My fighting 1911...ongoing project.

[PutTogether]

Looks very nice - what finish is that? I'd also be curious as to what that cost if you didn't mind sharing.

[Centurion_D]

What did it cost you for the work?

Total cost was $85 for everything.

[Centurion_D]

Looks very nice - what finish is that? I'd also be curious as to what that cost if you didn't mind sharing.

The finish is the factory original parkerized. I'm thinking of having it refinished in something else but for right now I'm pretty satisfied. Luckily all the aftermarket parts I got are all parkerized so there is no mismatching colors.

[Shiloh13]

Where did you have the work done? I saw Tabors, but I don't know who that is.

Always looking for a good shop to do some work on 1911s.

[Centurion_D]

Where did you have the work done? I saw Tabors, but I don't know who that is.

Always looking for a good shop to do some work on 1911s.

Tabors is located in San Bruno on El Camino. http://www.taborshooters.com/

[trinydex]

where you get the slanted mag release? did it fit without polishing?

[Centurion_D]

where you get the slanted mag release? did it fit without polishing?

I got it at 10-8 performance.. http://10-8performance.com/Merchant2...gory_Code=1911
I also picked up my rear sights from the same place. Frank didn't mention any difficulties with installing the mag release. He might have done some minor fitting but didn't bother to tell me. I guess when installing any aftermarket parts YMMV.

[i1800collect]

what grips are those? they look very nice.

[Centurion_D]

what grips are those? they look very nice.

I purchased them from Nighthawk Customs.. http://www.nighthawkcustom.com/detail.aspx?ID=133 Very pricey but well worth em'.

[Centurion_D]

List of parts I've had installed so far...

1. 10-8 Performance 1911 rear sight (Tall)
2. 10-8 Performance 1911 extended magazine catch (Carbon Steel)
3. 10-8 Performance 1911 trigger, long curved, lightened.
4. EGW 1911 Hard Sear
5. Cylinder & Slide 1911 High Grip Extended Safety - Tactical Blue
6. Nighthawk Customs G-10 grips, golfball pattern, black
7. Smith & Alexander Hex Head grip screws, blued.
8. Mars Armament 2nd Gen. ILAP (Integrated Lanyard Attachment Point) magwell, pointed golfball pattern, beveled sides.
9. Koenig low mass hammer (standard).
10. Springfield Armory mainspring recoil plug and guide rod (Government Length), parkerized.

Thats it so far. More gunsmithing to be done in the future.

[jinggoyd1967]

Your pistol looks great. Don't you think 3.5 lbs trigger pull is a little on the light side for a defensive pistol? Do you think there will be any problems in case you have to go to court after an encounter because of the 3.5 trigger weight?

[kamagong]

How did you get your grips so black? I bought a pair like that and they are really gray. I've washed them and scrubbed them, but they still look gray. The package they came in said black and it looks like they have potential to be so.

I'm assuming those grips are G-10 Gunners. If so, hit it up with a little WD-40. It'll blacken up those grips.

[Standard]

Looks nice. I have 0 experience with 1911s, but it makes me want one