Posted: 2/6/2013 3:14:58 PM EDT
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Hey guys,
I am wanting to send my SA MC operator to someone to have the front strap checkered and have the gun refinished, possibly all black and do away with the OD green frame. I am somewhat new to 1911's and have help a couple of 1911's that front strap checkering were too aggressive. The TRP comes to mind. Now, I have seen some confusing info to me that dictates how aggressive checkering can be or may not be. So, fill me in on the terminology of this and also tell me what the most durable finish is. I saw some info on Springfields custom shop page that list several finishes, but it's all greek to me. Thanks. |
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My understanding is that the checking is measured in lines per inch (LPI). I don't know what the checking is for the TRP off hand, but you may want to look at 30 LPI. I know that the Pro is 20 LPI and some people say that is too aggressive.
ETA: You may want to look at alternatives to checking as well. One of the ones I thought of was Chuck Rogers. He does a golf ball style checkering that looks prettynice. |
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Thanks. I'll look to see if I can find out what the TRP's LPI checkering is. I saw the golf ball design but I wonder how effective it is. It doesn't look like it will add much grip. If you've ever seen the VZ Recon/Simonich Gunner grips, its a golf ball style. Its extremely effective, I would imagine that the golf ball design on the frame would be just as effective. Plus, I think it looks badass personally 
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25 lpi is my checkering of choice done by hand. I really can't refer you to anyone, sorry. Just wanted to say, usually machine checkering is a little sharper than hand checkering. It should also be said a surprising number of companies/people sell hand checkering done by machine. No names, don't ask, but I've been both surprised and dissapointed with at least one top tier 1911 manufactuer.
I really don't have an issue with machine checkering. I do have a problem with paying for hand checkering and receiving machine checkering. dc. |
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25 lpi is my checkering of choice done by hand. I really can't refer you to anyone, sorry. Just wanted to say, usually machine checkering is a little sharper than hand checkering. It should also be said a surprising number of companies/people sell hand checkering done by machine. No names, don't ask, but I've been both surprised and dissapointed with at least one top tier 1911 manufactuer. I really don't have an issue with machine checkering. I do have a problem with paying for hand checkering and receiving machine checkering. dc. That's great info. Thanks!!! |
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...Just wanted to say, usually machine checkering is a little sharper than hand checkering. I hand checker every gun I build but I have also done machine-cut checkering and I can say without question when both are done correctly there is no discernible difference in uniformity or sharpness of the pattern. The “diamonds” that make up a conventional checkering pattern, whether done by hand or on a machine, are basically square pyramids each having four equilateral sides. When done correctly the “pyramids” that make up the pattern will all have points on the top. |
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...Just wanted to say, usually machine checkering is a little sharper than hand checkering. I hand checker every gun I build but I have also done machine-cut checkering and I can say without question when both are done correctly there is no discernible difference in uniformity or sharpness of the pattern. The “diamonds” that make up a conventional checkering pattern, whether done by hand or on a machine, are basically square pyramids each having four equilateral sides. When done correctly the “pyramids” that make up the pattern will all have points on the top. I was thinking of you Jason as I typed out this post. You are one of a handful who checker, perfectly. I seem to remember a post where its mentioned you start by machine ? That said, getting the first two cuts, straight is half the challenge in hand checkering. The hardest part, for me at least is keeping the file down so the pyramids are perfect, as with machine checkering. I've seen people challenge whether checkering was done by hand or machine because job was too perfect to have been done by hand. Regards, dc. |
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I was thinking of you Jason as I typed out this post. You are one of a handful who checker, perfectly. Thank you. 
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I seem to remember a post where its mentioned you start by machine ? No, I do not use a machine in any way, shape, or form to checker a gun. The only time a mill even enters the equation is if the radius on the front strap needs to be corrected first. The only tool I use to checker is a spacing file. |