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That is a pretty looking pistol, but what I would ask is other than the cosmetic stuff what else was done?
is it a factory barrel and bushing, or did you add anything there? Like hard fitting a match barrel and bushing?
Was there any slide to frame fitting lapping them for fit?
Not a stock trigger, what was used and done? New trigger componets, like hammer, sear, disconnector and pull weight?
Don't take this the wrong way, but sale what you did to make this a "want" type of gun.
And please don't think that I am being judgemental, hell I still have trouble breaking down a 1911 to basic parts, cleaning them and putting it back together!!!
Ok... The only parts that are original to this one are the pins, slide stop, extractor, barrel, frame and slide. The frame/slide fit was good enough that I didn't feel it needed improvement. I fit a Wilson barrel bushing and the barrel locks up tight.
The trigger is a YoBo trigger. The hammer, sear, and disconnector are YoBo parts, as well as the barstock plunger tube. Thumb safety is an Ed Brown wide safety that has been narrowed and dehorned. The mainspring housing is also an Ed Brown part blended to the frame.
The trigger breaks a 4.5lbs. I might tweak it a bit...
The grip safety is a Wilson part that I fitted. The magazine well was beveled by hand, and the rear of the slide was blended to match the frame.
The front sight is a Heinie sight, and the rear is the Yobo retro sight.
It's reliable and accurate enough for a carry gun. Could it be better? Sure... I could fit a Kart barrel to it, and tighten up the frame/slide fit. Is it really necessary? Not for this one. I may get a wild hair at some point and do that at a future date. It was simply something that I "wanted" to build for myself. And I will be happy to carry it. I consider myself extremely lucky to have been able to get some help from some of the best smiths in the business, and the end result is something that I am both happy with and very proud of.
--md
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