4" Barrel in 1911

Geister · Post by **Geister** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 9:45 pm

Yeah, that's what I want, Venus! What brand of holster is that? Do you find it comfortable?

longtooth · Post by **longtooth** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 9:51 pm

Good job VP.
She will confirm but I believe it is a Sparks Summer Special Rough side out. Real good holster.

MrDrummy · Post by **MrDrummy** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 9:53 pm

That's a nice looking pistol, VP.

I need to get some better pictures of mine up once I get my holster in....

Post by **Skiprr** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 10:36 pm

I think it's a Siamese, and prefers Fancy Feast, particularly the flaked seafood varieties.

Oh. You meant the holster...

Yep; I'm with LT.: Milt Sparks Summer Special. (Now Venus will enter and tell us we're wrong.)

Post by **carlson1** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 11:01 pm

I have a Kimber CDP and I also have this Kimber Pro Carry HD II. I personally do not like a 1911 less than 4 inch. Both Kimbers are 4 inch and I have not had a reliablity problem of any kind. I use Tucker's The Answer and it very comfortable for me and I am not such a small fellow.

MrDrummy · Post by **MrDrummy** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 1:22 am

Here's my little baby... Kimber Stainless Ultra Carry II. I put XS Big Dot sights on it, and Pearce finger grooves. I love this thing.

Geister · Post by **Geister** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 4:04 am

Is the bobtail a factory feature or a custom feature?

Venus Pax · Post by **Venus Pax** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 8:38 am

Nice guns!
Yes, the holster is a Milt Sparks Summer Special II, and the cat is a Tonkinese mix.
I actually don't let the cat around my guns often, since he's got a mean streak. I suspect that he'd be in prison if he were human.

Tote 9 · Post by **Tote 9** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 10:06 am

I carry a Kimber Eclipse Pro II with a 4" barrel. Unlike most, I carry ISW
in front half buried. I use a soft holster (it doesn't move). Yes 1" longer
would make a difference to me. I've tried other holsters (although not all)
and positions of carry. So far, for me carrying all day I am most comfortable
with my present carry. To each his own, after experimenting you'll find
what is best for you.

Post by **carlson1** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 1:52 pm

Geister wrote:Is the bobtail a factory feature or a custom feature?

Some are factory, mine was a custom job.

AV8R · Post by **AV8R** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 3:12 pm

carlson1 wrote:
Geister wrote:Is the bobtail a factory feature or a custom feature?
Some are factory, mine was a custom job.

Carlson1, is that a Brown bobtail MSH?

Post by **carlson1** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 3:20 pm

AV8R wrote:
carlson1 wrote:
Geister wrote:Is the bobtail a factory feature or a custom feature?
Some are factory, mine was a custom job.
Carlson1, is that a Brown bobtail MSH?

Brown's Bobtail, Slim aluma grips, Nolan's match trigger job, and Wilson night sights that are yellow and green.

AV8R · Post by **AV8R** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 4:29 pm

carlson1 wrote:
AV8R wrote:
carlson1 wrote:
Geister wrote:Is the bobtail a factory feature or a custom feature?
Some are factory, mine was a custom job.
Carlson1, is that a Brown bobtail MSH?
Brown's Bobtail, Slim aluma grips, Nolan's match trigger job, and Wilson night sights that are yellow and green.

That is one well-planned and executed 1911. If you don't mind my asking, how much smithing did the Nowlin match kit need when you installed it, and which checkering did you spec on the Alumagrip set? Reason I'm asking is that this is the combination I'm considering for my Springer.

Post by **carlson1** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 4:56 pm

I did not do all of the work myself, so I can't answer your questions. There is jewler/gunsmith who did the work. Here is his personal CDP.

AV8R · Post by **AV8R** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 8:53 pm

Carlson1, thanks for the photos. I think yours wins hands-down on sleek, functional elegance. Quite nice.