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Posted: 9/2/2008 1:47:40 PM EDT
[#1]
damn you! i need one now. my wife hates you my wallet hurts and i'm jonesing for another 1911
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Posted: 9/2/2008 1:50:53 PM EDT
[#2]
I raced out! How rude of me. It's gorgeous.
I will buy, if you will build!
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Posted: 9/2/2008 1:54:12 PM EDT
[#3]
Very nice 2011.  |
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Posted: 9/2/2008 2:00:47 PM EDT
[#4]
I think I need a tissue.
 Beautiful pistol. |
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NJ, USA
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Posted: 9/2/2008 2:04:15 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/2/2008 2:33:09 PM EDT
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With all that experiece and expertise, why aren't you in the 1911 business...There are plenty of good 1911 stlye guns out there but very, very few great ones. Heck, if your 1911s come out the door like your stealth upppers and mounts, you would have a waiting list of years. I am sure a few of us here would buy one or two. |
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IA, USA
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Posted: 9/2/2008 3:05:06 PM EDT
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I still remember the ads that ran in "Front Sight" magazine, circa 1997-98. The prices were great for the slides, sights, and fire control parts that were offered. I was definitely tempted at the time. But everyone I knew was saying stuff like "Who is Austin Precision Products?" The liberal use of the word "eXtreme" and the cartoony skull-and-crossbone bulletpoints were kind of a turn off as well.
If I still had a running scanner, I'd dig out my back issues and post a pic. Another thing I remember was that the website had scanned copies of Layne Simpson's "How to build a custom M1911" articles from "Shooting Times" magazine. |
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IA, USA
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Posted: 9/2/2008 3:08:59 PM EDT
[#8]
Mark means he made slides without the stirrup cut at the front. This style looks better when using frame with a full length dustcover. |
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Posted: 9/2/2008 3:13:21 PM EDT
[#9]
Nice pistol porn.
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Posted: 9/2/2008 3:30:14 PM EDT
[Last Edit: LaRue_Tactical]
[#10]
Your memory is damn good dewatters. In regards to this whole "marketing" scene thing ... I was a babe-in-the-woods back then ... and it obviously showed. ... but now I seem to have a bit more of a handle on it. I do hope you can scare up that ad and scan it.  ETA - The stuff leaving here back then was every bit as precise as the stuff leaving here today. 
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Posted: 9/2/2008 3:49:56 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Cerberos]
[#11]
That “turnup truck” must have stopped at a Holiday Inn for more than a few nights… I prefer combat sights on my 1911's, even those I use for IPDA. Old habits die hard. Anyway, I've always felt that an "adjustable" (elevation only) combat style sight would really fit the ticket. I've played with Novak's adjustable combat sight but it does not hold zero as well as I would like it to. With the longer throat of your sight, it seems it would be a natural candidate for this type of evolution. My initial concern would be the longer throat causing some sort of parallax effect with the front blade. If you can, post a few pics of just the sight not mounted on the slide. By the way, great gun. Was it set up for +P loads or lighter competition loads (hand loads)? |
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Posted: 9/2/2008 4:13:53 PM EDT
[#12]
In the for what it's worth dept: Not to get off topic but have you tried the MMC sights? I have a LB Custom Carry that came with LB's Novak style sights. I didn't like them so I swapped them out for the MMC one. They are still combat style but can be adjusted. |
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Posted: 9/2/2008 4:24:01 PM EDT
[#13]
the gun is a beauty.
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Posted: 9/2/2008 4:30:05 PM EDT
[#14]
I've never had the pleasure of handling or shooting a gun set up with the MMC sights. I'll ask around the club to see if someone has them.
Thanks for the suggestion. |
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Posted: 9/2/2008 5:14:54 PM EDT
[#15]
Beautiful Pistol, wish I had one.
 
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USA
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Posted: 9/2/2008 5:32:29 PM EDT
[#16]
Any chance of billet frames? Good slides are easier to find than good frames...
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MI, USA
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Posted: 9/2/2008 7:00:17 PM EDT
[#17]
Dawson Precision is a geat company! Dave has worked on one of my pistols personally a few years back.
Both of you guys are top notch people with the best service and quality!! |
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Posted: 9/2/2008 7:32:45 PM EDT
[#18]
Fuggin' beautiful!! and Happy Anniversary! |
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Posted: 9/2/2008 8:03:33 PM EDT
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I'd sure like to have a set of those parts for a custom build i'm planning. I hope you guys can cuss' this into happening. And congratulations on your anniversary, I wish you and your wife a lifetime of continued success.
 Kirk-A3 |
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CO, USA
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Posted: 9/2/2008 8:25:13 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Friedcheese]
[#20]
Jaw dropping gorgeous.
 That was a wonderful gift you received. |
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Posted: 9/2/2008 9:39:12 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 1_AR_NEWBIE]
[#21]
 Funny!!! Well, If you make them (the sights) let us know Hell, for that matter let us know if you start making 1911 stuff period! Mike |
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MD, USA
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Posted: 9/2/2008 9:45:47 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Maelstrom]
[#22]
4531
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Posted: 9/2/2008 10:45:42 PM EDT
[#23]
I feel all warm and fuzzy seeing that pistol
 that is one nice piece of work |
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KS, USA
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Posted: 9/2/2008 11:09:44 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JFPatch]
[#24]
Mr. LaRue,
How about a precision made 1911A1 frame to go with that slide and parts? Just sayin'..... A round top slide with Novak sight cuts would be nice, too. Again, just sayin'... |
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Posted: 9/3/2008 12:55:36 AM EDT
[Last Edit: DrJester]
[#25]
468
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Posted: 9/3/2008 1:35:57 AM EDT
[Last Edit: jakjakman]
[#26]
Any chance some of that old stuff (i.e. 1911 parts, especially the slide) will ever make an appearance again? |
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Posted: 9/3/2008 3:34:40 AM EDT
[#27]
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Posted: 9/3/2008 4:35:25 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/3/2008 7:47:44 AM EDT
[#29]
Just when I think you can't make me hate you any more Mr Larue
 For a man I've never met, who produces such a magnificent product with the best customer service I've ever received (while buying gifts for American friends ) Why do you make me hate you so much!
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Posted: 9/3/2008 8:59:54 AM EDT
[Last Edit: LaRue_Tactical]
[#30]
The guys reminded me of my .500 Linebaugh history ... meh, we'll make that another thread.
And let's not forget the titanium Glock striker affair ...
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Posted: 9/3/2008 10:22:23 AM EDT
[#31]
Damn fine pistol! Now I have to find someway to work a 160 hours a week so I can afford all the stuff I need to order from you.
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Posted: 9/3/2008 1:53:14 PM EDT
[#32]
When I was 16 years old (1979) I bought a Colt Mark IV Series 70 which I still have. The next year my Dad bought me the Colt .22 conversion kit for it which I also still have in the original box.
A few years later I bought a Springfield Armory 1911 .45 that I still have and is my carry piece. It probably has 5K + rounds through it and it eats anything I feed it! These two guns and a few others were the only ones that I did not sell back when I was saving up money for my Flight training! I have always been a ".45 Man" and I have always wanted a Custom .45 but back then I never really had the big $$ to get one. Now that my Sons and I are going all out with Black Rifles and other, I think it is time I rewarded myself with that Custom .45 I have always wanted. If you build it, I will... |
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Posted: 9/3/2008 2:27:57 PM EDT
[#33]
Well gosh, if I could get a LT 1911 commander sized pistol I'd have my gal even more mad at me than normal
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Posted: 9/3/2008 2:28:52 PM EDT
[#34]
Very nice!
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Posted: 9/3/2008 3:34:10 PM EDT
[#35]
I NEED ONE
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Posted: 9/3/2008 4:39:16 PM EDT
[#36]
Que? |
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Posted: 9/3/2008 4:52:42 PM EDT
[Last Edit: uxb]
[#37]
If there was ever a 1911 I lusted after, this is it.
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Posted: 9/3/2008 9:45:41 PM EDT
[#38]
anyone else think marks trying to covertly take over the world by having at least one of his products on every gun ever made?
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VA, USA
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Posted: 9/3/2008 10:52:10 PM EDT
[#39]
Thats a good wife
Dave Dawson built my STI Edge so I know who smooth your pistols gonna shoot.
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Posted: 9/3/2008 11:10:53 PM EDT
[#40]
beatifull pistol. wow
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MT, USA
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Posted: 9/4/2008 12:10:40 AM EDT
[Last Edit: jeager001]
[#41]
Why must you taunt me so?
I have 2 Kimbers and love them, but the next 1911 must be something incredibly special. Something like what you've got there with rails on the frame would absolutely qualify. ETA: I was just thinking today how cool this could be in 10mm. If only 10mm ammo were widely available and reasonably priced. |
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Posted: 9/4/2008 4:07:45 PM EDT
[#42]
nice rig!
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Posted: 9/4/2008 4:28:16 PM EDT
[#43]
That's beautiful!
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Posted: 9/4/2008 4:35:29 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Wangstang]
[#44]
Mark,
You hinted around your previous 1911 history months ago in another thread. Thanks for more of the history and the great pics. I'd love to see matched frame and slide combos for us to finish out as we see fit. Maybe fit the barrel to the slide as well! Thanks Wes |
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Posted: 9/4/2008 5:32:41 PM EDT
[#45]
Wow. Beauty and the Beast.
(now am I talking about you and your lovely bride, or you and your lovely pistola?) |
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CT, USA
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Posted: 9/4/2008 8:48:52 PM EDT
[#46]
It would be funny if it were not so true. Strike that. Even then it wouldn't be funny. Absolutely first rate 1911. I vowed not to ever build another 1911. I see I'll have to rethink that now. Mrs. L is a keeper. But you already know that. Enjoy your new pistol.
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Posted: 9/4/2008 9:06:00 PM EDT
[#47]
Nice pistol, but a great gift.
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Posted: 9/4/2008 9:44:20 PM EDT
[#48]
That is a stunning piece of kit.
Makes me wish I still had even one of the many STI pistols that have passed through my hands. |
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Posted: 9/4/2008 10:12:09 PM EDT
[#49]
Very sweeeeet!!
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Posted: 9/5/2008 12:51:35 AM EDT
[#50]
stunning.....
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