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Here is the other side of the slide. I sliced off the Caspian logo from the rear and the Caspian stamp from the side. I ended up shaving off 6 thousandths to accomplish this. Should I take off 6 thousandths from the other side? Will this affect the felt recoil? Balance, etc.?

Yeah, I think that is a good nomination.

Are you guys talking about the restaurant across the street from Holiday Inn (the old traiditional dumpy match hotel)?

I have an RF primer filler, and I can't imagine life without it.

Howard is a good guy, and he always makes time for the little guy (me especially).

I have my bomar rear from Dawson. For those of you that don't know, Dawson is selling an LP Para Bomar that has the elevation screw in the dovetail--eliminating the need to tap the slide for the screw. My plans for the cut are as follows (the first .100" relief cut has already been done): 1) Center the spindle at 1.620" from the breechface (the measurements are a little different with this sight Matt, but I'll double check everything). 2) Cut .100" deep with a 1/4 inch endmill 3) make a pass with my 60 degree dovetail cutter. The final dimension will be 60 X .375 X .100 (the rest I'll fit by hand with a 60 degree sight file) 4)make the relief cut Please, if I'm missing something, or you think I'm missing something, chime in. My feelings cost nothing. The slide cost close to 200 bucks.

I'm using a mill at a community college, and I barely have time to do the slide cuts. It's an hour drive there, 30-60 minute setup, 3 hours max on the mill followed by an hour long drive home. I'm lucky if I can get down there once a week. I have no time to make my own fixtures right now. I'll have my own mill (tentatively) in late May or early June.

That's not a bad idea Howard. That's what I'm doing. I called and cancelled my order for the Baldor. Sears has an el cheapo buffer for 115 bucks. It's got 1.5 horse/3400ish rpm. Thanks guys.

Are you talking about the gunsmith plate for 100 bucks?

You've got your priorities all backwards bro!! You need to sell that camera crap and buy some more 1911's.

Thanks guys. I'm starting to rethink things.

Can you hold the slide tighter with this fixture? Can you get the slide positioned in a vise to cut serrations? Thanks for the help. I appreciate it.

Howard, I've been giving this some more thought. I'm beginning to think that perhaps the buffer isn't as versatile as I had hoped it would be. I just figured I could throw on some polishing compound, hit the go button, and everything would turn out all shiny and smooth. I am certainly new to this, and I'm wondering if polishing isn't as simple as I had thought it would be?? What are the limitations to having a buffer? Since the baldor I ordered won't be here for at least another three weeks, I still have time to cancel that order. Should I be doing more things by hand?

Midway sells a slide milling fixture. Have any of you used it? What do you think of it?

Very Cool!

Man, you guys were all over me before I could get it fixed!

I took off the rear serrations and the Caspian logo from the back of the slide. Edited to add a bigger picture for you blind bastards.....

Strong work Nemo!!!

Yeah, but think of all the great governmental programs we're funding. I think our politicians are doing a great job with our money.

How about the polish kit from Brownells? http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/Pro...=830&title=

I want to polish metal until it shines like a mirror.

I ordered a 3/4 HP 1800 RPM buffer. That was three weeks ago. It is supposed to be here any day. Now, I'm having trouble figuring out which wheels to get. My guys here in town called 3M, and they want 100+ bucks per wheel (and they tell me I have to buy two wheels at a time). That is just ridiculous. What are your thoughts?

I'm glad I'm not the only that has done this. Now there are two of us.

As a voting member, I'd like to make a motion that the above comment result in probation for Mr. Stock. I'd also like to make a motion that the names of voting members be put in bold on he membership list. Thank you your excellency!!

I can't wait until my kids are old enough to shoot either!! Good for you..