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[papart1]

Are my chances of inlaying/engraving the slide and frame of this monster? Any experienced friends advise would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Rob

 

[HeavyGraver]

I’m a green horn engraver so I haven’t engraved a Springfield slide but I have done gunsmith work on them for a while. The slides are hard. Every sight cut I have to use a new carbide end mill and dovetail mill. They are not as hard as the Glock slides though. Hope this helps

 

[SamW]

Don't know what "this monster" is.

 

[GusAragon]

Is it an invisible monster? Lol

 

[SamW]

AH...Springfield Armory modern 1911.

 

[SamW]

Forged stainless steel slide and frame sounds rather tough!! Hope someone can give knowledge if engravable.

 

[Old Gunsmith]

Forged stainless is some really tough stuff. I would suggest a carbide graver with a steep face angle and a dubbed point. I would do a test cut someplace such as the inside of the slide where it does not show or hurt anything. Slow is the word.