So I did it... I got a Wilson Combat 1911!

[MikeDVB]

Went up to the Indiana Gun Club with the wife today to look at guns and we ended up picking up a Sig p938 for her and a Wilson Combat X-Tac .45 for myself. Pretty happy and I can't wait to get to the range.

Going to field strip it tonight and clean/lube it and get it ready.

Looked at the Ultracarry as well but couldn't wrap myself around the aluminum frame. I plan on having this gun for a loooooong time and opted for steel over aluminum for the frame.

Only downside is it has a small scratch on the slide where it was in contact with the glass. Looks like somebody wasn't super careful but I dismissed this because I plan on carrying it and I know that is the first of many. Now to avoid the "idiot scratch"!

 

[RGriff69]

Congratulations! I was there today also. I came close to bringing home one of the XTac Compacts but elected to get a Kobra Carry.

 

[Fordtough25]

Went up to the Indiana Gun Club with the wife today to look at guns and we ended up picking up a Sig p938 for her and a Wilson Combat X-Tac .45 for myself. Pretty happy and I can't wait to get to the range.

Going to field strip it tonight and clean/lube it and get it ready.

Looked at the Ultracarry as well but couldn't wrap myself around the aluminum frame. I plan on having this gun for a loooooong time and opted for steel over aluminum for the frame.

Only downside is it has a small scratch on the slide where it was in contact with the glass. Looks like somebody wasn't super careful but I dismissed this because I plan on carrying it and I know that is the first of many. Now to avoid the "idiot scratch"!

That is fantastic and a worthy passer downer for sure! Congrats and break that sweet piece in!!!

 

[ViperJock]

She's a beaut. Congrats.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Beautiful...congratulations!

 

[N8RV]

Congrats, Mike! The WC looks great. I hope you have many hours of shooting enjoyment with it.

As for the P938, be sure to read up on some of the problems that have been encountered by some buyers. It's a great little gun, but it has had a history of some problems. If you know about them beforehand, it's less likely that you'll be disappointed.

There are some threads here as well as on SigTalk.com. I love mine (compared with shooting my Kel-Tec PF-9), but had to send it back to the factory once. Seems to be OK now.

 

[Fullmag]

WHAAAT! You didn't get the Kimber? Just kidding, looks real nice, have not had the opportunity to 'coon finger' one of them. I can imagine that they are really nice.

 

[Yukon622]

That is one great looking gun... I'll give you a stripped lower and 4 1/2 pmags for it..

 

[MikeDVB]

I'll have to research the issues on the sig. We plan on putting a few hundred rounds through it over the next few weeks.

 

[dyerwatcher]

You win. Your wife gets second. Congrats!!!

 

[MikeDVB]

Just checked the Sig. Serial is 52XX and was born Oct 12, 2012. It should have the new/upgraded extractor, guide rod, spring, and disconnector.

 

[rockhopper46038]

That is a keeper! If ya'll keep buying Wilsons at Indy Gun Club I'm not going to have anything left to ogle over there. They're having quite a run...

 

[MikeDVB]

My next Wilson will be a Tactical Supergrade fully customized for our family/my son. Probably a few years out ;-).

 

[Liberty1911]

Awesome pistol!

 

[g00n24]

 

[NHT3]

Got my "Christmas" Nighthawk at Elmore's today so I feel your pleasure.
PM me and I'll try to make arrangements to show you how to avoid the "idiot scratch" problem.
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[Springer]

What a beautiful firearm. Congrats.

 

[MikeDVB]

I watched several videos on YouTube about the idiot scratch. I should be able to avoid it so long as I pay attention to what I'm doing. If I'm concerned... I have plenty of gaffers tape :-).

 

[addictedhealer]

Sexy as hell!

Congrats, I gotta get a 1911!

 

[MikeDVB]

1911 is what I originally wanted. Looked at Kimbers but decided I wanted a Wilson. Still love my p226, but it's no 1911 :-)