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My old/NEW 1911-Courtesy of Dr. Greyson
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<blockquote data-quote="Wall" data-source="post: 840240" data-attributes="member: 7420"><p>Wow, Just got my pistol back from Dr. Greyson. Man, am I excited, Christmas came early.</p><p>It started out as just a barrel fitment, but turned into major surgery. It's now my NEW 1911. Even though it looks similar to how it did in the begining, looks is where the similarity ends. This is by far not the same pistol. The action on the slide is as smooth as silk. The trigger is as smooth as can be with just a little bit of take up before a nice crisp snap. If I remember correctly, it was right between 3 1/2 to 4 lbs. I can't wait to get to the range next week to shoot some more. I test fired it a few days ago, before the finishing touches were put on. This thing puts rounds on top of each other. It's night & day compared to when I took it to him. I couldn't believe it, I'd heard/read people talking/writing about shooting the same holes, but just kinda thought they were far better shooters than me. I guess I'm not as bad as I thought, just needed the right pistol. </p><p></p><p>The Major surgery included-Hand fitting of new barrel & bushing (to lock up perfectly to slide with no rotation/not just a simple barrel fitting), Recessed & Crowned the barrel, Lowered & Flared Ejection port, Serated rear of slide & Hand fitting & polishing of all the internals. I'm sure there's some more I'm just not thinking of at the moment.</p><p></p><p>Here's a parts rundown of my NEW Pistol:</p><p>Caspian Frame (Black Cerekote) & SS Slide</p><p>Bar Sto SS Match Barrel & SS Bushing</p><p>All new Wolff Springs</p><p>Ed Brown SS beaver tail (cerekoted black)</p><p>Ed Brown Chkrd Main Spring Housing (cerekoted black)</p><p>C&S Alum. trigger</p><p>C&S Ultra Lite Hammer Sear & Disconnect</p><p>C&S Hammer Strut</p><p>EGW Extended Ejector</p><p>EGW Flat Btm Firing Pin Stop</p><p>EGW Firing Pin</p><p>Wilson SS Guide Rod</p><p>SS Grip screw bushings-? Brand (but I'm possitive they are of top quality)</p><p>Simonich Gunner Grips</p><p>The only thing left is a set of quality sights. I'll be replacing them ASAP.</p><p></p><p>I thought that this was a nice pistol when I took it to him, but I guess ignorance is bliss. What I have now is an <strong>AWESOME</strong> pistol by anyone's standards. If any of you are thinking about getting or modifying a 1911, I highly reccomend Dr. Greyson. His PHD is in dentistry, but could easily be in 1911 pistolsmithing. One word of warning (if you can call it a warning), he will not compromise on quality. He only uses high quality parts & does a high quality job. I wouldn't expect him to fit some old used up barrel you found at the gunshow into your pistol, but I guess you could ask.</p><p></p><p>I will say this, this pistol will never leave. It will remain in my family forever.</p><p>Thank you Sir, you are a Master.</p><p><img src="/images/smilies/new/ThankYou2.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":thanku:" title="ThankYou :thanku:" data-shortname=":thanku:" /></p><p></p><p>I'll post pics when I get a chance.</p><p></p><p>If any of you are on the fence about whether or not to customize yours, send me a PM. I'd be more than happy to meet up at H&H & let you shoot this one (your ammo of course). You won't stay on the fence very long, I can assure you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Wall, post: 840240, member: 7420"] Wow, Just got my pistol back from Dr. Greyson. Man, am I excited, Christmas came early. It started out as just a barrel fitment, but turned into major surgery. It's now my NEW 1911. Even though it looks similar to how it did in the begining, looks is where the similarity ends. This is by far not the same pistol. The action on the slide is as smooth as silk. The trigger is as smooth as can be with just a little bit of take up before a nice crisp snap. If I remember correctly, it was right between 3 1/2 to 4 lbs. I can't wait to get to the range next week to shoot some more. I test fired it a few days ago, before the finishing touches were put on. This thing puts rounds on top of each other. It's night & day compared to when I took it to him. I couldn't believe it, I'd heard/read people talking/writing about shooting the same holes, but just kinda thought they were far better shooters than me. I guess I'm not as bad as I thought, just needed the right pistol. The Major surgery included-Hand fitting of new barrel & bushing (to lock up perfectly to slide with no rotation/not just a simple barrel fitting), Recessed & Crowned the barrel, Lowered & Flared Ejection port, Serated rear of slide & Hand fitting & polishing of all the internals. I'm sure there's some more I'm just not thinking of at the moment. Here's a parts rundown of my NEW Pistol: Caspian Frame (Black Cerekote) & SS Slide Bar Sto SS Match Barrel & SS Bushing All new Wolff Springs Ed Brown SS beaver tail (cerekoted black) Ed Brown Chkrd Main Spring Housing (cerekoted black) C&S Alum. trigger C&S Ultra Lite Hammer Sear & Disconnect C&S Hammer Strut EGW Extended Ejector EGW Flat Btm Firing Pin Stop EGW Firing Pin Wilson SS Guide Rod SS Grip screw bushings-? Brand (but I'm possitive they are of top quality) Simonich Gunner Grips The only thing left is a set of quality sights. I'll be replacing them ASAP. I thought that this was a nice pistol when I took it to him, but I guess ignorance is bliss. What I have now is an [B]AWESOME[/B] pistol by anyone's standards. If any of you are thinking about getting or modifying a 1911, I highly reccomend Dr. Greyson. His PHD is in dentistry, but could easily be in 1911 pistolsmithing. One word of warning (if you can call it a warning), he will not compromise on quality. He only uses high quality parts & does a high quality job. I wouldn't expect him to fit some old used up barrel you found at the gunshow into your pistol, but I guess you could ask. I will say this, this pistol will never leave. It will remain in my family forever. Thank you Sir, you are a Master. :thanku: I'll post pics when I get a chance. If any of you are on the fence about whether or not to customize yours, send me a PM. I'd be more than happy to meet up at H&H & let you shoot this one (your ammo of course). You won't stay on the fence very long, I can assure you. [/QUOTE]
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