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I'm thinking off polishing my 1911 Pic, done

CoolhandLukeCoolhandLuke Member Posts: 7,826 ✭✭✭
edited April 2013 in General Discussion
And buying white pearl grips, will the gun's value decrease if I polish to bright mirror finish? thanks for any input.

Took the piece to the office for show and tell and it was a total hit with the ladies, I asked them why they like it so much, the answer was because it doesn't look as menacing and dangerous as the black ones. [:)]

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We have to fight so we can run away.
Capt. Jack Sparrow.
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  • Don McManusDon McManus Member Posts: 23,681 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    It is not a collector piece, so I guess I personally don't see a problem.

    Odds are the resale value will go down, but if you a going to use the pistol, and you will like it better polished, that is all that really matters.
    Freedom and a submissive populace cannot co-exist.

    Brad Steele
  • gesshotsgesshots Member Posts: 15,678 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    pimp-daddy-726324.jpg

    Best get a new hat too !!

    [:0][:0][;)][:D][:D]
    It's being willing. I found out early that most men, regardless of cause or need, aren't willing. They blink an eye or draw a breath before they pull the trigger. I won't. ~ J.B. Books
  • CoolhandLukeCoolhandLuke Member Posts: 7,826 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by gesshots
    pimp-daddy-726324.jpg

    Best get a new hat too !!

    [:0][:0][;)][:D][:D]


    you might want to list some of your hats, check this out. [:D]
    http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=333160908
    We have to fight so we can run away.
    Capt. Jack Sparrow.
  • 11BravoCrunchie11BravoCrunchie Member Posts: 33,423 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Onehandude
    quote:Originally posted by gesshots
    pimp-daddy-726324.jpg

    Best get a new hat too !!

    [:0][:0][;)][:D][:D]


    you might want to list some of your hats, check this out. [:D]
    http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=333160908



    A Colt is about the only way I'll ever own a mirror polished nickel plated gun.
  • ChrisInTempeChrisInTempe Member Posts: 15,562
    edited November -1
    Honestly never cared much for shiny guns. I like deep bluing and wood. Oh I buy into practical and new, sure, but the old stuff appeals most and satisfies best.

    Somebody that likes shiny may pay more, but folks like me that like original will lose interest.

    But heck do what pleases you and yeah it'll sell to somebody.
  • gesshotsgesshots Member Posts: 15,678 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Onehandude
    quote:Originally posted by gesshots
    pimp-daddy-726324.jpg

    Best get a new hat too !!

    [:0][:0][;)][:D][:D]


    you might want to list some of your hats, check this out. [:D]
    http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=333160908

    Very nice Colt, but not to my taste. I prefer blued hand guns.
    I can't help myself whenever I hear of polished handguns with pearl grips I remember the Patton quote about pimps, whore houses and New Orleans.
    No offence!
    [:D]
    It's being willing. I found out early that most men, regardless of cause or need, aren't willing. They blink an eye or draw a breath before they pull the trigger. I won't. ~ J.B. Books
  • CoolhandLukeCoolhandLuke Member Posts: 7,826 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I saw an old gangster movie forgot which one where Melvin Purvis cigar in mouth puts on a pair of leather gloves and gets handed a pair of bright nickel plated 1911's and goes in a house and kills the bad guy, though the guns look cool.
    We have to fight so we can run away.
    Capt. Jack Sparrow.
  • CoolhandLukeCoolhandLuke Member Posts: 7,826 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by ChrisInTempe
    Honestly never cared much for shiny guns. I like deep bluing and wood. Oh I buy into practical and new, sure, but the old stuff appeals most and satisfies best.

    Somebody that likes shiny may pay more, but folks like me that like original will lose interest.

    But heck do what pleases you and yeah it'll sell to somebody.


    All my guns are blue exept a wather PPK and this new Rem 1911 it's not a gun I would carry or entrust my life to, so I'm gonna pimp it out.
    We have to fight so we can run away.
    Capt. Jack Sparrow.
  • Oso2142Oso2142 Member Posts: 2,940
    edited November -1
    Sounds cool/can you do pics, before and after?

    I think it'd be fun to follow.

    Good luck.
  • CoolhandLukeCoolhandLuke Member Posts: 7,826 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Oso2142
    Sounds cool/can you do pics, before and after?

    I think it'd be fun to follow.

    Good luck.


    Before. I'm starting next weekend so it will be a while
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    We have to fight so we can run away.
    Capt. Jack Sparrow.
  • Oso2142Oso2142 Member Posts: 2,940
    edited November -1
    Thanks, I'll be looking forward to following ya! [^]
  • wpagewpage Member Posts: 10,201 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    What ever you do...

    Save the original grips and misc. It can always be changed again.

    That R1 looks nice just the way it is![:o)]
  • nmyersnmyers Member Posts: 16,892 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Every time I have "improved" a gun, I eventually regretted it.

    Just saying.....think about it.

    Neal
  • shoff14shoff14 Member Posts: 11,994 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I bet it will be World Class after that.
  • William81William81 Member Posts: 25,410 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    It is not a gun that is going to take off and become collectable unless Remington stops making them and even then not likely.....



    So Shine away....Make it yours.
  • bigoutsidebigoutside Member Posts: 19,443
    edited November -1
    I think I'd dip it zebra stripes or tie dyed before I tried to buff it shiney.

    Or, if I were compelled to work it over, I think I'd buy one used, or shoot the heck out of this one before I started futzing around with it.
  • pietro75pietro75 Member Posts: 7,048
    edited November -1
    "I think" that if you want to see it that way you gonna get on it!

    I personally think it will be neat polished up.

    What will you use to polish it?
  • CoolhandLukeCoolhandLuke Member Posts: 7,826 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by pietro75
    "I think" that if you want to see it that way you gonna get on it!

    I personally think it will be neat polished up.

    What will you use to polish it?


    I have a grinder and with linen wheels of various grits, also dremel kit and jewlers roge.
    We have to fight so we can run away.
    Capt. Jack Sparrow.
  • wiplashwiplash Member Posts: 7,145 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Onehandude
    quote:Originally posted by pietro75
    "I think" that if you want to see it that way you gonna get on it!

    I personally think it will be neat polished up.

    What will you use to polish it?


    I have a grinder and with linen wheels of various grits, also dremel kit and jewlers roge.


    This is gonna get good! [:D]
    There is no such thing as Liberal Men, only Liberal Women with Penises.'
  • txlawdogtxlawdog Member Posts: 10,039 ✭✭
    edited November -1
  • BHAVINBHAVIN Member Posts: 3,490 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    No! The value will actually go up to pimps!!![:D]. Sorry couldn't help it. REMEMBER YOU SAID "THANKS FOR ANY IMPUT"! [:)] The polish part would probably look pretty good.
  • CoolhandLukeCoolhandLuke Member Posts: 7,826 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by wiplash
    quote:Originally posted by Onehandude
    quote:Originally posted by pietro75
    "I think" that if you want to see it that way you gonna get on it!

    I personally think it will be neat polished up.

    What will you use to polish it?


    I have a grinder and with linen wheels of various grits, also dremel kit and jewlers roge.


    This is gonna get good! [:D]


    Nothing to it, the trick is to take plenty of time and polish gradualy without rounding edges, this gun is particularly good for polishing as the stamping is very deep, I did as ruger SA for a friend that came out real nice.
    We have to fight so we can run away.
    Capt. Jack Sparrow.
  • Oso2142Oso2142 Member Posts: 2,940
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by nmyers
    Every time I have "improved" a gun, I eventually regretted it.

    Just saying.....think about it.

    Neal


    Yeah, but it's a relatively cheap gun, so he doesn't have a lot to lose.

    Additionally, he could create a gun that the pimp community has-to-have! [;)]

    The Pimp Special, by Onehandude --- I can't wait. [:)][8D][:p][:D]
  • mogley98mogley98 Member Posts: 18,291 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hey jewel the entire gun !U don't need a jig just get a stainless brush on the end of your dremel and go for it!
    Why don't we go to school and work on the weekends and take the week off!
  • CoolhandLukeCoolhandLuke Member Posts: 7,826 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Oso2142
    quote:Originally posted by nmyers
    Every time I have "improved" a gun, I eventually regretted it.

    Just saying.....think about it.

    Neal


    Yeah, but it's a relatively cheap gun, so he doesn't have a lot to lose.


    Additionally, he could create a gun that the pimp community has-to-have! [;)]

    The Pimp Special, by Onehandude --- I can't wait. [:)][8D][:p][:D]


    I had not thought of that, Pimps definitely do manage respectable amounts of funds, so my piece's pimp appeal will turn out to be a good thing. There is like 21 pimps bidding on the nickel plated gun on the link posted above.[8][:D]
    We have to fight so we can run away.
    Capt. Jack Sparrow.
  • ltcdotyltcdoty Member Posts: 4,183 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    It will need curb feelers..
  • Oso2142Oso2142 Member Posts: 2,940
    edited November -1
    Neal's probably one brightest and wisest guys, when it comes to firearms. Plus, his general knowledge about life, is vast. So, you won't find me going against his advice, when I'm rational.


    However, since this project's purely driven by emotions, you need to forgo Neal's sage advice, and proceed forward.

    Good luck, Onehandude.

    @Neal, NO MORE GOOD ADVICE!!! [:D][:D][:D]
  • CoolhandLukeCoolhandLuke Member Posts: 7,826 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Done with the slide, sides are mirror bright, the front bottom had more tool marks thans an SKS made on Friday. pimps shoot at night so left top matte for no glare when aiming.[:D]

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    We have to fight so we can run away.
    Capt. Jack Sparrow.
  • dcon12dcon12 Member Posts: 32,026 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by gesshots
    pimp-daddy-726324.jpg

    Best get a new hat too !!

    [:0][:0][;)][:D][:D]



    Where is Drobs? Don
  • pietro75pietro75 Member Posts: 7,048
    edited November -1
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    That's lookin' good!
  • CoolhandLukeCoolhandLuke Member Posts: 7,826 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by pietro75
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    That's lookin' good!


    Thanks[:)] I will work on the frame next weekend, I tested the water on the frame in a small spot under the grips and it looks it will polish to different color as it is a casting, so I'm thinking of just buffing it just a little and leave some contrast, I should receive the pimp grips next week.
    We have to fight so we can run away.
    Capt. Jack Sparrow.
  • Oso2142Oso2142 Member Posts: 2,940
    edited November -1
    Oh yeah, that's looking nice! [^]

    I'll have to buy an R1 and send it your way. [:D]

    ETA: Oh crap, I put the wrong emoticon after the first sentence.

    BTW, nice knife! [^][^]

    FYI, I put this: [xx(] instead of this: [^] originally.
  • CoolhandLukeCoolhandLuke Member Posts: 7,826 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Oso2142
    Oh yeah, that's looking nice! [^]

    I'll have to buy an R1 and send it your way. [:D]

    ETA: Oh crap, I put the wrong emoticon after the first sentence.

    BTW, nice knife! [^][^]

    FYI, I put this: [xx(] instead of this: [^] originally.



    THANKS Oso, them is my pimp knives[:D]
    We have to fight so we can run away.
    Capt. Jack Sparrow.
  • theranger1theranger1 Member Posts: 1,055 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Nickle placted S&W .32, Colt .38 revolver hand ejectors are my type of toys. I think I'll change out and put some white pearl pimp grips on a couple and resale some wooden checkered ones. Oh I forgot, need some pearl white pimp knives to match gun grips.
  • CoolhandLukeCoolhandLuke Member Posts: 7,826 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by theranger1
    Nickle placted S&W .32, Colt .38 revolver hand ejectors are my type of toys. I think I'll change out and put some white pearl pimp grips on a couple and resale some wooden checkered ones. Oh I forgot, need some pearl white pimp knives to match gun grips.


    Pimp with S&W hand ejector doest not need a knife, in the other hand
    pimp with 1911 got to have knife back up cos them suckers will jam up.[:D][:D]
    We have to fight so we can run away.
    Capt. Jack Sparrow.
  • bigoutsidebigoutside Member Posts: 19,443
    edited November -1
    I'm a little confused.

    Cause polish and Polish are spelled the same.
    It's just that one cap v lowercase.

    We're you shooting for shiny or stupid?
  • CoolhandLukeCoolhandLuke Member Posts: 7,826 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by bigoutside
    I'm a little confused.

    Cause polish and Polish are spelled the same.
    It's just that one cap v lowercase.

    We're you shooting for shiny or stupid?


    First, I thank you for your significant contributions to our great Forum, sorry for confusing you, I'm shooting for SHINNY not shiny or stupid.[:D]
    We have to fight so we can run away.
    Capt. Jack Sparrow.
  • gearheaddadgearheaddad Member Posts: 15,091 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Tell me about the knife on the bottom. It looks pretty cool!
  • CoolhandLukeCoolhandLuke Member Posts: 7,826 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by gearheaddad
    Tell me about the knife on the bottom. It looks pretty cool!


    Had it many years, used to carry it when I lived in Italy as packing a hand gun was not legal, this are called stilletos in Italy.
    I cherish this old knife as it got me out of trouble real quick a couple of times. Oh and it's auto blade pops when the button is pressed. If you mean the one on bottom of slide pic, also auto bery good blade it's Czech made.
    We have to fight so we can run away.
    Capt. Jack Sparrow.
  • Sam06Sam06 Member Posts: 21,244 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    That looks good. I have a Colt 1911 38 Super in Bright Stainless and I really like the way it looks, the plus is it shoots like a house on fire.

    I Think you should work on the frame and shine it up to match the slide sides.
    RLTW

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