Nice! I always wanted a 1911. AND a Hi-Power as well. Convinced I wasn't meant to have those.
Too rich for my blood. Boy! You paid a pile for that in '78!
I always resist calibers I don't have. Nothing .45
I AM nostalgic on those 1911's, though.
My grandad had one I think was a Singer. My Brother absconded with it and the Colt Woodsman (and more) on the day of the funeral.
No. We don't talk much..
Anyhoo, I grew up around them too. I remember the small-town cops all had them.
Hammer was always back with a leather strap in there. Fascinated me.
By then, it was ingrained you only pulled the hammer back if you intended to shoot.
Otherwise, it was down.
Finally had the huevos to ask Mutt Barlow (DS working the football game security)what was up with the hammer back.
He explained the grip safety to me. I said 'OH'.
I figure it to be the only firearm that should shoot that ,45ACP, although lots do.
Anyhoo, I did acquire a nice '38 Woodsman. One down!