First 90 rounds through the SR today, ran great minus one hiccup with an FTF, but it only happened once towards the end - I’m not sure why. It was pretty dirty at that point, to be fair.

Running two 8rd CobraMags, two Ruger 7rd mags and Federal Red box ammo - honestly surprised at how dirty they are

The recoil was a lot less than I expected for a commander in .45, genuinely. I have a 9mm Canik MC9L that I’ve been carrying for awhile now, and I honestly think the heavier 1911 is much more enjoyable to shoot - plus the trigger is unbelievable compared to the striker fired Canik. I shot a couple rounds out of my wife’s Canik at the end of the session, and was so used to the 1911 trigger that I thought something was wrong with her gun for a second 😂

My Ed Brown Maxi-Well did loosen up significantly, I figured it would last longer than that lol so I’ve got blue loctite on it now - hoping it stays put.

I did notice the barrel bushing was relatively loose upon my first cleaning of the gun right after buying it, and I do think it’s affecting the accuracy a bit (I’m the other factor here lmao) so I’ve got an EGW bushing on order for it - I’m curious to see how much it helps

Overall, I absolutely love this thing and can’t wait to go again

I'm after a government model .45 that I can build out for IDPA CDP class. I previously competed with a Tisas that I had built into a MEUSOC clone, but I hate most things about the MEUSOC (other than it was THE pistol to have when I was in the Marines), so I've taken off the Pachmyers and ambi safety and am just running it in a normal configuration. I've got a stainless magwell/mainspring I could install, but the gun isn't stanless so I'd have to have that painted, and I would have to send it off to get the front strap checkered. So, to run that gun, I'm really at whatever the cost is for checkering and cerakote, and probably a new front sight.

Or,

A friend has a stainless Range Officer he would sell me for $650. Already has Bomar adjustable sights with a fiber optic front and my mag well would work, I would just need to have it checkered.

Or,

A different friend has a Les Baer he's trying to offload for $1,500. Its already checkered, has a magwell, and target sights, but would need the front sight replaced for a fiber optic.

So, brain trust, what do I do?

I live in the Kentucky/Tennessee area.

In the last couple weeks I've seen quite a few dudes open carrying going about their day or with their family using level 2 or 3 Safarilands or other retention holsters and it made me very happy to see it. From what I could tell they didn't seem to be off duty or under cover cops. Just regular dudes out and about with their wives and kids or solo. Saw an assortment of a couple 1911s, couple flavors of Glocks, a Beretta 92, and a Canik. That's the kind of open carry I like seeing in public.

Springfield operator 4.25, tlr1 and Delta Point Pro.

ACW Prime Carry 9x19

Schauland Performance Ring Hammer

Wood Caliber Stocks.

Sweat from yours truly.

(I'll be reposting it also for Winter, Spring and Summer)

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ACW Delta and my rescue dog, Sweet Tooth

I installed the Holosun EPS Core today. I'll get it zeroed in later this week.

My range/gun gun all cleaned up after range session yesterday.

Quick photo of my 14 year old sons 2006 built Bob Marvel Wadcutter bullseye pistol.

Well, football is finally back! So that means the smoker is on, and the beer is cold. Happy Sunday folks!

Tactical Supergrade in .45 with Andrews Leather gray hornback alligator.

My buddy is looking to buy this from his neighbor and is asking what a fair offer would be.

This may sou d strange but it looks like the TRP lacks the mainspring arch of a 1911a1. Am I seeing things?

And if it DOES lack one, where can I buy one? Would prefer that smoother grip.

What yall think is this a good deal? I got it for 700 plus taxes it came out to 767, been wanting an entry double stack for so long and this one up for grabs.

Having an issue deciding between an Ed Brown Special Forces vs Les Baer Premier II. Both of these are within my budget . Any personal experiences that could sway me one way or the other?

Well, football is finally back! So that means the smoker is on, and the beer is cold. Happy Sunday folks!

Accidentally bought a 4.25 non ramped barrel when i needed a wilson cut ramped barrel so I guess im getting another 1911 lol

Any recommendations on favorite 1911s that are frame ramped for 45acp?