Happiness is a new gun 2

[BirdsThaWord]

No new gun to show, but a project update. After forum member dao posted pics of a polished Colt Officer, I switched directions (thanks a lot for all the extra work dao!), I figured I had the V10 about 30%-40% ready to polish, so changed from a brushed goal to a polished goal. Probably put 10 hrs into it since the last post. As you can tell, still have a LONG ways to go (still scratches, etc. in the shown pieces) but just happy to be making some measured progress. I think the mag pic is cool because it shows the evolution from black, to the spotty metal under the finish, to almost mirror down at the base. Last pic is the follower. Some scratches still under the “P”, but getting there!
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[Bawanna]

I'm exercising patience mind ya, but when can I expect my V10 to be completed and delivered? Just askin.

[BirdsThaWord]

Well I’ve been off all December, but go back to work on Tuesday, so won’t have as much time or energy after that. I will keep on it though, and not brush it off. I’ve got 5 pistols in pieces right now (including this one) that are part way done, so my only resolution for 2024 is to get this one and those other 4 done. Once done with this one, I’m gonna post up pics of the current state of the other 4 (STI USPSA 1911, Colt Gold Cup Trophy, Ruger SP101, Sig 229) and take a poll with you guys. I’ll finish whichever one you guys tell me should be next.
Crap, just thought about it, still have to finish a Beretta 92S too! That, and still have a few odds and ends to tie up on the SA CCO. So much work ahead of me!!!!!!

[BirdsThaWord]

Been eyeballing the SA “Champion” models on GB, as well as keeping eyes peeled on V12’s. Maybe next year, after these projects. Those 2 will round out the collection of semi-rare (or just not seen all the time), fully polished SA 1911’s.

[Bawanna]

So reading between the lines, it seems your pacing yourself and NOT going to send it to me when done anyhow?

[dao]

When you're done Bird, you'll be lookin' at that masterpiece. And thanking me for all I've done for you. Now get back to work, the Colonel needs his gat!

[BirdsThaWord]

You guys are certainly drivers. I prob woulda sat on it were it not for you's guys crackin the whip. Colonel, it may just come yer way. I know you got many things in that man cave that would constitute a fair trade. Is there an M1 in my future? 😂😂😂

[Wlfman13]

😂😂😂

[Barth]

Bought HK VP9 SK w/ Holosun SCS Green Dot 9mm.
Plus 3 additional 12 round flush mags

[BirdsThaWord]

Bought HK VP9 SK w/ Holosun SCS Green Dot 9mm.
Plus 3 additional 12 round flush mags

That’s a nice one Barth! I heard you can see the green dot better in bright light conditions than the red’s. Always loved the SK models. HK really nailed it in the grip area… sooooo ergonomic.