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exexpat93 · 05-26-2007, 04:33 PM

I have been wanting a 1911 for some time to get me more used to the single action scene. I bounced between some lower end ones and some mid range production 1911's. I finally saw a Taurus PT-1911 and it looked ok. I saw a Springer TRP and it looked fantasic.

I just moved a to Olympia Washington a few days ago.

I was looking for some gravel to do some minor landscaping around the new house. Stopped at a place that looked like they sold dirt and gravel but upon entering the building - guns.

A gun showroom for Olympic Arms. I knew they were close but I did not know they were like 4 miles up the road from me.

I was given a free tour of the factory. Lots of CNC - thousands of barrels - lowers for AR's, etc.

Well after the tour I told them I had to make a purchase of something cause we are now neighbors. I put a 1911 on order on the spot.

They are on back order as they are filling some "contacts", commemortives, and sheriff duty guns in the area.

It is nice to have a gun manufacture just down the road and I can't wait to receive my first 1911 from the factory.

Digging for a picture of the 4 inch Cohort but do not have a pic that will cut a paste.

wmrawls · 05-26-2007, 06:53 PM

Wow your johnnie on the spot. What price did they give you? I would wear out my welcome if that was my situation and they were that close to me...congrats.

exexpat93 · 05-26-2007, 07:22 PM

That is $820 after tax was calculated in. Pretty good for a semi custom stainless Commander sized 1911.

I have a question for some of the old timers or experianced 1911'ers. Mine (on order) has a "bushingless" bull barrel. How are those in the old Detonics style?

sa-xd9shooter · 05-26-2007, 07:33 PM

Look anything like this?

exexpat93 · 05-26-2007, 07:51 PM

Yes, that is it.

Freedom1911 · 05-26-2007, 08:47 PM

Sweet looking gun. Tried to post an image for you earlier but like you could not get the image location to post by.

wot_racing · 05-26-2007, 08:50 PM

I really like that front strap, and the grooves on the slide.. Over all its a great looking weapon.. Im not sure about that beavertail however..

exexpat93 · 05-26-2007, 10:21 PM

The front groove finger strap in pictures seems like it would be ackward but it really makes for a firm grip. I forget what other manufacturer had that feature also besides maybe a Essex, Safari (Olympic bought them), Caspian, or Detonics at one point.

The beaver tail in the back is very comfortable also. Now that you mentioned it - wondering how that will feel while in CCW. Should not be a problem.

Another feature not apparent in the pictures online is that there is a slight "melt" to some of the sharper edges you do not see often on production guns.

That is the thing with 1911's - there are an unlimited amount of custom parts out there to make yours - yours.

Truth be told I was not looking at a stainless pistol before this. I mostly go for tactical black or greys. Nothing against them just been a long time since I had either a stainless or nickel pistol.

This model also does not have the ambi safety - not that I need one being right handed. No memory pad on the lemon squeezer safety either.

As soon as it is ready ... in a few months I'll give a full report. They are that far behind and the reason you do not see many in shops.

The ones I handled at Olympic seemed notchy tight and those were the ones that had been shot a lot and handled for many years. I remember my Navy quarterdeck watch 1911's (WWII vintage) rattled a lot they were so loose. Still functioned but they had been through the wringer.

Waiting sucks but I think this is going to be worth it.

Niner4Tango · 05-26-2007, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Stopped at a place that looked like they sold dirt and gravel but upon entering the building - guns.

LOL, Well done!!

Once it starts raining again next October, and your clothes are damp and your car is damp and everything is damp that Stainless is going to feel just right. Enjoy!

05-26-2007, 04:33 PM	#1
exexpat93 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 180	On Order ... I have been wanting a 1911 for some time to get me more used to the single action scene. I bounced between some lower end ones and some mid range production 1911's. I finally saw a Taurus PT-1911 and it looked ok. I saw a Springer TRP and it looked fantasic. I just moved a to Olympia Washington a few days ago. I was looking for some gravel to do some minor landscaping around the new house. Stopped at a place that looked like they sold dirt and gravel but upon entering the building - guns. A gun showroom for Olympic Arms. I knew they were close but I did not know they were like 4 miles up the road from me. I was given a free tour of the factory. Lots of CNC - thousands of barrels - lowers for AR's, etc. Well after the tour I told them I had to make a purchase of something cause we are now neighbors. I put a 1911 on order on the spot. They are on back order as they are filling some "contacts", commemortives, and sheriff duty guns in the area. It is nice to have a gun manufacture just down the road and I can't wait to receive my first 1911 from the factory. Digging for a picture of the 4 inch Cohort but do not have a pic that will cut a paste.

05-26-2007, 06:53 PM	#2
wmrawls XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 1,223	Wow your johnnie on the spot. What price did they give you? I would wear out my welcome if that was my situation and they were that close to me...congrats. __________________ Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts.

05-26-2007, 07:22 PM	#3
exexpat93 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 180	$820 That is $820 after tax was calculated in. Pretty good for a semi custom stainless Commander sized 1911. I have a question for some of the old timers or experianced 1911'ers. Mine (on order) has a "bushingless" bull barrel. How are those in the old Detonics style? Last edited by exexpat93; 05-26-2007 at 07:30 PM. Reason: Adding

05-26-2007, 07:33 PM	#4
sa-xd9shooter XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Jordan, Utah Posts: 383	Look anything like this? __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups. Guns kill people just like fish need bicycles.

05-26-2007, 07:51 PM	#5
exexpat93 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 180	That's the One! Yes, that is it.

05-26-2007, 08:47 PM	#6
Freedom1911 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 401	Sweet looking gun. Tried to post an image for you earlier but like you could not get the image location to post by. __________________ God Bless The USA It says "The right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed". So vote or lose the rights you hold so dear. Proudly Politically Incorrect Re-DefeatCommunism in 2008, No more Obama

05-26-2007, 08:50 PM	#7
wot_racing XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Harlan, KY Posts: 473	I really like that front strap, and the grooves on the slide.. Over all its a great looking weapon.. Im not sure about that beavertail however..

05-26-2007, 10:21 PM	#8
exexpat93 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 180	I wondered about that too ... The front groove finger strap in pictures seems like it would be ackward but it really makes for a firm grip. I forget what other manufacturer had that feature also besides maybe a Essex, Safari (Olympic bought them), Caspian, or Detonics at one point. The beaver tail in the back is very comfortable also. Now that you mentioned it - wondering how that will feel while in CCW. Should not be a problem. Another feature not apparent in the pictures online is that there is a slight "melt" to some of the sharper edges you do not see often on production guns. That is the thing with 1911's - there are an unlimited amount of custom parts out there to make yours - yours. Truth be told I was not looking at a stainless pistol before this. I mostly go for tactical black or greys. Nothing against them just been a long time since I had either a stainless or nickel pistol. This model also does not have the ambi safety - not that I need one being right handed. No memory pad on the lemon squeezer safety either. As soon as it is ready ... in a few months I'll give a full report. They are that far behind and the reason you do not see many in shops. The ones I handled at Olympic seemed notchy tight and those were the ones that had been shot a lot and handled for many years. I remember my Navy quarterdeck watch 1911's (WWII vintage) rattled a lot they were so loose. Still functioned but they had been through the wringer. Waiting sucks but I think this is going to be worth it. Last edited by exexpat93; 05-26-2007 at 10:27 PM. Reason: Adding

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