G&R Tactical's FIRST 1911!!!

General Firearms Handguns - Semi Auto
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Well the first G&R 1911 is finally done! I have composed a list of all the components used in this weapon for everyone to see. The items used were all selected for their quality and durability.

With 1911’s, subtle things often times go unnoticed (especially on the internet). The biggest thing that impressed me about this 1911 is how it feels in your hand. Not only does your hand sit higher than most other 1911’s, but it it also feels narrower at the grip safety. This feature was very noticeable when I went back and forth between my WC CQB. I also had a local Sheriff in the shop (that was carrying a WC 1911) and he noted the exact same thing (high ride & narrower feel).

Other subtle changes to the weapon is the blending of the light rail into the frame. Much narrower than on my WC and blends nicely into the frame. Even the slide release has been trimmed down to give it a more refined look!

The magwell blending is fantastic and clean looking. The slide/frame are polished so highly that it looks like granite. The barrel and trigger guard also received a lot of polishing and blending.

Being a long time 1911 fan, I can honestly say that I have not seen a 1911 with this list of components with this much polishing/tuning/fitting for this price.

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SPECS:

Caspian Slide (Carbon)
Caspian Recon Frame (SS)
Caspian Ejector (SS)
Caspian Extractor (SS)
Wilson Combat Pin Set (SS)
Wilson Combat Slide Stop (SS)
Wilson Combat Magazine Catch (SS)
STI Firing Pin (SS)
Ed Brown Beavertail Grip Safety (SS)
Ed Brown Pin Stop
Ed Brown Tactical Extended Safety
Ed Brown Recoil Spring Plug (SS)
Ed Brown Hammer Strut
Ed Brown Grip Screws (SS)
Cylinder & Slide Hammer
Cylinder & Slide Disconnector
Cylinder & Slide Sear
Wolff Recoil/Hammer/Firing Pin/Safety Block/Plunger Tube & Sear Springs
EGW Barrel Bushing (SS)
Nowlin Plunger Tube (SS)
Greider Precision Match Trigger
S&A Mag Guide
SDM Tactical Target Sight (U Notch)
Novak Front Sight (White Outline Tritium Dot Front)
VZ Aliens in Black & OD (Special order not available to the public)
KART NM Barrel (Polished)
Cerakote (Flat Black)
20LPI Checkering (hand filed and sanded to take rough edges off)

Holster Courtesy of J.W. O’Rourke www.gun-holsters.com

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Very impressive.

I have the feeling I’m going to see this baby run first hand come July.

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Does this mean I can be expecting one for T&E???

:smiley:

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Yes, yours is coming. Go out to your local FFL and wait for it. :smiley:

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Why do I get the feeling I’d be waiting…a bit…:rolleyes:

How rude.

:stuck_out_tongue:

Seriously, that is a nice looking setup.

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So . . . what is the price?

And may I ask who builds them for you?

It looks really good!

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Price is $2,500 and the builder is “Mr. Smith.”

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GREAT looking gun at a GREAT price!!
This ‘Mr. Smith’ sure ain’t driving this years Escalade.
:stuck_out_tongue:

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LOL, neither is this dealer. Think of this gun as a cost leader in order to get it seen by the shooting public.

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Three questions:

  1. Can we see what the rear of the rear sight looks like?

  2. Is there any reason you didn’t go with the Caspian frame that has the integral magwell?

  3. Can we see a pic with the thumb safety engaged?

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I was looking for a reason to drive down, guess I found it :smiley:

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  1. Will get a pic up tomorrow.

  2. Yes, the space between the grips and the magwell looks bad (too much space).

  3. Will get a pic up tomorrow.

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Grant,

Congrats my friend. Outstanding effort right out of the box. I have no doubt it will be an awesome shooter. If it makes an appearance in July, there may be be another pistol there as well. I’m dying to see a side by side. For the 1911 world, your price is great. I’ll be showing this to my gunsmith tomorrow. Good luck!

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Very nice, and the price makes it extremely competitive - especially considering the components.

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Without doing any actual work :slight_smile: , I’d estimate $1400 worth of parts in this pistol. Add $250 for the Ceracoat, $70 to get it back to Grant…
Yikes!!!
Nevernotevenever ask Mr. Smith about the difference between a pizza and a pistolsmith.
:wink:

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Thanks for the feedback.

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Thanks Grant! I needed to know which safety to get for my SA. That one’s it!

I think it looks nice. Not big on the finish because it reminds me of Kimbers.

Oddly enough, the “looks” aspect that appeals to me is what reminds me of the Vickers gun.

Disclaimer

I know very little about true quality 1911s past the looks stage :smiley:

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Mr Smith needs to come to Washington!

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WOW Grant, that looks good. I remeber you telling me about these when I paid you a visit. What’s going on in July that everyone is going to get to see this?

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Very nice, Grant.