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BlackKnight 10-05-2016 08:38 PM

A Love Story.
 
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/v3...ps8avolfxi.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

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Originally Posted by Riverpigusmc (Post 138023)
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

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Originally Posted by sdmc530 (Post 138026)
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

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdmc530 (Post 138026)
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/v3...pshgzpf1t5.jpg
It gave me some love back.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...psfqmxs4pl.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


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