Its almost here.... (custom 1911 content)

[Trashy]

I know this is a forum geared more towards rifles, but we sure enjoy pushing limits here and enjoy finer firearms so I know you guys and gals will dig this.

It's an accuracy X built for me for long range shooting. I wanted a frame mounted rail that would accommodate red dots or scopes or even an adjustable scope base and rifle scope for truly pushing the 1911 and 45 cartridges limits. I searched long and hard for a builder that would not only listen to my want list, but build the darn thing for me. So may of 2020 after a lot of emails and calls I sent the check to start the build.

I cannot recommend accuracy X enough if you're in the market for a high end 1911. I dont have it in hand yet to check fit and finish but the updates and calls and email chain has been great.

I will do a full review when it comes in.

 

[Dub]

looks like a nice one! Look forward to seeing yours.

 

[Intheshop]

That's very nice Trashy. Am sure you're going to have fun with it.

This is gonna sound a bit,out there but.... oh well.

Years ago on a backyard range we had a nice lazy'ish downward angle to the 100yd berm. I was shooting a BUNCH of handguns back then. Lots of 1911's in 45. One day with the sun at say 10:00 a.m. we were messing around with a 45 @100 yds. Then I noticed something...... strange at first but kept seeing it. Asked the cpl guys with me if they saw it....

It was the sun reflecting off the bases of those big H$G 68's going downrange. Once it was established I wasn't going a bit "Biden" and we really were seeing this..... put it this way,I was tearing up clays on a 100 yd berm,pretty much... at will. Series 70 GC and preemo ammo wasn't hurting. Point being,if you ever get the opportunity of a low sun behind you,and can catch the glimpse.... watch what it does for your overall mojo,shooting pistols(scores).

Good luck with your project.

 

[Trashy]

@Intheshop
Watching 22s with a high powered scope when the sun's setting is magical.

At 100 yards with some wind you can watch it rise 6 inches and curve into the bullseye if its breezy and you hold correctly. Truly magical to watch.

 

[9146gt]

Steve builds great 1911 and rifles.

Tom

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Nice looking rig. Never seen a moab on a pistol but i like it

 

[Trashy]

@Dusty Stevens
Me either. I'm really really curious in how it will perform. Or what kind of mounts I'll need to dream up to keep a scope out of the bullets path.

 

[TAJ45]

Love my 1911a1s. When Ransom testing at 50yds, seeing the H&G bbwc 68s thru the Star Tool drop in was entertaining. You could most always tell a flier before it hit.

 

[Oso]

Trashy - nice looking pistol, I like the "Browning" look of the long slide with the rounded rear end and round top. I like the rail. Any thoughts on an integral back strap/magwell? Wilson and Nighthawk both make a really nice version with the difference being the two is the size "tpi" of the stippling grid texture.

As to pushing the 1911 and 45ACP. I have a 300BO shorty and with subsonics it starts becoming a mortar pretty quick. You don't need an MOA rail... you need a good buddy willing to play spotter and call out your hold overs!!! Its like using the "Force"

 

[Trashy]

Its here gents and holy crap its gorgeous.

No review yet, work has me tied down for another week, but oh my, I cannot wait to take it out. I have lower rings on order for my pistol scope, I grabbed that one off a contender barrel.

 

[TAJ45]

BE use?? IPSC??

 

[PigButtons]

Congrats Trashy!!!
Great looking piece of kit. Can't wait for the range report.

 

[Trashy]

BE use?? IPSC??

I'm a filthy casual that doesnt compete because I work like crazy. When things slow down (lol someday) I planned on using it for bullseye, and my own personal enjoyment of long distance shooting.

 

[mousegunner]

Only people pure of heart and mind can see a bullet in flight.

 

[epc308]

Only people pure of heart and mind can see a bullet in flight.

Hmmm. Wonder how I could have seen them then....?