Retooled Colt Custom Shop 1911

[Greg Derr]

This Colt was originally from their "custom shop". The owner wanted a few additional features. I flat top and serrated the slide. Cut in a set of Novak sight, white dot rear. Brass bead front. The rollmarks were flattened and a French border added. The frame was high cut and checkered by good friend Pete Single. I recut the tangs for an new grip safety and added a one piece magwell blended to the frame. all the flat are high polish as well as the thumb safety and the slide stop. The hammer was relieved on the sides and dehorned. The barrel and bushing are hard chromed, as well as the hammer.

 

[Parker Duofold]

Interesting grips...what is that emblem?
1911 looks great as always.

 

[Greg Derr]

The grips were provided by the client, the emblem is the Colt Custon Shop logo. I think he's getting new/reworked grips from the same guy. One is shorter than the other and does not flush up to the magwell. They are nicely made.

 

[mark056]

Interesting grips...what is that emblem?
1911 looks great as always.

It's also the Colt family Coat of Arms which was emblazoned on the gate and other locations of Armsmear the family mansion in Hartford.

 

[Greg Derr]

I did not know that, thanks you.

 

[mac1911]

Very nice sir! So where can,I get that special camera lens you use to make all these guns look so nice

 

[Greg Derr]

Very nice sir! So where can,I get that special camera lens you use to make all these guns look so nice

I Phone 6

 

[FPrice]

Greg, as always a fantastic job.

I am curious tho, is there any practical reason for the serrated slide top?

 

[Kaldone]

Greg, as always a fantastic job.

I am curious tho, is there any practical reason for the serrated slide top?

I am probably wrong, IANAG . But I believe I have seen it described as reducing glare off the slide, which can interfere with sight picture.

 

[Greg Derr]

^^^^^ What he said, it also has style points.

 

[FPrice]

I am probably wrong, IANAG . But I believe I have seen it described as reducing glare off the slide, which can interfere with sight picture.

^^^^^ What he said, it also has style points.

I think you both have it right!

 

[45collector]

Nice work as always Greg!