benlineberry Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 (edited) I have a 2009 SV Infinity I'd like cut for an SRO and refinished in DLC. Can anyone recommend a good gunsmith for this? I've reached out to Infinity (no response) and Hayes (declined the project.) Edited May 25, 2023 by benlineberry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauleN12VR Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 You might try Accurate Plating...https://apwcogan.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltdmstr Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 1 hour ago, MauleN12VR said: You might try Accurate Plating...https://apwcogan.com/ I would not recommend APW based on past experience. Sent them an SV for DLC refinish. Their work was marginal, delivery time was longer than quoted, and they billed for more than what we agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benlineberry Posted May 25, 2023 Author Share Posted May 25, 2023 12 minutes ago, ltdmstr said: I would not recommend APW based on past experience. Sent them an SV for DLC refinish. Their work was marginal, delivery time was longer than quoted, and they billed for more than what we agreed. Thanks for the input. Have you ever heard of Vulcan Machine Works? That's who Hayes recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benlineberry Posted May 25, 2023 Author Share Posted May 25, 2023 38 minutes ago, benlineberry said: Thanks for the input. Have you ever heard of Vulcan Machine Works? That's who Hayes recommended. Never mind... apparently, they don't work on Infinity's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwhittin Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 What about C&H Precision Weapons? I think they offer milling for 1911/2011 slides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benlineberry Posted May 26, 2023 Author Share Posted May 26, 2023 8 hours ago, jwhittin said: What about C&H Precision Weapons? I think they offer milling for 1911/2011 slides. Thanks for the suggestion. Do you have any direct experience? Their reviews seem to be very hit or miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwhittin Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 I have none. Here are some other options. Again, I have not used them. I'm searching just like you. Let me know what you end up doing. https://ncengravers.squarespace.com/1911-services https://deeprivercustoms.com/gunsmith-services/#sight https://dscgunworks.com/pages/services-rates https://stonebridgegunworks.com/Slide-Milling-Services_c_27.html They don't list 1911s but can't hurt to ask. https://www.dpcustomworksllc.com/optic-cuts They don't list 1911s but can't hurt to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandflea316 Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 Deep river customs might do it. They converted my SV Infinity 5.4 9mm to open major when no else wanted to. I called SVI and was told it wasn't possible. Sent the complete gun to Dan Bedell and he said he couldn't do it. Deep River Customs stepped up to the plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benlineberry Posted May 30, 2023 Author Share Posted May 30, 2023 (edited) UPDATE. After a lot of rejections, one gunsmith explained why no one wants to work on an Infinity: it's the replaceable breechface. It makes cutting the slide for an optic very complicated and easy to screw up. As a result, no one wants to touch it (after looking at it, I understand why.) Instead, I've ordered a rear sight replacement plate for an SRO. It's not quite as low as a direct cut, but it's close, it's a cheap part ($55), and I can install myself. It's a little ghetto but I'll shoot this for a season and if I like it, will just have a complete slide made; or maybe a new gun. Thanks for the input, everyone! Edited May 30, 2023 by benlineberry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 I hate that you had to go that route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 I'm doing that now with a 9mm Edge for Lim Optics and it works well. The Bitchin Gun Guy cosplayers turn their noses up, but then they get beat by some geezer with a homemade dovetail dot mount... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoNick Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 If Stonebridge will do it they did great work on my shadow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger123 Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 On 5/30/2023 at 10:05 AM, benlineberry said: UPDATE. After a lot of rejections, one gunsmith explained why no one wants to work on an Infinity: it's the replaceable breechface. It makes cutting the slide for an optic very complicated and easy to screw up. As a result, no one wants to touch it (after looking at it, I understand why.) Instead, I've ordered a rear sight replacement plate for an SRO. It's not quite as low as a direct cut, but it's close, it's a cheap part ($55), and I can install myself. It's a little ghetto but I'll shoot this for a season and if I like it, will just have a complete slide made; or maybe a new gun. Thanks for the input, everyone! This is how i intend to get into LO with my 40 edge. low investment and will reload 40 minor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RennBaer Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 You could try reaching out to Nameless Arms to see if they might be able to offer a milling solution for you. They specialize in custom optic cuts and do great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benlineberry Posted July 6, 2023 Author Share Posted July 6, 2023 On 5/30/2023 at 8:11 PM, RangerTrace said: I hate that you had to go that route. I received it, installed it, and it looks terrible. I'm taking if off and continuing on my path of finding a gunsmith willing to do it or get a new gun (If I can find a DWX in stock, that's what I'll go with.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBurgess Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 one problem with the RMR/SRO/Holosun footprint is the mounting screw holes are very wide, to the point that if your pistol has rear serrations the out side of the screw will be exposed. I didn't want to have one of the generic interchangeable mounting plates that are not shaped to match the optic so I made my own. Most other Optics have a better mounting screw spacing so directly milling into the slide is easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konkapot Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 I went with the dovetail mount. Looks like hammered poop but...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandflea316 Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Is it possible to mill for a plate instead? Seems like that would be logical. Not the lowest dot but doesn't look like hammered poo with dove tail mount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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