[RickB]

Can anyone recommend a shop that does top-notch black parkerizing? REALLY dark gray would be OK. I want a fine finish, not heavily blasted, and would prefer a shop that does 1911-smithing, so they know what/where not to blast or finish.

 

[OCG1911]

Rick the best around in my opinion is Texas Armament in Blankt Texas, 9005 cr 351
blanket Texas
76432
I will dig out there number cant seem to find it now . Ocg1911

 

[Tim Burke]

You may want to ask Larry Vickers who does his parkerizing. As I recall, it is very black.

TB., NC

 

[Witherspoon]

Try Don Williams at www.theactionworks.com. He offers black and gray.

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[col132]

I'm sure they're all good, but I can vouch for Texas Armament. Did an Inglis Hi Power for me several years ago and it turned out excellent.

 

[TackDriver]

I recently custom blended a S&A magwell and sent it off to Texas Armorment Co for black parkerizing. I chose TAC because the article on LA Vicker's 1911 in American Handgunner a month ago (www.americanhandgunner.com) states he used them for this pistol, and for many others. He likes 'em, and I know why. My magwell came back very satin smooth, and with a nice durable dark gray finish. It's almost a dead nuts match for my Kimber Classic Custom. A little Breakfree CLP on the surface darkened it a bit more, and I wiped the excess off with a rag. It only cost me $10 including shipping. Give 'em a try.

 

[Waldo1]

Try this guys; (from Shotgun News Ad)

"MILITARY PARKERIZING 30 years experience doing work for individuals, dealers,
and the military. 4 day service, dark gray color, complete long guns $80 ea. pistols $70 ea., return shipping and insurance included. Texas Armament Company, 9005 CR 351, Blanket, TX 76432. Phone 915-646-5827. Open M-F, 7AM-3:30PM. Inquiries welcome."

Hope this helped.

Waldo1


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[Hilton GZ]

My previous experiences with Parkerizing has always been negative in that the finish has left a very "crunchy" feel. The slide/frame fit and other parts always feel like they're filled with sand. I take it that the TAC finish is smoother and not as harsh? Sounds like a finish that I'd like to try.