From Nickel to Black, Colt Officers- Pics!

[Greg Derr]

This started as a tired Colt Officers with factory nickle plating. The plating given a chemical peel to get to the copper sub layer, alox blasting took the rest. The sights are an XS small dot front, 10-8 U notch rear. The BT is a Caspian with the long spine to ensure quick activation. The hammer was jazzed by adding chamfers to both sides. I replaces the recoil spring cap with the much stronger Clark unit. The trigger is a Nighhawk. The barrel was flush cut and deep crowned. All the bits were then Parkerized and finished of with graphite black Cerakote. The grips are VZ double diamonds. The gun shoots great and feels good in the hand.

 

[bluebanana]

Looks fabulous!

 

[Boghog1]

I have to say there are some great smiths that post up pics here, thanks.

 

[castros rat]

It looks great!

 

[Rob Boudrie]

Nice work. Did removal of the plating loosen up the slide to frame fit or alter the barrel fit and, if so, how did you correct it?

 

[45collector]

I have to say there are some great smiths that post up pics here, thanks.

Greg is a great pistolsmith and photographer!

Nice job Greg. Every time I see one of your posts I'm reminded I need to bring you one of my guns soon.

 

[Business]

That Sir is beautiful

 

[n1bsbri]

Me gusta! Thanks for posting this. Do you have a before picture by any chance?

 

[Greg Derr]

After stripping and before Cerakote.

 

[hpm]

IN - great karma!