Some days it is truly enjoyable to be ROing at ECPR, today was such a day. I have been lucky enough to shoot some fine 1911s over the years, even managed to own a few good ones....But there are always the guns that affecianados read about, drool over on louder than words, works of art built by smiths who have closed their waiting lists, guys like Ted Yost at Heirloom precision, true "unicorns".
Today I got to shoot a unicorn, Ted Yost Signature Grade! Better still I was able to exchange shooting experiences with its owner shooting it side by side with its noble but slightly lesser peers. The guns story is as amazing as its craftsmanship. It was built for a warrior and is owned now by the warriors son following in his dad's footsteps and serving our nation.
The Guns, starting with the two tone going clockwise:
Wilson Combat Classic with options, Full House hand built STI, Ted Yost (Heirloom Precision) Signature Grade built on an Early lightweight Colt Commander, My early Les Baer Commander, and the only rail gun, my Vickers/Oldham Fullhouse Government.
About as good a day shooting these comparatively as a 1911 guy can have! Dont ask which one is best, they ALL have personalities of their own and souls.
Sorry for the Bad Cell Phone Pic. Better picture of the Yost cammander from the web page is below, STUNNING work of Art that runs as good as it looks!
Yost taken by a pro when it left its makers hands!
Today I got to shoot a unicorn, Ted Yost Signature Grade! Better still I was able to exchange shooting experiences with its owner shooting it side by side with its noble but slightly lesser peers. The guns story is as amazing as its craftsmanship. It was built for a warrior and is owned now by the warriors son following in his dad's footsteps and serving our nation.
The Guns, starting with the two tone going clockwise:
Wilson Combat Classic with options, Full House hand built STI, Ted Yost (Heirloom Precision) Signature Grade built on an Early lightweight Colt Commander, My early Les Baer Commander, and the only rail gun, my Vickers/Oldham Fullhouse Government.
About as good a day shooting these comparatively as a 1911 guy can have! Dont ask which one is best, they ALL have personalities of their own and souls.
Sorry for the Bad Cell Phone Pic. Better picture of the Yost cammander from the web page is below, STUNNING work of Art that runs as good as it looks!
Yost taken by a pro when it left its makers hands!
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