Chain Link Serrations on Front Strap

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Chain Link Serrations on Front Strap

Posted: 8/7/2006 7:00:42 PM EDT

I am wanting to put together a 1911 and I have seen pictures of a 1911 with a chain link front strap. Does anyone know where I can get this done and for how much?

I am thinking about going with a Kimber Custom II with thin line wood grips, an Ed Brown Memory Groove beaver tail and possibly an AO tritium dot front sight in conjunction with the existing kimber rear sight.

I plan on running wilson mags with the smallest floor plate as possible as I am not much on funneled mag wells or non flush-fit mags.

Posted: 8/8/2006 9:49:16 AM EDT

[#1]

Not sure what you mean by "chain link". Maybe the scallops that Chuck Rogers does?

Posted: 8/8/2006 10:10:45 AM EDT

[#2]

"Exclusive ChainLink treatment on forestrap and mainspring housing for the ultimate in durability, secure grip, and extreme use."

http://www.edbrown.com/specialforces.htm

Posted: 8/8/2006 2:33:02 PM EDT

[#3]

They don't look like they do much at all for a secure grip. It's really more of an aesthetic thing, and not quite my cup of tea.

Regarding your actual question, You might try the Ed Brown smithing dept, or any other 1911 smith out there. If you are feeling balsy you could try a local smith.

Posted: 8/9/2006 12:26:42 AM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
They don't look like they do much at all for a secure grip. It's really more of an aesthetic thing, and not quite my cup of tea.

Regarding your actual question, You might try the Ed Brown smithing dept, or any other 1911 smith out there. If you are feeling balsy you could try a local smith.

Have you handled a scalloped pistol? It's quite secure, and most definitely functional, but not abrasive like checkering. Instead of cutting into your hand like checkering, your hand sinks into the scallops. Interesting feel as well. Not at all unpleasant. Heinie also does scallops, but he's very behind on gunsmithing and isn't accepting any work right now.

Posted: 8/9/2006 12:53:16 AM EDT

[#5]

Like these?

Posted: 8/9/2006 2:08:34 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
Like these?

www.rogersprecision.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/well6.jpg

www.rogersprecision.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/well4.jpg

Your work is absolutley astonishing!

Posted: 8/9/2006 9:46:09 AM EDT

[#7]

John Harrison scalloped two of my Ti frames. Click on the link below and go to #514.

Scalloping is a good treatment for a carry gun; it offers more “traction” than smooth front strap/MSH, yet it's 100% snag-free. It's not nearly as "grippy" as even 30lpi checkering, and wouldn't be my choice for a "heavy use" gun.

www.harrisoncustom.com/Services.aspx?page=3

Posted: 8/9/2006 10:43:32 AM EDT

[#8]

I contacted Ed Brown about the Memory Groove Beavertail and Chain Link Scalloping for the front strap and rear strap and was told, "That is impossible, Thanks"

Posted: 8/25/2006 4:41:44 AM EDT

[#9]

They're selling the MSH's on their site now.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Chain Link Serrations on Front Strap

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