ordered for you chicken focker! i hoep you like it

[Truegiant]

So I have been ordering some new pouches/vest/goodies. I am picking up two low profile under shirt level II vests, a new plate carrier like the one in the photo below but in od/ranger green color, couple of different pouches not included with this kit, a new grab bag, some new flags/patches, chemlights, holsters, etc...

I will post pics when all of it starts to show up!

I got this plate carrier from a company in UK. A buddy I trained with when I was in BTN was a SAS captain liason. His good friend is the CEO of the company I ordered from. He hooked me up on the price of my goodies and shipping. COSTS out the ass to get shit shipped from the UK! :2up:

[Danny]

now thats a NICE rig. can you use the plates you allready have, or do you have to order new plates too?

Man i want a job that involves a rig like that and an America flag on my chest/arm.

[Truegiant]

wait until i get it all tricked out!!!

I can use my existing plates!

This is my buddy ryan who used to be at 1/75 now working for gunsite!

[Truegiant]

tacticool airsoft

these guys crack me up with how much money they spend on gear and such. i mean airsoft is great for training purposes but holy shit i am not spending 5-600 on a plastic toy when i can have the real deal!

[Truegiant]

Bueller.. worn the hell out. I helped two friends move the last two days. Got some more gun money. Brothe rpicked up the colt delta elite yesterday. he is picking up a 24" stainless bull barrel ar upper for me on sunday along with my two new under shirt bullet proof vests. yay..

anywho.. updates?

[Truegiant]

Here is my new rig. Its not fully done yet. Holds two 1911 mags, 8 m4 mags, two medical and misc pouches, radio pouch, flashlight pouch, leaders rig with map holder, misc bullshit, etc..

I still have to order my camelback blatter holder and some other misc stuff like my velcro sheet for my name tapes and blood tapes. Here is a couple of pics for now.

[Danny]

lookin good man.

just remembered, need some bobtail grips asap. send me the ones u wanna use. I want to have them before doing the final blend on the bobtail.

[Danny]

that sear and hammer jig u got, its not a Powers Fixture is it? Im looking to get one.

[Danny]

dunno if slims interest u, but here is a set of VZ 320s in black. think it would go well

http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=259340

[Truegiant]

that sear and hammer jig u got, its not a Powers Fixture is it? Im looking to get one.

i cant find my damn jig. i am freakin pissed. I havent looked into grips yet much. I will find a set tonight and send them to you asap.

I am working on a couple of things around the house and will get to it tonight or tomorrow.

[Danny]

fwiw, go solid black on the grips :D or the black / grey.. yumm

[Truegiant]

prlly black/grey micarta.. i like the slim ones but i do got the monster hands!! i will check it out later.. gotta finish eating dinner with the wifey and finish tinkering with loading new freqs in my radios.

[Truegiant]

GOOD READING MATERIAL!

Murphys Law of Combat Operations:
1. Friendly fire - isn't.
2. Recoilless rifles - aren't.
3. Suppressive fires - won't.
4. You are not Superman; Marines and fighter pilots take note.
5. A sucking chest wound is Nature's way of telling you to slow down.
6. If it's stupid but it works, it isn't stupid.
7. Try to look unimportant; the enemy may be low on ammo and not want to waste a bullet on you.
8. If at first you don't succeed, call in an air strike.
9. If you are forward of your position, your artillery will fall short.
10. Never share a foxhole with anyone braver than yourself.
11. Never go to bed with anyone crazier than yourself.
12. Never forget that your weapon was made by the lowest bidder.
13. If your attack is going really well, it's an ambush.
14. The enemy diversion you're ignoring is their main attack.
15. The enemy invariably attacks on two occasions:
a. When they're ready.
b. When you're not.
16. No OPLAN ever survives initial contact.
17. There is no such thing as a perfect plan.
18. Five second fuses always burn three seconds.
19. There is no such thing as an atheist in a foxhole.
20. A retreating enemy is probably just falling back and regrouping.
21. The important things are always simple; the simple are always hard.
22. The easy way is always mined.
23. Teamwork is essential; it gives the enemy other people to shoot at.
24. Don't look conspicuous; it draws fire. For this reason, it is not at all uncommon for aircraft carriers to be known as bomb magnets.
25. Never draw fire; it irritates everyone around you.
26. If you are short of everything but the enemy, you are in the combat zone.
27. When you have secured the area, make sure the enemy knows it too.
28. Incoming fire has the right of way.
29. No combat ready unit has ever passed inspection.
30. No inspection ready unit has ever passed combat.
31. If the enemy is within range, so are you.
32. The only thing more accurate than incoming enemy fire is incoming friendly fire.
33. Things which must be shipped together as a set, aren't.
34. Things that must work together, can't be carried to the field that way.
35. Radios will fail as soon as you need fire support.
36. Radar tends to fail at night and in bad weather, and especially during both).
37. Anything you do can get you killed, including nothing.
38. Make it too tough for the enemy to get in, and you won't be able to get out.
39. Tracers work both ways.
40. If you take more than your fair share of objectives, you will get more than your fair share of objectives to take.
41. When both sides are convinced they're about to lose, they're both right.
42. Professional soldiers are predictable; the world is full of dangerous amateurs.
43. Military Intelligence is a contradiction.
44. Fortify your front; you'll get your rear shot up.
45. Weather ain't neutral.
46. If you can't remember, the Claymore is pointed towards you.
47. Air defense motto: shoot 'em down; sort 'em out on the ground.
48. 'Flies high, it dies; low and slow, it'll go'.
49. The Cavalry doesn't always come to the rescue.
50. Napalm is an area support weapon.
51. Mines are equal opportunity weapons.
52. B-52s are the ultimate close support weapon.
53. Sniper's motto: reach out and touch someone.
54. Killing for peace is like screwing for virginity.
55. The one item you need is always in short supply.
56. Interchangeable parts aren't.
57. It's not the one with your name on it; it's the one addressed "to whom it may concern" you've got to think about.
58. When in doubt, empty your magazine.
59. The side with the simplest uniforms wins.
60. Combat will occur on the ground between two adjoining maps.
61. If the Platoon Sergeant can see you, so can the enemy.
62. Never stand when you can sit, never sit when you can lie down, never stay awake when you can sleep.
63. The most dangerous thing in the world is a Second Lieutenant with a map and a compass.
64. Exceptions prove the rule, and destroy the battle plan.
65. Everything always works in your HQ, everything always fails in the Colonel's HQ.
66. The enemy never watches until you make a mistake.
67. One enemy soldier is never enough, but two is entirely too many.
68. A clean (and dry) set of BDU's is a magnet for mud and rain.
69. The worse the weather, the more you are required to be out in it.
70. Whenever you have plenty of ammo, you never miss. Whenever you are low on ammo, you can't hit the broad side of a barn.
71. The more a weapon costs, the farther you will have to send it away to be repaired.
72. The complexity of a weapon is inversely proportional to the IQ of the weapon's operator.
73. Field experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.
74. No matter which way you have to march, its always uphill.
75. If enough data is collected, a board of inquiry can prove anything.
76. For every action, there is an equal and opposite criticism. (in boot camp)
77. Air strikes always overshoot the target, artillery always falls short.
78. When reviewing the radio frequencies that you just wrote down, the most important ones are always illegible.
79. Those who hesitate under fire usually do not end up KIA or WIA.
80. The tough part about being an officer is that the troops don't know what they want, but they know for certain what they don't want.
81. To steal information from a person is called plagiarism. To steal information from the enemy is called gathering intelligence.
82. The weapon that usually jams when you need it the most is the M60.
83. The perfect officer for the job will transfer in the day after that billet is filled by someone else.
84. When you have sufficient supplies & ammo, the enemy takes 2 weeks to attack. When you are low on supplies & ammo the enemy decides to attack that night.
85. The newest and least experienced soldier will usually win the Medal of Honor.
86. A Purple Heart just proves that were you smart enough to think of a plan, stupid enough to try it, and lucky enough to survive.
87. Murphy was a grunt.
88. Beer Math --> 2 beers times 37 men equals 49 cases.
89. Body count Math --> 3 guerrillas plus 1 probable plus 2 pigs equals 37 enemies killed in action.
90. The bursting radius of a hand grenade is always one foot greater than your jumping range.
91. All-weather close air support doesn't work in bad weather.
92. The combat worth of a unit is inversely proportional to the smartness of its outfit and appearance.
93. The crucial round is a dud.
94. Every command which can be misunderstood, will be.
95. There is no such place as a convenient foxhole.
96. Don't ever be the first, don't ever be the last and don't ever volunteer to do anything.
97. If your positions are firmly set and you are prepared to take the enemy assault on, he will bypass you.
98. If your ambush is properly set, the enemy won't walk into it.
99. If your flank march is going well, the enemy expects you to outflank him.
100. Density of fire increases proportionally to the curiousness of the target.
101. Odd objects attract fire - never lurk behind one.
102. The more stupid the leader is, the more important missions he is ordered to carry out.
103. The self-importance of a superior is inversely proportional to his position in the hierarchy (as is his deviousness and mischievousness).
104. There is always a way, and it usually doesn't work.
105. Success occurs when no one is looking, failure occurs when the General is watching.
106. The enemy never monitors your radio frequency until you broadcast on an unsecured channel.
107. Whenever you drop your equipment in a fire-fight, your ammo and grenades always fall the farthest away, and your canteen always lands at your feet.
108. As soon as you are served hot chow in the field, it rains.
109. Never tell the Platoon Sergeant you have nothing to do.
110. The seriousness of a wound (in a fire-fight) is inversely proportional to the distance to any form of cover.
111. Walking point = sniper bait.
112. Your bivouac for the night is the spot where you got tired of marching that day.
113. If only one solution can be found for a field problem, then it is usually a stupid solution.
114. Radios function perfectly until you need fire support.
115. What gets you promoted from one rank gets you killed in the next rank.
116. Odd objects attract fire. You are odd.
117. Your mortar barrage will put exactly one round on the intended target. That round will be a dud.
118. Mine fields are not neutral.
119. The weight of your equipment is proportional to the time you have been carrying it.
120. Things that must be together to work can never be shipped together.
121. If you need an officer in a hurry take a nap.
122. The effective killing radius is greater than the average soldier can throw it.
123. Professionals are predictable, its the amateurs that are dangerous.
124. No matter which way you have to march, its always uphill.
125. The worse the weather, the more you are required to be out in it.
126. The quartermaster has only two sizes, too large and too small. (or "on order")
127. The only time suppressive fire works is when it is used on abandoned positions.
128. When a front line soldier overhears two General Staff officers conferring,
he has fallen back too far.
129. Don't ever be the first, don't ever be the last, and don't ever volunteer to do anything.
130. If at first you don't succeed, then bomb disposal probably isn't for you.
131. Any ship can be a minesweeper . . . . once.
132. Whenever you lose contact with the enemy, look behind you.
133. If you find yourself in front of your platoon they know something you don't.
134. The seriousness of a wound (in a firefight) is inversely proportional to the distance to any form of cover.
135. The more stupid the leader is, the more important missions he is ordered to carry out.
136. When the pin is pulled, Mr. Grenade is not your friend.
137 When the enemy is closing, the artillery will always be to long
138 Smart bombs have bad days too.
139 Uncrating and assembly instructions are always inside the crate.
140 If you have a personality conflict with your superior: he has the personality, you have the conflict.
141 If you enter the CO's Presence with an idea, you will leave his Presence with the CO's idea.

142. All or any of the Murphys Laws above combined.

[Truegiant]

I have a list together for the delta. I will post it later this week after I make sure its what i want.

DANNY - Did you get all those swatches in from cerakote yet? Any alox stuff in there? Trying to figure out what finish i want! I might be sending it off for some metal work next week, sights, snakeskin, fluting, etc...

Anywho.. i will keeps younz's posted!

Any champion updates yet?

[Danny]

FINALLY started to get some decent engagment on your trigger job lat night!

Shes setup up a hair under 5lbs, and feels pretty good imo. why do trigger jobs take days on end to complete? lol

[Truegiant]

bravo old chap! No need for perfection. i put a $400 parts list together for the 10mm. When I am ready to order i will let you know! I want you to have some time to work on yours for gods sake!

[Danny]

mines a little ways off from starting. 400 bucks isnt bad.

hope to have new porn soon, last 10hrs of work has been on internals which visually look no different now lol

[Truegiant]

Yeah $400 is just parts. I was quoted about $900 for metal work. Alot of snakeskin and bbq bling! NOt sure if i want to pick up a different one to build a combat gun out of, i dont want to mess up that purdy stainless!

[Truegiant]

tacticool.. haha.. got into a debate about tacticool goodies on a gsg today.

ahahaha

[revsk8erdude]

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o177/revsk8erdude/dehk_001.jpg

discussion over.

[Truegiant]

discussion over.

Did you just seriously post this poor excuse for a gun in my thread? WOW.. Please do yourself a favor and never post in any thread of mine again!

[Danny]

crappy cell phone sneak peak.

[Truegiant]

I dont have much time to check it all out. At the airport waiting to go back to ga. I will call you then>

[SiRed94]

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o177/revsk8erdude/dehk_001.jpg

discussion over.

Hell yeah, competition shooting pistol right there. Idiot... gtfo....

[Truegiant]

Looked over the uni-pic tonight. Looks good. I like the bevel/chamfered look you got going with the dehorn/blend. Looks like you put some time in it. I cant wait to see finalize pics. I am sending the grips tomorrow. Long day at work today.

[VTECking]

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o177/revsk8erdude/dehk_001.jpg

discussion over.
All the Desert Eagle is a substitute for someone who has a small penis. Desert Eagles are way to heavy to actually carry and use in a combat scenario. I can have 3 accurate shots off w/my 1911 in the same time it would take a person to get one shot off with a Desert Eagle.

[Danny]

got a good bit of work done on the commander tonight!
tongiht included:
- blending BTGS and slide to frame
- finishing the dehorn (for the most part)
- and playing around with a smooth slide stop, not sure i like it yet
- clean up of the mag well area
- clean up of the MSH area

[Truegiant]

Glad you got the grips in today.Put her together and lets get a range report focker.

I am anxious to get it back and see how those sights ended up working out

[Truegiant]

Oh.. and is there a mod that I can paypal like a dollar to to clean up this thread of the unnecessary bullshit? Like if I give you a post # you can delete it?

[Danny]

so are we 'go flight' on the sight setup (stock cuts)? Last I heard u needed time to sleep on it lol.

[Truegiant]

Yeah.. just use that WC you said you ordered. I hope it works out ok. I am sure it will be better than whats on there now or was on there i should say. Prlly just going to pick up that other lightweight i was telling yo uabout and buidling that one.

[Danny]

awesome.. my aluminum frame should be here in a week or so :D

Hey u think u could help me turn my resume into a LE worded resume. I need some advice on how to describe my skills/experience in a manner that yells LE potential, not "nerd".

[Danny]

LOL worthy.....
ok, with the MSH off, the bobtail area where the grooves in the frame are, are sharp as SHIT. i got twin cuts on my thumb lol. I think i can now install the MSH onto my thumb.

[Danny]

Ready for test fire.

http://www.dannykay.net/photography/misc/1911/johns-commander/6.jpg

http://www.dannykay.net/photography/misc/1911/johns-commander/7.jpg

http://www.dannykay.net/photography/misc/1911/johns-commander/8.jpg

http://www.dannykay.net/photography/misc/1911/johns-commander/9.jpg

[Danny]

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=31893/Product/1911_AUTO_RETRO_REAR_SIGHT

[Truegiant]

not that much difference between that and the milspec imo. Just slap on the milspec and lets get this thing done.

I had nightmares about that WC sightlast night!

[Danny]

just placed a 101$ order from MSC hooker. ALOX, & abrasive roll inbound. Cerakoting soon to come.

[Truegiant]

let me know if you need a little more cash to help float this along. no need to come out of pocket for stuff for mybuild, hoe

[Truegiant]

pm returned. i sent yo ua couple of listings for some used ones for cheap on egay. I am working on picking up a nice two gun 1911 package off of gunbroker. If it comes through we are going to be super busy!!!!!!

[Danny]

pm returned. i sent yo ua couple of listings for some used ones for cheap on egay. I am working on picking up a nice two gun 1911 package off of gunbroker. If it comes through we are going to be super busy!!!!!!

Whos "we".? You got a mouse in your pocket? ha

What kinda 1911s, i wanna do a retro dammitssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

[Danny]

all alox'd up tonight. shes gettin there

[kerndog8]

Lookin good. Can;t wait to see it tomorrow. I'll be there soooooooon......

[Truegiant]

how did it turn out hoe bag

[Truegiant]

i didnt understand your last text you sent me. let me know when the pics are up. thanks.. oh and if you get time let me know what all parts you ended up adding/replacing on it. thanks

[Danny]

crap pic, better ones to come...

http://www.dannykay.net/photography/misc/1911/johns-commander/10.jpg

[Truegiant]

DATS PURDY!

[kerndog8]

DATS PURDY!

Looks good in person too! Thing is about 14.5BILLION times nicer now. It's TITS!

[Truegiant]

you should buy it then. danny knows what i got in it. anything over that we split. i am working a trade deal with a loaded stainless fullsize, 800rds, 8mags, and some other goodies.

[Truegiant]

I really want to keep it but i want a bull barrel aluminum champion. It will be done exactley like this one though.. just with a bull barrell and an alum frame, checkering, etc..

[Danny]

how bout this.
send me the following:
1. STOCK untouched LW Champion
2. Credit card

I send you in return (few months later lol):
1. one BA champion
2. one empty credit card

:D:D:D:D:D

[Truegiant]

i prefer cash. FUCK A CARD! Hurry up and send me the parts list and what all it comes with. Did you coat that other slide stop as well? When is the rear sight coming in? I think I am going to just go ahead and buy another lw champion loaded like we talked about and send it to you. It will already have the novak low mounts all it will need is checkering and some goodies fitted and coated.

Let me know what you prefer -= cash or brass, ammo, etc...

I really like what you did to this one but i want that bull barrrel and alum frame. I am prlly going to pick up that stainless loaded i was telling you about too.

I am ready to press on if you are! Realistically when you are done with school how fast could you turn one around? Utilizing that drop in FCP we talked about!

[kerndog8]

you should buy it then. danny knows what i got in it. anything over that we split. i am working a trade deal with a loaded stainless fullsize, 800rds, 8mags, and some other goodies.

No thanks I'm building my own. And I've seen the places Danny put your gun, I don't really wanna touch it now.


how bout this.
send me the following:
1. STOCK untouched LW Champion
2. Credit card

I send you in return (few months later lol):
1. one BA champion
2. one empty credit card

:D:D:D:D:D

LOL

[Truegiant]

epic page 11 ownage!

[Truegiant]

No thanks I'm building my own. And I've seen the places Danny put your gun, I don't really wanna touch it now.

LOL

Uh Oh.. I am scared now!

I am going to build my fullsize gun and have danny coat it but I am going to have danny do my alum project. I am looking at it on gunbroker right now and will prlly click the buy it now button tonight or tomorrow.

[kerndog8]

Here is one for you. BTW I'm Matt.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/redefinedWRX/Random%20Things/JohnsBobander.jpg

[Truegiant]

Thanks Matt, You obviously already know my name as it was saved as the file name!

I suppose I have to give you some free training lessons when I finally get up there as well. I have the ammo already bought and the targets on hand. Just got to find time to set it all up!

[Danny]

good pic, whatchu think john?

[Danny]

oh and i didnt coat the extended slide stop

sorry, executive decision on that. Too ugly, and too much in the way.

[Truegiant]

Looks good, me likey! Let me know how much you want to do the next two!

[kerndog8]

Looks good, me likey! Let me know how much you want to do the next two!

He wants an AR... err wait no thats me.

[Truegiant]

I am still looking for a nice ar! trust me I AM LOOKING!

[kerndog8]

I am still looking for a nice ar! trust me I AM LOOKING!

:P Thanks, so am I. I think I have a WTB post on most of the local forums.

Sorry thread jack!!!

Back on topic... so ya the bobmander is good!

[Danny]

the BTGS fit cleaned up decently huh?

[Truegiant]

yeah it turned out nice. i bought that stainless loaded model i found on gon for a decent price. i am meeting him on sat night or sun morning.

Springfield 1911-A1 Stainless excellent gun and lots of extras. 7 mags, 13 boxes Blazer Brass ammo, 2 Boxes Magtech Ammo, 1 box Hydrashock HP's for a total of 770rds of ammo

Its the last model they built before they made the TRP series of pistols. Has the dual cocking serrations, the extended slide stop, mag release, and safety, etc...

DANNY I HOPE YOUR READY>

Here is a link to his website for the pics.
http://www.georgiahunts.com/sale/john/

[kerndog8]

yeah it turned out nice. i bought that stainless loaded model i found on gon for a decent price. i am meeting him on sat night or sun morning.

Springfield 1911-A1 Stainless excellent gun and lots of extras. 7 mags, 13 boxes Blazer Brass ammo, 2 Boxes Magtech Ammo, 1 box Hydrashock HP's for a total of 770rds of ammo

Its the last model they built before they made the TRP series of pistols. Has the dual cocking serrations, the extended slide stop, mag release, and safety, etc...

DANNY I HOPE YOUR READY>

Here is a link to his website for the pics.
http://www.georgiahunts.com/sale/john/

Are you going to want any front straps done? Checkering, chain link, anything? Probably going to get an order together soon for that too.

[Truegiant]

yep checkering on the front strap will be the only machine work i need done for the most part. i might bob this one as well i havent decided. i really need to handle the one danny just finished to get an idea how i like it for mag changes etc.. i am thinking of a s&a magwell for my fighting pistol . i am trying to find a nice lightweight but cannot find shit. might just pick up a colt lightweight commander and be done with it. there are hundreds of those laying around.

[Truegiant]

PX9149LP- thats the part number of the lightweight champion loaded i want. if anyone can find one in stock or for sale please let me know!

[Danny]

I see a Dave erickson order inbound in our future. Bulk order to save on shipping (checkering and sight cuts galore)

[Truegiant]

LETS MAKE IT HAPPEN! Dave is expensive but good!

I am working on putting info together for everything right now. Can you email me or pm me that spec list when you get time today or tomorrow. thanks

[Danny]

Think me and matt are gonna go talk to the smith at AO soon. His checkering is cheaper. But if that means botched frames and slides, then no thanks :D

email sent

[Truegiant]

hmm.. no email.

The wife is throwing a hissy fit about me buying another gun. I am going to build my 10mm as my fighting gun and be done with it. I am going to buy the stainless loaded, keep the mags and ammo, and sell/trade the pistol for another carry project.

[Truegiant]

I will need sight cuts, checkering, and some cocking serrations so let me know what there prices and quality looks like when you go

[Danny]

boooooooo

[Truegiant]

its not a for sure thing yet. She is pissed that i am ordering gunstuff and not the boat stuff for her boat.

i will let you know the details when i actually snag it up on sun

[Truegiant]

EMAIL REPLIED! If you get time let me know if the list needs tweaking!

[Truegiant]

http://www.firearmstactical.com/pdf/fbi_10mm_notes.pdf

[kerndog8]

http://www.firearmstactical.com/pdf/fbi_10mm_notes.pdf

Interesting. I've been interested in 10mm ones. But I'd have to buy 10mm reloading dies too! No thanks not at least for right now haha.

[Truegiant]

I have always wanted a 10mm bbq gun to show off. I am torn between making the wifey happy and doing what i want. I will prlly just hold off on building anything until after I get out of the army. That way I know what the future holds for my next job, etc...

I am trying to save money to take the ga repo/bounty hunter schools and certifications as well.

So much stuff I want to do and no time/money to do it - haha!

[Truegiant]

http://forum.nog.com/showthread.php?p=4733902#post4733902

[kerndog8]

http://forum.nog.com/showthread.php?p=4733902#post4733902


Link not working

[Truegiant]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=160577936

holy hack job batman!

I have two offers open on the champ. Hopefully i can move right into a lightweight!

[Truegiant]

i sent yo ua detailed email with info on future projects!

[Truegiant]

So... I picked up the springer stainless loaded today and all the ammo and mags you could want for an afternoon of shooting. I am picking up another fullsize next weekend that will remain a "secret" until i can get some photos of it up!

I am getting the kimber next weekend too... So many projects and not enough time! haha.. I sent you an email also focker!

[Truegiant]

http://www.visionofaccuracy.com/Gallery.aspx

[Truegiant]

http://www.visionofaccuracy.com/Gallery.aspx

I spoke with a guy today who had these fellas build him a pistol. Did a little homework and it seems like the guys do some hella cool looking machine work for super cheap. Its a couple of younger guys who own the company. They picked up an order from some new grip company to build a crap load of pistols recently. I sent them a lengthy email asking millions of questions. Maybe we have a lead for someone to do all the machine work now! yay!

[Danny]

that 10-8 rear sight is looking sexy. agreed? range time later

[Truegiant]

I think I want to pick up one of those for that milspec build i was telling you about! Thats purdy!

email inbound

[Truegiant]

I got the final build sheets and price lists together for the past/current/future 1911 builds we have been emailing about. Almost $10k worth of pee shooters and accessories.

http://forum.pafoa.org/general-2/19347-sti-2011-tactical-4-15-review.html

I know those 2011's dont look that great, but they are one of the only double stack 1911's on the market that with a slip grip mod can actually be thinner than a single stack. I have been looking into building another race gun after we finish the fighter and the bobtail. I cant pass up 17-19rds of lead with less tweight than a gi model. Anywho.. Just a thought. Danny email inbound.

[Danny]

http://www.dannykay.net/photography/misc/1911/johns-commander/complete1.jpg


http://www.dannykay.net/photography/misc/1911/johns-commander/complete2.jpg


http://www.dannykay.net/photography/misc/1911/johns-commander/complete3.jpg


http://www.dannykay.net/photography/misc/1911/johns-commander/complete4.jpg


http://www.dannykay.net/photography/misc/1911/johns-commander/complete5.jpg


http://www.dannykay.net/photography/misc/1911/johns-commander/complete6.jpg

[Truegiant]

Thanks for the pics whore bag. Make me feel even worse about wanting to build a better one. haha.

[patrick4588]

i want that one.

[Truegiant]

Here are some pics from this weekend. I have a couple of pics of the milspec danny and i worked on until 5am. I have some pics of the new fighter. I also have some pics from plinking in the backyard in the snow this weekend. LULZ.. Snowing in late march!

SPECS on the MILSPEC BUILD:
Springfield MilSpec 5" 1911
Custom Graphite Black Cerakote
Custom Light Dehorn on sharp edges
Smith and Alexander Hard Fit Beavertail Safety Grip
Fit Beavertail Safety Grip
Extended Thumb Safety
Extended Mag Release
Extended Slide Stop
Commander Hammer
Aftermarket Trigger
Ed Brown one piece guide rod
Ed Brown Recoil Spring
Ed Brown Recoil Spring Buffers

SPECS ON MY NEW FIGHTER:
FS--Springfield 5" 1911
HARD PARTS:
Wilson Combat Barrel, Hand Fit
Wilson Combat Tactical Thumb Safety
Cylinder and Slide Match Trigger, Disconnector
Cylinder and Slide Slide Stop
Tactical extended Mag Release
Novak Night Sights
Ed Brown High Grip Beavertail Grip safety
Smith and Alexander mag guide custom contoured
Mil-tac Black and Desert Tan Grips
Wilson Combat 8rd Mag
Novak Rail Mount

GUNSMITH MACHINE WORK:
20 LPI front strap machine checkering
Machine frame for high grip front strap
Machine frame and fit high grip beavertail
Flat top Slide
Serrate Slide to help with light glare
Dovetail front and rear sights
Serrate Rear of Slide to help with light glare
Trigger tuned to a crisp 4.5#
Blend Smith and Alexander Magwell
Bevel Slide at frame
Install Novak Rail mount
Install Wilson Barrel Assy

Anywho.. Lets the pics speak for themselves.

[Truegiant]

Inspection of the fighter follows: I typed this up and sent it to the original builder.

Well I finally got to tear down the pistol today and these are some of my findings.
Bevel Job on the slide is extremely wavy. At one end there is no bevel and at the rear of the slide its huge.
Magwell blend looks like it was done with a roll disc and a dremel and there are two really wavy spots in it. I took a flat file and some ignition files and cleaned it up but it still isnt perfect.
Thumb safety primary face was filed at an angle and is giving an inconsistent feel in the locked position. It does pass both click test and functions test so no biggy.
Strut and strut pin are both horribly loose. Strut actually has lateral movement when hammer is moved.
The throat of the barrel face is not even. I am not sure if it was done from wilson combat that way or hand throated but the left side of the throat has alot of machine marks in it and isnt even.
Feed ramp was chewed up. I fed about 75rds of jhp through it to see how it fed. Most of the ftf and fte i had were with the JHP's. I personally dont feel any gun should ever have and problems feeding any kind of ammo. Especially a "custom" one.
The ejector was loose. So loose in fact that I could wiggle it side to side. I am still investigating this problem.
Sear face has alot of machine marks in it. Not sure where they came from but they are there. It also had to really large burrs on it.
Trigger did not pass the "fall out of the frame" test. I have always been tought that the trigger should be just tight enough that when you flip the frame upside down the trigger should fall out. I put some dyken blue on the trigger bow and trigger itself and there were alot of wear marks. I am not sure if this gun was bead/media blasted before it was coated but there was alot of grit and what appeared to be media in the trigger stirrup/slot area. I cleaned it up with some popsicle sticks and sandpaper and also cleaned up all the burrs on the trigger itself. It functions a million times better and hopefully will not lock itself to the rearward position ever again.

For the most part everything else looked to be in pretty good shape. I cleaned up alot of the rough surfaces and checked fit of everything else. I didnt see any file marks on the barrel to indicate it was a hard fit barrel. The headspace checked out and the barrel to slide clearance checked out as well. I am hoping there are no hiccups on the next outing. If I do continue to have problems with the gun and if it is ok i would like to send the gun back to you Mr. James and have you look over the gun since you are the original builder. I plan on doing a full media blast and coat here in the next couple of weeks if everything checks out ok and since I have already started fixing all the little imperfections in the gun.

[Danny]

suckage man :(

[Truegiant]

In reality I have already sold one of the holsters, the surefire e2d, the simmonich grips for $150.
I got to keep 6 wilson combat mags, the surefire x300, the $100 worth of ammo at $480 worth of value. Danny you know what I paid for it so if i have to ditch it do the math. I will be in good shape. Chris James the builder was appauled that I found that many inconsistancies in his work. I am no expert builder but I know the basics. I would hate to send it off to one of the big name guys and have them fine tooth comb it. Anywho.. Its a great pistol that just needs the finishing touches. When I get done tinkering with it and I take it out and run it this weekend barring any problems it will be in the mail to you if you get time to coat it. I have 6 more items to sell and then I will be ready to make another brownells order for my future bobtail build. I am putting a list of things for you to work on with the fighter if you get time. Anywho.. Long day. I worked on my boat for about 4 hrs trying to figure out a wiring problem. $100 worth of parts later and still no luck. Hoping to get it fixed and on the water tomorrow.

On a side note. If this one runs like shit after this weekend the original builder said he would fix it free of charge i pay shipping. He also said for the hassle he would do some machining work on another frame/slide if i chose to pick one up. I might send him the milspec to see if he is any better now that its been two years since he did this one supposedly. Anywho..

Later.

[Truegiant]

Oh and I sold that box full of old shit parts for $125 including the cross cannons! LULZS>

[dvlerin41]

Sup fockers!

I picked up another 1911 project. It hasnt made it to my door just yet. Should go in the mail on thursday and be on my door sometime on saturday or monday. I have been SEARCHING FOR A LONG time to find something that would be a good project to start with and not to much cost up front. I had one like this in stainless before and loved it. I sold it because I wanted one with an alloy frame. I bought it and sold it. Needless to say. I wanted another so here it is:

Springfield Armory 1911 Champion .45 ACP.

List of goodies the previous owner told me it has:
-Full Length Recoil Guide Rod
-Vioecki Trigger
-Custom Night Sights
-Extended Beavertail Grip Safety
-Extender Slide Release
-Commander Hammer
-Flat Checkered Main Spring Housing
-Lowered & Flared Ejection Port

ALOT of these parts will be coming off in order to replace and refit more parts. I already have a match barrel for it I have been holding on to for a while. I will not fit it until i get the rest of the gun where i want it. Here are some pics from the ad. These list for about $650-700.


That is one of the best looking SA Champions I have seen, not like I have seen a lot, but man that looks good! Did you do the Bobtail and refinish yourself?

Anybody had a chance to check out the new Kimber Super Carry Pro? I have been trying to find some more information on it, like when it is suppost to be shipped to dealers and then hopefully some reviews soon after!

[Truegiant]

Danny did all the work on that one. He can take credit if he wishes! Now I have 4 more to finish up and then its on to another personal build for myself. YAY

[kerndog8]

Fun times! I should be getting my frame/slide back early this week! woot

Tomorrow I have to take my AR back to the shop I bought it from too. Hopefully they can help me out, if not Daniel Defense needs to step up and fix the issues asap!