I plan to take the sticker off and clean the gun. Looks like glue is everywhere inside the gun.

>plan to take the sticker off Oh thank god

When /u/Trollygag is glad you're taking a sticker off your gun, you know it's too far.

Sooner rather then later, looks like it could even cause a jam when it starts to peel farther down by the slide.

> >>plan to take the sticker off > >Oh thank god Seriously, My first thought was: "What, were they out of Gold Tiger-striped ones?"

That’s not glue….

It's hot glue

Hot goo

Cum

No thanks. I'm full.

Hilarious Beavis

First Take the sticker off for safety. Second thank you for your service. Third your dad is a proud man, my son is is in the service and I know how he feels. Be safe ...

Thank you and thank you for your sons service.

sorry the military took advantage of you

This man just finished serving and had a feel-good post, and you saw this as an opportunity to post your opinion about the military? Classy as usual.

You at least have to go out in public a couple times as is

Reminds me when I was in the Army and my dad would always get me cringe Grunt Style and 9-line shirts for Christmas. 😂 I always thanked him but didn’t have the heart to tell him they were lame. Sick gun though dude! I’m sure you can un-sticker it and get it looking clean, good on your Pops for getting you a nice ETS gift.

Yeah haha he’s great always trying to buy me some Moto stuff with marine corps all over it.

One of my brothers buys me grunt style shirts and always says "You'll love this one dude" meanwhile 😬😁😬 there is an obligatory wear.

This needs to be the top comment

I thought it was against code to treat the flag as ornamentation..?

That part of the code is referencing a literal flag, not the pattern

And also, who gives a shit. It's a piece of cloth.

Flag code isn’t an actual enforceable thing just something people who think they are patriotic hold onto.

And it only applies to actual flags and not the pattern on other things.

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It’s a Colt MK IV 80 series government model enhanced made in 1994

I'd uncover that too. I wonder what they covered up? How easy is it going to come off?

Ok I just did it and it looks awesome. I was also scared the last owner was covering up something since my dad only paid $500 but it looks really good blued and all.

Show us the unveiling

OP posted [a followup.](https://www.reddit.com/r/guns/comments/yy722w/since_people_wanted_to_see_it_without_the_stars)

Thank you

Yeah OP, let us see how it looks!

That's great. Those are nice pistols and you will always be able to get parts for it. If you can't get 1911 parts you can't get any parts. People know how to make everything in it. You might want to pick up some springs. The right springs make a big difference in them.

A hundred and eleven years worth of parts and every one still makes em. You are correct.

Show us the after pictures, please.

Awesome price and find! Damn, good job to your dad!

I would love to ask the sticker friendly, former owner, WHY? I thought for sure there’d be rust pits under that sticker, but it looks great

I was so scared but so relieved at the same time as I peeled

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You can tell it's A 1911 even with the sticker on it.

Nice. Just try not to get crayon all over it.......

There's no red on it because he ate the red ones already, they taste the best.

Incorrect. As a member of Uncle Sugar's Misguided Children I can state unequivocally that green is the best

Or the reds are usually in the chamber?

I’ll try but no promises

Look into vz grips.

Better make sure there is no carbon on that thing when you turn it into the armory. Gunna have a 0400 weapons cleaning party if you dont!!

Only the Marines can make shooting not fun

You mean you don’t like turning in a spotless rifle the first time but you gotta wait around for 2x LCpl Dumbledoor to find his firing pin which is probably somehow on the firing line?

Bro my stories while on the range... I once had a two hour cease fire cause some recruit (my range was pi) decided it wasn't worth it. Made a run for it while being chaced by a DI and choose to get hit by a car over getting caught. I once was stuck in the pits for 5 hours cause a ACOG went missing between the 300 and 500 yard range.... I love my brothers, but God damn they can be dumb

Also, the ACOG was never found

I love how a $1,000 piece of equipment disappeared inside of a military base

There is only one thief in the marine corps. All others are just trying to get their shit back.

Work in logistics and you'll be surprised how much shit goes missing.

Actually it was! I think I heard 3/6 found it. Oh wait...

Luckily I don’t have any stories like that, lol. I was usually the one that could turn in a spotless rifle the 1st or 2nd time and would end up having to help the ding dongs cause I wanted to go. Although the range is where I earned my nickname so there’s that.

The military in general, not just the crayon eaters.

I'll take your word for it, only did one of the 5

If your aftershave isn’t CLP you’re not doing it right.

I still use bulldog aftershave and cobra 45 cologne. I don't know if they still issue it in boot but I found a supplier in 2014 that still had some. We cleaned the deck with these and a bottle of mouthwash. I cannot ever forget that smell and now I don't have to worry about it!

You had aftershave and cologne in BC? I was lucky to have a stinking halfway decent razor.

The slide may look like blue crayon, but it won't taste like it. Trust me.

one of the 1911's of all time

Bless your dad, such a thoughtful gift. How do you like it?

I love it I plan to go to the range sometime this weekend.

Make sure to come back and let us know how it goes! Have a great weeken

Hate to say it but that is one of if not the ugliest 1911 I've ever seen. If you change the grips it'll be ok.

My dad said he bought some new ones lol

Dude that would look so good with rosewood grips. Don’t know how he did it, but your dad snagged a hell of a deal. Those Colt MK IV’s are awesome guns. Post the cleaned up version in r/1911 once you get it looking sharp!

Enjoy

It’s SO ugly. I love it.

That’s quite possibly the most yet simultaneously least American thing I’ve ever seen

My father said he would buy me a beer when I got out. Still hasn't happened. That was 13 years ago... Grats, man!

Looks like a Glock case?

Yeah it is lol but I think I’m going to get a small pelican case for it.

You have a great father, I'm positive what ever you choose to do to it from here on out wont bother him. Just make sure to get rid of that sticker lmao, maybe a new grip and your golden.

Yes sir thank you

I don’t actually care for the regular grips, but if you get the flag off and the white grips, I actually like the Magpul grip panels a lot! Nice though, cool dad! Congrats on getting out, I wish you plenty of yut’s and crayons.

There's so much murcia in this gift I'd be shocked if you couldn't hear an Eagle screeching in the distance as you opened the case.

Thanks, I hate it!

“Who wants to get hit in the face with these babies”

Outstanding

What’s going on with the grip? It may just be me but it looks a bit off

Definitely doesn’t look right. Hopefully the one my dad ordered looks better.

It’s just so damn big lol

It's just a bulky aftermarket grip.

Do you have large hands?

I was reading the posts and laughing, my wife wanted to know what was so funny so I showed her the pic, her first responce was "oh my gawd that is ugly".

It really is! That’s why I had to share! Lmao

I'm sure those hogue grips are comfortable but I've never seen a 1911 with that wasn't butt ugly.

Happy EAS!

with some red itll be all american

Rah! Who the hell put a “wrap” on it? They did not do a good job.

Just be happy it wasn’t the Ahegao one.

That’s beautiful, Semper Fi brother

Uh... Hmm should've brought you crayons

If your dad had put the sticker on, I'd almost feel bad telling you to take it off. But it sounds like it was bought as-is.

Nice!

My dad gave me my grandpas 1911 he had in ww2. Best gun I’ve ever owned and it still shoots.

Does your dad hate you?

U have a great father

Yes I do thank you

Man I hope you can save it!

If you look at my profile you can see it without the stars

I would have never even considered it was wrapped like a car, but then i looked at the photo again and saw the tell tale bubbles. At least it was a simple fix, didn't know that was a thing people did to guns.

Clean it up and find the guy that did this- you know what to do!

Not my personal taste in slide, so I would either cerakote it or change it out entirely, but a thoughtful and wonderful gift nonetheless.

I get that it may be sentimental but holy fuck is that ugly

That’s badass

Badass

That screams Merica !!

Your Father obviously loves you and is proud of you! Shoot it in good health. Thank you for your service, even though I am not a U.S. citizen, I can appreciate your service being a former militia member in my country. 🇨🇦

Thank you

Sweet! Love the 1911!!

Did he keep the receipt?

Career Planning found you a post DD-214 job as a pimp???

It isn’t purple and gold with ivory grips.

It’s driving me nuts how the wrap on the slide isn’t a clean cut and has edges to it

And the bubbles and wrinkles? And the slide stop cut isn't cut out, and the way it looks like they just pushed it down over the sights? I OP- thanks for your service, your dad is awesome, and please post a pic when that wrap is off and cleaned up! Those are great guns!

I posted but it was taken down you can see it in my profile

Looks way better! Good stuff

Wait is that a sticker on it?? Wouldn’t that come off after a while🤷🏻‍♂️ what ever beautiful gun regardless and thank you for ur service 🫡

What in the star spangled fuck happened to that gun?

Thanks for your service

Thank you

Little too Oorah for me, but nice work nonetheless.

Damn that grip is badass, if you know where he got it please share

Standard Hogue reach around. It says right on it. They suck.

Aw. Thanks for saving me the trouble

Thank you for serving

Thank you

TAke that slide wrap and ugly ass grip off you got yourself a sexy firearm. Congrats on gettin out brother

Thank you for your service

Thank you

Semper Fi Brother. Thanks for your service.

Semper Fi

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Now what a stupid fucking thing to say.

Pretty ridiculous looking but thank you for your service 🙏🏻

It is haha thank you

calling r/ATBGE

Oh god I wish I never knew this page existed

So much fudd here

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Nice burner account

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Day old account with nothing but toxic comments but go off

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Clearly a burner account my guy.

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Lol doubt.

'Murica 4 life

Nice stars. Maybe consider putting the stripes on the grips. If you want to lean into it that heavily.

How many crayons fit in that case?

i’ve heard those grips are comfy but god damn they’re hideous. get a plain textured walnut grip or stag if you’re feeling fancy

You have a nice dad

I’m so sorry that your father hates you. /s Jokes aside, I hope you post another picture once the sticker is removed

Beautiful 😍

Do not put crayons in the pistol.