1911 Bobtail

AFJailor · Post by **AFJailor** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 9:54 am

So if i wanted to get a Aluminum framed 1911 bobtailed, where should i go? Ed Brown wont do it to an Aluminum frame, but ive seen lots of pistolsmiths online that will. I am just weary of who i send it to because its a pretty advanced tasking.

I dont actually own the gun yet but in the next few months i will be buying one, i WANT the Dan Wesson pt-cbob .45acp but if i cant find someone that can order me one ill prolly get the Kimber pro-cdp2 and have the schwartz safety removed and then get it bobtailed.

I just want to find someone thats reputable and wont screw up a $1000 1911.

frankie_the_yankee · Post by **frankie_the_yankee** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 9:58 am

If Ed Brown won't do it, I'll bet there's a good reason why.

dws1117 · Post by **dws1117** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 10:33 am

I had

a Dan Wesson Bobtail. Carter's Country ordered it in for me. They didn't know it but their distributer stocks them. I don't know where you live, but ask the gun shop to check their distributor catalogs or listings.

AFJailor · Post by **AFJailor** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 11:16 am

the only reason ive found listed as to why ed brown wont do it is that there facilities arent equipped with the right machines for an aluminum frame.

HankB · Post by **HankB** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 11:20 am

Don't most aluminum frames carry some type of coating (anodizing?) that's meant to prevent oxidation?

I'll bet the issue of refinishing is a major reason many 'smiths won't bobtail an alloy frame. (Surprised S&W hasn't come out with a Scandium-frame Bobtail . . . )

Thane · Post by **Thane** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 4:46 pm

HankB wrote:Surprised S&W hasn't come out with a Scandium-frame Bobtail . . .

Drop 'em a line, saying that's on your "wish list." Might put a bug in their ear and get 'em to look into it. Might not be feasible, with regards to production cost, but it's worth a try.

seamusTX · Post by **seamusTX** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 4:54 pm

dws1117 wrote:I had a Dan Wesson Bobtail.

What happened?

Or is it too painful to talk about?

- Jim

Post by **carlson1** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 5:11 pm

dws1117 · Post by **dws1117** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 10:11 pm

seamusTX wrote:
dws1117 wrote:I had a Dan Wesson Bobtail.
What happened?

Or is it too painful to talk about?

- Jim

Lost my job. Needed money for bills and food. Had other guns. I'm ok *sniff* *sniff*. It went to a good home *sniff*. One of Longtooth's friends is taking good care of it. I do miss it, but other than my car, house, and computer it was the most valuable thing I owned. Those weren't for sale. Such is life. Guns can be replaced.

Carlson:

Who did the bobtail work for you? What gun did that start out ad? Is it steel or alloy framed?

Post by **carlson1** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 10:32 pm

Pro Carry HD II. I have put about 600 rounds through it and never a hiccup-- Not even a "break in" problem. It is all stainless steel.
what I have in it is :
Bobtail
Slim Aluma grips
Nolan trigger job (match)
Wilson night sights

dws1117 · Post by **dws1117** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 10:35 pm

carlson1 wrote:Pro Carry HD II. I have put about 600 rounds through it and never a hiccup-- Not even a "break in" problem. It is all stainless steel.
what I have in it is :
Bobtail
Slim Aluma grips
Nolan trigger job (match)
Wilson night sights

That is nice. Where did you have it bobtailed?

Post by **carlson1** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 10:41 pm

A dear friend by the name of Ron Johnson who is a disabled vet that does Jewelry and gunsmith work. He does some of the "scales" on the guns for Marc and Gemini Customs. He did all of the work on this Kimber.

dws1117 · Post by **dws1117** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 10:48 pm

He did a beautiful job.

majortrouble · Post by **majortrouble** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 5:52 pm

There is a Chem-Film used in the aircraft industry, which brushes on bare aluminum like fingernail polish. Its a liquid alodine which seals the alum from corroding (if you're worried about the bare alum frame) I would also consider Flitz or Maas polish which leaves a protective coat against Tarnishing and Rusting.