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entrefal
28th January 2009, 18:28
Well I had planned on doing up my Springfield next, but then I started looking at something and next thing you know I ordered a handful of parts for the 4"

Not only that, but I bought a bobtail MSH....

I am not even sure I really like the looks of a bobtail, but I have to always
be tinkering with something, and I've never tried anything like this.. So..

The parts showed up today (A day earlier than scheduled) so I got to cutting and fitting the grip safety, and the bobtail..

I'm about done with the fitting, just need to finish smoothing everything out.
I also need to find out what color I am going to do the frame, and get it coated..

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/entrefal/FC1.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/entrefal/FC12.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/entrefal/FC2.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/entrefal/FC3.jpg
jphilp87
28th January 2009, 18:32
Wow, that looks awesome! I like the bobtail look!

Keep the pics coming!
stillbuster
28th January 2009, 18:42
SWEEEET!
Rear sight change?
I am still waiting my new mid size to get here..........
doctruptwn
28th January 2009, 18:43
Very Nice, Bobtail looks good. Where did you pick it up from. (The frame, slide)
entrefal
28th January 2009, 18:50
Very Nice, Bobtail looks good. Where did you pick it up from. (The frame, slide)

I picked up a complete midsize from a local range that I do some work for..
I don't charge them, and they give me great deals when I buy new guns
(works out great) I picked this one up brand new for $200 :appld:

Here's a before pic

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/entrefal/RockMid.jpg
entrefal
28th January 2009, 18:52
SWEEEET!
Rear sight change?
I am still waiting my new mid size to get here..........

Yes, It's going to get a new set of sights too :D
Joni Lynn
28th January 2009, 19:03
That's pretty neat.
Thanks for the pics.
Please keep us updated on your progress.
doctruptwn
28th January 2009, 20:27
Very cool, I thought it was a scratch build. I'm getting tried of waiting for 9mm so I'm thinking about dragging out the tools.
boehlertaught
29th January 2009, 10:31
Wow! Looks good! Cutting the bobtail is scary, huh? What grips, finish, fire controls, etc. will you use????
entrefal
4th February 2009, 18:43
Just finished up this one today :)
Well it's ALMOST done.. few more things planned (better sights for one)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/entrefal/RockRedo1.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/entrefal/RockRedo2.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/entrefal/RockRedo3.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/entrefal/RockRedo4.jpg
jphilp87
4th February 2009, 19:02
Just finished up this one today :)
Well it's ALMOST done.. few more things planned (better sights for one)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/entrefal/RockRedo1.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/entrefal/RockRedo2.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/entrefal/RockRedo3.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/entrefal/RockRedo4.jpg


That finish looks AWESOME! What did you do it with? What process did you use? Very impressed!

Thanks
entrefal
4th February 2009, 19:42
That finish looks AWESOME! What did you do it with? What process did you use? Very impressed!

Thanks

Thanks.

It's Gun Kote and the color is Titanium Gray.

I blasted the parts with Aluminum Oxide
then wiped them down with some 900 preclean
I then heated the parts to 100deg.
Then sprayed on the Gun Kote with an airbrush
(cheap $10 job at Harbor Freight)
Then put it into a preheated oven (Instructions say 300-325)
I have a laser temp gauge, and once the part hot 300 deg
I started my timer for 1 hour,
I rechecked the temp of the frame about 15 min in
and it was at about 315 deg.. still good.
Took it out when the time was up, and assembled after the parts cooled
Joni Lynn
4th February 2009, 20:01
The finish looks pretty good. Congrats.
Baldy
4th February 2009, 20:46
Very nice job you done on that pistol. Let us know how it shoots for you to.
jphilp87
4th February 2009, 21:16
I am currently holding a bottle of the Gun Kote matte brushed stainless and debating on whether or not to take the dive. I am definitely encouraged by the look of your Rock.
stillbuster
4th February 2009, 23:55
What grit alum oxide? That determined some of the texture correct?
Also did the GKote require thinning? I have used Gkote aerosol but not the liquid.
entrefal
5th February 2009, 07:24
What grit alum oxide? That determined some of the texture correct?
Also did the GKote require thinning? I have used Gkote aerosol but not the liquid.


No the GK did not require any thinning.
I'll have to check on the grit if I still have the bottle, but I remember that it was courser than I wanted,
(I wanted 120) so I brought my pressure down to try to make it a bit less aggressive
cadguy06
7th February 2009, 05:51
What kind of hammer is that? I have a Taurus that I would like to replace the MIM hammer on, and I like that style of hammer. If you can direct me to where you got yours, or a blued one like it, I would be very appreciative. Thanks

Ryan

BTW, that is a very sharp looking pistol! I like the way it turned out.
entrefal
7th February 2009, 08:03
What kind of hammer is that? I have a Taurus that I would like to replace the MIM hammer on, and I like that style of hammer. If you can direct me to where you got yours, or a blued one like it, I would be very appreciative. Thanks

Ryan

BTW, that is a very sharp looking pistol! I like the way it turned out.


Thanks,
that one is a Swenson.... $22 at MidwayUSA.com
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productnumber=352197