The Frontier Sixshooter Community Message Board - That is NOT a chrome pistol!

That is NOT a chrome pistol! (reply)

Sarge — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:48:41 +0000

It's nickel, which has much more character for BBQ's and such. And dammit... wouldn't you know my leopard-skin duster and cowboy hat were out of stock. Must be a seasonal thing.

I wanted to think I just got a bad one... (reply)

Sarge — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:44:43 +0000

but the base profile is what it is. I went back into Brownells and pulled my order history, just to make sure I hadn't mistakenly ordered the wrong sight.

Nope- 1911. That issue with the locking screw/wrench finished it for me.

The Harrison Retro was a big disappointment... (reply)

Drago — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 07:20:20 +0000

I'm sorry to see the Harrison is such a turkey. I am hoping to put together a copy of the original GSP, Gunsite Service Pistol, and the Harrison type is the rear sight used back then.

The Harrison Retro was a big disappointment... (reply)

sarge — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 17:57:56 +0000

and I won't recommend them or use them again. Detail in the link, first post.

I like those sights. and thanks for walking us through (reply)

Rob Leahy — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:07:10 +0000

the project. Reinforces my search for older used custom guns.

LOL on both!! (reply)

Sarge — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:06:35 +0000

Pink grips?? I just hope you are not crocheting shoulder rigs again :lol: :lol:

The campaign sticker is from '96 and serves as a reminder that I shouldn't let people talk me into things I really don't want to do. Also learned that when most people ask what you're going to do, they don't really want you to answer honestly ;)

I've been looking high & low for a set of pink pearlite 1911 (reply)

Rob Leahy — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 13:41:59 +0000

stocks for that gun Is that a current bumper sticker?
Sheriff Sargent has a nice ring to it.

Finished the sight work... (reply)

Fivegunner — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 08:38:16 +0000

Look`s good sarge, I just can`t get used to a chrome pistol, I do like the sights you put on it.

Finished the sight work...

Sarge — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 06:23:59 +0000

The front sight finished at 0.174" & I re-profiled it for easy holstering.

I shoot (or attempt to shoot) one-handed a lot anymore, so checked the final zero in that manner at 30 yards. It’s not the best group I ever shot, but it sure was nice to see it fall where it needed to go.

More of the same at 50 yards. I started holding a just under the bull, which are the low shots. The promising cluster right under it began to form when I started touching the bull with the front sight. I can see that if I want to cut X’s at 50 yards, I’m going to have to use a center hold.

Finally, the gun had to meet my expectations for zero and combat accuracy- ‘Minute of Noggin’ at 50 yards from an available rest. Three rounds each of Remington 230 grain Golden Saber and Amscor Precision 230 ball. The latter are marked with two lines and went into just over three inches.

Full story, complete with gremlins, here for anyone not bored to tears by it already,
http://www.thesixgunjournal.net/staking-a-1911-front-sight/

http://www.thesixgunjournal.net/staking-a-1911-front-sight/