palmer234 Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 Interesting. What did you replace and how does it work? TM blowback unit and put a full length recoil guide rod to stop the slide wobble. shoots like a dream now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
s85sss Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 The Kimber Warrior/Desert Warrior were one of WA's first SCW3 guns, released circa December 2005. oh, didn't know that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
somegirls Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 TM blowback unit and put a full length recoil guide rod to stop the slide wobble. shoots like a dream now Could you post a pic with the slide locked back some day please? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nateo200 Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 (edited) My new WE Desert Warrior (along with my uniform amongst other things) and a second attempt at photography Too lazy to really edit out my last name, probably fix that whenever. Oh yeah and tell me what you guys think of the gun, I really like it so far. Had a little trouble with the propane in the cold at my CQB place but it worked for a round or two. Edited March 21, 2010 by nateo200 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
palmer234 Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 will get one tomorrow buddy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
somegirls Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 Is it true that the newer WA Kimbers have fake markings? This in mine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Foxhound Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 I think they say Kinber instead of Kimber now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nateo200 Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 will get one tomorrow buddy The WE Desert Warrior? Its really a great gun. Barrel isnt threaded though which sucks seeing as everyone advertises that. Ah well ill just buy an after market threaded barrel. According to my oponents its bite is pretty nasty too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalashnikov_kid Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 Was messing about with my 1911 and hicapa 4.3 and this happened I think it looks rather nice, and it works a treat too! Bell 1911 (ver2) lower SD 4.3 slide SD Blowback unit Dyna piston head Laylax Hop Extended slide stop Like? K_K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
somegirls Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 yeah, Hi-Capa slides on 1911 frame are always nice to see Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Husker Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 Does that mean the Ambi safety from the hi-capa would fit the 1911 as well? I might have to find a hi-capa and tinker. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rudds Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 Wouldnt mind a Shiney Hicapa slide on my Meu, if only my wallet said so lol. Is it just a straight swap with the slides? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nateo200 Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 (edited) yeah, Hi-Capa slides on 1911 frame are always nice to see why do you think I like my WE Desert Warrior Edited March 27, 2010 by nateo200 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Vainguard Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 (edited) Yeah, The hicapa ambi safety will work on a 1911. A lot of parts are interchangable. Does that mean the Ambi safety from the hi-capa would fit the 1911 as well? I might have to find a hi-capa and tinker. Here's my TM 1911, Full Nova and PDI Edited March 28, 2010 by The Vainguard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rudds Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 Sexy pistol vainguard! Does she fire well? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Vainguard Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 Yeah, she fires great! Only down side, since it's full metal doesn't usually get a full magazine off Quote Link to post Share on other sites
somegirls Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 Dude, that Springfield is just stunning Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Mobius Strip Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 Western Arms SCW 2/3 Bob Chow Special Ver. 1.5 custom with Prime metal kit Bob Chow Special......it's one of those guns that I should have bought along with the metal kit the moment it came out....but I didn't. By the time I'd realised I was being "strong" for no reason - it was too late, they'd sold out. Years passed then thanks to a second hand sale on the forums I managed to pick up a barely used metal kitted Chow, and it was built on the rarer 1.5 version to boot! The gun despite loving care had a few minor blemishes and being the ultra fussy type I am, decided that a complete refinish in acid etch primer was in order for the slide and frame. The refinishers used extra acid to bond to the anodised finish. Whilst the gun was completely stripped, I got my own ready prepped parts to drop in to the refinished slide and frame as well as replace parts with new from stock where necessary to complete the 'new gun' feel. This particular Bob Chow 1911 was based around a National Match pistol . Of particular note to this gun is the rounded edges on slide, frame and all major components with a 'melted in' Triangle rear sight which is rounded for a snag free draw and "reholster" The stippling on the front strap and mainspring housing is also pretty unique. I also used the opportunity to look at Mr Chows choice of parts and although I like the smoothed edges of the parts, some other items were to be changed out to suit a blended edge snag free type 1911 whilst keeping within the look of the era that I felt were more fitting and aesthetically pleasing. WA SCW3 Bob Chow Special Ver. 1.5 Prime Bob Chow kit SCW3 uppers, SCW2 lowers Commander hammer - in lieu of spur hammer Scalloped grip safety - replacing the large paddle grip safety Extended single sided slimline thumb safety to replace Swenson Ambi safeties Steel chamber swapped for a WA metal alloy chamber Grip clip removed Usual internal tweaks, too many to list! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hitmanNo2 Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 As beautiful as I was expecting Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mobius Strip Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 Thanks Chris, I'm very pleased with the result myself Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StayNegative Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 Some pictures of my friends new Marushin 8mm 1911 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
somegirls Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 Pretty nice first post Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clockwork_O Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 (edited) My WA compact 1911 collection, all full metal and upgraded Edited April 16, 2010 by Clockwork_O Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mobius Strip Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 I've said it before Milan and I shall say it again.....fantatic collection! Think the Tiki has to be my favourite of that 'little' lot (oooh, a pun!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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