My 45 acp family photo
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My 45 acp family photo
thought I would share my family photo on the .45acp side of the family. I have gone to this as my primary cartridge and this trio are currently serving my needs in the bedside, woods walking, ccw categories.
upper left is my Nighthawk GRP (Global Response Pistol), night sights, rail, light, special coating, action job, trigger, checkering. rides in a Blackhawk paddle holster
Upper right is my Guncrafter Industries NO Name Commander. Night sights and pure shooting machine.
Rides in a Galco holser.
bottom Center is a S&W 325NG with special graphics, night sights. Rides in a Simply Rugged holster when in the woods or in my truck.
the GRP by itself:
The Guncrafter Industries No Name Commander:
And the graphic enhanced S&W Night Guard: Check out the skull and the snake skin pattern. The scales actually have texture!!
upper left is my Nighthawk GRP (Global Response Pistol), night sights, rail, light, special coating, action job, trigger, checkering. rides in a Blackhawk paddle holster
Upper right is my Guncrafter Industries NO Name Commander. Night sights and pure shooting machine.
Rides in a Galco holser.
bottom Center is a S&W 325NG with special graphics, night sights. Rides in a Simply Rugged holster when in the woods or in my truck.
the GRP by itself:
The Guncrafter Industries No Name Commander:
And the graphic enhanced S&W Night Guard: Check out the skull and the snake skin pattern. The scales actually have texture!!
Mike Johnson,
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I can see where Colt got their inspiration for thhe Marine CQB pistol!rjohns94 wrote:
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Neat Stuff!
That S&W is wicked!
jb
That S&W is wicked!
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Re: My 45 acp family photo
The 45 ACP round was the first handgun round I loaded in 1961. Prior to that it had been all rifle. A good Remington-Rand 1911A1 was the only centerfire handgun I owned for a few years, because I was in college and it was the only one I could afford. Because it was my one and only handgun, I made it do all sorts of things that were not within it's "design parameters".
The net result is that today the 45 ACP along with the 38 Special hold first place in my affections. I still load and shoot ten rounds of each of these for every round of other calibers I fire.
All of this is to say, I like your family portrait and your choices of which handguns to include and place first in line.
The net result is that today the 45 ACP along with the 38 Special hold first place in my affections. I still load and shoot ten rounds of each of these for every round of other calibers I fire.
All of this is to say, I like your family portrait and your choices of which handguns to include and place first in line.
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A blue/walnut version of this would be the berries....I'm going to get dinged, but, I like the Glock mo betta than 1911s
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Re: My 45 acp family photo
The smith is scandium framed. Very light on the hip
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Very nice Mike
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Re: My 45 acp family photo
BlaineG wrote:A blue/walnut version of this would be the berries....I'm going to get dinged, but, I like the Glock mo betta than 1911s
naaaah -- no dings from me . I love to shoot 1911's, but more often than not , I carry a Glock (8 rds of 45 vs 16 rds of 10mm) -- plus ---in a true SD situation, if I survived, I would likely lose the gun an indeterminate amount of time to the local constabularies anyway, so I wouldn't cry much over a $500 plastic fantastic
--- But the good stuff Nighthawk makes (they also make a 10 mil ) , keeps me awake at night wondering what I can sell next to afford one
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Re: My 45 acp family photo
Those two 1911s are TOP SHELF! Very very nice.
I've been smitten by the Guncrafter .50 GI for some time now...maybe some day...
I've been smitten by the Guncrafter .50 GI for some time now...maybe some day...
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+1 ...on the GLOCK...in the end if I want an auto it's a Glock... :)BlaineG wrote:A blue/walnut version of this would be the berries....I'm going to get dinged, but, I like the Glock mo betta than 1911s :oops: :oops:
rjohns94--by the way nice family...I think you need to add a couple of more members to your clan...you know, just in case...:)
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I hadn't looked closely at the wheelgun. That's wicked!
What type of finish is that... might have to do my "parts" 1911 so it matches my truck; black/red w/ skull & crossed bones on the slide!
What type of finish is that... might have to do my "parts" 1911 so it matches my truck; black/red w/ skull & crossed bones on the slide!
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Re: My 45 acp family photo
The finish on the smith is from Hillbilly 223 Urban Finishes, dura cote. He is in Arkansas. Does awesome work.
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Re: My 45 acp family photo
1911s- 8+1 shots but your point is taken. I just don't plan to miss and I carry reloads
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Honestly, it's not the mag cap (my .380 only holds 6+1).....rjohns94 wrote:1911s- 8+1 shots but your point is taken. I just don't plan to miss and I carry reloads
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Re: My 45 acp family photo
Ahh
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Re: My 45 acp family photo
Intellectual honesty demands that I do admit that I carry either a Glock 17 or 19 on a daily basis down here on the border. The cartels get frisky down this way, and I want something light enough so it won't be left at home, but in a caliber and with enough rounds to put up a good fight.
The gun you have with you is far more important that your pet 1911 at home.
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Re: My 45 acp family photo
True. My pet 1911 does not stay at home. I certainly understand the glock following. Reliable, high cap, doesn't break the bank. Hope the glock never needs to be used down there. Blessings.
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Re: My 45 acp family photo
I like my GLOCKS (23-40S&W) and carry one on and off duty daily. That being said the GLOCK 45's don't fit my hand so when it comes to something in 45ACP I fall back on the 1911. Fits my hand like a glove.
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Re: My 45 acp family photo
Beautiful pieces and a great caliber!
My daily carry is a factory original Colt ("1911") Mk IV Series 70 that I have owned and at times carried on duty for 40 years. It has a peep rear sight that replaced an earlier Bomar rear sight - the peep works best for me; Wolff 18.5 lb. recoil spring, slightly worked trigger, Crimson Trace grip mounted laser, and has been factory re-blued. It holds the authoritative 230 gr. Federal HST HP ammo for emergencies.
The Ruger Blackhawk 4.62" .45 ACP / Colt convertible has American Holly BearPaw Grips and has its cylinders reamed uniformly to .4525" by Cylindersmith (Cylindersmith.com) and is otherwise just as it came out of the box. Right now, I'm favoring the RCBS 45-270-SAA load for fun and target, but I'm still playing with the .45 Colt loads. And of course, it handles all of the .45 ACP loads, which are much cheaper to shoot, even in reloads. In a pinch (if something happened to the 1911), it is good to know that this fun gun can fire any .45 ACP rounds reliably.
My daily carry is a factory original Colt ("1911") Mk IV Series 70 that I have owned and at times carried on duty for 40 years. It has a peep rear sight that replaced an earlier Bomar rear sight - the peep works best for me; Wolff 18.5 lb. recoil spring, slightly worked trigger, Crimson Trace grip mounted laser, and has been factory re-blued. It holds the authoritative 230 gr. Federal HST HP ammo for emergencies.
The Ruger Blackhawk 4.62" .45 ACP / Colt convertible has American Holly BearPaw Grips and has its cylinders reamed uniformly to .4525" by Cylindersmith (Cylindersmith.com) and is otherwise just as it came out of the box. Right now, I'm favoring the RCBS 45-270-SAA load for fun and target, but I'm still playing with the .45 Colt loads. And of course, it handles all of the .45 ACP loads, which are much cheaper to shoot, even in reloads. In a pinch (if something happened to the 1911), it is good to know that this fun gun can fire any .45 ACP rounds reliably.
Re: My 45 acp family photo
Nice. I like your choices. My first semi auto handgun was a series 70 and owned it for many years. I think I traded it on some other handgun in the 9mm class and have regretted it ever since
Mike Johnson,
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Re: My 45 acp family photo
Very nice! I'll need to get around to doing that as well. One of them the one I bought from you!
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We should start a thread....Guns I bought from Mike....would be a number of pages long, I think!Ysabel Kid wrote:One of them the one I bought from you!
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Lol. That would be funny. I'm guessing you and a few others have a long list.
Mike Johnson,
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I'm sure I could fill a page by myself!rjohns94 wrote:Lol. That would be funny. I'm guessing you and a few others have a long list.
While we are on the subject of 45's, here's one from you...
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Re: My 45 acp family photo
That sure is purity!,
Mike Johnson,
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Re: My 45 acp family photo
Yeah, but that Smith of yours is sick! Wow! Nice family...pure quality, function and looks!
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U need the Busse knife to match the grips.
Mike Johnson,
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Yeah...I know...been drooling over it...but can't use all the knives you've already given me!! Hard to justify the cost...rjohns94 wrote:U need the Busse knife to match the grips.
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