Poor Bubba'd 1911 Colt Series 70 - Page 4

Kevin_d77 · July 21, 2013, 08:10 PM

I like it! You already have a few classic style 1911's right? So this is a good change of pace!

Tactical Jackalope · July 21, 2013, 08:13 PM

Exactly! Wanted something different. Black, SS, Parked...why not digital camo?

thump_rrr · July 21, 2013, 10:40 PM

I thought that you didn't want the original style grip safety which is why you bought the Ed Brown in the first place?

The finish looks great.

Tactical Jackalope · July 22, 2013, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by thump_rrr

I thought that you didn't want the original style grip safety which is why you bought the Ed Brown in the first place?

The finish looks great.

True. I decided along the lines that wanted one that didn't have bells and whistles. While waiting for it. I was so into that thought I almost bought myself a bare bones Remington R1.

Went with a regular grip safety and hammer.

Thank you!

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**Spats McGee** · July 22, 2013, 11:30 AM

Good lookin' pistol, and it looks like a job well done!

915A · July 22, 2013, 11:38 AM

I dig it for sure! But man I was wanting too see that sucker tricked out Spartan style! But it is different and im liking it. Nice job.

dgludwig · July 22, 2013, 01:01 PM

I like the digital camo look for sure. But I'm a little disappointed in that I was looking forward to seeing your pistol dressed in Burnt Bronze with black accents that you were going for last time. The digital camo affect is a pretty "safe" one in terms of conventionality. The Burnt Orange w/black accents finish, on the other hand, is a little bit outrageous and a little riskier in terms of most people liking it if you ever had to sell it. Still, I'd like to have seen how it looked...on your pistol.

redhologram · July 22, 2013, 07:15 PM

That looks pretty cool, hun. Hope you enjoy!

Robk · July 23, 2013, 12:18 PM

Constantine,
Nice to see that you decided to have that Colt repaired. I know what it feels to have a bubba'ed gun and it is not great. But as long as it wasn't too bubba'ed, it can always be saved. So I hope when you pick up your Colt, it will be all you were hoping for. Also can't wait to see pics once you have it home.

Tactical Jackalope · July 23, 2013, 02:57 PM

Spats McGee

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Good lookin' pistol, and it looks like a job well done!

Thank you kind sir!

915A

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I dig it for sure! But man I was wanting too see that sucker tricked out Spartan style! But it is different and im liking it. Nice job.

lol I knew that was going to be brought up again! I know...I wanted to see that too. I'm still considering it with another gun though. I couldn't turn down this digital camo. Never had anything this "loud" before. Thank you!

dgludwig

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I like the digital camo look for sure. But I'm a little disappointed in that I was looking forward to seeing your pistol dressed in Burnt Bronze with black accents that you were going for last time. The digital camo affect is a pretty "safe" one in terms of conventionality. The Burnt Orange w/black accents finish, on the other hand, is a little bit outrageous and a little riskier in terms of most people liking it if you ever had to sell it. Still, I'd like to have seen how it looked...on your pistol.

You're definitely right about that. If I had the burnt bronze like I wanted originally, it would be hard to sell IF I wanted to ever sell it. It wouldn't be impossible, just a slimmer chance of doing so as fast.

redhologram

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That looks pretty cool, hun. Hope you enjoy!

Thanks

I will be sure to!

Robk

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Constantine,
Nice to see that you decided to have that Colt repaired. I know what it feels to have a bubba'ed gun and it is not great. But as long as it wasn't too bubba'ed, it can always be saved. So I hope when you pick up your Colt, it will be all you were hoping for. Also can't wait to see pics once you have it home.

Yeah, it took forever. Not with this gunsmith. Just the whole ride with the poor thing in general. I've not had it with me longer than I've had it with me.
This would have been my 2nd bubba'd gun if it wasn't for this smith. The last one would have been a lot worse to the wallet in terms of repair.

I will take pics and pics and pics of this bad boy once it's home!!! Next pay check I'm picking it up.

can't wait for this range toy.

745SW · July 24, 2013, 01:12 AM

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can't wait for this range toy.”

Of course it’s a range toy. Your digital 1911 is perhaps the only one within a 100-mile radius. It’s like saying, HERE I IS! Just a thought that’s all.

Tactical Jackalope · July 24, 2013, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 745SW

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can't wait for this range toy.”

Of course it’s a range toy. Your digital 1911 is perhaps the only one within a 100-mile radius. It’s like saying, HERE I IS! Just a thought that’s all.

Lol all my 1911's are strictly range guns.

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WVsig · July 24, 2013, 07:09 PM

Glad you got it finished. Let us know how it runs!

Chowder · July 24, 2013, 07:13 PM

Have to admit reading the full thread was a little depressing. I know all to well whats its like to have a gun you love be out of commission! Now get out and enjoy it enough to wear that new finish off haha.

Tactical Jackalope · August 4, 2013, 10:43 AM

So finally my Colt Series 70 is done!

**Spats McGee** · August 4, 2013, 12:42 PM

Now's the time that I wish we had an "applause" smiley. Looks good!

745SW · August 8, 2013, 02:42 PM

It’s looking good. I’m sure you’ll let use know how the finish holds up.

The market has changed much over the years. The last PC (Performance Center) S&W I noticed was the pricey all steel 9mm 952 target pistol. Aesthetically nice IMO. Recently noticed an M&P 9mm Pro Series under the PC banner. Plastic!

July 22, 2013, 11:30 AM	#80
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July 22, 2013, 11:38 AM	#81
915A Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 464	Re: Poor Bubba'd 1911 Colt Series 70 I dig it for sure! But man I was wanting too see that sucker tricked out Spartan style! But it is different and im liking it. Nice job.

July 22, 2013, 01:01 PM	#82
dgludwig Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2005 Location: North central Ohio Posts: 7,486	I like the digital camo look for sure. But I'm a little disappointed in that I was looking forward to seeing your pistol dressed in Burnt Bronze with black accents that you were going for last time. The digital camo affect is a pretty "safe" one in terms of conventionality. The Burnt Orange w/black accents finish, on the other hand, is a little bit outrageous and a little riskier in terms of most people liking it if you ever had to sell it. Still, I'd like to have seen how it looked...on your pistol. __________________ ONLY AN ARMED PEOPLE CAN BE TRULY FREE ; ONLY AN UNARMED PEOPLE CAN EVER BE ENSLAVED ...Aristotle NRA Benefactor Life Member

July 24, 2013, 07:09 PM	#88
WVsig Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2010 Location: NC Posts: 5,309	Glad you got it finished. Let us know how it runs! __________________ -The right to be left alone is the most comprehensive of rights, and the right most valued by free people.-Louis Brandeis -Its a tool box... I don't care you put the tools in for the job that's all... -Sam from Ronin -It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. -Aristotle

August 4, 2013, 10:43 AM	#90
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	Poor Bubba'd 1911 Colt Series 70 So finally my Colt Series 70 is done!

July 21, 2013, 08:10 PM	#76
Kevin_d77 Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2012 Location: SW FL Posts: 953	I like it! You already have a few classic style 1911's right? So this is a good change of pace!

July 21, 2013, 08:13 PM	#77
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	Exactly! Wanted something different. Black, SS, Parked...why not digital camo?

July 21, 2013, 10:40 PM	#78
thump_rrr Senior Member Join Date: October 12, 2010 Posts: 403	I thought that you didn't want the original style grip safety which is why you bought the Ed Brown in the first place? The finish looks great.

July 22, 2013, 07:15 PM	#83
redhologram Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2013 Posts: 352	That looks pretty cool, hun. Hope you enjoy!

July 23, 2013, 12:18 PM	#84
Robk Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2011 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 324	Constantine, Nice to see that you decided to have that Colt repaired. I know what it feels to have a bubba'ed gun and it is not great. But as long as it wasn't too bubba'ed, it can always be saved. So I hope when you pick up your Colt, it will be all you were hoping for. Also can't wait to see pics once you have it home.

July 24, 2013, 01:12 AM	#86
745SW Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2011 Location: California Posts: 776	“ can't wait for this range toy.” Of course it’s a range toy. Your digital 1911 is perhaps the only one within a 100-mile radius. It’s like saying, HERE I IS! Just a thought that’s all.

July 24, 2013, 07:13 PM	#89
Chowder Senior Member Join Date: July 3, 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 449	Have to admit reading the full thread was a little depressing. I know all to well whats its like to have a gun you love be out of commission! Now get out and enjoy it enough to wear that new finish off haha.

August 4, 2013, 12:42 PM	#91
Spats McGee Staff Join Date: July 28, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 8,821	Now's the time that I wish we had an "applause" smiley. Looks good! __________________ I'm a lawyer, but I'm not your lawyer. If you need some honest-to-goodness legal advice, go buy some.

August 8, 2013, 02:42 PM	#92
745SW Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2011 Location: California Posts: 776	It’s looking good. I’m sure you’ll let use know how the finish holds up. The market has changed much over the years. The last PC (Performance Center) S&W I noticed was the pricey all steel 9mm 952 target pistol. Aesthetically nice IMO. Recently noticed an M&P 9mm Pro Series under the PC banner. Plastic!