Let's see some 1911 pics

[Dattebayo]

Originally Posted by 43Gunner

I'm new to the forum, but can't resist posting my 1911's together.

Colt and Browning together forever 45 ACP and 22 LR...

Are my eyes playing tricks on me or is the browning significantly smaller than the 1911?

[43Gunner]

Originally Posted by Dattebayo

Are my eyes playing tricks on me or is the browning significantly smaller than the 1911?

Nope its 85% to scale. Just like it's big daddy, but smaller. Everything from the way it comes apart is identical to full size 1911.

[Colt 1911]

Originally Posted by Dattebayo

I like it.

But the new Gold Cup is just as good (and better) than any other 1911.

[Dattebayo]

Originally Posted by Colt 1911

I like it.

But the new Gold Cup is just as good (and better) than any other 1911.

Ooooo, so very nice!!!

I shall edit that one for you, give me a few minutes .

Edit: Done!


Another inexpensive studio thing to try as suggested in another thread is a softbox.





Made that with a cardboard box and toilet paper. Cut holes out on the sides and cut out the bottom. Throw your large contruction white paper in there with the top up against the back top curving at the back end and coming out straight. You just need lights on all sides there is an opening and you will have pretty much a solid lighting source for small objects like handguns.

I made that softbox over 10 years ago though. I have studio flash units now and light modifiers which makes the softbox unnecessary for me. With about 1000 combined watts of light, I can make night look like it was day lol.

Originally Posted by 43Gunner

Nope its 85% to scale. Just like it's big daddy, but smaller. Everything from the way it comes apart is identical to full size 1911.

Whaa....that is pretty darn cool. It is a 45ACP as well? Is that a carry model 1911?

[43Gunner]

Nope it's a 22 LR. A lot cheaper to shoot!

[LateBraking]

Crummy iPhone picture with some terrible Lightroom editing. Don't have a camera nor much photo editing skills.

Springfield 1911 Loaded. Parkerized finish, which is the obvious bit.

[Kermit8ard]

My Springfield GI. I have to say, the "US" grip are lame. They've been replaced by GI grips

[Colt 1911]

Originally Posted by Dattebayo

Is that a carry model 1911?

Wow, you are really good. Yes, I carry a 1911.

[LateBraking]

Originally Posted by Kermit8ard

My Springfield GI. I have to say, the "US" grip are lame. They've been replaced by GI grips

Kermit, I dunno if it's just my comp and sorry if it is, but I can't see an image attachment.

[Dattebayo]

Originally Posted by LateBraking

Kermit, I dunno if it's just my comp and sorry if it is, but I can't see an image attachment.

Naw, it most likely he linked the wrong link into the img code. It won't show up unless it is actually a photo.

Originally Posted by Colt 1911

Wow, you are really good. Yes, I carry a 1911.

Thanks a bunch. I'll get to the other images so you have some good ones to keep for yourself!

[Dattebayo]

Alrighty, got all four of them done Colt 1911. I took the liberty to also fix any major scratches on the firearm. I also made it look as if the tape you put on the last one didn't exists. When I photograph my guns, I typically photoshop out the serial so I don't need to cover it up. I must say, it was a little challenge to get those curves and lines straight, but I got it done. Enjoy









See on the last one got rid of the tape. Did a similar job on mine.

[E92335i]

[JDay]

Originally Posted by E92335i

I have that same pistol only with the stock grips.

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[LeftHand-Fu]

Ed Brown Executive Target

With original cocobolo grips:




With Hogue cocobolo grips:




Comments? (Besides my lack of photography skills?)



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[c3 rolling]

I like the original grips, has more soul to them.

[LightsOut!]

Originally Posted by c3 rolling

I like the original grips, has more soul to them.

I agree

[M27]

Yah. The grain and color of the originals are way better.

[jonzer77]

Originally Posted by c3 rolling

I like the original grips, has more soul to them.

I agree. I like the contrast between the two colors with the original grips.

[tweedo]

Here's my Rock IslandImageUploadedByTapatalk1370674426.361190.jpg

[LeftHand-Fu]

That Rock Island is one 1911 that will definitely put the fear of you-know-who into the bad guys!

Thanks for the comments on my Ed Brown grips. I agree the dark colors and contrast look better on that all-black Exec Target. Problem is the finish, which is hard to see in the pictures. Ed puts such a thick shiny finish on his grips, they look like plastic to me. So, I thought I'd try grips that look more like my Colt Gold Cup's. I may go back to the original grips though. Anyway, more pix coming soon.

[LeftHand-Fu]

That Rock Island is one 1911 that will definitely put the fear of you-know-who into the bad guys!

Thanks for the comments on my Ed Brown grips. I agree the dark colors and contrast look better on that all-black Exec Target. Problem is the finish, which is hard to see in the pictures. Ed puts such a thick shiny finish on his grips, they look like plastic to me. So, I thought I'd try grips that look more like my Colt Gold Cup's. I may go back to the original grips though. Anyway, more pix coming soon.

[JanG]

[deviljon]

Brought my first 1911 home with me today. Please excuse the obligatory crappy cell phone pic.

[c3 rolling]

Originally Posted by deviljon

Brought my first 1911 home with me today. Please excuse the obligatory crappy cell phone pic.

Dan wesson? Nice Jon. Go shoot that beast if you can find ammo lol.

[43Gunner]

Kimber and my Stndard Colt.

[Dattebayo]

Time for a pic with my 1911 . Getting all tacticool!

[HalfMeltingEyes]

[82lightfighter]

Just one of my 1911's -- about 500rds thru her and still ridiculously tight. This pistol made me realize how much work I need to put into my fundamentals to really maximize the weapon's potential...

[7duster3]

Here is my attempt at a CA legal Sig Nightmare (Black Nitron Rail) I really liked the nightmare but we cant get them so i decided to make my own.

[xoutxkastx]

SA MC Operator



My SA Family SA A1 & MC Operator

[deviljon]

Better pic of the VBOB with a new grip.

[Nuuze]

[Galli1565]

In gun jail....

[BayRyder]

^Nice, picking mine up on Monday.

[erg33]

[Rob7.62]

My Kimber Custom II



My Rock Island Armory GI

[hitteam]

Very nice.

Originally Posted by deviljon

Better pic of the VBOB with a new grip.

[Garrett128]

Nice Photography!

[eastbaygunner]

My Kimber TLE/RL II

[Press Check]

Originally Posted by erg33

Great photo!