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Post by zeus on Nov 7, 2018 17:16:11 GMT -5
It’s funny ya know. I’ve shot a fair amount of deer over the years with a 1911, a few hogs and just about every vermin you can imagine just because I always had it with me. Having said that.....my Linebaugh guns and other revolvers, I don’t mind dragging around and they get scratched etc. I’ve never holstered the Burton gun to carry. Sort of sad but you hate to mess it up. I do love a 1911 with good honest wear though!
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Post by AxeHandle on Nov 7, 2018 18:17:56 GMT -5
Mama says, "If you can't say something nice keep your mouth shut." Looks nice....
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Post by 500fksjr on Nov 7, 2018 22:08:54 GMT -5
Mama says, "If you can't say something nice keep your mouth shut." Looks nice.... +1
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akray
.30 Stingray
"Alaska is what the Wild West was"
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Post by akray on Nov 8, 2018 11:46:19 GMT -5
Jason Burton builds the 1911s that Clint Smith uses.
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Post by squawberryman on Nov 8, 2018 12:29:26 GMT -5
At no point am I demeaning the efforts of Mr. Burton, in fact I appreciate his skill level as something I'll never obtain. I can't draw a straight line, let alone file one. I'd love a day of sweeping his shop floor in exchange for watching him fit a slide for two hours. The question was brought up if anyone felt that pistol or anything like it is on par with a Linebaugh or Harton best. It's my worthless opinion that they aren't. I will be judged someday, until then Matthew 7:3
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Post by AxeHandle on Nov 8, 2018 13:42:06 GMT -5
Apples and Oranges. Each can be special in their own unique way.
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Fowler
.401 Bobcat
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Post by Fowler on Nov 9, 2018 10:42:12 GMT -5
I am in no danger of owning one of his guns, but I am beyond pleased there is a market to support the artistry that allows him to craft these guns and support a family doing it.
Clint Smith shoots a lot of top end guys guns, I know he has a Luke Volkmann gun as well, another notable 1911 smith that creates works of art. Better or worse than Mr. Burton's guns is someone else's call but they are all wonderful examples of true artistry. While I have concerns about the custom single action world going forwards, seems most of the top smith are much closer to the end of their carriers than the start and very few notable new ones coming on, but the 1911 world is in good hands with these two and many other top smiths for a while Id say...
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Post by squawberryman on Nov 9, 2018 15:15:24 GMT -5
With one actual Bob Marvel gun, I'm good.
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