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Thread: 'Modernized' 1911 WW1 repro.

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    The R in F.A.R.T RevolverRob's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by pistolwrench View Post
    Pseudo parked?
    I don't really know.
    I first blasted with fresh 120 grit Aluminum Oxide, then parkerized using manganese phosphate.
    So at that point it's officially parked.
    But then I applied a custom mixed coat of Cerakote. 70% Graphite Black/30% Sniper Grey.
    I was attempting to maintain the cosmetic appeal of 'parkerizing' while providing a much more protective
    finish.
    You nailed it, seriously.

    When I saw it at first I was thinking, "Dude that's the nicest parkerizing job I've ever seen. Then I realized it looked a little too hard-wearing for park and I thought, "He must have done something else and/or come up with some new finish!"

    It's got the nice matte-look of park but it actually looks more durable from its visual presence, without being overbearing. I like Roguard, Black T, and black cerakote, but they all look too shiny, too "good" and not "traditional" in a sense, like parkerizing does.

    Love it. I may well borrow your formula for the 1911 I'm planning to build for myself this winter!

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    Quote Originally Posted by DanM View Post
    What made you choose a white bead on the front sight over a brass or gold bead? I don’t think I’ve ever seen a white one used before.
    It seems as if that is probably the sight he uses most on his guns, and I always think that is the coolest part of the gun. Such a simple, but useful idea, perfectly executed.

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    The Nostomaniac 03RN's Avatar
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    Beautiful

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    That really is just perfect.
    We may lose and we may win, but we will never be here again.......

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    Absolutely stunning! That may be my grail 1911.

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    Nice work, as always Chuck.

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    How's about this un?

    Originally a U.S. issued "black army" finish, the previous owner had it hard chromed inside and out.[huge in the 60s/70s]
    He shot bullseye with it, though I don't know how well he did with the original sights.

    She's a queen now in my possession.
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    "... And miles to go before I sleep".

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    How does the abbreviated beavertail work?

    I've always had trouble activating the modern style with my grip.

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    Wood burnin' Curmudgeon CSW's Avatar
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    It has always shot well, but I have never ran it under match stuff.
    "... And miles to go before I sleep".

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    Chuck, the last time I felt this way I was 14 and introduced to ​Playboy.

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