Laser engraved front strap

[LDM]

I'd like to see if this could be done as a practical and possibly cheaper way to stipple the front strap of a 1911. Maybe a very shallow job over the whole front strap.

I second that question.
By the way CDJ, I have a place in Laurel Springs, so we're almost neighbors.

[CharlieDeltaJuliet]

Wow LDM, We are neighbors. I am going to work on a full front strap over the weekend. I am not sure anymore what a gunsmith charges to texture a front strap, but I think the laser would be a cheaper alternative. I will play around with a checkering pattern and more to see the time and labor involved.

[1911-A1]

That's really cool. I'd love something simple like inverted chevrons or something similar.

[CharlieDeltaJuliet]

That's really cool. I'd love something simple like inverted chevrons or something similar.

I had not even thought of that. Okay I need to get started on a pattern. Lol

[1911-A1]

I had not even thought of that. Okay I need to get started on a pattern. Lol

Just promise us, no matter what, you won't offer Punisher skulls in any configuration.

[CharlieDeltaJuliet]

Sad part is, that is what I get asked for the most. It really makes it hard being a fan of the comic since I was a young man.

[clarkz71]

He was so happy he had me engrave his signature onto the slide of one of his other 1911's.
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Nice work, looking forward to more examples.

[foxtrotx1]

Doing the whole front strap with a laser might mirror the appearance of the grip tape people put there while offering a more permanent and visually pleasing solution.

[notorious_ar15]

I could see that also being a great alternative for the Browning Hi-Power pistols...