Is polishing a 1011's breechface advisable for a novice?

Bennett Richards · January 11, 1999, 02:54 AM

I was wondering if I might attempt to do my own polish job on the breechface of my 1911's SS slide?

If so, what's the best way to do it?

Thanks,

Ben.

George Stringer · January 11, 1999, 09:41 AM

Ben, this is a job that you can do yourself. You need a hard Arkansas stone small enough to fit flat against the breech face. What you're after is just to polish, not remove metal. Some may disagree but I don't recommend any kind of sand paper or files. It takes time and patience. Just polish with the stone until you achieve the finish you want. George

January 11, 1999, 02:54 AM	#1
Bennett Richards Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 1998 Location: Carlsbad, CA USA Posts: 343	I was wondering if I might attempt to do my own polish job on the breechface of my 1911's SS slide? If so, what's the best way to do it? Thanks, Ben.

January 11, 1999, 09:41 AM	#2
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	Ben, this is a job that you can do yourself. You need a hard Arkansas stone small enough to fit flat against the breech face. What you're after is just to polish, not remove metal. Some may disagree but I don't recommend any kind of sand paper or files. It takes time and patience. Just polish with the stone until you achieve the finish you want. George