DUE TO A LARGE BACKLOG, I AM NOT ACCEPTING ANY NEW WORK AT THIS TIME
The first priority on a 1911 is usually
reliability tuning. The factory extractors can be tuned but I
find that replacing them with a quality bar stock part, such as the BFP
extractor, is a better option since
these parts tend to hold their tension for much longer. At the
same time, I recommend replacing the firing pin stop with an oversize part because this will keep the extractor from moving and give
much more consistent extraction. The Reliability Package includes
this as well as a few other items to help ensure reliable feeding.
Good quality magazines are also critical to having a 1911 that
functions reliably and this is a part that is often overlooked.
Trigger tuning is usually next. Depending on the condition and
quality of your factory parts, a trigger job can be done using
your existing ignition parts or they can be replaced. A Series
80 1911 can have a nice trigger, it just requires the proper adjustment
of the safety levers that lift the firing pin plunger, especially
if a trigger with an overtravel stop is installed since limiting
the travel of the trigger also limits the travel of the Series
80 safety levers. An oversize match trigger fit to your pistol
will make the trigger pull feel crisper and more consistent by
replacing the loose, sloppy factory trigger. I've had the BFP trigger
specially made for me. It is a Videcki-style trigger that has a
permanently attached overtravel stop installed in the rear and no hole in the
front of the trigger.
Lots of improvements can be made at this point. The sights can
be replaced, the accuracy can be improved by fitting a new barrel
bushing or a match grade barrel and bushing combo. The gripping
surfaces can be improved by serrating, checkering or stippling
the front strap and mainspring housing and the grips themselves
can be replaced. A 1911 can also be modified to allow you to
grip it higher by relieving under the trigger guard and installing
a beavertail grip safety thus reducing felt recoil and muzzle
rise. A different shaped thumb safety can be installed, the sharp
edges can be removed and a new finish can be applied.
I’ve mentioned some of the more popular modifications and
many more are available as well. If you are interested in a modification
not listed on the price list, please ask me about it.
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TRIGGER JOBS |
PRICE |
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Trigger job, Series 70, using the factory parts. 4 to 4.5 lbs. |
80.00 |
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Deluxe trigger job, Series 70, includes BFP ring, oval or wide spur hammer, Ultimate sear, BFP disconnector & trigger. 4 to 4.5 lbs. |
188.00 |
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Master Trigger Job, Series 70, includes Ultimate ignition parts plus a BFP trigger |
223.00 |
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Series 80 pistols - ADD $10 to adjust safety levers for proper function |
10.00 |
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BFP match aluminum trigger installed with permanent overtravel stop - long and short lengths available |
38.00 |
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SIGHTS |
PRICE |
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Novak low-mount rear sight installed (black) * |
95.00 |
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Heinie rear (Novak cut) sight Installed (black) * |
100.00 |
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SDM rear (Novak cut) rear sight installed, square or "U" notch (black) * |
98.00 |
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Heinie Slant Pro rear and front sights installed * |
170.00 |
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Bo-Mar adj rear sight installed in low-mount position * |
185.00 |
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Open rear sight notch * |
20.00 |
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Yost rear sight installed |
43.00 |
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Dovetail front sight installed and pinned, serrated or plain black * |
70.00 |
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Gold bead dovetail front sight installed & pinned. Sight dovetail shaped to match slide's contour (SDM) * |
95.00 |
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Stake-on front sight installed |
35.00 |
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Silver soldered front sight installed, black serrated * |
60.00 |
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Tritium installed in front sight * |
40.00 |
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Novak low-mount tritium night sights installed * |
250.00 |
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Heinie Slant Pro Straight 8 night sights installed (Novak cut) * |
250.00 |
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Install night sights or other fixed sights in existing dovetails (labor only) |
25.00 |
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Test fire and zero sights with FMJ military ammo |
40.00 |
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All sights will be bore sighted unless you request test firing |
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ACCURACY |
PRICE |
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Match barrel & bushing installed (labor only) |
110.00 |
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Mill frame for ramped barrel (Clark or Nowlin style) * |
50.00 |
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Match grade bushing installed (blue or stainless) |
50.00 |
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Recrown muzzle |
20.00 |
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Tighten slide-to-frame fit * |
100.00 |
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FEEDING & RELIABILITY |
PRICE |
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RELIABILITY PACKAGE: Throat barrel, polish feed ramp, fit & tune new bar stock extractor, fit oversize firing pin stop, check chamber dimensions and ream if necessary, deburr firing pin hole, polish the chamber, barrel hood and breech face. Please include magazines. May require additional parts and labor (Wilson Bulletproof extractor can be substituted) |
95.00 |
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Wilson Bulletproof extractor with Reliability Package, ADD $10 |
10.00 |
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Fit EGW oversize firing pin stop to keep extractor from moving |
30.00 |
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Tune & adjust extractor |
20.00 |
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BFP bar stock extractor installed and tuned |
40.00 |
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Wilson Bulletproof extractor installed and tuned, Series 70 |
50.00 |
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AFTEC extractor installed and tuned (Series 70 only) |
90.00 |
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Throat barrel & polish feed ramp |
45.00 |
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Extended ejector installed |
40.00 |
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Drill & pin Springfield Armory frame to retain ejector |
25.00 |
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Detail clean, lube & safety inspection |
35.00 |
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SLIDE MODIFICATIONS |
PRICE |
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Lower & flare ejection port. Front relieved to eject a cartridge * |
50.00 |
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Flare ejection port * |
35.00 |
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Serrate rear of slide 40 LPI * |
45.00 |
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Flatten top of slide * |
70.00 |
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Flatten & serrate top of slide 30 LPI (add $15 for 40 LPI) * |
90.00 |
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Front cocking serrations added * |
110.00 |
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French borders on slide * |
90.00 |
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FRAME MODIFICATIONS |
PRICE |
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Wilson or Kings thumb safety installed, narrowed & recontoured |
70.00 |
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Extended thumb safety installed (Ed Brown, Wilson or Cylinder & Slide) |
65.00 |
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Ambi extended thumb safety installed (Ed Brown, Wilson or Cylinder & Slide) |
130.00 |
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Kings ambi extended thumb safety installed |
140.00 |
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BFP slide stop installed |
20.00 |
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Ultimate forged slide stop installed |
52.00 |
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Shorten slide stop pin & chamfer hole on right side of frame * |
35.00 |
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Plunger tube installed, bar stock, frame holes chamfered |
25.00 |
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Extended mag release installed, .060 longer than stock part |
25.00 |
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"No Bite" modification to spur hammer & grip safety * |
30.00 |
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Modify factory grip safety for use with Commander hammer * |
30.00 |
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Beavertail safety installed, Ed Brown memory groove or similar model with .250 radius (S&A .220 radius safety used on Springfield Armory pistols) * |
115.00 |
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Weld frame tangs on Springfield Armory 1911s to fit a .250 radius grip safety or to repair overcut tangs on any 1911 * |
40.00 |
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High grip modification - relieve front strap under trigger guard * |
60.00 |
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Stipple front strap * |
90.00 |
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Serrate front strap 20 LPI * |
125.00 |
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Serrate front strap 30 LPI * |
135.00 |
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Checker front strap 20 LPI * |
180.00 |
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Checker front strap 25 LPI * |
190.00 |
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Checker front strap 30 LPI * |
200.00 |
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Bevel mag well * |
50.00 |
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S & A mag well installed & blended with frame opening * |
155.00 |
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Recessed lanyard loop modification to your MSH * |
35.00 |
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Mainspring housing installed, flat serrated (Les Baer) * |
35.00 |
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MSH fit and blended to frame, flat, stippled (Ed Brown) * |
60.00 |
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MSH fit and blended to frame, flat, 30 LPI serrations (Ed Brown) * |
65.00 |
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MSH fit and blended to frame, flat, 30 LPI checkering (Ed Brown) * |
80.00 |
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Bobtail conversion, smooth MSH, your grips shaped to match frame (Ed Brown)* |
165.00 |
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REMOVE SHARP EDGES/DEHORNING |
PRICE |
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Round/Bevel all sharp edges of entire pistol, refinishing not included * |
80.00 |
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Round/Bevel all sharp edges of slide, refinishing not included * |
35.00 |
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Round/Bevel all sharp edges of frame and parts, refinishing not included * |
45.00 |
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REFINISHING |
PRICE |
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Blue handgun, matte finish |
125.00 |
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Blue handgun, matte finish with sides of the slide polished |
170.00 |
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Blue handgun, factory finish (matte rounds and polished flat surfaces) |
200.00 |
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Blackened parkerizing - manganese phosphate treated to a uniform black color |
200.00 |
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Stainless handgun, matte finish |
55.00 |
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Stainless handgun, matte finish with sides of slide brushed finish |
100.00 |
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Stainless handgun, satin finish, X-fine glass bead blast (additional polishing labor necessary if gun has deep scratches or a heavy matte finish) |
125.00 |
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Stainless handgun, factory finish (matte rounds & brushed flat surfaces) |
125.00 |
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Hard chrome entire handgun including barrel (shipping cost not included) |
210.00 |
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Hard chrome entire handgun except barrel (shipping cost not included) |
180.00 |
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Anodize aluminum pistol frame, plus shipping costs |
105.00 |
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Items marked with "*" may require refinishing of all or part of the firearm. This is not included unless indicated. |
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All prices subject to change. Unless indicated, prices are for carbon (blue) steel parts. Stainless steel parts usually cost a few dollars more. |
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