In the 90’s, a talented young machinist set out to make the finest 1911 parts available. He succeeded. He showed his talents to Colt. There were samples.
Over pizza the other night (NEVER underestimate the power of a Bacon and onion pie), these samples came to me. They are perfection. My gunsmith almost wept over their splendiferousness. Two sets are going into the boys. Once simply awesome they are now even awesomer. You Austrian disposable flatware owners will never understand.
The machinist? Turned out he knew a thing or two about making the best of everything he touches. He did OK for himself.
First off, those are two nice 1911’s you have there. Second, I didn’t know Larue had ever made 1911 parts. Fingers crossed he will take back up that hobby.
Wow, pertty cool stuff! I’d heard that Mark used to make some 1911 parts for other gunsmiths but never knew that he sold any under his name. He’s right in my back yard and I’ve never been to his shop.
Mark was stunned himself that they had lasted that long in the original shrink wrap. To let everyone know, I decided to leave them as they are, 3 sets, unopened. Little piece of 1911 history.
From what I understand, and I pray it’s incorrect, we won’t be seeing LT 1911 parts now or ever.
That is a set screw detent that keeps the firing pin stop in place should it break. It would keep the pistol from locking up. IIRC, this was originally done on Wilson pistols that were expected to see very high round counts. It is a bit overkill but I speced it out on that Colt Tactical.
