I'm with you Rob, if the boys want a "special" run then go for it ... it really loses its cachet if it is open to everyone. I won't be eligible but am totally supportive fellas.
Canadian Forces Special Run 1911 - NOT PARA
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I'm with you Rob, if the boys want a "special" run then go for it ... it really loses its cachet if it is open to everyone. I won't be eligible but am totally supportive fellas.
Brutus
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Edit: Sarcasm I hope.........
I think his post was with tongue firmly planted in cheek with a healthy dose of sarcasm...I took his post to mean he was supportive of a special run for just the vets...
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I have a relative thats currently serving. Think a gift would be out of the question?
Hokus Grey
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Damn, the least someone could do is a run of special pistols for the men and women coming home and who have served in their lifetime.
Then again, I think half price hookers are in order as well, but I haven't run a stable of b*tches in a long time.
Then again, I think half price hookers are in order as well, but I haven't run a stable of b*tches in a long time.
If it is going to be a run for a specific service in Canada, let it be that and make it available to those past and present members. So if it is a CF pistol, why would there be CBSA, CCG, CSIS, etc in on this. RCMP as a unit is considered para-military based on cavalry days; the members of which are not.
Other services want to do a special run? Then contact a maker.
It won't really be a special run if Tom, #### and Harry had one would it?
Relatives, extended relatives and persons by association? Ok, this shouldn't be ancestry.ca affair to dig up great-grandpa fighting in the Boer War and get in on a pistol deal. I don't go in for a mammogram because I've touched a lot of boobs.
Having said that, the Para deal is not devoid of 'faults' by this pretense. The intent was that only CF members would be eligible, but it in fact was open to DND civilians and CIC officers(ok, officially commissioned CF members....but....)
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As for design, personally I like single-stack 1911s. Stainless would be great. Tacticool coloured paints are overdone. I would say avoid the individualised branch/regimental, command and element badges because that would drive costs way up, as would S/N.
Other services want to do a special run? Then contact a maker.
It won't really be a special run if Tom, #### and Harry had one would it?
Relatives, extended relatives and persons by association? Ok, this shouldn't be ancestry.ca affair to dig up great-grandpa fighting in the Boer War and get in on a pistol deal. I don't go in for a mammogram because I've touched a lot of boobs.
Having said that, the Para deal is not devoid of 'faults' by this pretense. The intent was that only CF members would be eligible, but it in fact was open to DND civilians and CIC officers(ok, officially commissioned CF members....but....)
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As for design, personally I like single-stack 1911s. Stainless would be great. Tacticool coloured paints are overdone. I would say avoid the individualised branch/regimental, command and element badges because that would drive costs way up, as would S/N.
Guys, looks like there is alot of interest.
-My intent for this run is to stick with SVI, as I want a higher end 1911.
-This program will only be open to current serving or retired members who can prove there service to me. This program is a special/limited run for US, not every Tom, ####, and Harry.
I received a email back from SVI, pricing will be confirmed once the design has been completed and will be completed through the Canadian distributer. Brandon does not have a PVD coating in FDE, he advised against armacoat/duracoat because on high end pistols = tight tolerences and not the best idea.
Brandon also suggested the Novak extreme duty adjustable with Tritium in regards to sights.
So it looks like the following, single stack 45 ACP with Canadian Maple Leaf and "Canadian Forces" rollmarks and looks to have service number serials. The service number serials are still to be confirmed. FDE is OUT. SS sounds good.
Im not going to please everyone here, nor is that my intent.
Once I get a design I will try to upload a pic.
-My intent for this run is to stick with SVI, as I want a higher end 1911.
-This program will only be open to current serving or retired members who can prove there service to me. This program is a special/limited run for US, not every Tom, ####, and Harry.
I received a email back from SVI, pricing will be confirmed once the design has been completed and will be completed through the Canadian distributer. Brandon does not have a PVD coating in FDE, he advised against armacoat/duracoat because on high end pistols = tight tolerences and not the best idea.
Brandon also suggested the Novak extreme duty adjustable with Tritium in regards to sights.
So it looks like the following, single stack 45 ACP with Canadian Maple Leaf and "Canadian Forces" rollmarks and looks to have service number serials. The service number serials are still to be confirmed. FDE is OUT. SS sounds good.
Im not going to please everyone here, nor is that my intent.
Once I get a design I will try to upload a pic.
SVC Number ser would be very interesting not a fan of any kind of camo pattern or the Large Canadian Forces on the side ie the Para. Something discreet like a cap badge or even a maple leaf on the grip would be good to go and a simple black or two tone slide and frame at a decent price and count me in. I know some ppl like having the Para with the Big Canadian forces on the slide but for me that was a reason I didnt get one perfer more of the quite professional approach no need to go to the range and scream look at me I am in the ARMY.
Para Appreciation for Service Pistols
When this came out from Para in 2008, the offer was to a large group: past & present CF members, DND civilians, and reserves. The total order was for only 72 or 73 of the .45 double-stacks and 13 of the 9mm LDA double stacks. Poor old Words Twice worked hard on this project and the the final result was only 85 or so orders!
Perhaps folks should try to estimate the level of interest before initiating an order from one of the manufacturers.
As an aside , I got one of each Para and like both, especially the 9mm. The .45 had some cosmetic issues which were dealt with via North Sylva fairly quickly, so I have no complaints in that regard.
My opinion,
Geoff
When this came out from Para in 2008, the offer was to a large group: past & present CF members, DND civilians, and reserves. The total order was for only 72 or 73 of the .45 double-stacks and 13 of the 9mm LDA double stacks. Poor old Words Twice worked hard on this project and the the final result was only 85 or so orders!
Perhaps folks should try to estimate the level of interest before initiating an order from one of the manufacturers.
As an aside , I got one of each Para and like both, especially the 9mm. The .45 had some cosmetic issues which were dealt with via North Sylva fairly quickly, so I have no complaints in that regard.
My opinion,
Geoff
Huge sarcasm!
I am saying that the men and women who serve deserve something special and that what makes this special is that it is not available to the people who have not served.
Lots of people do great things, and there are many ways to recognize it, but this is for the armed forces soldiers and vets.
I agree with NEWSHOT. A lot of people do not understand that members of the Canadian Forces are the only people in Canada who cannot refuse a legal order to to perform a task even though it may cause their loss of life. Police, fireman or any civil servent can refuse an order if they feel that it may cause them harm.
Correct me if I'm wrong but "a legal order" or "task" issued by a superior officer can be refused if it would result in a needless loss of life of those under his command or the lives of non-combatant innocent civilians.
In any case, this point has nothing whatsoever to do with who should be able to purchase the special run pistol.
I say to whomever is making the final decision on this to make it, let everyone know it, and get on with having the pistol manufactured. I think there are enough viewpoints now to make a decision, so please do it, tell us what it is, and stick by it.
Brutus
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
You realize that CF (current or ex) may not be able to afford a high end pistol? Just saying. Plastic and stainless steel doesn't give a resounding military feel either. That is why a Browning ($1000 normally) with a discount is more do-able.
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