PSA 1911 build

[markj]

I just measured it, that front sight is a .200". The rear sight is 2 or 3 clicks up from full down. Its set up for a 6 o'clock hold (POI is just on top of front sight).
Hope that helps.

 

[jglenn]

Like Mark I highly recommend Kensights for Novak cuts.. Their adjustable rear is perfect..


Ga company too !!

 

[jjrock]

I just measured it, that front sight is a .200". The rear sight is 2 or 3 clicks up from full down. Its set up for a 6 o'clock hold (POI is just on top of front sight).
Hope that helps.

That does help.

Like Mark I highly recommend Kensights for Novak cuts.. Their adjustable rear is perfect..


Ga company too !!

Well it's settled then, kensight it is.

Thanks guys!

 

[jglenn]

BTW Midway still sells the Strobel unit for $30.

Also the Brown plunger tube has a tad longer feet on it for a more solid lockup.. I use red locktit as well.

 

[will4me]

I use the Strobel unit and it works real well for me.
Your builds look good I just can not find time to work on mine lately.
Will update when I start again.

 

[jjrock]

I use the Strobel unit and it works real well for me.
Your builds look good I just can not find time to work on mine lately.
Will update when I start again.

Thanks. I wish I had more time to work on mine but I know once it's done I'm going to miss it. Hopefully I won't have to wait too long to start another one. Look forward to seeing your progress!

 

[jjrock]

Front strap checkering...

What jigs/tools have you guys used aside from the file? How difficult of a job is it?

Edit: Found Mark's thread, http://www.theoutdoorstrader.com/th...ii-hand-checkering-a-1911-front-strap.340161/
Those examples of hand checkering Mark showed me were beautiful! That's "all" there was to it?

I think I'll go ahead and order the file and practice on some steel pipe or something first. What kind of pipe or product should I look for at Home Depot/lowes?? Wouldn't want something too hard and dull up the file...

 

[markj]

You can order the files here http://www.ottofrei.com/Glardon-Val...les-LP1136-Checkering-Pillar-File-6-Inch.html much cheaper than any other source.

Yes, it really is simple. You will however, use muscles in your hands and fingers you didn't know you had! If you take your time and spread it out over a few days its not as bad. One of the cheap checkering guides like this one http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-t...tools/1911-auto-checkering-guide-prod780.aspx
would probably be a good idea at first.

 

[jjrock]

You can order the files here http://www.ottofrei.com/Glardon-Val...les-LP1136-Checkering-Pillar-File-6-Inch.html much cheaper than any other source.

Yes, it really is simple. You will however, use muscles in your hands and fingers you didn't know you had! If you take your time and spread it out over a few days its not as bad. One of the cheap checkering guides like this one http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-t...tools/1911-auto-checkering-guide-prod780.aspx
would probably be a good idea at first.

I was scouring to web for the files and came across these. How do I know which one is 25LPI - it doesn't seem clear. And do I want a medium coarse or what? Thanks!

 

[markj]

Unfortunately, 25 lpi is the only one they don't carry. I guess that's why Brownells and Midway can charge so much for that size. Im pretty sure if you look at the feri site carefully, somewhere on there it has a chart that shows LPI. 20 is pretty aggressive, but looks good if you don't mind the feel (TRP is 20). 30 feels like skateboard tape, looks nice, more refined, but is easy to screw up since the lines are not as deep, you can jump a line and go crooked if you are not careful. 20 is easier in that regard, just takes longer since you are cutting deeper. Ive done 30, 25, and 20. Like most people, 25 is my favorite for the feel and look.