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This is for sure, especially concerning engraving because the firearm will need to be refinished if blued and the cost for all you describe will be $1000+. I've sent two 1911 over the years to have some basic work and cosmetic features done and both were $1500 for those on top of the price I paid for them. I would contact colt and let them do all the work that way it will be documented and will help you sell it down the road if you want. I'll add one more smith to the above post Alchemy Custom Weapons, check out his face book page link on his web site, he is who I use for all my 1911's.

No problem and if you ever get towards my area PM me and let me know, and if you want we could meet at one of the ranges and you can try out one of my 1911's( I've got six so far, Wilson, NightHawk,Les Baer TRS, Guncrafters GI Frag....) you can shoot any of them you like.

your correct the "person" makes it safe. I was referring to carrying purpose example if you own other types of auto pistols(Glock, H&K, S&W ect....) they all have other types of safety features that are different from one another that's what I meant about "discipline" that's why I only own or carry a 1911's, I sold all my other types of handguns and dedicated my carry weapon to the 1911 platform. I believe for me it works just practicing with one type of weapon for my self-defense practice and carry( I don't want to be in a situation under stress and find out I forgot to flip the thumb-safety off the 1911 when I'm used to just pulling a Glock ) I hope I didn't offend you by what I posted earlier.

Sorry, if you lived closer I'd be glad to look at and help you out.

get some different quality  ammo and try that.

Has she ever fired a 1911 style handgun and a 45.? they are good guns just make sure you train with it they do take a little more discipline to handle safely, I'm just saying not trying to start anything, that should be a fine gun for her. 

You paid $300 and some change, what did you expect to get. Send it back add another $300 to it when you can and get a Springfield GI, Range Officer, or anything else you want. 

Get a Colt and forget the Glock's, M&P'S ect.........

Where did you find that stock?

Wow!!!!  now that's what they're supposed to look like, great job.

Looks good SmokeyBaer, can't wait to see the finished product.

Sorry, but why would you want or need that on a 1911? that's just ridiculous looking. 

Is the second pic. a used gun, it looks like someone may have changed it out but I'm really not sure. I haven't seen a Grip Safety shaped liked that, sure looks like some shoddy work. I would look at some other brands in the same price range, I would get a Springfield Range Officer or a Springfield Loaded, to me they are better built than the S&W, besides the E-Series was built to compete with some other High end 1911's but I feel they fall short. Look at D&W also not bad, and price is right close to the S&W E-series. Are you set on the Bob Tail?

That's not a bad grouping from that small of a gun, and like you said it's not a "Target" gun but it can be a life saver up and close.

Sorry but Cabot Guns are not all that, probably the most overpriced 1911 out there they've been known to use the "Kimber" plastic MSH. on their $5000+ guns.

I wonder what effects it might have on a handguns rifling after a few thousand rnds. but you probably couldn't afford to shoot that many. I would like to get some .45  and give it a try.

I'll probably pick up one of their shot guns, and I'm glad they chose TN. to build their factory we could use some more gun manufactures to move here. 

Has anyone heard of this, wondering were I could find some load data on it?

If your used to carrying a 1911 (I assume you carry it in the cocked-an-lock) I would stick with that style of gun, nothing wrong with all the suggestions that everyone gave you on the Glocks ,Nanos,ect.... I carry a full size 1911 almost everyday I use a IWB. Holster and it works for me. I used to switch my carry guns up from one brand to another (I had a H&K P2000sk in 357sig.and a Glock in the same caliber) my problem was trying to train myself to remember to flip the thumb safety off my 1911 once I switched back to it during practice one day I drew my 1911 and pulled the trigger and nothing two more tries and I realized it's not like my H&K or Glock, so I sold those two and retrained myself back to the 1911 platform, now don't bash me for doing that they were both super guns and never let me down I just prefer the 1911 handguns. This being said look for a smaller Colt or a Lightweight Frame style 1911 if you carry this type every day that way if God forbid you ever need it to defend your self or family you will know how to work it from muscle memory and not be looking for the thumb safety to flip off or pull the trigger and nothing. Remember no matter what you carry you need to practice, and practice some more.

The above post is right on the money. I to have a Nighthawk GRP Custom I had made in early 2011 and has run flawless for 6500rnds. I sent this one off to a Alchemy Custom Weapons in Genso IL. for some personal attention upon receiving it they did tell me that the tip of the ejector was broke off and he would call Nighthawk and get them to send him one,the other 1911's I own are a Les Baer UTC that has run 2800rnds. with out a problem I also have a Thunder Ranch Special on order w/ some custom extras I wanted. My Wilson Combat CQB ELITE w/all bullet proof parts will be here this month(praying)can't wait to see how it runs. I bought a Ed Brown SPEDIAL FORCES from a member here and after 500rnds. of mixed ammo, my hand loads,factory hardball,and some +P's with out a problem it is now my daily carry gun until my GRP gets' done and back home.I personally will only buy from the above manufactures and my next will be a Nighthawk Predator in 45 or 10mm. 

That will never happen!! that photo has been around for a couple of years.

I've heard of Bellshire Hardware but exactly were is he located at off Dickerson rd.?

I have a Ruger Single Six .22 made in 1954 that my father bought new for $58 when he returned home from the Korean War he gave it to me when I was ten and now I'm fourty six and still have that old gun.Not much to look at now but it brings back some good memories.

I was on another site and some other people were complaining about the same company with the same results as you.I would contact my credit card co. and dispute the charge if they have already charged your card keep trying to get a hold of them and cancel your order and find another Kydex holster maker I just had two made by this maker www.jmcustomkydex.com and he made each in about 6 weeks each,I ordered one w/ double mag pouch and after receiving it and wearing it for a couple of weeks I ordered another w/ different cant to it and they were right at 5-6 weeks to get. 

Sound like your sear spring needs to be re-bent but be careful you can put to much tension on it,like the post above start with the cheapest parts first.If it continues to go full auto stop and take it to a qualified gunsmith that knows 1911's.