Ted Yost Hi-Power Signature Grade Build

Stentor · Jul 22, 2018

I have a T-Series Hi-Power from 1969 with Ted Yost right now for a Signature Grade build.

Here are a few teaser pics that he shared--can't wait to get her.

AZ Husker · Jul 22, 2018

He's just a few miles from me yet I don't have any of his work. I'd love to see that when finished!

Bender · Jul 22, 2018

These Hi Powers turn out so stunningly beautiful.......can’t wait to see it completed.

Stentor · Jul 22, 2018

Another pic...getting closer.

Bender · Jul 22, 2018

Dang......I’m speechless

azpoolguy · Jul 23, 2018

That going to be really nice. Ted is a great guy and very gracious with his time. I had the opportunity to go to his shop last year and have him take a look at a couple of my ckeckering projects. He spent a couple hours talking with me about my builds and the smithing industry and his time at Gun Sight. He is a pleasure to talk with.

Stentor · Jul 23, 2018

azpoolguy said:
That going to be really nice. Ted is a great guy and very gracious with his time. I had the opportunity to go to his shop last year and have him take a look at a couple of my ckeckering projects. He spent a couple hours talking with me about my builds and the smithing industry and his time at Gun Sight. He is a pleasure to talk with.

I have found Ted to be a great guy too (very pleased with my interactions with him).

It's nice to hear Ted took the time to meet/speak with you about your projects and 'smithing.

azpoolguy · Jul 23, 2018

Stentor said:
I have found Ted to be a great guy too (very pleased with my interactions with him).

It's nice to hear Ted took the time to meet/speak with you about your projects and 'smithing.

I love hand checkering and being able to get direct input from him was a great asset.

Stentor · Jul 26, 2018

Here's another pic from Ted; this one (on bottom in pic) will be on her way home soon (can't wait).

azpoolguy · Jul 26, 2018

From Ted’s Facebook post it looks like he had a big month of Hi-Power work.

Stentor · Jul 26, 2018

azpoolguy said:
From Ted’s Facebook post it looks like he had a big month of Hi-Power work.

Yep, believe he focused on completing 5 or 6 Hi-Powers in June/July.

Now he’s on to a batch of 1911s.

Kokopelli · Jul 28, 2018

Stentor said:
Here's another pic from Ted; this one (on bottom in pic) will be on her way home soon (can't wait).
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That is gorgeous

Otofly · Sep 8, 2018

A true master of his craft!

Bender · Sep 16, 2018

Did this HP ever make it home?

Stentor · Sep 16, 2018

Bender said:
Did this HP ever make it home?

Yes, the ol' girl made it home after her time with Ted. She looks better in person than in the pics (and is a fantastic shooter).

I had a very good experience working with Ted; so much so that I have a 1970 (birth year) large letter Colt with him and in his queue for a 1911 custom build.

awmp · Sep 16, 2018

Wow, now that is a great looking Hi Power!

Babboonbobo · Sep 16, 2018

That’s a gorgeous HP and it’s MY birth year

just stunning blue, love it!

quantico · Sep 20, 2018

ted did a trigger job on an ed brown exec carry that i own. fantastic work.

i love the looks of the high power, i have never shot one. i would love to have the money to have ted build me a high power and toss the magazine safety , which i consider a non starter.