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4/6/2009 3:10:03 PM EDT
Searched the FAQ and found the short write-up on Blindhogg, but did not find it helpful.

Are there any other resources that can show me the main areas in which a 1911 is usually de-horned?

Thanks for the help.
4/6/2009 3:23:04 PM EDT
[#1]
handle 1911
find spots you find uncomfortable
apply files as necessary

4/6/2009 3:56:11 PM EDT
[#2]
Quoted:
handle 1911
find spots you find uncomfortable
apply files as necessary



And remember, a GOOD dehorn job doesn't look dehorned!

I hate those damn soap bar meltdown abominations!
4/6/2009 11:42:13 PM EDT
[#3]
Basically the areas that feel sharp to you.  You could have one 1911 that's really sharp in certain areas and another 1911 could feel completely different.  It can be very subjective.
4/9/2009 10:56:34 AM EDT
[#4]
Quoted:
Quoted:
handle 1911
find spots you find uncomfortable
apply files as necessary



And remember, a GOOD dehorn job doesn't look dehorned!...

!


+1  I'm not a fan of the "soap bar" look.  Some edges only need to take the "sharpness" off and some look good with a nice 45 degree bevel.

The best way is for you to take it to go to a good, high round count training course and find out where YOUR pistol needs it.

I like a slight bevel on the front and rear of the slide, as well as the front of the dust cover and on the slide lock (mostly because I like the look).  I also typically break the sharp edge around the trigger guard, at the bottom of the slide, on the safety and in a few places around the ejection port.

Just don't get carried away.  Some sharp edges don't even need a file, just a quick touch of a buffing wheel does it.

4/9/2009 4:26:36 PM EDT
[#5]
Thanks for the replies everyone.