1911- bobtail work

[sewktbk]

Fellow gunnutz,

I'm looking for a gunsmith that can bobtail a 1911. I posted in Herron Arms section to know if they do that kind of work but haven't gotten a reply yet.

In the mean time, I'd like to know if anyone is aware of a gunsmith that has experience with that specific modification.

I know Armco could do it, but given all the relatively recent bad reviews I've read, I'd like to go with someone else.

Thanks,
Cheers.

 

[sw686blue]

I highly recommend Rodger at Dark International, he does stellar work without the added bs.

 

[dogzilla]

Casey at Tacord does stellar work

 

[skoal]

Casey is easily one of the best smiths ive ever used.

Why not try the bob tail yourself?

 

[sewktbk]

Casey is easily one of the best smiths ive ever used.

Why not try the bob tail yourself?

Interesting idea. I'll have to look into what the procedure is. Equipment/installation might be an issue, but I'll look into it.

Thanks for the suggestions guys.

 

[skoal]

Brownelles has a jig aside from that just a cut off wheel and various files/sandpaper for finish work
Good luck eigther way.

 

[superted]

Are we talking about "bobbing" the hammer or installing a "beavertail" grip safety.

Bobbing hammer = big file and careful "bobbing" to suit or installing a "commander" style hammer.

Installing a "beavertail" grip safety involves more serious work and if you have to ask "how" - you shouldn't be doing it yourself...

 

[enefgee]

Dlask does Bobtailing - I believe they also sell a bobtail mainspring housing.

 

[sewktbk]

Are we talking about "bobbing" the hammer or installing a "beavertail" grip safety.

Bobbing hammer = big file and careful "bobbing" to suit or installing a "commander" style hammer.

Installing a "beavertail" grip safety involves more serious work and if you have to ask "how" - you shouldn't be doing it yourself...

None of the above. look up "1911 bobtail" in google.

 

[turbo_bird]

How hard can it be? And as far as asking how, I didn't know how to do a lot of things before the first time I did them. Including quite a bit of gun stuff. As far a bobbing a 1911, that should be pretty simple to do yourself if you can get hold of all the parts, even easier if you get a jig.
Kristian

 

[09outlander]

Are we talking about "bobbing" the hammer or installing a "beavertail" grip safety.

Bobbing hammer = big file and careful "bobbing" to suit or installing a "commander" style hammer.

Installing a "beavertail" grip safety involves more serious work and if you have to ask "how" - you shouldn't be doing it yourself...

He's talking about bobtailing the frame and main spring housing, like my Sig below.