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Customizing the 1911: detail work, golf ball reverse plug

December 16, 2017 Bill Marr 0

Details matter, and they often help to distinguish the difference between good and great work.  In this post I’ll be finishing a few details on a custom Colt Series 80 Enhanced Officer’s ACP. For reference […]

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Customizing the 1911: machining a golf ball pattern slide

November 7, 2016 Bill Marr 0

In this post I’ll be machining a golf ball pattern into the top of a 1911 slide.  This pattern will match the golf ball texture on the grip and main spring housing, giving the pistol […]

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Customizing the 1911: machining a golf ball front strap

October 11, 2016 Bill Marr 0

Hot and sweaty or cold and numb hands can make grasping your 1911 pistol difficult, especially if it has the original specification smooth front strap.  The addition of checkering, texturing, rubber grips or grip tape […]

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Building a Custom 6.5 Creedmoor Precision Rifle

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