Here’s some progress on my latest project. After fitting the grip safety, I chased the very crude machine cut checkering by hand with a checkering file. The key to good cosmetics and functional checkering is to ensure each diamond comes to a point. This MSH was blasted and cold blued after the hand work to prevent corrosion during the build process.
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I have a 1911 which I carry for work (Law Enforcement). I’ve read your ad and fallowed your advised on checking for reliability, but still feel that my gun is not up to par.
We shoot a lot at work when it comes to target practice but it is only round ammo. Street loads are pretty expensive. What else can I do?
Here’s some progress on my latest project. After fitting the grip safety, I chased the very crude machine cut checkering by hand with a checkering file. The key to good cosmetics and functional checkering is to ensure each diamond comes to a point. This MSH was blasted and cold blued after the hand work to prevent corrosion during the build process.
I have a 1911 which I carry for work (Law Enforcement). I’ve read your ad and fallowed your advised on checking for reliability, but still feel that my gun is not up to par.
We shoot a lot at work when it comes to target practice but it is only round ammo. Street loads are pretty expensive. What else can I do?