Franken-Gun Project part II: Hand Checkering a 1911 front strap.

[loadnplenty]

Good looking work there.

 

[DeadOnArms]

Very nice!

 

[Zeeman]

Very impressive. I'd be scared to do it.

 

[markj]

Thanks guys. Im making good progress on this gun. Got the slide and frame fit and then fit the barrel. Its Cerekoted Graphite Black now. Im doing final fitting of the fire control group now, but will be stuck waiting on the sights. Midway USA shipped them Saturday, but doesnt show a expected delivery till next monday, so that sucks!!

Ive taken several pics of the various steps along the way, just need to upload them and resize to make a post. I might just wait till I get the sights in and do it all at once. Ill be at the range thursday night so Im gonna try and bring it just for a function test........

 

[markj]

Here is where its at now if anyone is interested. Looks a little odd with the big compensator sticking off the front, but we will see if it has any real effect. If not, its just a threaded barrel so I can always take it off. Ill post details of the assembly process soon.

 

[speednut]

It does look good.

 

[Salient 1]

Helluva Job you have done there! Excellent work!

 

[Bgolden84]

Awesome work man. Looks great

 

[bassdaddy00]

Very nice!

 

[Boz1911]

Excellent work and kudos for the patience !!!