[BlakeCJ]

Hey guys,
I know you all love progress pictures so I have some to share, and I will continue to post them as I progress through this build. Thank you in advance for looking, hope you enjoy!

 

[Seachaser]

Frame? Caliber? Looking good so far!

 

[BlakeCJ]

Frame? Caliber? Looking good so far!

This is on a Stainless Nighthawk Frame I had around the shop. It will be a Government .45 ACP.

 

[gun_fan111]

Glad to see you join this forum as well. I think you just talked me into those ball cuts! Got any carry cuts pictures

 

[BlakeCJ]

A better picture of the carry cuts

 

[gun_fan111]

Sold!!!

 

[BlakeCJ]

Milling the rear sight

 

[BlakeCJ]

Hand checkered mag release

 

[Faawrenchbender]

Stunning work,........truly a force to be reckoned with in the 1911 world!

 

[Greg Derr]

Welcome, very nice machine work.

 

[BlakeCJ]

Stunning work,........truly a force to be reckoned with in the 1911 world!

Welcome, very nice machine work.

Thank you for the kind words guys

 

[Shelby 1]

Makes me want to buy a milling machine! Good work!

 

[BlakeCJ]

Thumb safety blending

 

[BlakeCJ]

 

[Faawrenchbender]

Diggin that beveled bushing......

 

[wsmitty01]

Beautiful work!!

 

[EvolutionArmory]

Killin' it!!!

 

[BillKilgore]

That is beautiful, Blake. The beveled bushing and pattern on the slide top are gorgeous.

Can't wait to see the next installment of pics.

 

[BlakeCJ]

 

[MGould]

How much weight has been shaved off the slide? Are you concerned about longevity? What spring ratio's are you going to use?