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BlackKnight
10-05-2016, 08:38 PM
I was first introduced to the 1911 in boot camp. It was love at first sight (shot). In 1988 I managed to buy my first handgun. You guessed it, a Colt Series 70 1911 Government model. One day many years ago I noticed the front sight was sheared off. So it languished in my safe. I finally got it replaced and put original wood grips on it. I had purchased it with Pachmayr grips. I have the original grips somewhere, but can't find them so I ordered another set.
Now it's back to original. Plan on taking it to the range tomorrow. I haven't showed it any love in over 20 years. It's time to rekindle the love affair.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/aburena/IMG_20161005_202303846_zps8avolfxi.jpg
Riverpigusmc
10-05-2016, 08:49 PM
lookin' good brother. Only colt I ever had was a Double Eagle...wish I'd kept it
BlackKnight
10-05-2016, 08:54 PM
lookin' good brother. Only colt I ever had was a Double Eagle...wish I'd kept it
Ooh, I would love to own one of those.
I will die with this still in my possession.
jmlutz
10-05-2016, 08:54 PM
I wish I still had the first Colt 1911 I bought, I foolishly sold it in the late 80's. Glad to see you still showing the love for yours:).
sdmc530
10-05-2016, 09:19 PM
Looks awesome!!! Perfectly aged
Caleb
10-05-2016, 10:03 PM
Looks awesome!!! Perfectly aged

Agreed...
Lonestar grips.
10-05-2016, 10:09 PM
looks great Tony! time to sell the blocks.:D
Sheepdog
10-05-2016, 10:15 PM
Very nice!
Gatorade
10-05-2016, 10:20 PM
So hot! Love it when a gun and an owner are meant for each other!
skosh69
10-05-2016, 11:59 PM
Congrats Tony, she's a beaut.

While it wasn't at boot camp, they already had already transitioned to the Beretta. M9 9mm here in the states, it was at my first duty station in Germany that I fell in love with the 1911. It was a rattle can, but it was accurate, I wish I could've kept that pistol.
milkmanjoe
10-06-2016, 06:56 AM
And a short trigger......sweet
AFJuvat
10-06-2016, 08:30 AM
Nice.
pitor
10-06-2016, 01:15 PM
Looks awesome!!! Perfectly aged
I think the same way, beautiful oldie.
BlackKnight
10-06-2016, 04:56 PM
Some love today.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/aburena/IMG_20161006_161754948_HDR_zpshgzpf1t5.jpg
It gave me some love back.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/aburena/IMG_20161006_161814813_HDR_zpsfqmxs4pl.jpg

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Riverpigusmc
10-06-2016, 05:43 PM
heheheheeeee...good shootin'
Gatorade
10-06-2016, 10:45 PM
The good ones do bite a little!
pitor
10-07-2016, 07:07 AM
Awww she kissed you back, how sweet! :rofl
BeerHunter
10-07-2016, 07:16 AM
Love my 1911. Wish I'd bought one long before I eventually did. They're like that old Lays potato chip commercial, you can't have just one! :D