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Rick_a
| Posted on Monday, June 02, 2014 - 12:03 am: |
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After some prodding from coworkers I finally completed my 1911 rebuild project. Some may remember, it fell out on the highway and was run over, destroying the frame as well as several small components. These pistols are assembled from oversized components and require extensive fitting. This was no exception. I'll not bore everyone with the details, so here 'tis: Initial file strokes on the beavertail: 20140318_023144_LLS by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr 20140318_023243_LLS by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr Final fitting before sanding: 20140322_022416_LLS by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr 20140322_022548_LLS by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr Assembled pistol after bluing: 20140531_014411_LLS by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr 20140531_014555_LLS_edit by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr Finished pistol: 20140531_235730_LLS by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr 20140531_235634_LLS_edit by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr I love tweaking stuff, but hate making repairs on stuff that's broke. It turned out quite nice. It's no looker but is smooth and tight. |
Blake
| Posted on Monday, June 02, 2014 - 12:36 am: |
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Definitely worth the effort. |
Two_seasons
| Posted on Monday, June 02, 2014 - 01:07 am: |
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Purdy . Glad you got 'er back together Rick. |
Aesquire
| Posted on Monday, June 02, 2014 - 09:08 pm: |
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Nicely done resurrection. I apologize for earlier doubt that the project was worth it. It is. My favorite 1911a1grips too. |
Rick_a
| Posted on Monday, June 02, 2014 - 09:22 pm: |
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Repairing it wasn't very logical. I put another $400 towards devaluing what was a $700 pistol. A replacement gun with comparable features would have been in the $1000 vicinity but would not have been as precisely fitted. My main goal was to make the most of what was salvageable while building a better gun than what I started with. It's worth little in resale value but still means a lot to me. When it gets passed down there'll be a story to go with it. |
Ulyranger
| Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2014 - 10:14 am: |
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Well done. I imagine you would always have regretted not building your Phoenix out of the ashes...... A story for your heirs to be sure. |
Rick_a
| Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2014 - 03:55 pm: |
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Thanks. Did a one round test fire. Sure sounds loud on a quiet mid day afternoon. It worked perfectly and felt incredibly smooth. 20140603_132405 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr I can't wait to have some real fun with it. |
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