1911 Stippling

[smasherofall]

I bought this 1911 Systema off a buddy a few years ago in pretty good shape overall but the slide had been stippled on the top somewhere along the line but appears to be unfinished. I would have prefered it without but think it would look better finished. anybody kow somebody that could finish this?<br><br>&nbsp;

 

[Bigtanker]

Bondo?

I guess if you really want to finish it, maybe a power engraver? Or a center punch and lots of time.

I'm kinda interested in the make. Any info on it?

 

[Thor]

Argentine manufacture. I have a brace of the Ballester-Molina's that are a mix of the 1911 and Star designs. The 1911 was the service issues pistol but during WWII they had 'issues' with being on the sanctioned list so they had to come up with their own.

Here's a link to some more info: Sistema Colt 45 [Archive] - Calguns.net

 

[Thor]

OP...that's really unfortunate. Other than machining it down I don't know...good luck.

 

[Thor]

I suppose you could send the slide to someone like this...Metal Finishing

 

[Thor]

Or an option like this: Special Purpose Firearm Coatings | DuraCoat® | Lauer Custom Weaponry

DuraFil. I have no experience with this. Maybe somebody else can chime in.

 

[WebSnyper]

Ping AllenM here on the forum and see if he has some creative ideas. He does cerakote and also some fantastic custom 1911 metal work. If anyone can fix that hideousness he can (or at least put some lipstick on it). That said, I have no idea of your tolerance for custom work on such a firearm.

 

[smasherofall]

Bondo?

I guess if you really want to finish it, maybe a power engraver? Or a center punch and lots of time.

I'm kinda interested in the make. Any info on it?

This one was made in 1949, use to be able to get them pretty cheap but the price has been going up, as with about anything.

 

[AllenM]

Ping AllenM here on the forum and see if he has some creative ideas. He does cerakote and also some fantastic custom 1911 metal work. If anyone can fix that hideousness he can (or at least put some lipstick on it). That said, I have no idea of your tolerance for custom work on such a firearm.

Tri top it and put some sights on it is about all I could do

 

[Thor]

After re-reading the original post if all you want to do is put a finish on it there are many products available to do that yourself...for instance:

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns/330645-legend-argentine-pistols-6.html starting at post #57.

 

[Bigtanker]

After staring at it for a while, I don't think it would be hideous looking if the work was completed.

If you could match up the pattern and maybe cerekote it a darker color, it might not be too bad.

 

[churchmouse]

After staring at it for a while, I don't think it would be hideous looking if the work was completed.

If you could match up the pattern and maybe cerekote it a darker color, it might not be too bad.

I have been searching for the words but none come to mind.
Are those center punch dings. If you did this by hand wow........just wow.

 

[bocefus78]

Sweet baby jesus. I think I'd fire up the hand engraver and put "Bubba's Gat" on the empty place and just shoot it.

 

[smasherofall]

I have been searching for the words but none come to mind.
Are those center punch dings. If you did this by hand wow........just wow.

i didn't do it, it was done several years before I got it.

 

[churchmouse]

i didn't do it, it was done several years before I got it.

I figured it was this way when you got it.
Heck of a conversation piece I am sure.

Is it a shooter. Reliable and accurate...???

 

[hps]

I'd finish that lil "Block" area then run a file across it and even it out and call it done! :/

 

[churchmouse]

I'd finish that lil "Block" area then run a file across it and even it out and call it done! :/

Do a melt on it while you are at it.

 

[halfmileharry]

I'd be keeping my eyes open for a replacement slide.

 

[drillsgt]

Tri top it and put some sights on it is about all I could do

That's an idea, do a tri-top and a flat top and see what's left!

 

[Old Dog]

A punch (to finish the job), a file (to smooth out the surface), silver solder (to fill the holes) , and cerekote (to cover it all up)!