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coburn
PostPosted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 12:46 pm 
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This started off as a blued Series 70 repro Colt 1911.
I sent it off to Ted at Yost-Bonitz intending to have the 1* package done, however during the wait I decided I'd like to get what you see here:


The hard chrome on this one has to be seen first hand to truely be appreciated.
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A shot of the nicely fitted beavertail and nice work on the safety and mainspring housing.
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Another side shot.
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I've found that these 2 make a great combo.
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Big thanks to Ted and the guys at Yost-Bonitz. Also, thanks to Lou Alessi for the beautiful holster.

Nate
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Man, oh man, Yo-Bo and Alessi. You sure can't go wrong with that combo. Congrats.

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Now that’s a good lookin’ gun!! Congratulations! :D
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OldLawman
 Post subject: Very nice gun
PostPosted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 1:44 pm 
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Who did the hard chrome ?
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Very slick.

You just cemented my decision to get my Commander hard chromed. :D

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coburn
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 1:59 pm 
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Who did the hard chrome ?
I don't know. The Yost-Bonitz guys arranged for that.

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Very slick.

You just cemented my decision to get my Commander hard chromed. :D
You won't regret it! It looks great and is much easier to clean.

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Coburn,

That's a really sweet looking gun. Simple & effective is the way to go. Not much else to say except "congratulations & happy shooting."

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Seeing all of these great custom pistols doesn't make my wait any easier.

Great looking gun. I would assume that she shoots as well as she looks.
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Yep, it shoots just fine. Before the rework, I had a pesky extraction problem which has not returned since I have gotten the gun back from Yost-Bonitz. I am very happy with the work that Ted and Yost-Bonitz did. I highly recommend them.

This 1911 also has the Yost-Bonitz custom action components. The trigger is just perfect, IMHO. I love it.

Thanks again, Ted.
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That is gorgeous :) I have a satin nickle S70 going into Yo-Bo at the start of next month that I was thinking of getting a 2 tone finish on but after seeing yours I think I will just have them hardchrome the whole gun :wink:

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:shock: SWEET!!!!!!
The YO-BO boys are tops!
Congrats on the new blaster...... :D

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I have a frame with Ted now-- when I see the work he puts out it gets my blood a pumping!! Enjoy your gun! 8)
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Coburn,

Glad to hear that you are enjoying your pistol. I really like building on the new series 70 Colt's, and this one was fun to do.

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Coburn,

Glad to hear that you are enjoying your pistol. I really like building on the new series 70 Colt's, and this one was fun to do.

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Ray
This is what I like about the custom market. You have 1 person working on the project. You won't see that with any of the semi custom shops.
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Glad to hear that you are enjoying your pistol. I really like building on the new series 70 Colt's, and this one was fun to do.

Best,

Ray
Thanks Ray. Was wondering who all worked on this one.

Very happy with it!

Nate
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