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Looking at a Colt Gunsite pistol, but I hate the front serrations.
Can they be checkered over?
Anybody done it?
Can they be checkered over?
Anybody done it?
Checkering over Colt Gunsite serrations
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I'm no expert but I've looked into that before on some guns myself. If the serrations are cut like the old days, that is to say a v style notch, not too deep and are a particular lpi like 20 or 25 then they could be chased with a checkering file. If they are machined such as with a ball end mill then, no. Ultimately you could have the front strap welded up and cut back then checkered as well. Whatever you choose, good luck!
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Recently asked this same question: https://www.1911addicts.com/threads...inum-frame-that-already-has-serrations.80857/
I think that depends on how much material there is on the front strap. You could call the Smithy at Gunsite as he’s probably the guy who built the pistol.
Throw a couple pictures up and there may be some folks who can provide a more informed answer for you.
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Anything CAN be done.....
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Yeah. Not looking to be buried with it.
Maybe I should’ve said, can it be done for a reasonable price.
Maybe I should’ve said, can it be done for a reasonable price.
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Not dead set on any lpi. 20 may be the easiest, but I’m not sure.
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MY thoughts are it could be rather easy to checker with a mill. I’m not 100% sure, but a I think the Gunsite serrations are 20LPI
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Jim Milks can weld in a 25LPI insert. http://www.innovativecustomguns.com/
Here is an example of his work on the forum. https://www.1911addicts.com/threads/shout-out-to-jim-milks-of-innovative-custom-guns.66663/
Here is an example of his work on the forum. https://www.1911addicts.com/threads/shout-out-to-jim-milks-of-innovative-custom-guns.66663/
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