BigBamBoo Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Hi folks. I recently picked up a Kimber Stainless Target II and want to get the front strap checkered. Can anyone recommend a good shop to have this done? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterDrew Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Cree Custom GunsI've got a custom gun built by Andy Cree and the checkering is excellent! Search for him on FB or email at creecustomguns@gmail.comSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpulled Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 I had a Springfield I wanted something similar done to it and all the custom builders didn't seem to want to do it. I think their wasn't enough money in it for them to tackle my project an/or no time. I ended up sending it back to Springfield and it took about 10 days and was inexpensive. I'd check around though or maybe consider having kimber do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWFAN Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Call Clark, according to their website they offer it. https://clarkcustomguns.com/gunsmithing-services/1911-handgun/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry White Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Clark did one of mine, good job. If I ever want another they will get the job.----------------------Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troupe Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Call Renee at Clark Custom Guns, tell them Tommy Roupe told you to call. They do a top notch job and it won't take for ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidb72 Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 15 hours ago, shooterDrew said: Cree Custom Guns I've got a custom gun built by Andy Cree and the checkering is excellent! Search for him on FB or email at creecustomguns@gmail.com Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro That looks amazingly grippy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterDrew Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 That looks amazingly grippy!Absolutely. I wanted aggressive and I got it. Paired with VZ Diamondback grips this thing stays put. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troupe Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Advanced Weapons Technology LLC, Don Fraley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBamBoo Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 (edited) Just an update. I received my Kimber back from Evolution Armory and Mark and Dave did a great job on the checkering and undercut trigger guard. I went with 25 lpi and I think that was a good choice for me over the 20 lpi. I think that would have been a bit aggressive for my hands. I would recommend Evolution Armory for any checkering work. They had FAST turn around time....12 days from when I dropped it off at FedEx until it was back in my hands. And the pics: Edited May 20, 2017 by BigBamBoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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f2benny Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Can I be rude and ask about the cost? That looks great. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBamBoo Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share Posted May 21, 2017 $250.00 plus shipping both ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIIID Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Canyon Creek is able to do 20, 25, and 30 lpi, snake skin & snake belly, and "Defragged" checkering. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBamBoo Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 My biggest thing was turn around time. Lots of folks are doing checkering. Some reporting close to a year turn around!?!?! I had mine back from Evo in 12 days...from date of shipping it to them until it was back in my hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trini Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Vandenberg Custom Guns, Houston, Tx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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