[apipeguy]

Looks great, congrats. I’m sure the smile will get even bigger when you hit the range.

 

[Grandpas50AE]

My experience with my compensated Pro LW Wilson has been as David says "the smile will grow as you shoot it more"! Congrats on a great build!

 

[Sure1]

Beautiful!

 

[PaulWVa]

Nice gun ... I met Ken Hackathorne once many years ago at an IPSC match in Ohio. A really nice fellow that gave all of us club shooters a few pointers before a match. Having a gun with his name on it would be a real perk. I have a James Clark, Ruger MK II build with "Clark Custom" on the barrel. The names may not make us better shooters, but it makes the guns more interesting.

 

[HKmanlp1]

Nice gun ... I met Ken Hackathorne once many years ago at an IPSC match in Ohio. A really nice fellow that gave all of us club shooters a few pointers before a match. Having a gun with his name on it would be a real perk. I have a James Clark, Ruger MK II build with "Clark Custom" on the barrel. The names may not make us better shooters, but it makes the guns more interesting.

I have taken classes with Mr Hackathorn before. Same with Larry Vickers. Thus I have a Vickers Elite commander on order. Just some cool keepsakes for me.

 

[Grandpas50AE]

I have taken classes with Mr Hackathorn before. Same with Larry Vickers. Thus I have a Vickers Elite commander on order. Just some cool keepsakes for me.

I have attended many classes with Ken, two with Larry, and a few with Robbie Leatham (and a few others) - all first class trainers and what I consider as friends. I particularly like some of the options on each of their takes of 1911 options, and see value in each. I have a Hackathorn Special Commander in blued with special polish grit detail and XTAC grip treatment, one of very few Hackathorn Specials with XTAC grip texture. I consider this a very special tribute to friendship and respect. Never going to let this one go until death takes me, then it will go to one of my grandkids/nephews/nieces as an heirloom.

 

[riposte191145]

Great looking gun! I've always wanted a LW Commander (yes I know all Commanders are light weight - except the "Johnny come lately) Combat Commander ) in Super .38 - so far one has eluded me.

I do have several Combat Commanders in Super .38, and even a couple in 9X23 - but alas they are not that light ... good for shooting but just a tad heavier than the Commander.

Riposte

 

[Distant Thunder]

Nice!

 

[themao]

This one finally arrived a few weeks back. The build quality is phenomenal. One of my nicest custom 1911's yet. Only got a box or so through it. But it's a tack driver for sure. Took almost 15 months to get here.

HKManlp1, is that a hard chrome lower or stainless? Very beautiful gun.

 

[aaronsappl]

I have been out of the country and have not seen this post. I love everything about this 1911.

 

[Grandpas50AE]

I have been out of the country and have not seen this post. I love everything about this 1911.

Welcome back; nice to be back in time for the 4th!

 

[aaronsappl]

Welcome back; nice to be back in time for the 4th!

Great to be back, went to the range today and shot one of my Wilsons. Great way to spent the 4th.

 

[fj40]

That is a great looking WC! I like the naked slide on left side. It gives it a really clean look. I'm sure 15 month wait was well worth it.

 

[HKmanlp1]

HKManlp1, is that a hard chrome lower or stainless? Very beautiful gun.

Bead blasted stainless frame with DLC slide