Happiness is a new gun 2

**dao** · 01-27-2024, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by BirdsThaWord

I’ve yet to find one that’s super flat. But, can’t beat how that one came out. I’d be showing it off!

Thanks Bird. I was going for the same look that my Colt OACP has. It came out close enough to where I'm not ready to return the RIA now. I was seriously considering it. I'll replace the mim parts here on it soon, and hopefully the Klonimus magwell I ordered will fit it. Then I'll take it to the range to begin the break-in process. Below is my OACP next to my RIA

Originally Posted by kenemoore

DAO, looking at those officer models, reminded me why I like vintage Dan Wesson so much. The DW's always had rounded corners on the backstrap/main spring housing.

I agree Ken. I've often wondered why some 1911's leave the shop with mainspring housings that are essentially meat grinders in your hand. DW's are typically rounded nicely. But I have found over the years that I need a gun to sit far enough down in the heal of my hand in order to naturally point for me. The magwells do help with that.

Gotta say that the 3.5" barrels do blow my skirt up.

**Bawanna** · 01-27-2024, 12:19 PM

Is that your magic tape on the front strap of the Colt or is it stippled. I still have some of the tape you sent me, works good.

**BirdsThaWord** · 01-27-2024, 12:19 PM

I'll take one of each please! 😁

**dao** · 01-27-2024, 01:09 PM

Yep, clear skateboard tape. Decided not to put it on the RIA yet, since it's only 9mm and most of the G10 grips I have along with its weight and a checkered backstrap (if the Klonimus fits), should keep it firmly in hand.

**jeepster09** · 01-27-2024, 01:33 PM

hmmmm now there's an image SKIRT BEING BLOWN UP......

**BirdsThaWord** · 01-27-2024, 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by Bawanna

Is that your magic tape on the front strap of the Colt or is it stippled. I still have some of the tape you sent me, works good.

I've still to use what he sent me. It was lost a while back, but has since been found. Just not wanting to put it on one of those polished deals. Hoping to eventually do a budget 1911 project gun and that gun is getting it for sure!