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Smashing good deal - something tells me that we’ll see a few more near giveaways like this one and the $218 S9 before the new double stack X9 is...

The grips are aluminum John. Got 'em used, with a couple of other used sets of different kinds. I believe these are Alumagrips but they're not like...

I don't foresee bobtailing any more 1911's. So I'll send it your way, if I ever do another you can send it back. Maybe kick in 25 and we'll be half...

I’ve always been interested in those aluminum grips (those are aluminum, right?) I need to go ahead and try out a pair one day.

Yep https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQeajDhdpiw

Hey Colonel, if you're not going to use that jig I'll buy it off you!

Here's an even better video, showing a successful attempt from beginning to end. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMe4r9z4G30

I'll stick to my Stanley tape. I didn't mess up. I figured that was how it was done but couldn't figure out how to do it on a drill press. I've...

Thanks dao! Great job finding that video. That makes me want to do it now. So much easier than I was making it out to be.

This video shows how to use that jig. Skip to about 1:45 to see exactly how to start the process. By the time you get to 4:46 you'll see the steps...

Very nice!

Not sure why I did not see your post Ken, but you beat me to it on the outside the frame thing.

The trigger and buffalo horn grips came in for the Garisson. I think it’s a nice match up with the RIA and a lot better than that copper mess that...

dao, daunting I would say, but you’ve taken on some daunting stuff already. I see that jig now and think I would actually do it with that. If me I...

Bawanna, correct me if I'm wrong. Looks like there is a step of sorts on the jig that the frame rests against. Couldn't a fella put the jig on the...

Here we are.....

Looks good!

I don't know for sure how to use the jig, it's like you have to line up the original hole somehow and then line up the new hole, but when the jig is...

Thanks for the info Colonel. Can you point me to that jig that includes hole placement? Also, when you say machinists drill press, is there a reason...

Army, it has been warming up around here. When I’m in draw band shorts that S9 has replaced my Shield Plus. So slim and sooo light! I think you will...

Brave soul dao! Not sure I will ever go there. Maybe if whiskey is involved, but then that would make it worse! :D

During cold winter weather I used to pocket carry (in a jacket) my CW9 in a Remora holster. The remainder of the year it was an LCP in my shorts...

I generally don't switch. I wear a real light (wife beater shirt) like a tank top. As I have to have cloth between me and the IWB holster. Then a...

I got a jig that must be used on a machinist drill press. I couldn't make it work for me. But it did give me the correct distance. I ended up with...

That's a beautiful gun. I'm breaking out the polish to work on some shine.

It is a cira 1990's , don't remember the exact date, Ed Brown Executive Elite(I don't think they offer them anymore, luckily the serial number is...

The more we talk Bird the more I begin to think we might be related :D Hey Colonel, when you bobbed one of your Commanders awhile back, how did...

I too like the looks of it now. Good honest wear always looks nice imo.