'Tuning up' a Colt Rail Gun.

[Chuck]

I think there are a few here that might enjoy this.

Stock front sight dovetail was an oddball size and it was
too close to the front of the slide.
I silver-soldered in a 416 dutchman and cut it for
one of my front sights.







This pic shows using a test indicator to center the front sight before drilling the
pin hole.





Stock rear sight was a Novak. The stock dovetail sloped about .005" from
right to left. It was slightly enough undersized that I was able to re-machine it
to fit a Tier One rear.

This pic shows using a test indicator to find the center of the original dovetail







Customer requested a carry bevel package. It was sharp!

Before and afters:

[Chuck]

Colt uses what I call a 'plunge-cut' high cut. I find
it uncomfortable and unattractive.
Here is my high cut merging with Colt's.





Roughed out with an 1/8" burr in a Dremel.



After files and sandpaper.





A lot of edges to break.



Done.

[Quick_1911]

Man that looks AMAZING, I need to get my Rail Gun worked over, the "carry package" really looks nice, I love the smoothed out edges and that textured front strap!

[VooDoo6Actual]

Impeccably executed !

[PatEgan]

That looks like a million bucks, just gorgeous. Great work, thanks for sharing.

Pat

[eternal24k]

Thanks for sharing,
the rail gun is looking more and more appealing, and your work looks fantastic as always.

ETA:
what is the height on your Tier One rear sight? And do you offer these for sale, I know you havent been taking any new work...

[snappy]

Very nice to witness the process. I handled a Rail Gun at SGC last week and it did feel a bit rough to me. That one looks fantastic! Thanks for the post.

[Vinh]

Absolutely phenomenal.

[SeriousStudent]

Mr Rogers, thank you for allowing us to peer into your world. It's a joy to view real craftsmanship.

It reminds me of the old saying "If only it could talk....."

Your pistols would be singing.

[glocktogo]

I do not like this at all.

Now I want a new Colt Rail Gun and custom gunsmithing to match. Unfortunately the discretionary fund is perilously low, so all I can do is drool and dream.