TheFull9 Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 In the hope of making up for using post #1911 on a normal reply, and given which year it is, I fired an e-mail off to mike at ESC. Lots of work and a few hundred quid later, I have this great heavy beast. Tokyo Marui M.E.U. Base gun HurricanE Kimber Covert II Aluminium kit (details of everything included in the kit here) Guarder Steel outer barrel in black Nineball Hop-up bucking PDI Raven 6.01mm Inner barrel TM Strike Warrior MSH and flared magwell COLT Rubber grip set* TM Night Warrior Hex head grip screws* *Added myself I've written up a more in-depth review here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Choosker Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 1911 + 610 + 6004 Low Ride belt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Imperator Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Where did you get the long mag Choosker? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Payne06 Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Wow Choosker, that is an extremely early Laser Products 610. The area where the extended slide stop goes through is a lower profile than later models, which would make the slide stop shorter than most 610 slide stops. The company name also appears cast into the housing rather than being some kind of thick, rubbery sticker like on later models. Laser Products first came out with that line of weapon light systems back in 1986. I guess your 610 is one of the very first generations of the Laser Products classic system, which makes it even more rare than later models of that system. Nice piece of Laser Products / Surefire history, man! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SamJacksonFan Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 CKinnerley, beautiful Hurricane Covert-Set (or is there a native WA model?). Everything fitted well? I had lots of trouble with my Kimber SIS kit. But you should definitely upgrade the grips. Those plastic cheapy Colt-Grips are not suitable for a high grade custom Kimber. Choosker, wtf is this rubber thing for? Buy yourself some propper grips. Then you don't need those stupid frame condoms that disables the main savety feature of your 1911 (therefore the gun is always hot and likely to go off, if cocked and thumb savety not active). There are a lot of propper and even aggressive grip cuts that work well with normal and sweaty skin and with gloves. The G10 Gunner grips and the equivalents by VZ grips are extremly aggressive (good for gloves). But nice WA Wilson Combat there. Good to see those in action. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheFull9 Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 (edited) CKinnerley, beautiful Hurricane Covert-Set (or is there a native WA model?). Everything fitted well? I had lots of trouble with my Kimber SIS kit. But you should definitely upgrade the grips. Those plastic cheapy Colt-Grips are not suitable for a high grade custom Kimber. No idea about anything WA to be honest, just a TM MEU with the HurricanE kit. I didn't do the work myself, and since the guy who runs ESC is far more of an expert I left that job it in his hands. He certainly got everything to fit and work smoothly, and I can't see any filing marks on the insides so I guess it must've all gone together fine. I'm aware the Colt grips are hardly gucci or high-end, but the only place I know of to buy grips for 1911s (outside of airsoft stuff) is Midway, and I went through their entire selection and couldn't see anything I liked that wasn't made of metal, so went with the rubber set. They may be cheap and I will look to change them fairly soon, but they do fit perfectly, the interface with your hand is excellent and they make the pistol very comfortable to hold. So I've got no issues with 'em. Edited July 4, 2011 by CKinnerley Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Choosker Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Choosker, wtf is this rubber thing for? Buy yourself some propper grips. Then you don't need those stupid frame condoms that disables the main savety feature of your 1911 (therefore the gun is always hot and likely to go off, if cocked and thumb savety not active). There are a lot of propper and even aggressive grip cuts that work well with normal and sweaty skin and with gloves. The G10 Gunner grips and the equivalents by VZ grips are extremly aggressive (good for gloves). But nice WA Wilson Combat there. Good to see those in action. SamJacksonFan, I'm used to work with hot handguns (in the shooting field, too) but the main reason is the tail switch (not a R series ) and I don't want to put velcro on the gun. But I'll take a look on other grips (too bad my Pachmyars doesn't works with the Wilson Combat). Where did you get the long mag Choosker? Imperator, it came with the 1911 (WA Wilson Combat DX edition) but I'm searching a few more (about 7 ) Wow Choosker, that is an extremely early Laser Products 610. The area where the extended slide stop goes through is a lower profile than later models, which would make the slide stop shorter than most 610 slide stops. The company name also appears cast into the housing rather than being some kind of thick, rubbery sticker like on later models. Laser Products first came out with that line of weapon light systems back in 1986. I guess your 610 is one of the very first generations of the Laser Products classic system, which makes it even more rare than later models of that system. Nice piece of Laser Products / Surefire history, man! Payne, that's a great history, It's even older than I thought, thanks for the info!. From what I've been told, that was the last one forgotten on a corner on the surefire main warehouse found by "mistake" I have too the old-school L30 module (with 2 bulbs), I promise to take photos of the beauty with the Safariland 3004 for 1911/610 and the Safariland 6004 for 1911/310 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Imperator Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 (edited) SamJacksonFan, I'm used to work with hot handguns (in the shooting field, too) but the main reason is the tail switch (not a R series ) and I don't want to put velcro on the gun. But I'll take a look on other grips (too bad my Pachmyars doesn't works with the Wilson Combat). Imperator, it came with the 1911 (WA Wilson Combat DX edition) but I'm searching a few more (about 7 ) Payne, that's a great history, It's even older than I thought, thanks for the info!. From what I've been told, that was the last one forgotten on a corner on the surefire main warehouse found by "mistake" I have too the old-school L30 module (with 2 bulbs), I promise to take photos of the beauty with the Safariland 3004 for 1911/610 and the Safariland 6004 for 1911/310 If you do find the long mags, be sure to publicitate it here! Very nice piece you have there! Edited July 4, 2011 by Imperator Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SamJacksonFan Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Colt grips on a Kimber are not sexy … but they work. Maybe have a look on VZ grips. I myself had a very pleasant outcome wiht my first order. They deliver for Nighthawk Custom and others. Maybe an option. Choosker, shure I guess you can handle the gun. No doubt. It though is not optimal to dissable a safety feature. But I guess you'll run fine with the rubber. But nice 1911 on the out of the holster look. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mimesis Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 (edited) TM/Hurricane SIS. Edited July 6, 2011 by mimesis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cool-breeze87 Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Is that a metal body? It looks plastic in the photos. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mimesis Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Is that a metal body? It looks plastic in the photos. Full metal (and heavy!). Partly the camera (or my lack of photographic technique), and partly the paint, which is a sort of satin eggshell finish in a very dark chocolate brown. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cool-breeze87 Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 I figured it was going to be the paint as I can't imagine HurricanE doing a plastic body. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spetsnazdave87 Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 (edited) My MGS3 'Snake Eater'-alike project, newly assembled by Kruck... ] Don't think I have the heart to sand it... Edited July 7, 2011 by spetsnazdave87 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Voodoo1 Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 that sir, is teh sex. I wouldn't sand it either Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lazyshark Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 If you do find the long mags, be sure to publicitate it here! Very nice piece you have there! They were in stock at hk shops just last month but they're all sold out now. Seems like a very limited production. I never saw them in the past 3 year before that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-Drake- Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 TM desert warrior, tis my brothers (bersy) but thought the pic was worth sharing =] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Imperator Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 They were in stock at hk shops just last month but they're all sold out now. Seems like a very limited production. I never saw them in the past 3 year before that. Thanks man! The problem with HK shops, even if they were in stock there, is the costums office here, when the package would arrive... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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lazyshark Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 (edited) Thanks man! The problem with HK shops, even if they were in stock there, is the costums office here, when the package would arrive... at $65 per mag I can't say it would be worth it either. 1 for pics would be cool I guess... I would never skirmish with a mag that expensive. I've had dozens of WA mags in the past few years, never bought a single new one, its just not worth it. I'd rather buy a used one and replace the seal with a NIB one from sanko. Plus the newer ones have paint that chips practically instantly. The older 15rd mags were made way better. Edited July 8, 2011 by lazyshark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
discodante Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 (edited) Edited July 8, 2011 by discodante Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SamJacksonFan Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 (edited) Regarding the Hurricane Kimber SIS on Page 106: The Original also has this kind of grayish and glossy finish … looks like some powdercoating. Hurricane maybe made it a bit too gray for my taste. But otherwise kit is nice. But a pain to make it work … at least on my model. Nice Springfield: The Hammer is nice, wasn't this the kind of hammer on the MEU Type No.1 (first model with high profile sights)? I would think over the beavertail. This Hicapa 4.3 doesn't fit a 1911 frame. feels like chopped off a piece and unbalanced. With a nice Springfield type beavertail would look pretty nice. You like the old style A1 mainspringhousing? I feel on a nodern sighted (Novak or other sights) 1911 the straight hammer spring housing fits the look better. And trigger is not my taste eighter. But the nice thing about all of that: Taste is not to discuss. It's just the way one personally likes things. Edited July 9, 2011 by SamJacksonFan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
discodante Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Neither of my 1911s have beavertails! Good catch on the hammer, I was originally going to build a MEU (SOC) but i got distracted along the way. I also prefer the look of the old school 1911 MSH, and I have that trigger in both of my 1911s. Like you said, we just have different tastes ;P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hardboiledcop Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Anyone got any spare WA 1911 mags? preferably with the novak style bumper.. ta. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clockwork_O Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 New Prime Tiki Hybrid slide for my already full metal Tiki Now I just need a Hybrid outer barrel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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