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If your dead set against Springfield, get the Dan-Wesson, or a COLT Govt.  1911 you won't be disappointed, if you change your mind get a Loaded SA and go from there. Warning buying one 1911 will lead to more and before you know it you'll have several if your not careful, just ask me I know. 

Get a Wilson CQB Elite.

Sorry to disappoint you but I've ran 5000rnds. down my Wilson CQB Elite, 6500rnds. down my Night Hawk GRP that I have around $3800 in it and I carry it every day and a few more 1000rnds down the other ones I own. I didn't spend the money on what I have just to shoot "bullseye" and as far a doing mag dumps go well......... and I shoot these 1911's better than a revolver.

I f you ever get down this way holler at me and I'll let you shoot a couple of $3000 1911's I have and then you can tell me the difference.

I've been using Tennessee Gun Source to do my transfer's and shipping, they have done two so far and have been great to deal with. www.tngunsource.com  check them out he is local to were I live so it's convenient for me. 

I knew that I should have patented that design :rofl:  you'll like it that's for sure. I'm waiting to hear back from a sheath maker, I sent him some pics. and I may have scared him off when he seen the size of it. It has a full 10"Blade and is around 16 1/2" from tip to the end of the handle and is 2 1/2" Wide across the Blade. What all are you having done to it? Grand Trinio is great to deal with and I hope this one won't be my last, enjoy it when you get. 

That's another nice one you made, gives me another idea...... I'll let you know.

Just got home today and wow!!! that thing is huge, it turned out better than I imagined thanks again for making this one for me I really appreciate it. 

Grand Torino I want to thank you for building this knife for me, I know it wasn't easy and when I first asked you about doing it you had to think on it for a day or two but I'm glad you built it, and it looks great and I can't wait to get my hands on it.

You guy's haven't seen anything yet wait till you see the knife he's making for me, maybe he'll post some pics. of it when it's done. I know I can't wait to see it finished. Thanks Grand Torino for taking on this project.

I got ya, but I had to ask. :rofl:

Hey that looks good, you wouldn't want to make one of those for that blade your making me would you?

Is that a Bull Bbl. on the RO Compact? I'm thinking seriously about getting one I sold a Full Size RO last year and still don't know why I did that it shot and functioned as well as all my $2000+ 1911's.

I own six 1911's total and have never had any trouble out of any of them (even my $3500 Wilson CQB ELITE) Buy your self a Springfield Loaded Mod. you can't go wrong.

Nice looking Colt glad you rejoined the 1911, it will only get worse from here. I own 3 Les Baers( 2TRS's,UTC)  Night Hawk GRP, Wilson CQB Elite, Gun Crafter's GI FRAG. and I'm getting ready to order another Wilson. Shoot the snot out of that colt that's what their made for, I've shot about 5000rnds. out of each I own and the 1911 is a great defense gun, enjoy.

Find you another dealer, and get yourself a DW. you won't be disappointed .

Put me down for one. PM sent with address and I'll need yours to send you a USPS MoneyOrder. Thanks for putting this together.

Well your friend did the right thing by trading his Kimber for a Colt.If you ever get down my way shoot me a PM and we can meet at one of the indoor ranges and I'll bring the ammo and the 1911's I own and you can shoot any of them you want to. I apologize if I said anything out of the way but I've owned just about everything from Glocks to H&K's and sold everyone of them because I just prefer the 1911 platform, it works for me but might not work for others.

Your colt wouldn't stand a chance against any of the ones I have.

I have six 1911's and they all function perfectly right out of the box, but they would all put a Colt to shame, as far as them needing any "tinkering" some people just can't leave things alone and start swapping parts before they know what the problem is. A good bit of FTF's are due to poor Mags. and weak Recoil Springs, along with not taking a firm grip. I carry a 1911 daily as my personal protection weapon I won't carry anything else, but that's just me.

. Boy am I glad people like you come along and correct people like me.

It's about time, as a concealed carry permit holder and knife guy I'm glad this has happened, and Sherry Jones is just unbelievable how in the hell did she ever get elected.

Yea and when your "buddies" show up with their AR's and shoot holes in your steel, well...........

Where are they at in Franklin, I just seen one on Gun Broker yesterday. What was the price.

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.