Ruger SR1911

[MrCash1302]

I keep forgetting to post here...I'll have too put a big sign on my bench or something....anyway.
Recently finished a Ruger SR1911. The grip screws were my favorite part...

 

[FANCYGUN]

Nicely cut and shaded How hard was the slide on that ruger

 

[Leland Davis]

Very nice.

 

[Archie Woodworth]

NICE...thanks for sharing with the group.

 

[papart1]

sweeet

 

[monk]

yeah, that is a keeper.

 

[MrCash1302]

Nicely cut and shaded How hard was the slide on that ruger

I first cut my borders without the smoothing the sides. The shot peened finish is unbearably hard and crumbly. I finally smoothed the sides to 600 grit on a granite block and it cut just beautifully - smooth and sparkly. I wouldn't hesitate to cut another as long as I remove the shot peened finish first.

 

[JJ Roberts]

MrCash,What engraving tools do you use? J.J.

 

[FANCYGUN]

So basically it sounds like the surface treatment work hardened the metal top layer
Interesting Thanks