FitchHall
Member
THR,
I have a few 1911s with blended magwells and really like the function and the feel of this addition. For a majority of my 1911s, the blenidng was done in conjunction with some other work to include refinishing (Hardchroming).
With my latest 1911, I would like to install only a S&A Magwell with the arched MSH. Since there is no other smithing or refinishing I would like to have done to this pistol, I would like to blend the magwell myself.
What type of file would I need to blend the inside edges of the magwell to match the angle of the bevel on the frame? I understand that I will be exposing the metal on the drop-in magwell, so which spray/bake-on coating should I use to match the finish on the Springfield Operator?
Any other tips would be appreciated.
Thank you for your time.
I have a few 1911s with blended magwells and really like the function and the feel of this addition. For a majority of my 1911s, the blenidng was done in conjunction with some other work to include refinishing (Hardchroming).
With my latest 1911, I would like to install only a S&A Magwell with the arched MSH. Since there is no other smithing or refinishing I would like to have done to this pistol, I would like to blend the magwell myself.
What type of file would I need to blend the inside edges of the magwell to match the angle of the bevel on the frame? I understand that I will be exposing the metal on the drop-in magwell, so which spray/bake-on coating should I use to match the finish on the Springfield Operator?
Any other tips would be appreciated.
Thank you for your time.