[Distant Thunder]

Well, after a three month wait my project arrived today from Wilson. Exactly three months from the day I shipped it to the day received back. Not bad. I had them do:
Ball cuts
Flat top and serrate slide
Serrate rear of slide
Flute chamber
Recess slide stop

All the other work was already done when I had purchased it.

While it was gone I sent Jon at High Figure grips a slab of wood from a tree that grew on my property. I cut it down two years ago and manufactured the cabinetry in my Son and Daughter in laws new house out of it. Some pieces were very nicely figured and were sent aside for this project and a few others. Jon hit a home run on this set.

Enjoy the pics
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Nicely done!

 

[the48thronin]

My first WC ever.

 

[Grandpas50AE]

That's finished better than my 40th Anniversary (it was AT finished). I'm saving up for the 50th Anniversary which is due out in 2027. I would love it to be blued like yours!

 

[apipeguy]

Starting your Wilson’s with a 45th Anniversary is a pretty nice way to start!

 

[Distant Thunder]

That's finished better than my 40th Anniversary (it was AT finished). I'm saving up for the 50th Anniversary which is due out in 2027. I would love it to be blued like yours!

Aww man. I'm already seeing it in my daydreams. Shame on you.

 

[1911adix]

My first WC ever. View attachment 751713

Great first one to get.

 

[Grandpas50AE]

Aww man. I'm already seeing it in my daydreams. Shame on you.

If they announce it before they release it - their 50th anniversary is 2027 IIRC. It will give me time to save for it anyway! (I'm retired and on retirement income).

 

[Nitro.45]

That’s awesome Roger! Can I “have” your used up 40th when you are done with it please??🙏

 

[flechero]

It will give me time to save for it anyway! (I'm retired and on retirement income).

Write it off!! Just because you are a volunteer mod, doesn't mean you don't have legitimate business expenses... running bashes certainly qualifies, in my mind!

 

[Nitro.45]

Write it off…..😆

 

[novaman64]

My new EDC X9 2.0.

 

[DVCman]

My first WC ever. View attachment 751713

Congratulations, it is a beautiful WC45. I am curious if you plan to save it or shoot it?

 

[the48thronin]

Congratulations, it is a beautiful WC45. I am curious if you plan to save it or shoot it?

I was planning to save this one, I just picked up another WC I will be shooting.

 

[DVCman]

I was planning to save this one, I just picked up another WC I will be shooting.

I understand.

 

[DubfromGa]

 

[Nitro.45]

What’s the story Dub??
Don’t tell me you picked that up at an estate sale either!
I’ve already heard that one!!😆

 

[DubfromGa]

What’s the story Dub??
Don’t tell me you picked that up at an estate sale either!
I’ve already heard that one!!😆

It was my second semi-custom order made from George Talia 5+ years ago.

I'd been running a Wilsonized M92G that I really liked.....the EDC X9 felt like something a mad scientist conjured up from my dreams.....a carry gat that was 85% 1911 and 15% M92, thusly 100% excellent.

I was amazed at how fast I could push it on the range and still maintain control.
Two mags emptied faster than anything I've ever owned in this pic.
I've handed the gun over to other shooters who had similar results....tighter, faster.

Quickly found its way into carry use.

My first semi-custom rifle also arrived from George around that same time. More to come on it later.
Suffice to say I'm really enthused over where this rifle will get used: mid-distance plinking and hunter. Like a pile of stuff....it waits for me to get after it on the setup and load development.

 

[Eric]

What’s the story Dub??
Don’t tell me you picked that up at an estate sale either!
I’ve already heard that one!!😆

It was my second semi-custom order made from George Talia 5+ years ago.

I'd been running a Wilsonized M92G that I really liked.....the EDC X9 felt like something a mad scientist conjured up from my dreams.....a carry gat that was 85% 1911 and 15% M92, thusly 100% excellent.

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I was amazed at how fast I could push it on the range and still maintain control.
Two mags emptied faster than anything I've ever owned in this pic.
I've handed the gun over to other shooters who had similar results....tighter, faster.
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Quickly found its way into carry use.
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My first semi-custom rifle also arrived from George around that same time. More to come on it later.
Suffice to say I'm really enthused over where this rifle will get used: mid-distance plinking and hunter. Like a pile of stuff....it waits for me to get after it on the setup and load development.

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I would have to agree the X9 feels a awful lot like a Beretta and shoots great.

 

[Nitro.45]

Dub...send pics when you try to Judy Chop that rifle!!!

 

[Colt Carson]

ACP Commander in 9mm (VZ grips)