PDA

View Full Version : A Match Shooter Dresses Up


doc540
06-25-2012, 06:45 PM
Had Ahrends make a set of custom stocks from the same wood as the presentation case.

They'll eventually go on a Royal Blue 1911 currently at the Colt Custom Shop, but the 9mm Commander is showing off a little.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/doc540/Guns/1911/Presentation%20Case/Ahrends%20Custom%20Grips/AhrendsCustom1.jpg
Bawanna
06-25-2012, 06:56 PM
Now that's sweet with a capital beautiful.
LorenzoB
06-25-2012, 11:40 PM
That's a beauty!
Show us when it's Royal's turn to play dress up.
Snidely Whiplash
06-26-2012, 02:19 AM
Very nice! :yo:
tarheelcm9
06-26-2012, 08:34 AM
What is it about 1911's that makes them so awesome?
doc540
06-26-2012, 12:56 PM
What is it about 1911's that makes them so awesome?

For me personally it's the design and how they shoot in my hands.

I distinctly remember the first time I ever shot one (a loaner from a friend), and it was an "AH-HA!" moment for me.
jlottmc
06-26-2012, 01:27 PM
A 1911 in 9mm, you know what that says about you.:p
doc540
06-26-2012, 01:32 PM
A 1911 in 9mm, you know what that says about you.:p

And I use tampons for ear plugs.:hippie:
TheTman
06-26-2012, 04:04 PM
What makes the 1911 so awesome? Well for me it's the finest weapon John Moses Browning ever designed. It uses the .45 acp round. As a military issue sidearm, it is totally reliable. Drop it in the mud and pick it up and start shooting, Much like an AK47. As a platform, you can turn it into whatever you want, from a tack driving full competition model, to a basic accurate home defense/carry weapon. I would venture to guess there are more accesories available for the 1911 than any other firearm.
The handle makes it a natural point and shoot weapon. It fit's just abour anyone's hand. That it's been the main military sidearm for most of it's 100 year life, says quite a bit about it. And it's still in use by some units. Why we went with the Beretta 9mm, for the new standard issue sidearm is beyond me. The Beretta is a great pistol, but they arlready had a great pistol. I think it probably had something to do with 9mm being the most common NATO sidearm.
jlottmc
06-27-2012, 12:25 PM
And I use tampons for ear plugs.:hippie:


I hope you keep them dry.:eek:
doc540
08-03-2012, 02:46 PM
better pics


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/doc540/Guns/grips/Ahrends2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/doc540/Guns/grips/Ahrends1.jpg
Bawanna
08-03-2012, 02:57 PM
I could probably get 10 more sets of grips out of that box. Darn nice box. Very nice package.
Bawanna
08-03-2012, 03:07 PM
Not in the same league as Ahrends but I built a shadow box for my favorite Chief when she left here.

It has a glass front which doesn't even show up. My hats off to Ahrends, they did a nice job, boxes can be tough.

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/hopke5/1201BOX1.jpg
DeaconKC
08-03-2012, 06:59 PM
That is elegant.
muggsy
08-03-2012, 09:19 PM
What is it about 1911's that makes them so awesome?

The genius of John M. Browning