Greetings.
New here, not new to 1911's.
Just brought home a MKlV series 80. First Colt I have owned since high school.
Kinda suprised when a couple of parts fell out while stripping the thing. Wasn't expecting that. Should have read up on them first but I think I can figure out how to get it back together.
Stainless with Houge pebble grain grips and decent sights. Beaver tail, which I have to have, large hands, and a commander style hammer.
Previous owner apparently did not care what it
looked like, scrathes every where and an out right gouge from installing the slide stop. Also the filthiest 1911 I have ever seen.
Question: what is the best way to touch it up?? Scotch Bright? Sand paper?
I won't be firing it until the parts get a good soak so I might as well try to get the scratches out.
Any suggestions will be welcome.
Thanks
New here, not new to 1911's.
Just brought home a MKlV series 80. First Colt I have owned since high school.
Kinda suprised when a couple of parts fell out while stripping the thing. Wasn't expecting that. Should have read up on them first but I think I can figure out how to get it back together.
Stainless with Houge pebble grain grips and decent sights. Beaver tail, which I have to have, large hands, and a commander style hammer.
Previous owner apparently did not care what it
looked like, scrathes every where and an out right gouge from installing the slide stop. Also the filthiest 1911 I have ever seen.
Question: what is the best way to touch it up?? Scotch Bright? Sand paper?
I won't be firing it until the parts get a good soak so I might as well try to get the scratches out.
Any suggestions will be welcome.
Thanks