New VBOB owner from NC
 

Hey folks. I just bought my 1st 1911, from a member here Wade-19. I saved for a little over a year, and at several points almost just settled for something that costed less but I could have NOW! But I waited, and just as soon as I had enough saved up to buy a new black VBOB, Wade popped up with one for sale. This one started off life as a stainless model. Wade had the following work done: Hard Hat finish, flush cut the slide stop and bevel frame, flush cut the barrel, Fit EGW monogram bushing and plug. I haven't fired it yet, but will Sunday. I hope you guys like it.
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Welcome to Our Own Little Forum. Did Wade tell you how to become a COTEP Member????????


Clyde

No sir, I had perused it when seeing COTEP on signature lines on other forums. Then when I bought this one, I saw the grips... and thought it was only right I sign up and show her off.

Look at the other Forums for the Info...........


Clyde

Welcome to the forum.


Oh ya, I like it.

On Sunday, I suspect you'll like it tons more than you do now.

Congrats on starting our your new 1911 obsession right.

Grizz

Well, I saw no better place than this to tell about myself.
My name is Chip Bridges, I'm 42 years old. I own a retail pet store that I opened 4 years ago. I work 6 10 hour shifts a week, and try to shoot every Sunday. The above pistol is my 1st 1911, but I have been shooting and tinkering with guns since I was young. I particularly enjoy shooting rimfire. I'll post some of my projects in an appropriate thread. I am owned by two bulldogs. Here's my ugly mug:
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I'll post a range report on my Vbob next week.

One more to do, then send me a PM with name and address............


Clyde

BTW What do you sale??????

Welcome aboard, Chip.

Jim

Nice looking piece! Welcome aboard.

welcome to the forum

Welcome Chip. :D ...to the nuthouse. ;);)

Slim

Thanks for the welcome, everybody!
Mostly pet supplies, but do a lot of reef aquariums and some reptiles.

Welcome
 

To the nut house Chip!!:D

Nice looking pistol. Welcome to the forum.

Welcome in, congratulations on the V-Bob:) Mike

Well, I ran 200 problem free rounds through her yesterday. It wasn't at the range, and I had to let friends shoot her too, so I didn't get to label and keep targets for photos. I can say that I am beyond impressed. I shoot nice triggers in my other guns, trigger pull is important to me. This Vbob has a PERFECT one! That is my favorite thing about it. The only knock I might have would be the front sight. It isn't bright enough to be much of a night sight, and isn't ideal (for me) in daylight. Outside of occasionally changing out the grips, that is the only thing I see that I would change. Now I want a Valor!

Oh, as an aside, while shooting in my friend's yard, his neighbor showed up and started shooting with us (gotta love being in the country). When he saw my weapons, he said he had something to show me. I'll save that until I get the pictures, but let's just say it's something a lot of gun owners would LOVE to have access to! I hope to have them tomorrow, we had someone take some pictures on their Iphone and I'm just waiting to get them.

Welcome to the asylum!

Well, the fella who joined us shooting had a machine shop. When I asked what he built, he said "Pretty much anything, just finished up a contract for suppressors and muzzle breaks." I've done a bit of woodworking in my day, but had never seen such a shop for metal. Here are some pictures, you folks will probably know better than I what stuff is:
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Welcome to the forum!!:)

That's a good friend to have, as long as he doesn't kick your dog.:D

I'm in the Triad area, what neck of the woods do you call home?

Welcome to the forum.