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A Love Story.
I was first introduced to the 1911 in boot camp. It was love at first sight (shot). In 1988 I managed to buy my first handgun. You guessed it, a Colt Series 70 1911 Government model. One day many years ago I noticed the front sight was sheared off. So it languished in my safe. I finally got it replaced and put original wood grips on it. I had purchased it with Pachmayr grips. I have the original grips somewhere, but can't find them so I ordered another set.
Now it's back to original. Plan on taking it to the range tomorrow. I haven't showed it any love in over 20 years. It's time to rekindle the love affair.
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lookin' good brother. Only colt I ever had was a Double Eagle...wish I'd kept it
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NRA Life Member Wilson Combat CQB Kimber Tactical Pro II S&W J-Frame .38 ect " I don't own the clothes I'm wearin', and the road goes on forever " There's a gator in the bushes, and it's calling my name... COTEP #523 |
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I will die with this still in my possession.
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I wish I still had the first Colt 1911 I bought, I foolishly sold it in the late 80's. Glad to see you still showing the love for yours.
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Mike CBOBO359 |
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**I have been Enlightened** |
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looks great ! time to sell the blocks.
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Criminals thrive on the indulgence of society's understanding. I have no such indulgence nor understanding of criminals. Neither does my .45. |
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Very nice!
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canis fidelis cave canem, vereor non magnus nocens lupus In hoc signo vinces If you can list them, you ain't got enough!!! Life Member NRA, SCI, ATA, NSCA COTEP 414 |
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So hot! Love it when a gun and an owner are meant for each other!
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CBOB0746 NRA Life Member Florida CWL Since 1992 |
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Congrats , she's a beaut.
While it wasn't at boot camp, they already had already transitioned to the Beretta. M9 9mm here in the states, it was at my first duty station in Germany that I fell in love with the 1911. It was a rattle can, but it was accurate, I wish I could've kept that pistol. |