Would you cast me out if I...

[Pvt. Pyle]

Would you guys cast me out if I had the slide on my SR coated black? Some of you who read my other thread know that I was looking at stainless controls. In person I dont really like that look for my gun. I dont really know if I could do that to my Ruger. The TALO looks really good, and I really like that look on a 1911.

Which way would be best? Cerakote?

I will have someone do it so it actually looks good!

 

[Gregg1LE]

Would you guys cast me out if I had the slide on my SR coated black? Some of you who read my other thread know that I was looking at stainless controls. In person I dont really like that look for my gun. I dont really know if I could do that to my Ruger. The TALO looks really good, and I really like that look on a 1911.

Which way would be best? Cerakote?

I will have someone do it so it actually looks good!

Its your pistol,do what makes you happy.I don't think anyone will "cast you out" for doing it.Cerakote is a good,durable finish.I just prefer to spend my money on ammo

 

[Verndog]

Would you guys cast me out if I had the slide on my SR coated black?

Do it and your toast. You'll be put directly on the black ball list. :twisted:

 

[Ruger Packer]

Its your pistol and your money! Do what you like.

Some folks don't like forward serations on the slide. I'm not crazy about it either. But I don't have the hand strength I used to have due to a pinched nerve. The serations really help me a lot. So as soon as I find someone who can do it, I'm altering mine.

Do what pleases you! You can bet I am.... :wink:

 

[The Wall]

Just buy another one and have one stock and one you can modify. Do that and you can stay. (Just kidding)

 

[revhigh]

CCR does nice work. And they have a bunch of finishes and colors to choose from. They're very reasonable.

REV

 

[The Wall]

Revhigh is waiting to get his so he can do it in pink. :lol:

 

[revhigh]

Revhigh is waiting to get his so he can do it in pink. :lol:

Yeah ... I can't wait ... maybe I'll buy one on Gunbroker for $900 + shipping. :roll:

Lots of people are doing that ....


REV

 

[Verndog]

Revhigh is waiting to get his so he can do it in pink. :lol:

Yeah ... I can't wait ... maybe I'll buy one on Gunbroker for $900 + shipping. :roll:

Lots of people are doing that ....

REV

Ya, and you'll send it in and have the front serrations added with Mr. Packer's order correct??

 

[lark63]

Maybe buy a Springfield? Why buy a gun like this and modify it, serrations, in that way? Plenty of choices out there.
By the want my Rock Island's are shooting great. I still have money in my wallet.

 

[The Wall]

I think Ruger Packer explained why he needs the front serrations. I guess he could put some of that non-skid tape that RevHigh likes on it. It comes in different colors too. I can't figure out how front serrations actually help with racking the slide. I wouldn't want to grip the slide that far up. It would put the palm of your hand in front of the barrel. I guess that would depend on how you grip the slide. Forehand or backhand. I always thought the front serrations were for decoration and maybe will make the gun lighter.
I think if you purchase a Sr1911 because it's Ruger's first you should leave it alone. Just my opinion.

 

[Ruger Packer]

I think Ruger Packer explained why he needs the front serrations. I guess he could put some of that non-skid tape that RevHigh likes on it. It comes in different colors too. I can't figure out how front serrations actually help with racking the slide. I wouldn't want to grip the slide that far up. It would put the palm of your hand in front of the barrel. I guess that would depend on how you grip the slide. Forehand or backhand. I always thought the front serrations were for decoration and maybe will make the gun lighter.
I think if you purchase a Sr1911 because it's Ruger's first you should leave it alone. Just my opinion.

I don't want none of that ugly tape on my gun. :shock:

My Taurus has front serrations and its easier for me to get a grip on the slide. Of course, I keep my finger OFF the trigger and OUTSIDE the trigger guard during the process of racking the slide. I grasp the slide with my left hand, the last two
fingers of left hand get enough grip on those serrations to help the whole hand to rack it.

I thought of maybe using a lighter spring in the SR1911, but decided I'd rather not mess with it since it has 700 rds through it now and is running great. I'm thinking a couple thousand rounds that it might wear the spring in and get easier over time. Then I'll decide if I want to actually have front serrations cut into the slide.

 

[Pvt. Pyle]

Thats the thing. Some of us here dont want an RIA, or a Springfield. I bought my 1911 simply because it was a Ruger. I mean I dont think I would have had a 1911, let alone right now, if it hadnt been made by Ruger. Not that I am some huge Ruger fan boy.

Anyway, I have always really liked the contrast with the "black"(however you like your black) slide/stainless frame. I just recently seen a picture of the TALO, and realized I bought the wrong gun, but I would never have been able to get my hands on a TALO. Thats why I asked the question, because it is a nice gun as it is. TALO does the same thing I want to do. I want to do it, I just dont know if I want to do it...make sense? I have contemplated the buying another one to do it to!

 

[revhigh]

I guess he could put some of that non-skid tape that RevHigh likes on it.

Whoa whoa whoa there Wall. I never said I 'liked' it ... I've never used it myself ... and I have never had it on any of my guns ... it was just a suggestion that I knew of for a person that was contemplating getting front strap checkering.

I never promoted it OR said I liked it.

REV

 

[mohavesam]

I WILL promote Robar! Their Roguard has been the best application for a couple of decades, and their Poly-T2 is akin to airliner-grade epoxy coating. No Johnny-come-lately products or techs there.

Plus, they're Nadcap - processing controls are aerospace-rated. Other shops do great work, just not on the same professional levels.

Otherwise, "it's just a gun". It's your private property and you can paint it purple if you want.

:wink:

 

[Verndog]

Whoa whoa whoa there Wall.

Don't blow a gasket there Rev...Walls don't move.

I've seen you post you like serrations, tape and engraving so be honest now. :wink:

even though I'll admit they we're all total sarcasm.

 

[revhigh]

LOL !!! Yeah ... I like all those things ....


REV

 

[The Wall]

Actually I know the Rev doesn't like front serrations and tape. My remark was pure sarcasm and intended to get a rise out of him. I guess it worked. :lol: