For 1911 Aficionados

[wcd]

Anyone take the plunge on getting one refinished ? Are there any color combinations that go well together? Normally I am kind of a basic Black guy. Seems like complimentary colors on the slide and frame might not be a bad idea?

 

[joe138]

Partial to black slide and od frame for a two tone. My CQB compact is that combo. Plain black is good tho.

 

[wcd]

Partial to black slide and od frame for a two tone. My CQB compact is that combo. Plain black is good tho.

That is kind of what I was thinking

 

[WebSnyper]

Partial to black slide and od frame for a two tone. My CQB compact is that combo. Plain black is good tho.

Might try a black slide and a sniper Grey or some other slight difference in shade on the frame.

 

[BigMoose]

Any more.. the sky is the limit...

 

[KokomoDave]

Def black slide or at least black upper surface to help with sun sparkle / distortion of the sights that wreak havoc with a good sight picture.

 

[WebSnyper]

You can go to cerakote.com and then search the gallery. It will show different people's work and tell you the colors used.

 

[Egldriver]

I’ve had a revolver refinished in high polish blue by fords in Florida. Outstanding work reasonably priced at the time. I think their turn time is really long now. Had a 1911 done in cerrakote elite (?) midnight blue. Looks just like blueing but much tougher.

 

[Wabatuckian]

I'm boring. Parkerized or black oxide finishes are what I prefer. Might consider a spray finish that mimicks one of these two finishes.

 

[DocIndy]

Not a fan of OD green. AllenM is a master of color change for me….

 

[WebSnyper]

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Not a fan of OD green. AllenM is a master of color change for me….

agreed, I'm not a fan of OD green either. Also not a huge fan of FDE on handguns.

 

[DocIndy]

This one was another AllenM color change. It was nicknamed the Hulk when I got it. It was also the j spirit ion for the Wilson above.

 

[bgcatty]

Sacre bleau! 1911s are supposed to be either stainless steel or hot blued carbon steel either with wood diamond pattern checkered grips.
My ! I feel better now!