Happiness is a new gun 2

[dao]

Oooohhh. Me likey! And I still say, on that finish the writing on the slide adds to the beauty of it. OK Bird, when are we going to talk about you doing that to my Classic?

[BirdsThaWord]

That be a BBQ gun for sure and certain. Appreciate the concern for us in the frigid northwest. It's about 18 out and even with my pellet stove going all day in the shop it only got up to about 40. Too damn cold for this dude. My feet are like popsicles, poor circulation no doubt in the legs and feet. Done out there for today, stay inside next to the wood stove and thaw out. Might need a little internal anti-freeze to help thaw things out a bit.

Maaaan that's cold. I don't blame you for getting back into the house. Sorry to hear about the feet/circulation. That kind of stuff is no fun at all, more so with cold weather. Internal anti-freeze? Lol! Never heard it called that, but think I had 2 glasses of it last night. Now I'll be paying for it for the next 3-5 days. Always messes me up, but sure is fun at the time of consumption.

[BirdsThaWord]

Thanks dao. Man, you sure do have some nice 1911's! I love the big ol' slab sides on that DW. Would look real nice all shinied up, not that it isn't a looker already. If you were close by I'd certainly help you get it BBQ'd up. 😉 I'm hoping to have some DW's in my collection again one day. Had 2 that got away. Definitely tops on my "you shouldn't have done that" list.

[jeepster09]

Looking awesome Bird!

[jeepster09]

I like SHINEY.

[BirdsThaWord]

Thanks Jeep.WOW! Nice one's you've got there. Of course I like the shiny one, but what a great looking combo with the black slide, green frame. Those grips really tie it all together too. I've always liked those Pachmeyers with wood and rubber together. Wish they made them in compact.
What are those 2 1911's? (make/model?)

[BirdsThaWord]

Planning for the next project...
My buddy sent me a picture of these real Mother Of Pearl grips last night. Just snagged them. The Colt Gold Cup Trophy will get these when it's polishing is done. I think they will bling it up real nice!😁 When the wife finds out, I'm in trouble! Not supposed to be buyin anything right now. 🤬
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[Armybrat]

Those are mind-boggling nice!

[BirdsThaWord]

Those are mind-boggling nice!

Thanks! Super excited. Was going to get the fake, swirly pearl one's with the silver "Rampant Horse" inlay, but could not get past the cheapness look of them.

[Barth]

Thanks! Super excited. Was going to get the fake, swirly pearl one's with the silver "Rampant Horse" inlay, but could not get past the cheapness look of them.

Wise Decision
I've considered and rejected fake pearl grips on many occasions.
Those look outstanding!
Well Done

Technical Note:
My super cool custom slim wood grips on my V-Bob cracked
So I went back to the original grips that came with the gun (VZ Slim Line G10).
Never actually even shot the gun with those grips..
Aren't really stylish, but I guess functional?

I'm thinking I'll actually shoot the gun with the VZ grips this time - LOL!
Then decide what's next.
It's been my BBQ gun for a while and just seems to need to be more stylish some how?

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