For some time the mythological MEU-SOC 1911 generated a lot of fuss on the internet, and like many guns, it got a lot of attention that it really didn't deserve. The guns weren't match built at all, and most were assembled by OJT guys in the rifle section of Marine Precision Weapons shop. But, when they're built right, they're pretty cool and VERY basic in what's on them. There is no dressing on the outside, no fancy machining, and all they have to offer is something that is what it is... a tool for a single purpose.
I had Dave save me a spot in line about two years ago after he did his first "replica" of the gun that never had a set spec. I liked it for its simplicity, and loved it because Dave built it like he does every other gun... 100% reliable and amazingly accurate. After a bit of time passed, I decided to go with a railed receiver and Bo-Mar sights instead of the standard frame and his custom sights. Why? It'd never be carried concealed. It would never be taken through any unrealistic training courses. And, most importantly, I already had a few carry guns and wanted something unique. Sadly, Rob Garrett posted pics of the AMU 1911-A2 guns before this came up. That kinda dinged me, but oh well.
The cool thing, at least to me, is in the serial number. I figured for quite some time that it MUST have been taken already, but no, it wasn't. I can say, without a doubt, that this gun is "matching" from all points.
- Caspian Slide w/Vertical Classic Serrations
- Caspian Recon Receiver
- Kart Match Barrel
- NM Bushing
- Bo-Mar Rear Sight
- Novak Front sight, Serrated and Blended to Slide
- Wilson 101 HD Extractor
- Caspian Firing Pin and Stop
- 6" FLGR, Cut flush and drilled for takedown pin
- Wilson "Bulletproof" Slide Stop (Who would want to shoot their slide stop???)
- Wilson Thumb Safety
- Greider Long Solid Trigger
- Brown Flat Smooth MSH, Serrated at 20lpi
- McCormick Grip Safety
- Commander Ring Hammer
- Pachmayr Grips
- Colt Mag Catch/Release
- Wolff Springs Throughout
- Some other random bits to finish it off
The finish... is not parkerizing or bluing. It is what happens to a carbon gun when placed in stainless steel salts. You get a grey/black matte finish with the tones dependent on the given alloy. Some parts turn jet black while others, like the MSH, stay a more subtle grey. It wears just like bluing, and is an especially great answer when trying to finish a gun with some parts carbon and others stainless. Mine has no stainless, but I have a rifle that has a stainless barrel and carbon receiver that is matte black. It is a great finish, does not require spray and bake, does not require sending it off to a second/third party, and is applied in an identical manner to standard hot salt bluing. Why does nobody else do it? Who knows. Dave does, and I like it.
Oh... the salts don't bleed out of cracks & crevaces later if you don't clean them out 100% like regular salts, either. I have a Springfield 9mm he did for me that is blackened stainless. I'll try to get that up later for comparison.
Here are some bad pics. I have lost what little touch I had.
Thanks for looking.
~Jim
Sadly, these are beginning to become hard to get. Anyone know of a new Bo-Mar source?
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FAQ
Is the FLGR drilled for takedown? I didn't see the pinhole.