Place to refinish my 1911?

[texasz]

I need to get my 1911 refinished bad, its pitting and rusted, not terribly since I kept it lightly oiled, but enough it needs a new coating. Any suggestions, prices, experience locally?

 

[LilIrishTemper]

I just had my glock refinished and he does 1911's. He did mine two tone for $175. Cheaper for single color. He gives Military, LEO and Firefighters 15% off. He's got some 1911's on his picture wall that he just did. Firearm Coatings. Great bunch and he is FFL. Hi Cap does Duracoat too might want to PM him too.

 

[lalonguecarabine]

I need to get my 1911 refinished bad, its pitting and rusted, not terribly since I kept it lightly oiled, but enough it needs a new coating. Any suggestions, prices, experience locally?

Did you take it with you to the sandbox?
What brand is it? I know you're looking for a local shop first, but sometimes the factory does a great job of refinishing their firearms after you've given them a few years of hard use.

 

[Jakashh]

Pics of pitted and rusted 1911?

 

[navyguy]

what kind of 1911, and what type of finish do you want? Some places specialize in different coatings, and depending on the brand, the OEM factory might be able to accommodate.

 

[texasz]

I just had my glock refinished and he does 1911's. He did mine two tone for $175. Cheaper for single color. He gives Military, LEO and Firefighters 15% off. He's got some 1911's on his picture wall that he just did. Firearm Coatings. Great bunch and he is FFL. Hi Cap does Duracoat too might want to PM him too.

Hes out of state I take it? I found another place that does the same but not sure on discount, Ill check this place out...

Did you take it with you to the sandbox?
What brand is it? I know you're looking for a local shop first, but sometimes the factory does a great job of refinishing their firearms after you've given them a few years of hard use.

I wish! all I have is my M4... luckily I dont have to lug my 203 around its a PT1911 so I dont trust the mfg to refinish very well, I already asked due to the fact it pitted and rusted less than a year after I purchased it even though I gave it a very light coat of oil every cleaning. crap finish from Taurus.

Pics of pitted and rusted 1911?

I dont have any currently as Im playing 'not a war military operations' in the desert...

what kind of 1911, and what type of finish do you want? Some places specialize in different coatings, and depending on the brand, the OEM factory might be able to accommodate.

PT1911. I want a finish that will protect the thing for more than a year lol. I just want the pistol to last in a black color, nothing spiffy. I didnt buy it to be a pretty gun, just that it was a 1911 and I had read some good things about them. just the finish has sucked so far, its actually a fairly accurate and smooth shooting pistol.

 

[San Antone RR]

Hi Cap on this forum does Dura Coat, I believe.

 

[southtexaspilot]

Jim Richmond in San Antonio does recoating out of his garage. He has done three firearms for me now and they have all been first class jobs and his prices are the best.

W

 

[texasz]

Hi Cap on this forum does Dura Coat, I believe.

Ill have to shoot him a PM, gives me another option...

Jim Richmond in San Antonio does recoating out of his garage. He has done three firearms for me now and they have all been first class jobs and his prices are the best.

W

Is he a member on here? Know what finish he uses? Website? Pics?

 

[southtexaspilot]

He does Duracoat and cleans it with a good media blast first. Here is a pic of a 1911 he did for me. Jim is not on here that I am aware of but I would be happy to give you his contact info. He works out of his garage and has an impressive setup.

He did everything that is in black. I spent $105 for this one and he did all assembly.

W

 

[texasz]

that looks perty good. if you could shoot me his contact info thatd be great! pm or Ill shoot you my email addy, whichever is easier...

 

[jcrntx]

Yep, I'm a member! Drop me a line if you need some duracoat work. I have done work for several members, you can see some of my work here:

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Jim