Major 1911 Makeover

[Greg Derr]

A 1911 for a USMC Major. Get it! Started out as a nickel Colt Series 70. Stripped the nickel to reveal a typical late 70's Colt with some flaws including very light rollmarks on the big "billboard" Thanks to Dave Clevinger who recut them all by hand. The frame was checkered front and rear with 25lpi. Slide flattened and serrated. Port lowered. Frame tangs cut for an EGW GS. magwell beveled. Most of the parts are Ed Brown. Kart barrel and EGW bushing. Sights are Heinie in the rear with a Yost gold line up front. Finish is brushed hard chrome. Since this is a Texas marine, the grips are mesquite with silver Colt medallion inlays.

 

[bfm]

That is beautiful. Must have been ton of man hours.

 

[W.E.C]

Museum piece. Incredible.

 

[hminsky]

nice work!

 

[snax]

classy.

And after looking at this a few times... Texan or not, that mesquite gives it an 'heirloom' look to it. It's really a nice touch, I think it really ties the thing together like a Lebowski Rug.

 

[PL-52]

Absolutely beautiful, as is all of your work. Thanks for sharing.

 

[EddieA]

I love looking at your work. Whoever suggested that you put out a coffee table book was spot on.

 

[Parker Duofold]

Stripped the nickel to reveal a typical late 70's Colt with some flaws including very light rollmarks on the big "billboard" Thanks to Dave Clevinger who recut them all by hand.

That is some skilled workmanship.

 

[tomp]

Qaulity lives on. pride in workmanship still exist in todays society.

 

[NHCraigT]

Great work on the gun.

And even more incredible = Those High Resolution Close-up Pictures are AMAZING!

 

[oldyankee]

Another beauty! Thanks for posting.

 

[DarthRevan]

Woof, six to midnight...
One hell of a job, I love seeing the work you guys do.

 

[greencobra]

there's nothing better than a 1911. they're all pretty but this one is beautiful. and at my age I get a better reaction looking at gun photos than,,,well, never mind. gorgeous pistol, nice job.

 

[22lr]

Well done, yet again. On the next ‘makeover’ project, let’s see some before photos

 

[mac1911]

sweet

 

[jayhitek]

Gorgeous work.

 

[Mike 53]

Outstanding! Thanks for the share...

 

[Mark from MA]

Beautiful work.

 

[E.Stoner]

This is total gun porn! Awesome work!

 

[Arto]

awesome gun - awesome photo's - any hints for taking pictures like that?

 

[MMArtist]

beautiful

 

[mac1911]

I hear rumors that gregs camera malfunctions when ever he tries to take before pics

 

[Greg Derr]

Sorry about that. I usually post before and progress photos on my FB page with the iPhone . Then the finished photos on the forums. Take a look at DerrPrecision on Facebook if you use it for lots of process photos and videos. Thanks

 

[Emoto]

Holy crap that's gorgeous!

 

[Crazy Dave]

That is stunning. Mr. Derr is a master.

 

[EddieA]

As always, the best!

 

[Rob Boudrie]

These Derr pieces are true works of art. It would add some perspective if Greg could post the price of a job along with the photos.