re: BADASS 1911 Thread

With a BADASS custom paint job, my friend says its a steal.

+1

From his "friend".

Some friend.

That's a volkmann precision colt series 80.

LINK

Picked this one up in a trade a couple of weeks ago. Think I'll keep it around...

Thanks. man that sure is a fine gun but $1700 is a little more than I was hoping it would be...

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Fiancé agreed to get me a 1911 for a wedding present so I need a little help with finding the one I want. Where can I find one like this and exactly what model is it?

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Yeah looks like someone sent a mid 90s series 80 to Luke Volkmann for a build. 24 mo wait and about 3500 will get you it.

However, if you don't want to wait and want a semi custom still, you could get the Ed Brown Special Forces which looks similar aside from the serrates(vertical vs slanted) new is around 3K.

If you want to spend even less, you could go with a Springfield TRP in armory kote. It will also have forward cocking serrations and a magwell. $1500

Another option is to get a Colt series 80 for about $1000, have a competent 1911 smith properly cut a radius and install a beavertail, install a skeleton hammer and trigger, ambi thumb safety, and mill the slide and install novaks.

Or get a cheap Rock Island and pretend.

:)

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Volkmann website says $1750. I may get the "stock" Colt and add what I want to it, I don't need a match barrel and all the bells and whistles. I just really like the stainless barrel and trigger.

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That's just for the labor, doesn't include the host gun to work on. I waited 19 mo for my volkmann two years ago.

damn, well it looks le I'll be getting the Colt and adding what I want to it later. Anyone know where I can't get the Colt for a lefty?

You have good taste. My fav 1911 is a series 80.