tibbets custom 10mm pistol

Steve Broom · 05-22-2002, 06:29 AM

I thought you all would want to see this new beauty. This is a 9mm 1911 built by Victor Tibbets in Berryville, Arkansas. I have put about 2000 rounds through it without a single hiccup. The finish is hard chrome and the slide is brushed. The magwell is a Heinie wrap-around, Caspian flat-top slide, Schuemann barrel, 30 lpi checkering front and back, beveled & recessed barrel and Ininity trigger group. This pistol is capable of a 1-hole group at 25 yds. Hope you all like !!
See 2 pictures at :
http://www.wichitaidpa.com/tibbets.htm
Vic Tibbets can be found at :
http://www.classichandguns.com

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Steve Broom on 2002-05-22 07:37 ]</font>

isaidme · 05-22-2002, 09:06 AM

Wow!beautifull pistol,enjoy!!!

Matt VDW · 05-22-2002, 09:23 AM

Very nice. How long did you have to wait for that?

Steve Broom · 05-22-2002, 10:46 AM

Matt,
It took about 4 months and it was worth every second. I have handled a LOT of 1911s and this is second-to-none in my experience. The time and workmanship that Vic puts into his work is exceptional, I could not be happier. If you are looking to have a unique, second to none pistol built, I would recommend no other.

http://www.classichandguns.com

Good Shooting All !!

Dane Burns · 05-22-2002, 10:52 AM

That is a VERY nice pistol!

Steve Broom · 05-22-2002, 10:56 AM

Thank you Dane, I am very proud of it. I am glad that you like it as well. I sound like a broken record talking about Vic, but he was the most professional and curteous business person I have dealt with in quite some time. My entire experience has been pleasant and I hope that some other shooters have a chance to experience owning a pistol this nice. Thanks again...

Dane Burns · 05-22-2002, 11:03 AM

Steve I do see a major flaw in this piece of Mr. Tibbets work. I am sure you haven't noticed as yet...but let me point it out to you.......IT SHOULD BE MINE, all MINE! :lol: :lol:

Then it would be perfect and you a saint for giving it to me :grin:

Be nice if you could have actually posted the pictures it is worth seeing the gun. I couldn't from the link.

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Dane Burns on 2002-05-22 12:06 ]</font>

Dave Severns · 05-22-2002, 11:09 AM

Let's try this.

Dave Severns · 05-22-2002, 11:10 AM

And this. Hope this is OK, Steve.

Don45cal · 05-22-2002, 12:41 PM

Great Pistol! I want one too!!!

Mute · 05-22-2002, 01:35 PM

That's a beautiful gun! Congrats.

Sean Smith · 05-22-2002, 01:36 PM

Man o man that is one nice looking handgun! I like how he crowned the muzzle to within an inch of its life... :grin:

JOEE · 05-22-2002, 02:52 PM

WOW and double WOW !!!!!!!!!!!

JackB · 05-22-2002, 03:23 PM

Steve, awesome looking gun. Vic is making me a full custom 9mm commander bobtail and after seeing yours,I know my wait will be worth it. It should be done very soon. I hope you enjoy your new weapon.

Jack

Rob Longenecker · 05-22-2002, 03:31 PM

Are you actually going to shoot that beauty?

I know you will, but it's almost to pretty to shoot. Hope you enjoy it. :smile:

Sherman Parish · 05-22-2002, 04:03 PM

Very nice, congratulations.

roland · 05-22-2002, 05:47 PM

Hubba Hubba! Very nice gun, wish I had the cabbage to have one like that!

1911Freak · 05-22-2002, 06:15 PM

Wowzers, nice looking blaster

Matt VDW · 05-23-2002, 07:03 AM

OK, I'll be the one to ask:

Why 9x19mm?

Steve Broom · 05-23-2002, 07:28 AM

Matt, I had the pistol built for IDPA competition in ESP division. In the IDPA game, the ultimate gun is a single action, very light recoiling 9mm that WORKS, and that is exactly what this is. I have used it in USPSA competition as well and actually won a large match shooting minor power factor. Of course Vic can build any caliber you would want. I had early concerns of functionality with the 9mm cartridge in a 1911 which is notorious for problems. However, this pistol functions 100% with lots of different ammo, dirty, various magazines, you name it.

Ned Christiansen · 05-23-2002, 08:36 AM

Vic, if you're watching, I asked the Foreign Guys, you know who I mean, about you. They gave you a very high rating and you know what that means coming from them. The pic proves it. Steve Broom, lucky boy!

Bruce · 05-23-2002, 08:42 AM

Very nice, congrats! Can you tell me about the grips? Thanks

Steve Broom · 05-23-2002, 08:54 AM

Bruce, the grips are "Burner Grips" from Jerry Barnhart. I prefer a very rough grip surface and dont like to use skate tape. Vic made the 30 lpi checkering sharp for me and added these grips to give total control for me. The grips are wood with a permanant grit texture on them that is washable and lasts a long time.

Dave Sample · 05-23-2002, 09:23 AM

Nice work

Fred, TX · 05-23-2002, 04:36 PM

Steve, do you have an address or URL where the "Burner Grips" from Jerry Barnhart are available? If they were used under concealment clothing would they catch on the outer garment when swept back during a draw or when bending at the knees to pick up an object?

The pistol is beautiful.

Fred

Steve Broom · 05-23-2002, 06:35 PM

Fred, the URL for Barnhart's site is ic.net/~burner/
I have been using this Tibbets pistol with these grips for IDPA which requires concealment draw. I havent had any trouble with snagging on my cover garment, but that does depend on what you are wearing too.

bowhunter · 05-23-2002, 06:59 PM

Steve Nice very nice!!! I see you and I are keeping Victor busy still. He has two of my guns right now. My Colt Delta Elite 10mm is almost DONE!!

Joe

Allan Yoast · 05-23-2002, 07:57 PM

Another outstanding piece of Vic's work. Terry Peters introduced me to Vic at the Tulsa show a year or so ago. Nice guy, excellent work! He does put a crown in a barrel, for sure!
Thanks for sharing it with us.
Allan

kalibear45 · 05-23-2002, 08:34 PM

Wow! Very nice, only why in 9mm? Anyways I have a new desktop wallpaper now. Too cool!

MashBill · 05-23-2002, 10:46 PM

WOW! That's a beauty! Congratulations!

Fred, TX · 05-24-2002, 05:29 AM

Thanks for the info Steve.
Fred

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05-22-2002, 06:29 AM	#1
Steve Broom Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 11	I thought you all would want to see this new beauty. This is a 9mm 1911 built by Victor Tibbets in Berryville, Arkansas. I have put about 2000 rounds through it without a single hiccup. The finish is hard chrome and the slide is brushed. The magwell is a Heinie wrap-around, Caspian flat-top slide, Schuemann barrel, 30 lpi checkering front and back, beveled & recessed barrel and Ininity trigger group. This pistol is capable of a 1-hole group at 25 yds. Hope you all like !! See 2 pictures at : http://www.wichitaidpa.com/tibbets.htm Vic Tibbets can be found at : http://www.classichandguns.com <font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Steve Broom on 2002-05-22 07:37 ]</font>

05-22-2002, 09:06 AM	#2
isaidme Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Waco,Texas Posts: 146	Wow!beautifull pistol,enjoy!!!

05-22-2002, 09:23 AM	#3
Matt VDW Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 285	Very nice. How long did you have to wait for that?

05-22-2002, 10:46 AM	#4
Steve Broom Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 11	Matt, It took about 4 months and it was worth every second. I have handled a LOT of 1911s and this is second-to-none in my experience. The time and workmanship that Vic puts into his work is exceptional, I could not be happier. If you are looking to have a unique, second to none pistol built, I would recommend no other. http://www.classichandguns.com Good Shooting All !!

05-22-2002, 10:52 AM	#5
Dane Burns Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Issaquah, WA Posts: 3,830	That is a VERY nice pistol!

05-22-2002, 10:56 AM	#6
Steve Broom Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 11	Thank you Dane, I am very proud of it. I am glad that you like it as well. I sound like a broken record talking about Vic, but he was the most professional and curteous business person I have dealt with in quite some time. My entire experience has been pleasant and I hope that some other shooters have a chance to experience owning a pistol this nice. Thanks again...

05-22-2002, 11:03 AM	#7
Dane Burns Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Issaquah, WA Posts: 3,830	Steve I do see a major flaw in this piece of Mr. Tibbets work. I am sure you haven't noticed as yet...but let me point it out to you.......IT SHOULD BE MINE, all MINE! :lol: :lol: Then it would be perfect and you a saint for giving it to me :grin: Be nice if you could have actually posted the pictures it is worth seeing the gun. I couldn't from the link. <font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Dane Burns on 2002-05-22 12:06 ]</font>

05-22-2002, 11:09 AM	#8
Dave Severns Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 896	Let's try this.

05-22-2002, 11:10 AM	#9
Dave Severns Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 896	And this. Hope this is OK, Steve.

05-22-2002, 12:41 PM	#10
Don45cal Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 84	Great Pistol! I want one too!!!

05-22-2002, 01:35 PM	#11
Mute Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: People's Republik, Komrade Posts: 934	That's a beautiful gun! Congrats.

05-22-2002, 01:36 PM	#12
Sean Smith Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 1,580	Man o man that is one nice looking handgun! I like how he crowned the muzzle to within an inch of its life... :grin:

05-22-2002, 02:52 PM	#13
JOEE Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 107	WOW and double WOW !!!!!!!!!!!

05-22-2002, 03:23 PM	#14
JackB Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 59	Steve, awesome looking gun. Vic is making me a full custom 9mm commander bobtail and after seeing yours,I know my wait will be worth it. It should be done very soon. I hope you enjoy your new weapon. Jack

05-22-2002, 03:31 PM	#15
Rob Longenecker Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 720	Are you actually going to shoot that beauty? I know you will, but it's almost to pretty to shoot. Hope you enjoy it. :smile:

05-22-2002, 04:03 PM	#16
Sherman Parish Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 883	Very nice, congratulations.

05-22-2002, 05:47 PM	#17
roland Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 10	Hubba Hubba! Very nice gun, wish I had the cabbage to have one like that!

05-22-2002, 06:15 PM	#18
1911Freak Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Cincinati Posts: 133	Wowzers, nice looking blaster

05-23-2002, 07:03 AM	#19
Matt VDW Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 285	OK, I'll be the one to ask: Why 9x19mm?

05-23-2002, 07:28 AM	#20
Steve Broom Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 11	Matt, I had the pistol built for IDPA competition in ESP division. In the IDPA game, the ultimate gun is a single action, very light recoiling 9mm that WORKS, and that is exactly what this is. I have used it in USPSA competition as well and actually won a large match shooting minor power factor. Of course Vic can build any caliber you would want. I had early concerns of functionality with the 9mm cartridge in a 1911 which is notorious for problems. However, this pistol functions 100% with lots of different ammo, dirty, various magazines, you name it.

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05-23-2002, 08:36 AM	#21
Ned Christiansen Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 687	Vic, if you're watching, I asked the Foreign Guys, you know who I mean, about you. They gave you a very high rating and you know what that means coming from them. The pic proves it. Steve Broom, lucky boy!

05-23-2002, 08:42 AM	#22
Bruce Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 988	Very nice, congrats! Can you tell me about the grips? Thanks

05-23-2002, 08:54 AM	#23
Steve Broom Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 11	Bruce, the grips are "Burner Grips" from Jerry Barnhart. I prefer a very rough grip surface and dont like to use skate tape. Vic made the 30 lpi checkering sharp for me and added these grips to give total control for me. The grips are wood with a permanant grit texture on them that is washable and lasts a long time.

05-23-2002, 09:23 AM	#24
Dave Sample Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Prescott, AZ Posts: 191	Nice work

05-23-2002, 04:36 PM	#25
Fred, TX Junior Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 7	Steve, do you have an address or URL where the "Burner Grips" from Jerry Barnhart are available? If they were used under concealment clothing would they catch on the outer garment when swept back during a draw or when bending at the knees to pick up an object? The pistol is beautiful. Fred

05-23-2002, 06:35 PM	#26
Steve Broom Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 11	Fred, the URL for Barnhart's site is ic.net/~burner/ I have been using this Tibbets pistol with these grips for IDPA which requires concealment draw. I havent had any trouble with snagging on my cover garment, but that does depend on what you are wearing too.

05-23-2002, 06:59 PM	#27
bowhunter Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 169	Steve Nice very nice!!! I see you and I are keeping Victor busy still. He has two of my guns right now. My Colt Delta Elite 10mm is almost DONE!! Joe

05-23-2002, 07:57 PM	#28
Allan Yoast Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 98	Another outstanding piece of Vic's work. Terry Peters introduced me to Vic at the Tulsa show a year or so ago. Nice guy, excellent work! He does put a crown in a barrel, for sure! Thanks for sharing it with us. Allan

05-23-2002, 08:34 PM	#29
kalibear45 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: SF Bay Area, Kalifornia Posts: 26	Wow! Very nice, only why in 9mm? Anyways I have a new desktop wallpaper now. Too cool!

05-23-2002, 10:46 PM	#30
MashBill Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 22	WOW! That's a beauty! Congratulations!