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I just completed an overhaul on this SA Operator. Got all new internals plus a traction treatment and cosmetic surgery.


The finish is Enviro-Tech over Mil-Spec Parkerizing. The S&A magwell is scalloped to match the frontstrap. Tip o' the hat to Chuck Rogers.






The grips are temporary - just for photo purposes.






The rear sight is a Heinie fit to the existing Novak dovetail.



The beavertail grip safety is by McCormick.



Greider Precision long three hole trigger - edges softened.

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Bob Rodgers
http://www.rodgerspistolsmithing.com
e-mail: bob@rodgerspistolsmithing.com
(870) 499-3125

That is about the best looking Operator I have ever seen. I really like the scallops - I'm dying to get my hand on a pisto that has them so I can see what they are like.

The finish look very nice. At first, I thought it was blueing. I have never heard of this finish before but I love they way it looks.

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Hard work pays off

Howdy Bob,

very nice ride!

QUESTION?

was the original platform a full length dust cover? did you cut it back and ball cut the slide?

I have a LB Monolith HVY that I bought NIB and its a very accurate and reliable ride, just wished I would have thought it out better and gone with a standard config 1911.

been toying with the idea of getting the dust cover cut back and ball cuts on the slide. dont want to hurt the value, but its not a popular config to at least break even, so modifying and keeping is on my mind?

your opinions are greatly appreciated

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SW CQB 45

Nice Bob.............Do you like series 1 Kimbers to work on?

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Lynnie, NRA Life Member

That is one SMOOTH OPERATOR Bob, nice build. gave me an idea to replace my novak with a heinie rear sight.

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docbob

Bob does really great work, that is a nice looking pistol and I bet it works just fine as well.

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Julian

I really like the way you dehorned all sharp edges on the slide and beveled the bottom. I have seen this on several guns now and am thinking of doing it on my Wilson Combat Professional. I performed a little dehorning on mine before sending the gun back to Wilson to have the whole slide beadblasted to match the frame. I wish I had done more after seeing this gun.

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"In Texas, if you kill someone, were gonna kill ya right back"

Ron White-Blue Collar Comedy Tour

That is one beautiful Operator.

The metal work, which is my favorite feature on a custom 1911, is incredible.

Makes mine look like a Llama now.

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Chris Hall

Wow! That dehorn is just one of a bazillion details that is perfectly done. I am in awe! Seeing this gun made my day.

Dave

That's a nice one! I like the ball cuts.

Jess

good news---she shoots as well as she looks