Springfield Se7en Custom

[InGrAM]

I have been in love with this custom Springfield 1911 since 1995 when the movie Se7en came out. I have not had the "disposable income" or drive to take on a project like this until recently. I am contemplating my options.

Airsoft verson


Ported bull barrel


But anyways, it does not need to be a carbon copy of the Se7en Springer but I would like it to be very similar. What do you guys think?
I could take the Springer "Range Officer" about $900 then add
1. Match bull barrel: $350
2. Machine barrel & slide for ports: $250
+ add charge for installation and modification to dovetail if needed.
3. Square trigger guard: $250
4. Checker front of trigger guard: $95
5. Refinish parkerize: $80

Well over $2000 all together, after shipping, extra parts, ect.

I can do the rest of the modifications myself.

Or would you get a Special Combat Government? Roughly the same price.
Or something entirely different?

[keenkeen]

Looks nice...

If you decide to build it PM me, I have a Range Officer I would be willing to part with and get you jump started.

[21SF]

Ugly, lol.

[skyscraper]

I cant remember who had that gun in seven...was it kevin spacey?

[CrAYoN_EaTeR]

Brad Pitt iirc

[InGrAM]

Lol. Ya, the stocks are kind of off putting, but to me it has a retro look that I love. Thanks for the comments.

@ Keenkeen: thanks. I will contact you if I decide I want to invest into this project further.

[Paradiddle]

That looks like a Hoag gun - especially the rounded edges of the trigger guard.

Jim will build you one just like that - probably for about $1K. He charges $125 to square and check a front guard like that.

He did my Colt all retro like a 70's/80's comp gun - square guard, buried bomar, etc.

Dig this one - http://www.gunauction.com/search/dis...9914&oh=216543

Done when he was young. The guy is a master, shot with Cooper and Weaver, "invented" the beavertail, etc. Really cool old guy with tons of stories.

[Haplo]

If it's something you've been wanting to do for a while then I say yes. But I'll just plant an evil little seed here and say that you could buy a very nice TRP for less, or guns from various custom makers.

[redcliff]

Squared triggerguards on 1911's, while interesting looking, just aren't practical.

Back in the 70's and early 80's they were somewhat the latest fad, and people tried to put their support hand index fingers on the front of the trigger guard to reduce muzzle flip. It generally failed; either your index finger slipped off it in recoil or you pulled the muzzle off target by trying to hold on to it. Additionally it complicated holster fit.

In my humble opinion you're better off serrating the bottom of the trigger guard to allow your two handed grip to get wedged into place better than to square and serrate the front of the trigger guard.

But hey, if it's the look you want I have no problem with that. I think they look cool too, even if not practical.

[InGrAM]

That looks like a Hoag gun - especially the rounded edges of the trigger guard.

Jim will build you one just like that - probably for about $1K. He charges $125 to square and check a front guard like that.

He did my all retro like a 70's/80's comp gun - square guard, buried bomar, etc.

Dig this one - http://www.gunauction.com/search/dis...9914&oh=216543

Done when he was young. The guy is a master, shot with Cooper and Weaver, "invented" the beavertail, etc. Really cool old guy with tons of stories.

I was thinking the same thing. I cannot however, find any material linking a gunsmith to the particular springer in seven. I have a feeling that it is just an early 90's custom Springfield 1911.

That is a beautiful Colt , I wish that auction wasn't long done.

[InGrAM]

Squared triggerguards on 1911's, while interesting looking, just aren't practical.

Back in the 70's and early 80's they were somewhat the latest fad, and people tried to put their support hand index fingers on the front of the trigger guard to reduce muzzle flip. It generally failed; either your index finger slipped off it in recoil or you pulled the muzzle off target by trying to hold on to it. Additionally it complicated holster fit.

In my humble opinion you're better off serrating the bottom of the trigger guard to allow your two handed grip to get wedged into place better than to square and serrate the front of the trigger guard.

But hey, if it's the look you want I have no problem with that. I think they look cool too, even if not practical.

It is not for my support hand or finger. I Just like the 70's and early 80's retro looking 1911's

[Paradiddle]

Squared triggerguards on 1911's, while interesting looking, just aren't practical.

While I don't disagree with you there are a lot of new guns with square trigger guards: Glocks, CZ75, M&P (somewhat), Beretta 92, etc. etc. etc.

[billybob_jcv]

I cant remember who had that gun in seven...was it kevin spacey?

Crayon Eater is right, it was Brad Pitt:

http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/Se7en#Custom_Springfield_Armory_M1911-A1

Kevin Spacey used a Taurus PT99:

http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/Se7en#Taurus_PT99_AF

I had forgotten that Gunny Ermey was in that film - that's probably one of the reasons the film had lots of cool weapons.

[redcliff]

While I don't disagree with you there are a lot of new guns with square trigger guards: Glocks, CZ75, M&P (somewhat), Beretta 92, etc. etc. etc.

Very true, but their holsters are made for that feature and who among us uses the squared trigger guard on those pistols for their support index finger?

I actually prefer the CZ75 "pre B"'s rounded triggerguard but I've owned mine for 26 years now.

[Paradiddle]

Very true, but their holsters are made for that feature and who among us uses the squared trigger guard on those pistols for their support index finger?

I actually prefer the CZ75 "pre B"'s rounded triggerguard but I've owned mine for 26 years now.

It is strange that no one shoots that way anymore yet major companies make them that way still. A nod to style over functionality.

You are correct - finding a leather holster tooled for a square trigger guard 1911 is a PITA. I've found most of the kydex holsters have enough slop to fit it properly. My safariland fits both my standing 1911 and my square guard.

CZ75 pre Bs are very very cool.