Planning some backcountry trips next year and just picked up a Dan Wesson Bruin in case I beat the odds and run into a bear. I have a full frame pack with a belt support so belt holsters won't work and I can't stand chest holsters.

Looking for a thigh/drop leg holster but not finding much in my searches. Any ideas where I can get one?

Just took it to the range for first time. Shot flawless. Almost as good as my TRP!

Big big fan of this set up.

All I need now is to find out which safariland fits it.

Most recent acquisition. Stakeout. 45. Got it from gunshopusa.com for roughly 350 before shipping. Decided to be fancy and put some Buffalo bone grips on.

Looking to start upgrading internals on a few of these ladies. Interested in flat triggers but having trouble finding a flat black variant - opinions on who makes the best unit?

All it needs now is an X300. Is the Ultra or Turbo the better option?

Finally pulled the trigger on my first 1911. Went with the Springfield Operator because it hit the sweet spot for a first single stack 1911 — affordable enough that I feel comfortable carrying, cleaning, and working on before deciding whether to invest in something more expensive or collectible down the line.

Got the 4.25” Commander-length since I plan to carry it once I’ve put a couple hundred rounds through it, and went with 9mm (a little begrudgingly) so I’ll actually shoot it more and can save money on ammo by using the 9MM I already have.

Part of building confidence with this platform, for me, means getting comfortable doing my own maintenance and inspecting parts. I plan to run it bone stock for a while, but with Wilson Combat’s Labor Day sale going on, I figured I’d price out some upgrades now and pick up what makes sense.

Here’s what I’m currently eyeing, all Wilson Combat/Bulletproof parts:

- Bushing — Commander, thick flange, Bulletproof, blue
- Guide rod plug — ringed cap, Bulletproof, Commander, blue
- Hammer — retro Commander, Bulletproof, blue
- Guide rod — Bulletproof, Commander, stainless
- Magazine release — Bulletproof tactical or extended, blue
- Trigger — Ultralight Match, long pad, black

Questions for the group:

- What am I missing from this list?
- Which of these are more “nice to have” than actually useful?
- What are good simple upgrades (even non-Wilson) that improve reliability and accuracy?

Appreciate any input from folks who’ve gone down this road

Any clue?

Does anybody know where I can find drop in parts for this 1911? Trying to upgrade it for my brothers wedding present

Yup. It’s an old Kimber CDP. Last time I owned one was 20+ years ago and I wished I hadn’t traded it away. Anyway, GB score for under 6 bills shipped and now I have one again. Like buying back a piece of my 1911 past. This one is seemingly unused over the last 25+ years.

I’ve shot many different brands. Sig, Colt, Taurus, Dan Wesson…. Saw the deal currently going on for the Tisas 1911a1 and figured it couldn’t hurt to get one. Plan on modernizing it some. Got it for the price, not the era.

Some Cocobolo grips for the long boi.