A few pics of my build

[SemperFi1977m]

Originally Posted by titanse05

Do you plan on just painting it or going with a metal treatment when its all finished? Looks good so far.

Since it will be my primary carry 1911, Im thinking it will get a treatment for durability and corrosion resistance. I may give that Atranite a try. The barrel isnt stainless, but might have it hard-chromed just to break things up.

[titanse05]

Atranite is one I haven't heard of. Guessing that it is a treatment?

[SemperFi1977m]

Originally Posted by titanse05

Atranite is one I haven't heard of. Guessing that it is a treatment?

Yes, its essentially the same type of treatment Coal Creek Armory calls Isonite QPQ and DW calls Duty Treatment. Also is known as melonite too.

I think it's a Nitrite bath treatment lol (chemistry is not my strong suit lol).

[titanse05]

My chemistry stinks too.....but it sounds like that treatment should treat you right.

[orrwdd]

Looks like good work Marine. That is going to be a good looker for sure. I'll bet it gives you great satisfaction that it is yours.

What did your DI used to say? There are many like it but this one is mine? Not so you made this one unique.

Bill

[SemperFi1977m]

thanks Bill

I wanted a CCO real-bad lol.....and couldnt budget one in right now, so I scrounged up a top-end and ran with it from there. To me, it's the perfect carry size 1911. I wanted a rugged, all-steel carry gun that could take whatever I put it through....so Im glad I just built one instead of saving up. No aluminum, no plastic....and no large, snagging safeties...something not found on current offerings.

[Dave Waits]

Nice piece SF, these builds can run into money, looks like you ran out before you could buy grip-screws. If you need a set, I have some spares.
Dave