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mrnoodle · 10-31-2006, 10:39 PM

It's an ambi safety. Note the extractor (the circle cut) is on the right side of the back of the slide. Also note the extended top of the grip safety and the long hammer spur, indicating that it's a 1911-A1 rather than an old model 1911.

I'm guessing it's a stock safety, because of the lack of other improvements that would indicate a competition or tactical weapon. For example, the hammer is mil-spec and not lightened. Comp shooters need the slight boost to cycle time from a lighter hammer. Also, the profile of the mil-spec hammer, the grip safety, and the rear sight would drag on clothing, indicating that it's not been modified for concealed carry.

My guess at first would be Kimber, but the grooves on the slide (which are used for getting a grip when you have to clear the action quickly in a malfunction) aren't the standard slippery-ugly Kimber style. I'd have to see the hammer to be sure. Based on the grooves on the slide alone, I'm gonna go with Colt or Springfield for $1000, Alex. Cuz I have one. And it looks like that. Only black and with cooler parts.

I am telling you, I can be pedantic with the best of em. AND I'VE GOTTEN TO USE THAT WORD TWICE THIS WEEK!

I'll post pics of mine tomorrow maybe. I took my pill tonight, and I don't touch any weapon unless I'm sober. So it remains locked away, safely hidden under the kid's bed.

10-31-2006, 10:39 PM	#27
mrnoodle bent Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: under the weather Posts: 2,656	It's an ambi safety. Note the extractor (the circle cut) is on the right side of the back of the slide. Also note the extended top of the grip safety and the long hammer spur, indicating that it's a 1911-A1 rather than an old model 1911. I'm guessing it's a stock safety, because of the lack of other improvements that would indicate a competition or tactical weapon. For example, the hammer is mil-spec and not lightened. Comp shooters need the slight boost to cycle time from a lighter hammer. Also, the profile of the mil-spec hammer, the grip safety, and the rear sight would drag on clothing, indicating that it's not been modified for concealed carry. My guess at first would be Kimber, but the grooves on the slide (which are used for getting a grip when you have to clear the action quickly in a malfunction) aren't the standard slippery-ugly Kimber style. I'd have to see the hammer to be sure. Based on the grooves on the slide alone, I'm gonna go with Colt or Springfield for $1000, Alex. Cuz I have one. And it looks like that. Only black and with cooler parts. I am telling you, I can be pedantic with the best of em. AND I'VE GOTTEN TO USE THAT WORD TWICE THIS WEEK! I'll post pics of mine tomorrow maybe. I took my pill tonight, and I don't touch any weapon unless I'm sober. So it remains locked away, safely hidden under the kid's bed. __________________ Sìn a nall na cuaranan sin. -- Cha mhór is fheairrde thu iad, tha iad coltach ri cat air a dhathadh Last edited by mrnoodle; 10-31-2006 at 10:44 PM.

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