FarEast Posted August 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 this just sounds better and better, i wish i could sign up for one btw FarEast would anyone know the gunsmith who made this? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The guy goes under the name of Davidson and that's all I got, I know he has made other products before, here are a few of his creations: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wolfstein5 Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 Beautiful pieces, but I doubt my pockets are deep enough for them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
[BS]_MARS Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Me want now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Psychosis Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Agreed, it's time to start saving up all my pennies and nickels... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Is Davidson a US based GunSmith or is he based in Asia? Reason why I ask is... if he's US based, it'll be easier for those of us in the States to acquire... and it'd be really nice to hear that products of this caliber is possible from a non-asia based gun-smith. Either way... I'm sold. I love my TM 1911s and this is clearly something I *need* to have. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sale Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 The first pic in the 3.15 PM post shows mold marks, so the frame may be CNC-finished but not machined from a single block. In any case, a very good looking gun and nice review as usual. A bit on the positive side for my taste, I want people to look under rocks to find something to complain about. It's definitely possible to make a realistically weighed 1911 that still cycles well and puts out a snappy kick. -Sale Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 The first pic in the 3.15 PM post shows mold marks, so the frame may be CNC-finished but not machined from a single block. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Which isn't necessarily a bad thing... lots of RS manufacturers start off with a rough casting and CNC finish a part. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sale Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Some do, some don't, and others use MIM parts. In any case this frame isn't CNC'd from a billet. It's not any worse for airsoft (or even real steel) use, but gives the image of an expensive method when a less expensive method is actually used. -Sale Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Utty Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 On HFC134a you're not getting anywhere with this, propane and CO2 which I do beleive it is designed for taking into account that the hammer spring recoil spring and valves are all modified. Using Propane I emptied the magazine with shots averaging at 98m/s Oh and thats 24 shots (That's a TM MAgazine filled to capacity) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That's more like it! Good stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FarEast Posted August 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 In any case, a very good looking gun and nice review as usual. A bit on the positive side for my taste, I want people to look under rocks to find something to complain about. -Sale <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I wish you were here to shoot it and handle it, I can't find anything wrong with the bloody thing and trust me I try very hard to find stuff that is negative. But honestly I couldn't find a thing! Although I wish it had been a P226 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hardboiledcop Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Although I wish it had been a P226 <{POST_SNAPBACK}> travesty! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Utty Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Haha oh god. Or at least it should've had a rail, right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terminatordavid Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Wow, that looks almost exactly like the real thing... I would know since I have one right now... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigAl Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Will have to have one of these, regardless of the cost. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gazchap Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Get rid of that "Davidson Custom 45" trademark on the slide, and we're in business. That is a seriously sexy 1911. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Get rid of that "Davidson Custom 45" trademark on the slide, and we're in business. That is a seriously sexy 1911. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Actually, for me, the "Davidson Custom" trademark makes it an even more valuable piece. This says to me: you're not buying any old generic 1911... You're buying a Custom 1911 made by Davidson himself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gazchap Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Oh yeah, I'm not saying it detracts from the value of the gun. I just think it looks ugly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 LOL... to each his own Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FarEast Posted August 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 Oh yeah, I'm not saying it detracts from the value of the gun. I just think it looks ugly. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> And due to the nature of the slide they will be able to supply it with or without that script... you could even have "gazchap specail" on the side! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
my_plague_666 Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 what sort of price are we looking at for this (assuming its just the kit itself). any idea if he plans to release any other models? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FarEast Posted August 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 what sort of price are we looking at for this (assuming its just the kit itself). any idea if he plans to release any other models? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Like I siad he has only done one offs so far and I have been told that he is in talks with regards to distribution and larger production. So right now I only know the value of this one off (that includes man hours) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 I only know the value of this one off (that includes man hours) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Can you say what the cost of this one off was? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Catman Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 ok definately interested, egar to see the price and certainly willing to pay for something machined to such a high standard & performance Quote Link to post Share on other sites
my_plague_666 Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 So right now I only know the value of this one off (that includes man hours) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> which is...? im guessing it won't be too affordable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
silencery Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 Can I buy that from you? I'll be in your area this weekend =p Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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