A trio of targets... teaser alert.

[MrTwigg]

So today I went to the range to try out a brace of new-to-me 1911's
All targets shot at 15 yards, two mags each, rapid fire.
Aim point was 6:00 on the circle of the "0".
All pistols are full size 5" barreled.

First up the results of my usual carry gun a S&W1911Sc;
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p169/twiggman/Gun%20PrOn/SW1911Sc.jpg
For some reason I'm always high and to the left.

Then I switched to a Colt 1991A1;
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p169/twiggman/Gun%20PrOn/Colt1991A1.jpg
This one was having feeding issues with the original magazines and the flyers happened after the FTF's. Guess I lost my concentration.
Feeding issues were resolved with Wilson magazines.

Lastly I let fly with a generic S&W 1911, carbon steel frame & slide.
This one is set up as a target pistol, trigger's light.
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p169/twiggman/Gun%20PrOn/SW1911.jpg
The flyers were doubles. I was riding the trigger trying to get a feel for the reset when she doubled on me. Twice. :eek:

Other than that, I'm in love.

1911's; The disease for which there is no cure. :rolleyes:
Just the acquisition of more 1911's. :cool:

gUn pRoN tomorrow. http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p169/twiggman/Smilies/fce32f95.gif

[Fang]

Nice shooting. 1911s aren't the answer; 1911s are the question. "Yes" is the answer.

[Clinotus]

I chuckled at the 'brace of 1911's'.

I so need to get one again, Para soured me on the POS SSP I briefly owned. I am thinking of a Colt or a Kimber, may likely get a SA.

[MrTwigg]

My new-to-me babies;

My lil' pony; Colt M1991A1, series 80.
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p169/twiggman/Gun%20PrOn/Colt2.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p169/twiggman/Gun%20PrOn/Colt1.jpg
The trigger breaks at almost five pounds, just a tad heavy for my taste.
I was very comfortable shooting this pistol.

Next up is the nicest shooting 1911 I own, a S&W 1911 two tone with target sights and an ambi safety.
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p169/twiggman/Gun%20PrOn/SW2.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p169/twiggman/Gun%20PrOn/SW1.jpg
This trigger breaks consistently at 3.5 lbs and after letting a few friends have a go with her the phrase I heard as they described the trigger was "Breaks like a glass rod". :cool:
I'm not crazy about the carbon fiber grips though. I'll have to take a look at Esmeralda's latest offerings and get something special for this one.

[Clinotus]

Very nice!

[matt]

Dennis,

The triggers on those were sublime. As clost to zero take up and zero overtravel as as I've ever experienced. Really incredible. Did you find out from the seller who did the triggers?

Matt

[MrTwigg]

Nobody knows. :confused:

The Smith is really nice I think.

Can't wait to get the Colt back from State Line. :cool:

[Miso Beno]

I chuckled at the 'brace of 1911's'.

I so need to get one again, Para soured me on the POS SSP I briefly owned. I am thinking of a Colt or a Kimber, may likely get a SA.

Para will do that. I know more dissatisfied (former) Para owners than (current) satisfied Para owners. I guess thats what we get for letting Canadians try to build a 1911.

[HardJeepGuy]

I can't believe you kept them both! Damn you!!! Awesome firearms buddy!

[MrTwigg]

I can't believe you kept them both! Damn you!!! Awesome firearms buddy!

I'm turning into a shameless 1911 whore. :tongue:

I just got the Colt back from the local shop with a fresh set of night sites.
Gonna see how they are tomorrow. I'll bring it up this weekend.

[Miso Beno]

I'm turning into a shameless 1911 whore. :tongue:

I just got the Colt back from the local shop with a fresh set of night sites.
Gonna see how they are tomorrow. I'll bring it up this weekend.

You'd better not be ashamed. 1911s are sexy beasts that every red blooded American should own.
http://ruserio.us/images/1/DSC_5354.jpg
http://ruserio.us/images/1/DSC_3875.jpg
http://ruserio.us/images/1/turd%20%20150.jpg
http://ruserio.us/images/1/DSC_0602.jpg
http://ruserio.us/images/1/nothkmagz%20%20154.jpg
.45 ACP: Compressed American Liberty.

[MrTwigg]

Miso, I need a cigarette. That's some purty PrOn there. :p

I recenetly had a fresh set of Trijicon's installed on the Colt.
Got her back yesterday and went to burn through a hundred rounds at the range.

Nothing special for ammo, mix of UMC 230gr fmj and M&M 230gr rnl reloads.
The results of three mags at 30 ft;
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p169/twiggman/Gun%20PrOn/74d9a5fd.jpg
I'm used to my S&W1911Sc so I took up a six hold.
The Colt shoots right over the front sight. Me likey. :clap:

[Miso Beno]

Miso, I need a cigarette. That's some purty PrOn there. :p

I recenetly had a fresh set of Trijicon's installed on the Colt.
Got her back yesterday and went to burn through a hundred rounds at the range.

Nothing special for ammo, mix of UMC 230gr fmj and M&M 230gr rnl reloads.
The results of three mags at 30 ft;
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p169/twiggman/Gun%20PrOn/74d9a5fd.jpg
I'm used to my S&W1911Sc so I took up a six hold.
The Colt shoots right over the front sight. Me likey. :clap:

I'm pretty proud of my mixed 1911 family, but I think it could really use an early production Colt to round it out.

http://ruserio.us/images/1/old1911yay.jpg

[HardJeepGuy]

I'm turning into a shameless 1911 whore. :tongue:

No such thing. We like to use the term: "affictionado".:wink:

[Miso Beno]

No such thing. We like to use the term: "affictionado".:wink:

Connoisseur is also an excellent word.

[Cyrano 4747]

Wartime 1911s are the best 1911s