Originally Posted by Levin (Post 303673)

The clean appearance doesn't go with the scrimshaw. The scrimshaw doesn't belong on a gun trying to imitate Johnson's Glass House.

Originally Posted by MikeWaters (Post 303674)

Perhaps. But the awesome thing is that this is not going to hang in a gallery. It's going to be a working gun with dents, dings, and scratches.

There are some incredible wood grips out there with breathtaking grains. I'm not against those. I merely want a small piece of Americana that holds significance to me.

Originally Posted by MikeWaters (Post 299775)

Can't get it off my mind.

Want 1911. Want 1911. Want 1911. Want 1911....

The other figure, on the other shoulder says:

In due time. Not now. In due time. Not now....

It's a disease, I tell you. Thank goodness I only have a mild form of the disease. I've seen some bad cases of it recently. One of my friends is going to end up in the poorhouse as a result of his disease.

Originally Posted by Archaea (Post 303679)

It's a wonderful gun, but cleaning it is not so fun as compared to newer designs. Clean one and reassemble one and tell me you still like it.

Originally Posted by MikeWaters (Post 303680)

I was in the ROTC. Get back to me after you have cleaned a M16.

Originally Posted by Archaea (Post 303681)

I would choose the Wilson 1911. It's discussed here.

Originally Posted by MikeWaters (Post 303684)

Some would buy the Wilson.

Some would prefer two or three Dan Wessons at the same price.

Some would like an Ed Brown. Some would like a Les Baer. And so forth.