Magnumite
Ultimate Member
Two 1911 pistols. A 1918 Colt, armory serviced for those that know what to look for but chrome plated by a previous owner of the pistol. I knew him and saw the pistol parked as he had acquired it. Dad bought it then I got it. I put on the EB barrel bushing, bobbed hammer, trigger, sights and the mainspring housing to make it more shootable for me. The grip safety is the original 1911 short spur.
The second pistol is a 22 dedicated Essex frame with a modified A1 grip safety and bobbed hammer. The slightly higher upsweep on the frame in the tang area was done by Essex. Not much, but enough to notice.
These both would be inexpensive alternatives for those desiring a higher hold on the pistol. The Colt is not uncomfortable to shoot for extended shooting sessions. The comfort level afforded by a beavertail is noticable, but not required for those not recoil sensitive. I did keep all the original Colt/armorer fitted parts (except the sights, yard dummy then) which were on the pistol when I got it and they are in a bag. And those are 94 year old grip panels.
The second pistol is a 22 dedicated Essex frame with a modified A1 grip safety and bobbed hammer. The slightly higher upsweep on the frame in the tang area was done by Essex. Not much, but enough to notice.
These both would be inexpensive alternatives for those desiring a higher hold on the pistol. The Colt is not uncomfortable to shoot for extended shooting sessions. The comfort level afforded by a beavertail is noticable, but not required for those not recoil sensitive. I did keep all the original Colt/armorer fitted parts (except the sights, yard dummy then) which were on the pistol when I got it and they are in a bag. And those are 94 year old grip panels.
