1911 Project: Checkering the front strap
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- Опубликовано: 17 окт 2024
- Hand checkering a 1911 front strap ended up being a lot harder than I thought. Mainly because it is an exercise in patience and you can't rush it...like I did. Even still, with the mistakes that were made, checkering the front strap of this Norinco 1911A1 was well worth it since the texture added will aid in recoil control and overall comfort will firing.
Was it worth it? Yes. Will I do it again? Yes. Mainly because checkering files are expensive and I need to justify the expense ;)
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I think you did great on your first attempt. Don't be like me on my first one some 38 years ago and know when to stop. I found out just how thick the front strap was on my first one. Yep, blew a hole in the transition at the trigger guard, oops! Welded it all up and started again under the trigger guard. It turned out OK but like you found out, tedious. Yours looks great and once the grips are on the over reach on the sides will be gone. Metal checkering is the most challenging part of gunsmithing, wood or metal until you get it mastered. Another great video. I still think it deserves the adjustable target sights, they would truly be the finishing touch to make this pooch outstanding. I have truly enjoyed this series and I hope you keep projects like this going for the future.
I was for sure worried about the thickness! And with how the machining has been on this was worried about its consistency. So far it’s been fine. It does look better with the grips.
As for the sights, I’m working on something. It won’t be the target sights. But hopefully you’ll get a kick out of it
As always, thank you for your comments and getting a kick out of watching me struggle! 👍
@@nobodytraining I'm looking forward to whatever you do with this pistol. One of my favorite channels for sure.
@five-oonsene545 you saying that is a big honor! I just hope I can pull it off!
Good stuff, thanks for sharing.
You bet! And thanks for watching!
wow i was like, ok learning experience but the finished product looks real nice bro.
I appreciate that! It isn’t perfect but it doesn’t look like it was attacked by a bag of chisels either. It’s going to be a huge improvement
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for posting this video. I started working on my 1911 a couple months ago, and this is one of the tasks that occupies a lot of time on my mind. There is both some dread and excitement to try this for the first time. I have put it off about as long as I can and will be tackling it soon. Great content man! Thanks!
You are most welcome! Definitely spend a lot of time on your initial lines. Thats what I wish I would have done. And maybe going for a 30 LPI file instead of 20. But its was definitely in my head as well!
@@nobodytraining thanks for the tip. Yeah, from what I’ve gathered on watching/rewatching these types of videos is to spend ample time on making sure the grip surface is even prior to beginning the checkering process, and to focus on the initial guidelines. The thought of screwing up my fairly expensive 1911 is unnerving! Ha!
@defteo4370 I gotta know…what are you learning on?
@@nobodytraining it’s a Colt competition gold cup, series 70 (.45 ACP). So far I have reverse cut the crown, added/tuned a new ignition kit, fit a new barrel bushing, reverse cut the slide lock pin hole, fit a new thumb safety, magwell, and in the process of fitting a new grip safety (Stan Chen parts). I’m basically learning as I go. Videos like yours and Mosin Virus, are such good resources. It’s been a blast learning as much as I possibly can. I’m sure that I have spent about the same amount as what it would cost to get the work done by a gunsmith just on tools etc… but it feels good to take pride in the work you’ve done. Cheers man!
@defteo4370 That’s a project! You sound like me. It’s the fun of the learning that makes it worth while. It’s hard to explain to people who don’t look at projects like we do. Yes the end result is important but it’s the process along the way that we really enjoy!
Great work man! Thats a heck of a project!
Much appreciated! It feels great in the hand so far. I can’t wait to get it shootable and see what a difference it made.
@@nobodytraining looks really grippy to me! just planning on refinishing with cold blue?
Speaking of getting out of your comfort zone I have started porting my pistols. Been pretty awesome so far!
@dltz I’m decent with a dremel but not enough to port 🤣 Are you porting slide and barrel or just slide?
As for coating, I’ve got my mind set on phosphate finish. A nod to the GI
@@nobodytraining Porting slide and barrel on a manual 3-axis mill.
how are you going to do the phosphate? Found someone to send it to?
@dltz Nice! Thats so cool.
Brownells sells different chemicals. They have a zinc parkerizing and a manganese parkerizing solutions. Fairly straight forward process with no expensive equipment.
Good job man 👏👏.
That's awesome. Enjoy your videos. However, I'm not attempting that. That's why they make skateboard tape.
Now you tell me!
Thanks for watching 👍
You did an amazing job, especially for your first time. I think you should try an aluminum frame next wink wink 🤣
Thanks!
I take it you have an aluminum frame that needs to be done…🤣
@@nobodytraining a few 🤣