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Please tell me it's so!!! C

He is a 'smith. He does custom 1911 builds, and general 'smith work. He does not have a mill or lathe, yet. Best to call him directly to see if you match up. C

Found a pic. C

He can get pretty much anything. C

My first was my Kimber 9mm 1911. I love it. I wanted the 1911 platform for the history and I really like how they look. I was gonna trade it but at the last minute pulled the deal as I just couldn't. It's a perfect little piece for me. Fun to shoot and affordable, even with factory ammo. I'm reloading now, so that will bring the cost down a bit. She's also accurate as all get out. Just a great gun. C

That's generally how the cool stuff gets made! Go for it!!!! C

caliber? C

Anthony at GFH was nice enough to send me a link that basically said that all the opposition is in regards to the U.S. allowing what amounts to terrorist countries to tell us what to do. It essentially would destroy or undermine the soverignty of our country. Not cool, in my opinion. C

I am in the same dilemma myself. I have begun looking at the TALO 3-5-7 in 5". It's stainless (which I don't love) with an un-fluted cylinder, nice grips and RR front sight. Just a pretty little piece. Of those listed, the SSR might give a little edge with the chamfered chambers. However, I don't think you'll go wrong with either of them. C

Right until the show you this post you posted on the interwebs. "The Matrix" lives!!! C

Shockingly well said. The families won't push to politicize this, however I have to believe others will. C

I really am looking for an education here. I haven't seen the wording of the treaty, but I'm hoping someone on here is up to speed and can fill us in on what this thing means. And yes, I am against it solely (at the moment) because I don't feel like the world should be telling us how to conduct our business. Especially when they make fun of us with our backs turned. Fugg'em. C

1911's are crazy addictive. I love both the one I currently shoot (Kimber Custom Target II 9mm) and the one I'm building. If you would like to shoot the Kimber, drop me a line. I have only shot a couple of other ones, a Colt that I thought was lame, and the other day an Ed Brown, which was amazing. A little out of your stated (and mine as well) price range at about 2500. Worth every penny if you ask me. I have heard good things about the Rock Island Armory guns. Nice price if you can get past the country of origin. Same with the Springfields. My money would be on the Springfield if I were to go that route. C

Dear Mr. Morris: Thank you for contacting me to express your concerns regarding the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). I appreciate hearing your view on this important matter and having the opportunity to respond. As you may know, the United Nations voted in favor of working towards an Arms Trade Treaty on October 30, 2009. From July 2nd until July 27th of 2012, the U.N. Member States will work on drafting text for the Treaty at the ATT Conference in New York. Should the United States sign the Treaty, it would then need the approval of two-thirds (66 members) of the U.S. Senate to be ratified. The intent of the ATT is to raise international standards on arms transfers so that no country will allow individuals operating under its jurisdiction to sell arms intended to perpetuate terrorism and fuel atrocities. The ATT would not affect domestic possession or domestic transfer of conventional weapons nor would it act as a legal way around the 2nd Amendment, as it would only deal with the international export, import, and transfer of conventional weapons. To that end, the framework for the Treaty specifically excludes any restrictions on domestic gun sales or ownership by explicitly recognizing, "the right of States to regulate internal transfers of arms and national ownership, including through national constitutional protections on private ownership, exclusively within their territory." As your United States Senator, I defend the rights of citizens to use firearms responsibly for recreational purposes or to protect one's home and family. At the same time, I support efforts to keep guns out of the hands of criminals and those who seek to disrupt the rule of law. The largely unregulated and often irresponsible trade in conventional weapons is causing a dangerous increase in the trafficking and distribution of weapons to rogue states, terrorist groups, and factions seeking to unsettle regions. In defense of our national security, the United States must continue to support effective action to control the international transfer of arms. As a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, please be assured that I will continue to monitor the progress of this treaty, and keep your views in mind should the Arms Trade Treaty come before the Senate for consideration. On this, as with any other issue, there are many different views. Rest assured that I will keep your views in mind. I invite you to visit my website (http://menendez.senate.gov) to learn more about how I am standing up for New Jersey families in the United States Senate. Wrote to Menendez urging him to not pass the ATT. Mostly, for me, I don't think anyone else should have a say in our country's affairs. This is the response he sent back. What am I missing here? On the surface, it sounds ok. However, I am woefully under-informed on this issue. Thanks and don't flame me too much. I'm just trying to get started in this political thing. Christopher

Frank. No talent here. I kinda suck at it. I have been given a lot from folks on here in the form of advice and such. The real talent lies with them. I'm just a schlub that puts stuff together. As for what I have in it, let's just say you could buy a semi custom for around the same price. Done. Shootable. No worries. There are less expensive ways to go. I chose to not go that route as this will be a hand-me-down to my stepson. Any time you would like to chat, drop me a line or ring me. C

Well... I shot the GP today (Thanks Rob!!!) and I think I'm gonna go with the Smith. Now, I just need to find one and a decent price. I won't be looking seriously until september as I have a vacation to go on and put a few bucks toward. But, it looks as though I will go that direction. C

Thanks Tony. I got the thumb safety polished and will be working on it in the next couple of days. Thanks to all for keeping on me about it. C

I was at BH the other evening and the guy shooting next to me had a 686 he let me put some rounds thru. What a great shooter. I am getting to try a GP100 tomorrow (I hope) that a friend owns. We'll see where it goes from there. I am secretly rooting for the Ruger, however if I find that the Smith is just that much better, I'll go for it. C

So much fun and so reasonable to shoot. Great looking little rifle. C

Thank you for eloquently stating a point that needs to be taken more seriously. The media, in their attempt to villify firearms, concentrates on the "evil" gun as opposed to the P.O.S. behind it. It's the major problem being faced with firearms ownership and rights. Left to it's own devices, the firearm does nothing. It's an inanimate object. It's not until it is purposed with evil intent that it becomes something dangerous. That being said, this writer isn't sophisticated enough (seemingly) to spin this story too much. It seems mostly fact reporting. But, they should put the face of the accused on the front page as opposed to his "arsenal". JMHO. C

Good deal, Anthony! Any positive press is good for us. Even if the names of your company, the type of firearms, and the calibers are totally incorrect. C

I actually ran across a Colt King Cobra the other day. Looks in great shape. Seemingly decent price as welll. Now, I just need to figure out where in the world I placed that pile of cash... C

Purdy! C

So purty! The used ones seem to be going for a pretty penny. Especially the pre locks. But, I'll keep looking. I've not got my heart set on anything specific. C

Oddly I'm opposite on my aesthetic tastes from Lunker. I like the full 'lugged guns. But I do prefer blue over stainless. At this point, I'm up in the air. If I find something nice for the right price, I'm willing to compromise on finish. I can always Duracoat it any color I want. I have all that technology . C