[chuckscap]

Hi, I have a Springfield V16 i bought about a year or two after they came out. I had the Springfield Custom Shop work on the trigger (which is phenomenal) and had them put on Tritium sights. Not sure why, but I had Dawson replace the Tritium sights, probably for visibility in the day.. They are awesome on the range but I'd like the original Tritium sights put back on since it's essentially a "woods gun" for me (bears and such). Also I'd like front strap checkered like my Springfield Pro. Does the Springfield Custom Shop still do this and if not who would you recommend.

 

[Billy1911]

You could call them and let us know 1.800.617.6751 ... I really hope they are still doing Custom Work

Not sure what they are doing these days

 

[chuckscap]

Thanks! I'll do that tomorrow

 

[mlin]

If Springfield no longer do that, quite a few places can do that. All are highly regarded custom house. You need to call and ask if they can take your gun in as some take longer time due to backlog.

Custom Shop

www.nighthawkcustom.com

Evolution Armory - Arming the Good Guys

Custom 1911 Pistols and gun smithing services. Allow us to upgrade your current 1911, or build you your own custom Evolution.

www.evolutionarmory.com

 

[chuckscap]

Thanks again for the recommendations wouldn't trust this pistol to just anyone! I shoot 45 ACP 230g hardball for practice, but 45 Super 255g hardcast for reals

 

[scottl]

Springfield Custom Shop stopped doing this kind of custom work in 2016. Now about all they do are sights and refinish jobs. I have a Mil Spec they rebuilt in 2016. It's one of the last few they done.

 

[chuckscap]

Thanks for the info. Sights are one thing I want, I'll see if I can talk them into the front strap checkering job. I'll let you all know

 

[chuckscap]

Hi, I have a Springfield V16 i bought about a year or two after they came out. I had the Springfield Custom Shop work on the trigger (which is phenomenal) and had them put on Tritium sights. Not sure why, but I had Dawson replace the Tritium sights, probably for visibility in the day.. They are awesome on the range but I'd like the original Tritium sights put back on since it's essentially a "woods gun" for me (bears and such). Also I'd like front strap checkered like my Springfield Pro. Does the Springfield Custom Shop still do this and if not who would you recommend.

P.S. Sent my Springfield V16 to the Springfield Custom shop yesterday. Springfield is putting the original tritium sights back on and having the front strap checkered. They were super nice and helpful. They still had me in their system from when I bought the V16 20 years ago. I'll post some pictures when it comes back.

 

[SW CQB 45]

Most tritium sights last 8-12 years then they act like black sights in low light.

do they still make the proper sight height for your model?

 

[chuckscap]

I hope so, will find out when they get the gun.

 

[Billy1911]

Can't wait to see it when it comes back .

Are you going to have a magwell installed while its there ?

 

[chuckscap]

Thanks! Not planning on it. When I initially got it, I sent it to the Springfield Custom shop for a trigger job and action smoothing. It's my handgun I go hiking or hunting with (woods gun). I have my Springfield Pro for in town.

 

[Jolly Rogers]

Bet they farm out the checkering. What did they estimate as far as cost for the work?
Joe

 

[Billy1911]

Machine checkering use to cost around 170.00 . They do a great job .

 

[chuckscap]

They don't farm it out. They quoted $170 for the checkering.

 

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[Robertcrav]

Just checking in ... when do you expect to get it back from the custom shop. I'm curious to see how the checkering comes out.

 

[chuckscap]

Should be soon. I haven't bugged them but will tomorrow. I'm thinking now I should've gotten the back strap done too. I think i'll ask them if it's too late to add it.

 

[Billy1911]

Just checking in ... when do you expect to get it back from the custom shop. I'm curious to see how the checkering comes out.

They do great work . They are / were one of the best custom shops in America .

 

[mlin]

SACS use machine checkering by default. It will look perfect like what what's done on the Pro.

I am not sure if they offer hand checkering these days.