Functional piece of art 1911

[can14]

Colt 45 to start. Colt has a catalog on engraving their guns. They will supply various slides for engraving.

 

[NAA]

I would start with a Colt Series 70 reissue as the donor gun: the slide markings and serrations are not fugly.

I would second that only if the Colt Series 70 is one of the new repro models.

Don't mess with an original Series 70 - especially if it's minty.

My 02 only though - other's mileage may vary...lol...

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NAA.

 

[NavyCuda]

The OP was asking about a classic 1911. Sigs are anything but that especially one with a tactical rail.

...I'm wanting to pick up a fairly basic 1911 and upgrade, modify, and eventually get engraving done. Like the title said it will be a functional piece of art.

What make would you start with?

STI
Kimber
Dlask
Para
Sig
Norinco

...

Perhaps you should reread what he wrote, and the brands he indicated. In fact I searched his post and did not find the world classic at all.

Someone else mentioned pictures, so I posted mine, since it's a brand the OP indicated some interest in. My Sig 1911 is basic, it's factory out of the box with no modifications.

 

[plinker 777]

I would second that only if the Colt Series 70 is one of the new repro models.

Don't mess with an original Series 70 - especially if it's minty.

My 02 only though - other's mileage may vary...lol...

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NAA.

As I was reading the thread I was thinking the same thing. Although the finished product will be the OP's pride and joy, the finished product will be rendered worthless in the eyes of a collector if an original 70 series was utilized as a donor.

I'll up NAA's 2 cents by 3 and give you an even nickels worth of opinion.

{edit, OP have you looked at Ruger's SR1911? lot's of stainless gun there for the $'s}

 

[kschneider]

Norinco from the ammo deal. An empty canvas with which to create a work of art.
Sorry. Read the rest of posts. Did not realize Norc was of the table. Disregard.

 

[Skinny 1950]

If you comb through the EE you will find one of these for sale, a bit pricey but they are a very nice gun.
I bought one as a shooter and it is very smooth and accurate, feels right in the hand with the long trigger and flat mainspring housing.

 

[silverfoxdj]

Took this picture when I first got the Sig. I guess I've had it a couple years now. Almost sold it once, had two buyers flake out on it and after that I realized I couldn't sell it. I would have been terrifically sad if I had sold my Sig 1911!

Very nice piece ...

 

[silverfoxdj]

Colt 45 to start. Colt has a catalog on engraving their guns. They will supply various slides for engraving.

THat would be a very niece piece..

 

[DILLIGAF]

Love my Sig Target

 

[saskcop]

I would have to say Colt too.

 

[tjhaile]

I would second that only if the Colt Series 70 is one of the new repro models.

Don't mess with an original Series 70 - especially if it's minty.

My 02 only though - other's mileage may vary...lol...

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NAA.

The new ones are for the most part better built anyway, according to Hilton Yam.
http://modernserviceweapons.com/?p=2197

Just like with S&W and Bangor Punta, Colt's Series 70 era wasn't some sort of golden age that it is perceived to be by some today.

 

[mr00jimbo]

Colt Series 70 Government, blued is a work of art without any engraving.

 

[plinker 777]

^ agreed. Leave that alone...after all, the Mona Lisa is not for want of a moustache!

 

[Magellann]

Colt Series 70 Government, blued is a work of art without any engraving.

It looks fantastic as is.

 

[silverfoxdj]

Colt Series 70 Government, blued is a work of art without any engraving.

Perfection right there..congrats

 

[Magellann]

It sure is.

 

[silverfoxdj]

Love to have one

 

[redbeard870]

Kimber or Sig. Something that already looks great.

 

[Magellann]

They all look good.

 

[silverfoxdj]

Kimber or Sig. Something that already looks great.

We are not really unbiased now are we ?