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  1. Check out Privateer Leather: http://www.privateerleather.com The owner/holster maker is a BHP enthusiast and pretty active on a BHP forum that I frequent.
  2. Thanks again for the suggestions. I took them to heart and am happier for it. I ended up with a traditional 1911 profile instead of the full length dustcover. Brandon was able to fit both a 9mm bull barrel and a .45 bushing barrel in the same slide. The result: You know the whole "feels like the slide is on ball bearings" thing? Yeah, I get it now. Trigger is 2.5 lbs and crisp. Already planning the next one...
  3. From everything that I've read online, black chrome doesn't seem very durable. There are many much more knowledgeable on this forum than I, but perhaps consider something like AlTiN (or TiAlN) coating instead. http://www.acscoating.com/firearms-accessories.aspx
  4. Thanks for the replies. I will look at filing the rear locking lug.
  5. I wrote Cryptic Coatings today as I really like their "Mystic Black" coating. I think that it would look great on a 1911. However their response was that they only coat the products that they sell.
  6. Thank you for the replies. Here are two shots of the ejection port with a snap cap in the chamber: Thanks again.
  7. I recently picked up my first Tanfoglio, a Witness Limited in 9mm. This one has been on my wishlist for a while now and the time was ripe. Only one trip to the range so far and I'm happy to say that though it shoots low and to the right, it's pretty accurate. I just need to raise the sights a bit and nudge left. At 25 yards I had to aim a good 9-10" above the target. Two fit and finish questions for you Tanfoglio owners and enthusiasts: One, the finish on the safety looks a bit rough. I asked the same question on another forum and most thought that this wasn't normal. In your opinion is this worth contacting EAA over? Given their customer service reputation, I'm skeptical that they would offer me a replacement. Two, the slide hangs over the rear of the frame slightly. A bit too much to my eye, but if it's something that I can adjust on my own I'm probably fine doing so. What do you think? Is this within the range of normal? Thanks in advance.
  8. Thanks all for taking the time to respond and for your thoughts and advice.
  9. Thank you all for the replies, I knew I wouldn't be disappointed. I went SVI because of the amazing stories posted by owners on this site and because I love the idea of a family-owned artisan gunsmith hand-crafting a pistol to order. In this era of instant everything, it's actually kind of exciting to have to wait more than a year for something. I see this as a new family heirloom to pass down through the generations. This is a tremendously good suggestion, thank you. I can't tell you how many times I've paged through their gallery section. That's a great point and one that I will need to consider, thanks. I wish that I could take credit, but 9mm was Brandon's suggestion. I was vacillating between 9mm and .45 and he gave me many compelling reasons based on my usage to go 9mm. Thanks, I do now! I can guess at some of the letters, but I without some Googling I honestly couldn't tell you what USPSA or IPSC stand for. Thanks. Brandon has been amazing to work with. Patient, knowledgeable, thorough and not rushed in his responses. It's hard to imagine someone so in demand taking so much time and care with each customer. Little wonder that he is so well respected. Sounds like you had a very similar dilemma. On one hand, it will cost more to purchase a conversion kit at a later date, so it makes sense to buy one now. It could be like having two SVIs in one! On the other hand, this pistol doesn't even exist yet and I'm already worrying about future-proofing. Maybe I should, you know, actually shoot the thing before even considering this? Or try out .40 to see if I even like it. I will continue to mull, thanks again for you inputs.
  10. I've come seeking advice from you sagely SVI owners. I have a single stack 9mm on order from SVI. I'm only 3 months into my 12-18 month wait, but it sure feels more like 6 months. I'm going with 9mm for a variety of reasons, but mostly because I'm more accurate with my current 9mm than I am with my .45, which makes it more fun, and it doesn't hurt that ammo is cheaper either. I won't be competing and it won't be for HD or for duty. This will be purely for fun at the range and the requisite fondling, ogling and posing with in the mirror. I caught the SVI bug earlier this year and became obsessed, had to have one. I can barely look at my factory pistols now. But I have mild concerns that 9mm might get boring after a while. 5" slide with extended dust cover and bull barrel, recoil should be more than just manageable. It may not even be noticeable. To keep things fresh, I'm strongly considering a .40 conversion kit along with my order so that I can swap out occasionally or at some point for something rumored to be "snappier." I've never actually shot .40, but SVI chambered in .40 seems popular here at brianenos.com. Your thoughts? Yes, spend the extra dough upfront for the conversion kit? For the same cost, should I consider a second pistol in .40? Based on your experience, do you think that I might get bored with a heavy SS in 9mm? I've come to realize that the longer the wait, the more time I have to fret about my decisions, tinker with the design and want accessorize. This may be a case of me looking for an excuse to spend more money. Thanks in advance.
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