New and first 1911!

[pitor]

Originally Posted by sdmc530

HAND...please by HAND!!! to the length of the slide as well when you do it. Also do it by HAND!!

It has happened to most of us if not all of us. I have one with a large mark, but I just left it as a reminder I guess.

One tip, the grip screws are locktighted in but if you use a blow dryer that can help too. A touch of heat sometimes gets it freed up.

Did I mention you should polish it by HAND!!

glad to hear your got some grips coming too....grips are ok but the "range officer" on there kind of turns me off on them.

Can't wait for range report and dirty pics too!!

Fantastic suggestions phil. I have watched a bunch of YouTube videos and yes, BY HAND! following the grain of the metal, go slow

Now I need some ammo, both range and sd.

[Sheepdog]

Congrats!!! Like said, by hand. Dremel is rarely the right answer in regards to guns.

WARNING! They can be addicting!