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I posted this some other gun boards but I wanted to share it with the guys on LTW. I think I am going to send this pistol to ionbond for finishing so excuse some of the blemishes.

I finally got around to taking some pics of a pistol I recently had completed for me by a Phoenix, AZ smith named Marty Kolodziej of Accuracy Speaks. I had a pretty good idea of what I wanted going into this pistol. Some of my expectations where:

• Reliability
• Accuracy
• Ease of disassembly
• Gun capable of absorbing double charges
• A durable finish that required minimal oil
• Reliability

I think Marty was able to accomplish this and more exceeding even my own ridiculously demanding expectations. Another point of note which I will mention is that Marty had the pistol back to me in less than 6 weeks. :scared: That is impressive.

Marty temporarily Duracoated the pistol for me until I decided on a more durable finish. So please excuse the finish wear as that is not the gunsmiths fault; this pistol sees about 300-500 rounds per week.

Specs are:

• Forged STI “Lawman” slide and frame
• STI link
• STI barrel
• STI grip safety
• STI S7 tool steel hammer and sear
• Custom contoured STI mainspring housing
• Extended ejector and everything else not mentioned is STI
• Weld up frame and refit beavertail
• Reliability package
• Flush cut and recess crown muzzle
• French borders
• Trigger job 3 1/2 lbs
• Carry bevel package
• High cut frontstrap
• ISMI 16# recoil spring
• ISMI 23# mainspring
• EGW slide stop re-contoured.
• EGW custom fit bushing and engraved plug
• EGW oversized, square bottom fitted firing pin stop with 1/32” radius
• 2 Wilson Bulletproof tuned and serrated extractors
• Wilson government guide rod
• Wilson mag catch
• Ed Brown’s extended thumb safety
• Heinie XX Magwell
• Heinie “Straight 8” Tritium night sights.
• Laser etched Alumagrips with aggressive checkering, internally lightened

I hope everyone enjoys the pix!

Pics:

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irq23
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Nice one. How does it shoot? I've heard of Accuracy Speaks but thought they did mainly rifle work.

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It shoots great! Much more accurate than I am. AS is definitely known for their rifle work, Derrick Martin is a rifle guru. Marty is a newer addition and does primarily pistols and is a genius in his own right.

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irq23
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I actually think that looks really cool. I can appreciate a nice BBQ piece, but much prefer a well-used-yet-cared-for look on guns.

Thanks for sharing,

-R.

Very nice working gun, sir....only thing is...we need the pics to include the man's rifle that goes with thos clips...I love the old M-1... --John

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Thnx for the kind words. The Garand I have is a '43 early '44 Springer in the 243XXXXXX range, I will post a pic soon.

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irq23
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I am curious how he was able harden your gun against a double charge? I have seen several first hand and I don't know how that is possible to avoid major damage using what is currently available.

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"Domari Nolo"

That statement has been misconstrued on several boards. I did not mean to say he made me a gun made of unobtanium that can withstand pressures far greater than mere normal handguns. The gun has a ramped barrel and Alumagrips which hopefully would protect my hand and face against carelessly loaded ammo better than the traditional un-ramped 1911 barrel and wood grips. Sorry for being unclear.

I would have to say that it goes along with the working gun concept, that in an emergency, I would be able to shoot the ammo available without as much worry as to whether it would wound me or not.

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irq23
Member NRA

Hi,

Nice 1911!

Have you had this "ionbonded" yet? Can you post a photo?

Thanks!

Andy

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No I have not. I am still kicking the idea around and I have not really decided on a finish.

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irq23
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