"De-horning" a 1911?

[texasmoon]

I have a 1911 that I carry every day. I was wondering if anyone had de-horned their's and if it was worth the money. I like the look, but have never really known anyone that has had it done to their personal gun. Thanks!

 

[RKM]

I don't know if "it's worth the money", but I did it on one of my .45 builds. Results were fantastic after blueing. I used a small fine file and did it in my spare time.

 

[ripnbst]

What is De-horning a 1911?

 

[RKM]

Basically it's just removing all the sharp edges on the pistol.

 

[Mr.357Sig]

Here you go...

http://www.clarkcustomguns.com/meltdown.htm

 

[texasmoon]

I checked the link and it seems that Clark no longer applies their process to customer supplied guns. But, Mr357Sig, that is one fine looking firearm!

 

[Mr.357Sig]

I checked the link and it seems that Clark no longer applies their process to customer supplied guns. But, Mr357Sig, that is one fine looking firearm!

Oh, if only it were mine.

 

[Traxxis]

That is an EXTREME dehorn. While the work looks really good for what they've done... I think that much of a dehorn makes the gun look like a sloppy turd.

A light dehorn is good for asthetics and is functional as well. Well worth the time and money involved.

FWIW, I don't use a file though.

Here you go...

http://www.clarkcustomguns.com/meltdown.htm

 

[HiredHand]

I don't care for the melted down look. I prefer a de-horn and line straightening that maintains the classic appearance of the 1911. Its worth spending the money if it is a gun you intend to carry or shoot often because the gun will be more comfortable to carry and shoot for sustained periods of time. Basically, its right up there with useable sights and a clean breaking trigger job in my opinion.

 

[texasmoon]

I appreciate the suggestions. Is this something any gunsmith should be able to do, or are there specific things I should ask about?