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A while back I picked up a lightly used 629-1 with an 8 3/8" barrel. I've never been a fan of the longer barrel because I didn't like the balance, but the price was right. I've always wanted a 5" 629 but I could never find one in my area (Northern California). So, I took the long boy to Craig Maraviov in Woodland and had him cut the barrel to 5" and remount a blued front sight and base. Unfortunately, I forgot to ask for a front sight insert but I guess I could have that done later. His work is excellent and the gun is so much better balanced now. Of course while this was sitting at his shop, I picked up another 1911 project so now I may have to let this one go to fund the other. Maybe I'll take her out and shoot a few rounds just for kicks...
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