SIGforum
How do I order a special engraved Colt 1911?

This topic can be found at:
https://sigforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/430601935/m/5780002524

June 03, 2017, 06:21 PM
aileron
How do I order a special engraved Colt 1911?
I want to order a pair of consecutive number Colt Government Model 70 1911's with some simple engraving on the slide - do I contact Colt or a LGS or ??

thanks

aileron
June 03, 2017, 06:36 PM
FrankMoses
Typically you would contact Colt. But their custom shop recently laid off its manager, a terrific guy and friend to all customers, and the backlog is pretty grim. Call them anyway, but you likely will be appalled at what they tell you.
I hope I'm wrong.
June 03, 2017, 10:25 PM
aileron
Thanks, I will call them in CT next week and see how to begin.
June 03, 2017, 10:27 PM
DMF
IMO, find two consecutive serial numbered pistols, and take/send them to an FFL who does good engraving.


___________________________________________
"He was never hindered by any dogma, except the Constitution." - Ty Ross speaking of his grandfather General Barry Goldwater

"War is the remedy that our enemies have chosen, and I say let us give them all they want." - William Tecumseh Sherman
June 04, 2017, 09:49 AM
Editor
quote:
Originally posted by aileron:
Thanks, I will call them in CT next week and see how to begin.


Colt has had this on their website for a good while: "Due to overwhelming demand the Colt Custom Shop is currently and temporarily not taking new orders at this time while we address our considerable backlog. Please check back soon for updates."
June 04, 2017, 10:00 AM
Jim Watson
What is "some simple engraving on the slide?"

Do you want low coverage scroll as shown on the first couple of Wilsons at:
https://www.wilsoncombat.com/1...omization/#engraving ?

Or do you mean text like your and your best bud's name, rank, serial number, and unit designation from when you were in the service?
June 04, 2017, 10:48 PM
aileron
quote:
Originally posted by Jim Watson:
What is "some simple engraving on the slide?"

Do you want low coverage scroll as shown on the first couple of Wilsons at:
https://www.wilsoncombat.com/1...omization/#engraving ?

Or do you mean text like your and your best bud's name, rank, serial number, and unit designation from when you were in the service?


All we want is "Deplorable" on the slides Big Grin

But done nicely.
June 04, 2017, 11:52 PM
Jim Watson
https://accubeam.com/services/...trust-gun-engraving/

These folks did a very sincere Colt National Match "roll mark" on a custom gun.