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blriehl
04-13-15, 17:37
http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y491/feral45/Gunsmithing/20150413_132524_zpsvp5pnw9w.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/feral45/media/Gunsmithing/20150413_132524_zpsvp5pnw9w.jpg.html)

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y491/feral45/Gunsmithing/20150413_133710_zpsfbbinklk.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/feral45/media/Gunsmithing/20150413_133710_zpsfbbinklk.jpg.html)

Checkering it is :D

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y491/feral45/Gunsmithing/20150413_154524_zpsswyc9pa4.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/feral45/media/Gunsmithing/20150413_154524_zpsswyc9pa4.jpg.html)

And, new toy:

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y491/feral45/Gunsmithing/20150413_100733_zps5nsd8c9f.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/feral45/media/Gunsmithing/20150413_100733_zps5nsd8c9f.jpg.html)

Cheers!
Big A
04-13-15, 19:53
Well, I was gonna vote serrated...
Kain
04-13-15, 19:56
Well, I was gonna vote serrated...

Me too.
Benito
04-13-15, 23:06
Is there a reason (not that you need one, just asking) to serrate/checker the rear of the slide like that? It's not a gripping surface. The only other reason I can think of is glare reduction, or just for the hell of it.
thei3ug
04-14-15, 08:37
You know, you're practically building my dream browning to the letter.
prefer serrated, for what it's worth. Are you matching a rear sight?
MistWolf
04-14-15, 09:49
Is there a reason (not that you need one, just asking) to serrate/checker the rear of the slide like that? It's not a gripping surface. The only other reason I can think of is glare reduction, or just for the hell of it.

Yes to both. It also gives a better gripping surface if the slide needs a little nudge with the thumb and gives the gunsmith a chance to show off their checkering skills- all of which make serrations nice to have but not necessary
blriehl
04-14-15, 12:37
So, checkering happened. About 85% cut. Will touch up right before finishing. Slide is getting sights this week.

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y491/feral45/Gunsmithing/20150414_132800_zpsee9oyxkx.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/feral45/media/Gunsmithing/20150414_132800_zpsee9oyxkx.jpg.html)

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y491/feral45/Gunsmithing/20150414_132808_zps8dt9gpsl.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/feral45/media/Gunsmithing/20150414_132808_zps8dt9gpsl.jpg.html)

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y491/feral45/Gunsmithing/20150414_132841_zps336c0xdg.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/feral45/media/Gunsmithing/20150414_132841_zps336c0xdg.jpg.html)

Not unhappy with the result, actually.
blriehl
04-14-15, 13:48
To lazy to start a new thread for mag wells:

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y491/feral45/Gunsmithing/20150414_143333_zpscrigj9ea.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/feral45/media/Gunsmithing/20150414_143333_zpscrigj9ea.jpg.html)

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y491/feral45/Gunsmithing/20150414_143344_zpscifphhpb.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/feral45/media/Gunsmithing/20150414_143344_zpscifphhpb.jpg.html)

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y491/feral45/Gunsmithing/20150414_143353_zpschlotbdy.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/feral45/media/Gunsmithing/20150414_143353_zpschlotbdy.jpg.html)

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y491/feral45/Gunsmithing/20150414_143405_zpsch66dnhj.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/feral45/media/Gunsmithing/20150414_143405_zpsch66dnhj.jpg.html)

Gonna make a die to crimp those mag corners. Seems like a reasonable fix to the issue.
SeriousStudent
04-14-15, 21:39
That looks very sweet. I absolutely wish I had your patience.
blriehl
04-15-15, 07:51
That looks very sweet. I absolutely wish I had your patience.

It's not patience. This is stress relief. When I reach saturation with paying work, I fool around a little. Keeps me out of trouble.
blriehl
04-15-15, 17:09
Cleaned up a little to see where more work is needed:

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y491/feral45/Gunsmithing/20150415_170032_zps3fgyqiyj.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/feral45/media/Gunsmithing/20150415_170032_zps3fgyqiyj.jpg.html)

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y491/feral45/Gunsmithing/20150415_170026_zpsolhl8cbm.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/feral45/media/Gunsmithing/20150415_170026_zpsolhl8cbm.jpg.html)

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y491/feral45/Gunsmithing/20150415_170012_zpstsifqvw1.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/feral45/media/Gunsmithing/20150415_170012_zpstsifqvw1.jpg.html)

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y491/feral45/Gunsmithing/20150415_165958_zps2lsd6fsv.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/feral45/media/Gunsmithing/20150415_165958_zps2lsd6fsv.jpg.html)

And just for fun:

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y491/feral45/Gunsmithing/20150415_140202_zpszdyynwk5.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/feral45/media/Gunsmithing/20150415_140202_zpszdyynwk5.jpg.html)
graffex
04-15-15, 20:26
I really need to learn how to do this, build a 1911 or high power and fit it from scratch and do all that. Just for my own fun or stress relief :)