Brass or Gold plated grips screws. 1911A1

Doctor Larry K · 11-06-2007, 05:11 PM

Does anyone know where I get some. Two of my safe queens could use them.

Matter of fact I could use about 6 sets, Regular grips sized not slim.

Doc

ArkansasHunter · 11-06-2007, 05:46 PM

toolman may know he makes grips

Mooseman684 · 11-06-2007, 10:17 PM

I looked in my supplier catalogs to no avail...
I would look for electro-platers in the Yellow pages and find one who does it or Contact a large Jewelry firm and ask them.
Rich

billy · 11-06-2007, 10:24 PM

cant you buy a kit and do it your self?
id like to do it for my cowboy guns!

Doctor Larry K · 11-07-2007, 06:33 AM

I'll check around and keep the board aware of what I find. I know someone makes them as I have a brass set in my S&W 64-3 (one Screw)

Doc

madcratebuilder · 11-07-2007, 09:43 AM

Pick up some cast metal grips and have them plated.
1911 AUTO EXTREME ALUMINUM GRIPS at Brownells
These are already plated
MidwayUSA - Ajax Grips 1911 Government, Commander Pewter Full Scroll Pattern Gold Plated
several sets here
1351: Lot of Cast Metal Grips for Model 1911's and 1911 - (eBay item 150177144221 end time Nov-09-07 21:00:00 PST)

toolman · 11-07-2007, 10:40 AM

Doc, I've checked all of my sources as well, with no luck. You do have a few options though. First, you can have a set of standard blued screws plated as Moose and Billy pointed out, two, you can pick up some oversized brass machine screws and have them turned down and threaded to fit, or three, you can have some built from scratch by a machine shop that has micro-machining capabilities. I suppose you could widen the screw slot, braze over the top of the scew, re-cut the screw slot and polish it all up as well, but I've never tried it. I may try that just for grins, I'll get back to you with the results.

Doctor Larry K · 11-09-2007, 02:17 PM

toolman,
Please keep me posted.

Doc

toolman · 11-09-2007, 04:10 PM

Will do Doc. I'm heading out to the farm this weekend, so I might have time to try it.

lefty o · 11-15-2007, 06:09 PM

gold titanium nitride plated screws are available, in either hex head or torx head from brownells. part# 080-833-004aa. tiatnium nitride isnt the best gold color in the world, but it is gold colored.

oldjarhead · 11-16-2007, 11:51 AM

Doc, I don't know but you might want to call, or write, the Tacoma Screw Products Inc | (253) 572-3444, 2001 Center St, Tacoma, WA. I've been told they can do custom work and could probably make you some brass grip screws. You may have to send one to them. Give'em a try.

billy · 11-24-2007, 08:08 AM

any luck?

big boomer · 12-18-2007, 10:50 PM

Shotgun news just had an article on gold plating shotgun triggers, would work for screws too. but I misplaced it anyone else know who sells the kit. It would do many many screws and triggers too.

11-06-2007, 05:11 PM	#1
Doctor Larry K Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palm Springs, Calif. Posts: 430	Brass or Gold plated grips screws. 1911A1 Does anyone know where I get some. Two of my safe queens could use them. Matter of fact I could use about 6 sets, Regular grips sized not slim. Doc Last edited by Doctor Larry K; 11-06-2007 at 05:13 PM.

11-06-2007, 10:17 PM	#3
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,736 Images: 2	I looked in my supplier catalogs to no avail... I would look for electro-platers in the Yellow pages and find one who does it or Contact a large Jewelry firm and ask them. Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

11-06-2007, 10:24 PM	#4
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 12,358 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 146	cant you buy a kit and do it your self? id like to do it for my cowboy guns! __________________

11-07-2007, 09:43 AM	#6
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 615	Pick up some cast metal grips and have them plated. 1911 AUTO EXTREME ALUMINUM GRIPS at Brownells These are already plated MidwayUSA - Ajax Grips 1911 Government, Commander Pewter Full Scroll Pattern Gold Plated several sets here 1351: Lot of Cast Metal Grips for Model 1911's and 1911 - (eBay item 150177144221 end time Nov-09-07 21:00:00 PST) __________________ The difference between a hot dog and a weenie is a fine line.....

11-07-2007, 10:40 AM	#7
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 5,601 Blog Entries: 22	Doc, I've checked all of my sources as well, with no luck. You do have a few options though. First, you can have a set of standard blued screws plated as Moose and Billy pointed out, two, you can pick up some oversized brass machine screws and have them turned down and threaded to fit, or three, you can have some built from scratch by a machine shop that has micro-machining capabilities. I suppose you could widen the screw slot, braze over the top of the scew, re-cut the screw slot and polish it all up as well, but I've never tried it. I may try that just for grins, I'll get back to you with the results. __________________ cosmoline is an aphrodisiac!

11-06-2007, 05:46 PM	#2
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,727	toolman may know he makes grips

11-07-2007, 06:33 AM	#5
Doctor Larry K Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palm Springs, Calif. Posts: 430	I'll check around and keep the board aware of what I find. I know someone makes them as I have a brass set in my S&W 64-3 (one Screw) Doc

11-09-2007, 02:17 PM	#8
Doctor Larry K Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palm Springs, Calif. Posts: 430	toolman, Please keep me posted. Doc

11-09-2007, 04:10 PM	#9
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 5,601 Blog Entries: 22	Will do Doc. I'm heading out to the farm this weekend, so I might have time to try it. __________________ cosmoline is an aphrodisiac!

11-15-2007, 06:09 PM	#10
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,815	gold titanium nitride plated screws are available, in either hex head or torx head from brownells. part# 080-833-004aa. tiatnium nitride isnt the best gold color in the world, but it is gold colored.

11-16-2007, 11:51 AM	#11
oldjarhead Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mansfield, MO Posts: 826	Doc, I don't know but you might want to call, or write, the Tacoma Screw Products Inc \| (253) 572-3444, 2001 Center St, Tacoma, WA. I've been told they can do custom work and could probably make you some brass grip screws. You may have to send one to them. Give'em a try.

11-24-2007, 08:08 AM	#12
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 12,358 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 146	any luck? __________________

12-18-2007, 10:50 PM	#13
big boomer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minn. Posts: 1,012	Shotgun news just had an article on gold plating shotgun triggers, would work for screws too. but I misplaced it anyone else know who sells the kit. It would do many many screws and triggers too.