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View Poll Results: How to address finish mismatches in aftermarket parts? | |||
Try to find aftermarket parts that match the factory finish | 1 | 33.33% | |
Have the gun refinished when I'm done changing out parts. | 1 | 33.33% | |
Live with any mismatched finishes I end up with. | 1 | 33.33% | |
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March 20, 2012, 10:09 PM | #1 |
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Matching Factory Finish on Small 1911 Parts?
I like my new Remington R1 so far, but there are a few things I'd like to change. I'd like a longer/wider "paddle"-style thumb safety, and perhaps a beavertail grip safety.
My question is, do I try to find aftermarket parts that match the R1's finish, do I make all my changes and then have the entire gun refinished (maybe using NP3+ or some other high-speed/low-drag finish), or do I just live with any mismatch I end up with? |
March 22, 2012, 10:43 PM | #2 |
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Comments on your poll:
Choosing 1 will drive you nuts and be impossible if buying parts mail order or on the net. Picking 2 will cost a lot of money and there is no guarantee of a match because of use of different alloys and materials. Go with 3 and quit worrying about the small stuff. Jim |
March 22, 2012, 10:47 PM | #3 |
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I'll take door No. 3. I have done No 2 multiple times and while it does look GREAT I don't think it's worth the cost unless you're just going to lock it away in a safe as an investment.
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