New Culinas on a New Colt Gov't 1911

75Vette · #1 01-19-2016, 04:11 PM

I wanted to share my most recent purchase. It's a no frills Colt 1991 Gov't 1911. This is my third 1911. I never was a fan of bottom feeders until I shot my BIL's S&W 1911E one day at the range. I was sold. I found a sweet deal on a new one, then came a S&W 1911PD and, well, everyone should have at least one Colt 1911 right? These guns are a joy to shoot and amazingly accurate. I gave Jennifer a shout at Culinas grips and grabbed a set of Fiddleback Turkish Walnut stocks. The pics don't do justice. John does incredible work. Thanks for letting me share folks.

Iggy · #2 01-19-2016, 04:30 PM

He does do a decent job of whittlin', that's for sure.

Very nice.

Texas Star · #3 01-19-2016, 07:12 PM

I see that the hammer of that Colt is blued or Parkerized. ??

I used to own the ones that had the sides of the hammer polished, but not finished. In spite of excellent care, rust or freckling was always a problem. This is especially a factor in humid climates. I was very grateful when Colt began making stainless guns.

How is this gun finished, inc. that hammer?

Oh: nice grips, but that smooth wood may be a little slick if you need the gun in hot, sweaty weather or when stress makes you perspire. The gun's shape does minimize this problem, though.

STCM(SW) · #4 01-19-2016, 07:16 PM

Nice!
I have to get one, a Colt 1911 that is.
Sold the two I had many years ago....

75Vette · #5 01-19-2016, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texas Star

I see that the hammer of that Colt is blued or Parkerized. ??

I used to own the ones that had the sides of the hammer polished, but not finished. In spite of excellent care, rust or freckling was always a problem. This is especially a factor in humid climates. I was very grateful when Colt began making stainless guns.

How is this gun finished, inc. that hammer?

Oh: nice grips, but that smooth wood may be a little slick if you need the gun in hot, sweaty weather or when stress makes you perspire. The gun's shape does minimize this problem, though.

Thanks for the comments. The paperwork says blued. Definitely not polished. If it was a revolver I could answer more knowledgeable. The grips are for "going to church on Sunday" so not for EDC. Even tho this would be a great carry gun I'm more prone to have a 2 1/2" 686 or 640-1 for self defense depending on the weather. Living in the humid south this one will stay well oiled.

BigBill · #6 01-19-2016, 08:14 PM

Nice purchase.

I just replaced a gov. Colt 1911a1 in nickel I parted with decades ago. Never should of sold it.

I've had the stainless guns finish fluster on sweaty humid days. Care must be taken wth and finish on hot humid days. Must be the garlic I eat to keep the vampire bugs away.

Grip_Maker's_Wife · #7 01-19-2016, 11:14 PM

Keeping them waxed with a paste wax will help them from being too slick, but when it is hot and humid, I can understand the need for checkered grips. We hope to offer them checkered soon.

vonn · #8 01-20-2016, 08:28 AM

Nothing looks better to me than nice wood on a blued steel gun! Nice!,,,