The CZickness IV

[churchmouse]

I traded my Champion off today so I could keep the Phantom for the spouse.

This is 2 champions that I have built up that get snatched away before I can enjoy them.

To solve this I am looking at trading the AR I just finished for another Champion.

I will be the looser on this one by a bit but I want another Champion and by God in heaven and all the saints this one will stay with me.....Maybe........hopefully.

 

[seedubs1]

Yeah, they definitely wouldn't double disc grind those flats. If you get a glass backing for your abrasive media, you'd be surprised what you see when you start polishing on things you think are flat. For a non-functional area on a 1911 in that price range, I'm not surprised at all. Their tolerance on that has to be pretty loose.

The slide was defiantly not flat. High and low spots all over the place. Not enough pressure being placed on the wood to cause it to flex. I found it odd as well that the slide flats were not flat, but such is life. It's done now, after pics were posted first.

 

[churchmouse]

Yeah, they definitely wouldn't double disc grind those flats. If you get a glass backing for your abrasive media, you'd be surprised what you see when you start polishing on things you think are flat. For a non-functional area on a 1911 in that price range, I'm not surprised at all. Their tolerance on that has to be pretty loose.

Most every MilSpec I have ever built up has been a rolling hill side. Set one up in a good 3 axis and check it for straight. It is hilarious.

 

[RustyHornet]

I traded my Champion off today so I could keep the Phantom for the spouse.

This is 2 champions that I have built up that get snatched away before I can enjoy them.

To solve this I am looking at trading the AR I just finished for another Champion.

I will be the looser on this one by a bit but I want another Champion and by God in heaven and all the saints this one will stay with me.....Maybe........hopefully.

The one in the classies? I saw that pop up for trade and thought of you.

 

[RustyHornet]

Yeah, they definitely wouldn't double disc grind those flats. If you get a glass backing for your abrasive media, you'd be surprised what you see when you start polishing on things you think are flat. For a non-functional area on a 1911 in that price range, I'm not surprised at all. Their tolerance on that has to be pretty loose.

 

[IndyGlockMan]

The slide was defiantly not flat. High and low spots all over the place. Not enough pressure being placed on the wood to cause it to flex. I found it odd as well that the slide flats were not flat, but such is life. It's done now, after pics were posted first.

I'll bet Allen M could flatten and polish it up sweet if you wanted to go that far.

 

[seedubs1]

I'd expect they mill those flats pretty quick and dirty. No worries until you use a flat as a datum for locating for your rails.....but a good engineer wouldn't do that.....would we

Most every MilSpec I have ever built up has been a rolling hill side. Set one up in a good 3 axis and check it for straight. It is hilarious.

 

[churchmouse]

I'll bet Allen M could flatten and polish it up sweet if you wanted to go that far.

Allen did my last MilSpec project. It was off in a few places.
When you flat top the slide is when you usually find it.

 

[churchmouse]

The one in the classies? I saw that pop up for trade and thought of you.

Yes.
I jumped on it. I already miss my Champion.

 

[RustyHornet]

Yes.
I jumped on it. I already miss my Champion.

Sweet. Those RO Champions are very handsome pieces. I'm coming around to the bull barrels.

 

[IndyDave1776]

I'd expect they mill those flats pretty quick and dirty. No worries until you use a flat as a datum for locating for your rails.....but a good engineer wouldn't do that.....would we

I didn't know that you drive a train!

 

[churchmouse]

Sweet. Those RO Champions are very handsome pieces. I'm coming around to the bull barrels.

Yes they are.
This is before it was fit up with all Stainless steel grip, thumb safety, slide stop etc. It was just down right studly.
I had put the MagWell and grips on it.

 

[T-DOGG]

Rusty, the Ruger looks amazing. You're skills are impressive. I can do grunt work, but making things look nice isn't my strong suit. I think I am nominating you for future custom work on my stuff.

 

[RustyHornet]

I like that. I've noticed you use those grips a lot. What are they?

 

[RustyHornet]

Rusty, the Ruger looks amazing. You're skills are impressive. I can do grunt work, but making things look nice isn't my strong suit. I think I am nominating you for future custom work on my stuff.

Thanks sweetheart! And oh dear ................ Making things purdy is what I do!

 

[T-DOGG]

Thanks sweetheart! And oh dear ................ Making things purdy is what I do!

Easy on the sweetheart stuff. People are talking. I have a rep to protect.

 

[seedubs1]

Toot toot!

I didn't know that you drive a train!

 

[RustyHornet]

Easy on the sweetheart stuff. People are talking. I have a rep to protect.

Oh sorry.... Disregard that. Nothing to see here.

 

[IndyGlockMan]

Got my CMD together. Really happy with the way it turned out. I am not a fan of the Ruger laser etching so I decided it needed to go. Also removed the warning label on the bottom of the frame. Took quite a bit of work, but worth every second.







Just waiting on Heinie sights now.

Really looks great. Very nice work.
Be careful though, you might get drafted into doing a few more for some people around here!
Is that a glass/bead blast finish?
Doesn't look painted.

 

[churchmouse]

I like that. I've noticed you use those grips a lot. What are they?

They are Hougue flat cuts. They fit up to the MagWells very nicely.