case coloring a 1911
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They're good steel, I don't see why not. Fellow in the maritimes does it. Good polish is crucial. - dan
I have to agree that such a thing would be absolutely amazing. I wonder why it's not an option from any makers that I know of?
You sure won't be the first one though. A google image search for "color case 1911" turns up a bevy of beauties. And they DO look as amazing as I imagined.
You sure won't be the first one though. A google image search for "color case 1911" turns up a bevy of beauties. And they DO look as amazing as I imagined.
greywolf67nt
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You would certainly want to make sure it was someone that knew what they were doing cuz some of them just look like they were pulled out of the mud and are all rusty.
I think the amount you shoot the gun is important. If you shoot the gun a lot, particularly IPSC style shooting, I think the colour would wear away with time. If it is only a gun you shoot occasionally the colours would last a long time
cheers mooncoon
kschneider
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Ewww, urine is used in the process!!!! Lol
kschneider
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Case color hardened guns are often to brittle to fire. Better to use a product like Blue Halo, that you could do yourself.
I'd try to get Oscar to do it if willing. I've seen images with even the slide case colored but I think I'd just do the frame. I must admit I'm not a big pistol shooter but I love the 1911 in 45. I'm just waiting for my rpal to arrive then ill buy a few.
I agree. It's a poor and weak imitation.
It's not that true CCH weakens the metal. Quite the opposite in fact. That's the whole point of case hardening.
But what might happen is that the heat used and sudden shrinking from the dunk from bright cherry red into a tank of cool water will warp the parts. That part is a valid risk.
It's not that true CCH weakens the metal. Quite the opposite in fact. That's the whole point of case hardening.
But what might happen is that the heat used and sudden shrinking from the dunk from bright cherry red into a tank of cool water will warp the parts. That part is a valid risk.
Doug Turnbull stateside does it. Quite nicely too. - dan
The Norinco frame is easy to colour case harden. Of all the 1911 clones on the market, it has the best steel.
I did every make available and never had a problem with warping.
Mooncoone, you are right on the money with your comment. I enjoy to read your threads, because of your
vast knowledge. Thanks for sharing with us.
Oskar
I did every make available and never had a problem with warping.
Mooncoone, you are right on the money with your comment. I enjoy to read your threads, because of your
vast knowledge. Thanks for sharing with us.
Oskar
Oskar
Just curious whats the ballpark price to Color case harden a 1911 frame and slide? You can PM me if you feel more comfortable that way.
Thx
Exactly what I was thinking when I was holding a Uberti 1873 in 357 mag. I didn't buy it. I'll wait for a 22 Lr version instead. Truth be told I'm more of a shotgun and rifle guy but I have quite a few friends that want to shoot a handgun. Enough that I don't want to keep bothering my buddies by letting ppl they don't know use theirs. I'm sending my restricted papers today
I can speak from experience , Oskar has done several 1911 frames for me , superb job , no warping , fantastic colour , well worth the price !!!!!!!!!!!!
