I don't know why Springfield stopped making the Compact, but I really like the idea of a 4" barrel over a smaller Officer's sized frame.  I got one a while back from a friend and did a little work on it.  It sure would make a nice carry piece.  Just a little more work and a reblue, and it will be good to go.

John, very nice work. I look forward to seeing it when the bluing is complete. Someday soon I hope. Charles.  

is that Novak's new extreme duty adjustable sight on the rear?  and very nice work as usual

Thanks Charles.  My friend up here at Weapon Works does his bluing in batches.  I've been waiting 3 weeks to do it while he builds up enough work to justify running the tanks.  Hopefully it gets blued on Tuesday.  

This gun is a neat little item, but I unfortunately have no use for it, and I will be sorry to see it go.  At least it's going back to the guy I bought it from.  He asked if I would checker it.  I told him I really coudn't right now.  However, I had a spare hour yesterday with nothing to do, and I got it done real quick.  I would have liked to high cut the front strap and point it up the diamonds further, but this was a rush job freebie for a friend.  I have to admit, it's not the type of checkering I would normally do.

I think when the day comes that I retire from my job, I'll be building a nice little Caspian with a small frame and a Commander slide.  I always liked those.  Now I just have to finish another friend's gun (FROST18E).  I can't wait until that's done, it's turning out so well.  I wish I could keep it, but I'll just have to do the same to my next project gun.

By the way, do you own a digital camera?  I, along with a bunch of people from the other site, were very impressed with that Kimber you did.  I would love to see more of your work posted.

Quoted: is that Novak's new extreme duty adjustable sight on the rear?  and very nice work as usual

Thanks, and yes, it's the Novak Extreme Duty.  Though I don't like the sharp corners, that would be easy enough to round off.  Otherwise, I think it's a very well made and thought out sight.  I still prefer Bo-Mars, but I ordered this sight for someone else, and ended up using it on this when he neglected to pay me.  It retrofits to existing Novak dovetails with a simple 90 degree cut just forward of a standard Novak dovetail.

John, my wife owns a digital camera. All of that 'electronic' black box stuff is really more than an old gunsmith can bear to think of. I think she and board member 'CGJ' will eventually get me into the 20th century. I believe am still stuck in the 19th with Smedley Butler and Dan Daly.  
BTW I do 'slow' rust bluing,  also from the 19th century....
Old Jarheads....
Charles.  

Thanks Steve.  Charles, I have a bottle of Pilkington's laying around that I'll never use.  I'll be in Tucson sonner or later if you want a free bottle.

Sounds good to me. First round is on me. Charles.  

Nice work has usual Hobbs!  I really like the Compact or CCO combination.  I've got one of the Colt CCO's for a carry gun, box stock and it is a great shooter.  I really wish Springfield would bring the Compact back as it would probably fall into the $750 Loaded price range, which would be perfect.  

If we could only convince somebody to make a CCO in 10mm with good mags...

i just sent my colt compact off for re-blueing.  

i will post pix when it returns.  

you have a very nice pistol.

-tom

I too like that combination.  

I have to agree on your feelings about the compact.  I would buy one in a heartbeat if it were available.

Very nice job on it btw.

I believe Springfield still offers the Compact, but only as a custom shop order.

I thought I would share some more pics.  Unfortunately my camera sucks, I suck at photography, it's a little dirty, and it's very dark.  It was just blued today, courtesy of The Weapon Works Gunsmithing:

I'm not in to compacts that much, but damn...very nice work.  It's cool to see that the classic style safety stayed.  Bravo-Zulu Hobbs!

I like it.  Small, dark and shoots a big, fat bullet.    Nice work John!!

Great work  and a nice gun, John. Charles.