I'm not normally a two colour gun fan. But the subtle difference between the colour on the frame to the rest is very appealing. So not only can you do nice work but you've got an eye for what most consider as "tasteful".
It's also a good example of what can be done with basic hand tools and skill at their proper use. An example is the milling of the serrations on the top rail of the slide. Yes, it could have been done on a mill. But by the time a method for clamping was arranged and the slide clamped and machined I bet you were done with the file. It's pretty common to spend anywhere from 3 to 30 times longer setting up a mill for a cut than the time used for the actual cut.
It's also a good example of what can be done with basic hand tools and skill at their proper use. An example is the milling of the serrations on the top rail of the slide. Yes, it could have been done on a mill. But by the time a method for clamping was arranged and the slide clamped and machined I bet you were done with the file. It's pretty common to spend anywhere from 3 to 30 times longer setting up a mill for a cut than the time used for the actual cut.
