I got my first 1911

[TheKnifeHobbyist]

Rock Island was my first 1911. It really is a great gun. I polished the slide and added Hand made grips. Check it out. http://www.theknifehobbyist.com/knifes.html
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[CoffeeNut]

You're a right-hander?

Nice pistol - I have one almost like it, also a RIA. Welcome to the 1911 Brotherhood

Indeed I am. I assume you gleaned that from my shooting?

Thanks!

[johncanfield]

Our 1911 is the favorite handgun in the collection to shoot, it's the wife's favorite as well. I love shooting my Sig P226 in .357 Sig but it's hard on this old guy's hands after a couple of magazines. The 1911 is such a soft shooter.

[CoffeeNut]

You must be a young guy. You didn't complain about the tiny GI sights.

Yeah I'm in the sub 30 club on this forum but it hasn't stopped me from looking at the Trijicon sight set

These are the sights you'll want, then: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/357574 ... tium-green

Note that it will require special tools and skills to remove & install the front sight.

Thanks for the link and information. I keep hearing that if I want 1911 enhancements I will become a gunsmiths new best friend.

[jb2012]

Nice choice! I bought a citadel (also made by armscor) compact .45. My grandpa got me hooked on 1911's at a young age. He would shoot A few mags of his .45 and then swap the slide over for a .22 and let me take a few rounds. I sure miss those days. The 1911 in my opinion is one of the greatest achievements in firearms history!

[Papacub]

I love my High Standard Crusader Compact (Armscor) 45 auto. I've got to start looking for a nice leather holster for it.

[glazer1972]

I have a RIA Tactical in .45 5" , a SS Springfield Loaded 5" and a Kimber Compact Series I Stainless 4". Love em all but might one be too many 5"ers.