Bobtail 1911- looking for quotes

[Bryan]

I am looking for quotes on getting a blued steel 1911 bobtailed. I am in Woodstock and would prefer not to drive too far.

 

[3clicks_Off]

Belt sander then some hand block sanding and cold blue for the win

It's just a tool

 

[DinkyDau]

I believe if I remember correctly geezer has done one and it turned out mighty fine..Of course I maybe wrong..

 

[Bryan]

Belt sander then some hand block sanding and cold blue for the win

It's just a tool

You got one I can practice on?

 

[3clicks_Off]

You got one I can practice on?

Watch 3 or 4 Utube vids and you will be a pro like the rest of us cool guys

 

[3clicks_Off]

I believe if I remember correctly geezer has done one and it turned out mighty fine..Of course I maybe wrong..

That man has lots of patience a steady hand and a little knowledge of metalergy....just a little

 

[geezer]

Yes, I’ve done a few, but he needs a licensed gunsmith

 

[DinkyDau]

Yes, I’ve done a few, but he needs a licensed gunsmith
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Yeh! But I gotta give credit where credit is do!! Hope you are healing well Brother!

 

[DADI03]

how does the back piece pin in after they are bobtailed? I was thinking about giving it a shot but wasn't real sure about it though

 

[Bryan]

how does the back piece pin in after they are bobtailed? I was thinking about giving it a shot but wasn't real sure about it though

Ok so 10 posts in and not any of the quotes for the job
You use a jig to drill a new hole. It can be done at home. I just do not want to buy a jig to do it. I posted looking for a jig to buy rent or borrow , 109 views no responses. I guess I will just call around. Maybe they are and maybe they are not ODT members.
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