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During periodic stops in the shop you catch Ted from time to time just sitting at his bench working on something intently. You figure if he aint paying attention to anything else going on so he is doing what he does best. Build the best gun he can. During those times you just let him work, have a conversation with Lew or Ray and let him be, usually it is because you want to see what he is going to make of it all.

Theo finished this one today, and when he got done with it I immediately thought of the guns of the well heeled gentlemen from times past. Hell, Doc Holiday used to keep a small backup gun in his vest pocket and for sure that one had ivories on it. The term BBQ gun comes up from time to time. Those are on the hips of the people who will only settle for the best.

Built on a NIB Colt Commander.



Typical on a Signature Grade...24 karat gold line front sight.


I guess it would have to be checkered.


Polished aluminum frame flats along with the flats of the slide.


A plain ol' slide stop won't do.




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And a fine Bowie to compliment a fine pistol.

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Heirloom Precision, LLC.
480-804-1911

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

Just downright nice.

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CT Brian Custom
'Blending Art With Firepower'

Nice one Ted!

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Dave Berryhill
Berryhill Custom, LLC

That makes me want to own a Commander, and frankly, as far as 1911s go, I am prejudiced.

Be well!

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

I love Lightweight Commanders, especially that one!!

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John Del Pinto

One beautiful piece of work. The extra touches such as the tapering and reserrating of the sight are a small example of the detail that make one craftsman's work better than the other.

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Be safe and keep the brass flying

Terry Peters

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Dude, this gun is nice!!! You guys are really making me jealous!!

Beautiful work Ted!

What a beautiful, classy looking pistiol, simply beautiful !

Ted,

I know this post is a little old, but what a nice looking gun. I have always been hesitant to buy a lightweight commander because of all the stuff I've heard about the aluminum frames beaing a weak link and creating an inability to fit the slide to them well. When you do the mods to the frame, do you have it re-anodized? Can it be hard chromed or NP3d? Is it hard to find aluminum parts to go along, i.e. the MSH or beavertail? Just curious, and very interested in that gun. WOW!

~Jim Keeney

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"I'd rather die on my feet than keep living on my knees." - Emiliano Zapata, Mexican Revolutionary

Absolutly BEAUTIFUL!

Thanks, Jim -

Here's my take on the whole urban legend/internet rumour thing.

Life's just too short to let the Chicken Littles of this world dictate what we do, what we have, or what we should like. If I'm wrong and they're right, SO WHAT! I've got what I want, and it works and looks pretty darn good. If my lightweight blew apart tomorrow, I'd say "Damn that was a fine piece - I think I'll disregard the rumours one more time and go get started on another one just like it!"

Seriously, I've seen a couple of problem frames, but I've never seen one with any problems that can't be traced directly back to abuse, neglect, or home tinkerers. Overpolished feedramps, overthroated barrels abound in the used market. Unfortunately, the biggest culprit is poor hygeine where recoil springs are concerned. It wasn't until the late 80's or early 90's that we started paying attention to replacement intervals, and proper rates. Lots of nice guns - not just LW's - were damaged by years of too light, or worn out springs.

There's a solution. Attack the collector gun market with a fury, but don't tell the seller you intend to chop the gun up - they're kind weird about that . Buy up a NIB or 98% + gun in excellent condition, and vow to treat it always with respect and new recoil springs every 1200 to 1500 rounds. Never use a buffer, and swear never to allow Golden Saber within 10 yards of your feedramp. You'll be fine, and someday your kids will enjoy the old Commander you left 'em

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Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.

TR

Man it just dont get any cooler than that! WOW! Steve those detail shots are unreal too pal!