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Post by CaptDAR on Feb 23, 2021 15:12:51 GMT
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Post by Doyley83 on Feb 23, 2021 15:49:25 GMT
Very nice David  Where were these from mate and did they require any fettling to fit? |
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Post by HeadHunter on Feb 23, 2021 16:04:37 GMT
That looks so much better than plastic.....all you need now is the grip medallions fitted to them now though for that truly authentic look. I like the fact that you managed to get the heads of the grip screws to line up, kudos to you for that ! So I guess I'm not the only one with OCD gun tendencies, lol  So come on ! spill the beans partner, where did you get them from ? and how much were they ? |
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Post by CaptDAR on Feb 23, 2021 16:15:53 GMT
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Post by Wild Bill on Feb 23, 2021 17:18:10 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2021 17:49:03 GMT
Superb. The wood is striking against the black frame. Lovely purchase. Congratulations on becoming a US Marshal btw, this town is looking more and more like Tombstone every day! A good thing imo! |
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Post by Doyley83 on Feb 23, 2021 17:51:33 GMT
Looks like you've had the last set from them there David. They are very nice and I reckon not having to worry about the fettling is worth an extra tenner anyway!
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Post by Wild Bill on Feb 23, 2021 18:00:19 GMT
Yep there are some good grips out there if you search. Etsy has quite a few to choose from too. These were from ebay though for a tenner a while back.  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2021 18:04:48 GMT
I like the fact that you managed to get the heads of the grip screws to line up, kudos to you for that ! So I guess I'm not the only one with OCD gun tendencies, lol I couldn't resist posting mine. L@@k how askew those screws are    |
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Post by Wild Bill on Feb 23, 2021 18:06:22 GMT
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Post by Doyley83 on Feb 23, 2021 18:42:20 GMT
Wild Bill have you come across many that are pre-prepped for fitment on the KWC variants or have you had to go at them with a file generally?
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Post by Wild Bill on Feb 23, 2021 18:46:37 GMT
Wild Bill have you come across many that are pre-prepped for fitment on the KWC variants or have you had to go at them with a file generally? Mine came that needed 5 minutes on a dremel. It literally only takes 5 mins. |
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Post by Doyley83 on Feb 23, 2021 18:51:22 GMT
Wild Bill have you come across many that are pre-prepped for fitment on the KWC variants or have you had to go at them with a file generally? Mine came that needed 5 minutes on a dremel. It literally only takes 5 mins. Yeh I've Dremel'd a set but I wasnt happy with the job I did. It was good to see the images RobonTarget posted on AGF the other day of an official wooden set. Looks like you can leave a couple of MM on the bottom lip so the grips are still flush if looked at from the bottom. Just practise I guess, I've got another set here that need the same treatment |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2021 20:01:44 GMT
Mine came that needed 5 minutes on a dremel. It literally only takes 5 mins. Yeh I've Dremel'd a set but I wasnt happy with the job I did. It was good to see the images RobonTarget posted on AGF the other day of an official wooden set. Looks like you can leave a couple of MM on the bottom lip so the grips are still flush if looked at from the bottom. Just practise I guess, I've got another set here that need the same treatment I don't think it matters if it looks a bit of a rough job. Once the grips are on the gun nobody can tell. I wouldn't worry. I don't. It's a proper sweep it under the carpet job when I do mine  |
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Post by Doyley83 on Feb 23, 2021 20:18:39 GMT
Yeh I've Dremel'd a set but I wasnt happy with the job I did. It was good to see the images RobonTarget posted on AGF the other day of an official wooden set. Looks like you can leave a couple of MM on the bottom lip so the grips are still flush if looked at from the bottom. Just practise I guess, I've got another set here that need the same treatment I don't think it matters if it looks a bit of a rough job. Once the grips are on the gun nobody can tell. I wouldn't worry. I don't. It's a proper sweep it under the carpet job when I do mine I'm a bit of a perfectionist with mild OCD, so if its flush all round I'd be happy, I'm not too bothered about what's going on underneath |
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Colt 1911 A1 by David Reid, on Flickr
Colt 1911 A1 by David Reid, on Flickr
