Colt needs some TLC
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Colt needs some TLC
Hey Folks I got a Colt 1911 here that I'm looking to get refinished. It does need some body work done as it was a service carry for over 20 yrs. Looking to get the same type of finish. Any recommendations or leads to anyone in or around the Houston / Baytown area? Thanks
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Re: Colt needs some TLC
I have a guy in Conroe that does really good refinishing and also 1911 gunsmithing. He's very reasonable. PM me if you would like his info. 

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Re: Colt needs some TLC
Send it to Colt for the Tactical package. It includes a refinish of your choosing.
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Re: Colt needs some TLC
pm sent - thanksgregthehand wrote:I have a guy in Conroe that does really good refinishing and also 1911 gunsmithing. He's very reasonable. PM me if you would like his info.
Houston, Tx.
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Re: Colt needs some TLC
any idea on price range for that -- im sure its pretty high there -- not much info on their site will contact them and see what they saygigag04 wrote:Send it to Colt for the Tactical package. It includes a refinish of your choosing.
Houston, Tx.
DPS Received - Jan. 26th
Received Pin# - Feb. 25th
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Re: Colt needs some TLC
http://www.coltsmfg.com/DesktopModules/ ... attachment" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;PBR wrote:any idea on price range for that -- im sure its pretty high there -- not much info on their site will contact them and see what they saygigag04 wrote:Send it to Colt for the Tactical package. It includes a refinish of your choosing.
That's their entire service line up. You can pick and choose but the Tac pkg is a deal.
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. - Thomas Edison
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thanks for the list -- yea that tac package is nice but way out of my range (disability income only). but i figured their refinishing prices would be a little higher considering its from Colt -- i think i would like to stay local though -- the gun will not be carried and probably not shot anymore just stored and passed down to familygigag04 wrote:http://www.coltsmfg.com/DesktopModules/ ... attachment" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;PBR wrote:any idea on price range for that -- im sure its pretty high there -- not much info on their site will contact them and see what they saygigag04 wrote:Send it to Colt for the Tactical package. It includes a refinish of your choosing.
That's their entire service line up. You can pick and choose but the Tac pkg is a deal.
Houston, Tx.
DPS Received - Jan. 26th
Received Pin# - Feb. 25th
IN HAND!!!!!! June 9th
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Received Pin# - Feb. 25th
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Re: Colt needs some TLC
Google Actions by T and see who Teddy recommends. Teddy is pretty much "The guy" for 1911s in Houston. He
Doesn't take on much work anymore, but he's good.
Doesn't take on much work anymore, but he's good.
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. - Thomas Edison
Re: Colt needs some TLC
thanks guys for the info --- now another question on the finishes which would you go with and why? Chrome - Nickel - Stainless
Houston, Tx.
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Re: Colt needs some TLC
well finally got it done and got it back today -- looks awesome -- my camera sucks so pics really does it no justice




Houston, Tx.
DPS Received - Jan. 26th
Received Pin# - Feb. 25th
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Re: Colt needs some TLC
Wow! Very nice. Would you like to adopt me?PBR wrote:well finally got it done and got it back today -- looks awesome -- my camera sucks so pics really does it no justice

EDIT: Good grief, I left out the word "adopt."

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