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Ok guys, it's my turn. I finally get to post pictures of MY new toy. It's been killing me to watch everybody bragging about their latest acquisition or creation, and now I get to return the favor .

The following is John Harrison's latest rendition of the Custom 1911 done Caspian style. For those of you that haven't had the pleasure of dealing with John...What are you waiting for!? John is one of the people that make this shared interest/hobby/profession/addiction of our's so enjoyable.

Now the good stuff:

(John- please feel free to jump in if I've listed something incorrectly or if you would like to add anything.)

A brief listing of the work performed-
Slide flat topped and serrated 40 lpi -w- radiused border
Novak LoMount rear sight & MGW front sight w/ face serrated at 50 lpi
Ball cuts at front of slide
Lower and flare ejection port
French borders
Kart Super Match barrel & bushing fitted
Fit frame to slide and lap to min clearance
Ed Brown beavertail grip safety
Ed Brown wide thumb safety
Long solid aluminum trigger
Nowlin commander action kit set to 3-3.5#
Front strap and MSH serrated 20 lpi in cameo pattern
Davidson G-10 grips
Blended and fit S&A magwell
Recessed slide stop pin w/ beveled hole
Polished flats of slide
Matte blue by Yost-Bonitz

The Pistol -



The other side


Shiny Flats




John's logo






Perfectly blended from sight to slide to frame to beavertail


More of the grip safety fit


Thanks for looking.....Brian

Very nice blaster Brian.

Now just send it up to me and I'll make sure it gets a nice break-in

Enjoy!

--Mark

Now that is one HANDSOME gat!

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Man that thing is begging for some serious trigger time! Nice piece.

Beautiful, as usual, John.

DW

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damian@adcofirearms.com
http://www.adcofirearms.com

Absolutely gorgeous!! I think I’m officially jealous!

Congrats to both Brian and John.

That is a fine looking blaster.

I also like the cuts on the side of the slide serrations which kind of turn it into a rib. Nice touch.

Best,

Ray

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Somethings simple are truly sometimes works of art.
Very Nice looking pistol that you have...

complaments to the Chef. errr Pistolsmith .......

Jerry Kee aka supercomp9

Someone said "Thou shalt not covet." I want it. I want it. I want it. If you are going to sin, sin good.

I am waiting to get a beauty like that. I want one,but I will pay for it.


Tony

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Tony T
The only guns I like are those with triggers..

Tomorrow I'll get to see Brian run that gun through its wringer, in a steel challenge match. That's pretty ballsy, shootin' a virgin blaster in a speed match.

Leapin' lemurs, that thing looks so perfect!

John, your work is amazing. Congrats to everyone.

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"If everyone is thinking alike, someone isn't thinking."
- General George Patton Jr

That's magnificent!

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Sic Semper Tyrannis

Very nice!

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Jeff

Thanks to everyone for your most generous compliments.

Brian's awesome pics sure make it look nice! I need to get some copies so I can add some snaps to my web site.

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The grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love and something to hope for.

Great looking pistola Brian... Welcome to the Harrison/Caspian club... The Caspian that John did for me is my favorite piece... I really like the matte blue with the polished flats on the slide... Very clean looking... Enjoy!

John, That's one gorgeous piece of work!

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Don Williams
http://www.theactionworks.com
http://www.ltwguns.com

John,

It's good to see some more of your work.

Mark - thanks for the offer but I took care of that today .

I just got backfrom the local steel match. The gun was great, wish I could say the same about myself .

John - glad you like the pics. Every now and then a blind squirrel finds an acorn. I think I must of took 200 shots to get the ones I posted. I'll get you a cd with the high res versions if you'd like.

I'm glad you all like it. It's the first custom I've commisioned and I am thrilled with the result. John is truly a talented craftsman and I look forward to dealing with him again in the future.

Thanks again,

Brian

That is a great looking gun, Brian! Looks like a big twin brother to my soon-to-be-ready CCO. I think I'm starting to see a pattern in John's work - his own style if you will. Or maybe it's just us, his customers, all have the same taste when it comes to 1911s.
Or you can just email them to me and I'll take care of the rest. Wait... Better yet, why don't you just send me the gun and I'll take some pictures of it *exactly* the way I need them for the website. It won't take me long - 3-4 weeks and you'll have it back.

Very nice choice all the way around. Absolutely beautiful!
John your attention to detail is amazing.

Congratulations on your first custom Brian.

Jim

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heheheheheheh!
I am on the list!

John is a great guy who does great work. He turned a mediocre Baer into a special piece for me. Highly recommended.

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Congrat's to both owner and maker. Very nice! Thanks for sharing.

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Aubrey<><

Great job, John! Fantastic looking gun and outstanding photos.

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Bob Rodgers
http://www.rodgerspistolsmithing.com
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(870) 499-3125

That pistol is pure beauty. GREAT WORK John!

And congrats to you Brian, that is surely one you'll enjoy for a lifetime....

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Stan Chen Customs
http://www.chencustoms.com

Beautiful. I love the understated look. Makes you focus to pick up all the detail work.

John,

Somehow, some way, I missed this one the first time. This gun is absolutely fantastic. I have become a huge fan of borders and ball cuts on slides as a means of making them look clean and creating a transition between the flats and the rounds. Your example here is as good as I've seen. Everything about it just whispers class and purpose. I'd be proud to own that gun. You have any lying around?

~Jim Keeney

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Thanks for your kind words, Jim. That is high praise and means a lot. I am only able to take care of my orders and only rarely get the chance to build one just to sell.
Stay tuned, though 'cause I know you like Delta's and I've just sent a pretty nice one out for Black-T. I'll put some pics up when it gets back.

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The grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love and something to hope for.

That is one amazing pistol. The metal work is just unbelievable. Of course, I expect it will shoot better than it looks.

The grip screws are interesting. I really like the look of slotted screws but have to be very careful when removing/replacing ivory grips. The hex heads, while not as pleasing to my eye, eliminate the chance of grip damage. The combo screw seems like a good solution.

I love the way the whole pistol just flows.

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Scott

Very very nice. Its rare that I look at a pistol and don't say "I like it, but if it were mine, I'd do this different." There isn't anything about that gun I would change. I love the serratted front strap and the single safety. Well planned and well executed.

I actually got to see and fondle this pistol when I stopped by John's shop. Holy Hannah!! This pistol looks better in the flesh.

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