Rogers Precision Carry Gun

Mike Baugh · Jan 23, 2004

I just received a new Colt Government back from Chuck at Rogers Precision.

I am very impressed. His attention to detail is amazing in this day and age. I am picky and I found nothing on it that I could complain about. Plus he is a very nice guy to boot. We spoke a few times and he was always friendly, courteous and polite.

It started life as a new / unfired NRM Colt Government model. I was looking for a clean, classic looking carry gun without the frills. I am not a fan of checkering or mag wells and just wanted a clean business like gun I could depend on.

I sent it to Chuck and he did the following:

Heinie Slant Pro rear sight
Cross dovetail / pinned, ramped and serrated front sight
Moderate slide to frame fit
Reliability package with Wilson BP extractor
Rework ejection port
Bevel mag well
Carry bevel package
Extended ejector
Brown grip safety - no pad
Brown thumb safety
Stainless barrel bushing
Match crown barrel
Barstock plunger tube
Casull short trigger
4# trigger job
Wilson Ultralight hammer
Wilson A-6 match sear
Briley disconnector
Wilson checkered steel mainspring housing
Bead blast and matte blue

It turned out better than I expected.

The only problem is now I need to send him another one because I don't want to get this one dirty.

If you are looking for a true artisan to build your next one, give Chuck a call.

Mike

I have received some emails for photos of certain areas, I added some detail shots.

Cactus · Jan 23, 2004

Very nice! Clean and classic looking pistol.

Chris196 · Jan 23, 2004

Absolutely beautiful.

If I may ask, whats his turn around time for a job like that these days?

dubb-1 · Jan 23, 2004

Mike Baugh said:
If you are looking for a true artisan to build your next one, give Chuck a call.

NO! He's mine, see. All mine! Works only for me from here on out!!!

Chuck is one hell of a craftsman, and yes, a very nice guy. I suspect that my first Rogers Precision gun will not be my last.

Damian

Mike Baugh · Jan 23, 2004

Chris196, you would have to ask Chuck on the wait. I sent him this one late last spring. Even if it was over a year it is worth the wait.

dubb-1, I am getting too old to arm wrestle you so can we share him?

Mike

dubb-1 · Jan 23, 2004

That is a wonderful gun, Mike!

Mike, I guess I can share. I am just blown away by the work he does. From simple, business-like to competition and everything in between. He takes enough time, care, and pride that if there was any part of 1911 'smithing he wasn't good at, you'll never know! I intend to have him make several, to different specs, just to let him surprise me.

Damian

TGR · Jan 23, 2004

Clean, classic, and perfectly done. That is an incredible pistol. I really like the work you requested and it was executed unbelievably well. Always a treat to see gunsmithing at this level. The port, magwell, BT, MSH, bevel, .....Hell it is all awesome. I am a big admirer of the work done by Pistolwrench. Congratulations on having such a nice blaster.

Ricky T · Jan 23, 2004

Very beautiful, that gun should be the centerfold of some gun magazine.

banzaijohn · Jan 23, 2004

That is a very nice pistol!! You can always tell a Chuck Rogers gun. It has a distinctive and classic look, perfect in every detail.

Chris196 · Jan 23, 2004

Mike Baugh said:
Chris196, you would have to ask Chuck on the wait. I sent him this one late last spring. Even if it was over a year it is worth the wait.

dubb-1, I am getting too old to arm wrestle you so can we share him?

Mike

These days anything less than 2 years from a master smith like that, and Im impressed.

Bodeen · Jan 23, 2004

That's a great looking gun Mike. I have no doubt that the innards look just as good.

dubb-1, I am getting too old to arm wrestle you so can we share him?

Don't you guys take up all the space in Chuck's gunsafe. I'm pretty sure That I'm not done yet.

Iggy · Jan 23, 2004

Wow!!

What a beautiful pistol!!

Terrific Job!!

That is one you can carry for a lifetime with confidence, and pass on a treasure to the next generation with pride.

EJR · Jan 23, 2004

You said it Iggy ................... WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!

Beautiful job.

Ed

scratchy wilson · Jan 23, 2004

slide stop pin hole

on the right side, is it recessed?

dubb-1 · Jan 23, 2004

Yes, it is.

Mustang · Jan 23, 2004

Very nice. It's a perfect set up!

Trumpet · Jan 23, 2004

Stunning!!! Less truly is more. I'm sure JMB would be elated.

Rich

CT Brian · Jan 23, 2004

Crisp and clean with no aftertaste.

You did good, Chuck!

Cheers, Tim

CT Brian · Jan 23, 2004

Crisp and clean with no aftertaste.

You did good, Chuck!

Cheers, Tim

A Johnston · Jan 23, 2004

Very nice blaster indeed!!!!

WJR · Jan 23, 2004

Fantastic!!

WJR

CastleBravo · Jan 23, 2004

One thing I love about Chuck's blasters is how cleanly he fits the Ed Brown beavertail... it actually looks like it belongs there, instead of being tacked on.

jaredr · Jan 24, 2004

Congratulations Mike, that's beautiful work. I'm sure no one would object to some more of those pictures (like maybe some more which show off the blending of the grip safety to the top of the frame tangs)

ok, I'm just being envious. congrats anyway!

Jared

John Harrison · Jan 24, 2004

Mike,
You're a lucky guy, that's one nice blaster!

Thanks for showing us!

Chuck,
Super job, like always!

Dave Severns · Jan 24, 2004

Yup, IMO, Chuck remains THE man!

Congrats.

Metal Smith · Jan 24, 2004

I wouldn't expect anything less from my ol'buddy Chuck!

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