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    Default Refinishing a 1911

    I am starting to refinish a 1911 and need to know what type of media they use on Colt to produce the matte finish on top of the slide and frame curves... Thx

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    Default Re: Refinishing a 1911

    Can't help you with your question.. But please post pics.. love seeing refinish jobs guys do themselves. Good luck!!!

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    Default Re: Refinishing a 1911

    Thx...Will post some pics...I fitted a wilson high ride beaver tail safety and blended the rear of the slide with the frame leading to the BT safety. Contoured the BT and sides of the frame so they lined up. Removed the grip bushings and plunger tube to do the flats of the frame. You would not believe how many high and low spots are on the frame sides. Spent some time flattening out the sides on a milled steel block and plan to finish with a 150 grit on all the flats. 150 grit gives the stainless a satin finish close to stock, can't really do that until I figure out what type of blasting media needed for all the round surfaces though

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    Default Re: Refinishing a 1911

    Some day I will learn how to do that stuff. I hope Pennsylvania Gunsmith School is still around when I retire.

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    Default Re: Refinishing a 1911

    Better apply a couple years ahead, I believe they have a waiting list several years long

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    Default Re: Refinishing a 1911

    Glass beads will give you a matte finish...something more abrasive such as sand or aluminum oxide if you are looking to rough up the service to say Cerakote or KG Gunkote.

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    Default Re: Refinishing a 1911

    Thx for the info...Going to try the glass bead this weekend

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    Default Re: Refinishing a 1911

    Quote Originally Posted by strokelessone View Post
    Better apply a couple years ahead, I believe they have a waiting list several years long
    Thanks for the heads up...I have 10 more years to go lol

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    Default Re: Refinishing a 1911

    It's not just the blasting media but the air pressure also.

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    Default Re: Refinishing a 1911

    Thx for the tip, am going to experiment on some scrap stainless

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