Suppressors Springfield TRP back from getting Melonite

[Dirknar]

Drake @drakes custom guns did all the work. This started out as a Stainless TRP.
Melonite treatment
wilson beavertail
S&A magwell
caspian slide stop
caspian extractor

Before

After

 

[RedMan*]

Re: Springfield TRP back from getting Melonite

Very nice.

Give me a holler when ya can.

Stu

 

[Dirknar]

Re: Springfield TRP back from getting Melonite

wsup Stu? I gotta get out and shoot this thing.. too busy, as usual.

 

[Substance-P]

Re: Springfield TRP back from getting Melonite

Looks GREAT! I have been thinking about a few different finishes for one my 1911s and melonite is one of them.

What are your impressions of the finish itself?

 

[Dirknar]

Re: Springfield TRP back from getting Melonite

The finish is very nice looking. It is supposed to be very durable and rust/corrosion restistant. The surface hardness is above chrome. It definatly made a smoother action. so far I like it. I will see how it holds up, as this is my only carry pistol.

 

[woodspider]

Re: Springfield TRP back from getting Melonite

What holster are you using for your TRP?

 

[macthknife]

Re: Springfield TRP back from getting Melonite

Do You know if they treat Alloy framed 1911s?

 

[JJones75]

Re: Springfield TRP back from getting Melonite

Do they have a web site , I've been thinking about having my bolt coated with somthing like this

 

[Chui]

Re: Springfield TRP back from getting Melonite

How much do they charge for the melonite and modified grip safety?

 

[Dirknar]

Re: Springfield TRP back from getting Melonite

The only holster I have right now for it is a Milt Sparks VMII. I would like a safariland drop leg for outdoor stuff.

They cannot treat Alloy frames.. It is a carbon steel/stainless steel case hardening type process..

His website is here: http://www.drakesgunworks.com/ but is under construction.

Melonite starts @175+ shipping for the whole gun.. Grip safety??

 

[jml403]

Re: Springfield TRP back from getting Melonite

I've been considering a finsih on my stainless TRP as well. What was the turn around time? I looked into Black T but it seems the wait is looongg

 

[macthknife]

Re: Springfield TRP back from getting Melonite

Looks like Hard Chrome is the only option for my S&W then.

 

[Dirknar]

Re: Springfield TRP back from getting Melonite

the wait time was a little longer than expected, I think I sent it off right after thanksgiving and I got it back the other day.. But this was not all Drakes fault. He found out after recieving my pistol, that it had some chromed parts on it. He didnt want to try and strip the chrome so I had to buy new parts and he had to fit them. And the first beavertail he bought was a S&A and he said it didnt fit very well so he had to order another one and went with a wilson.

The parts he replaced:
Stock ILS magwell W/ a S&A one piece magwell, Very nice piece.
ejector
Slide stop
Extractor
GI style plug/rod
Beavertail

 

[jml403]

Re: Springfield TRP back from getting Melonite

Good work sure does take time, but 3 months isnt al that bad... The 2nd picture shows the finish very well, it looks really good IMO. Thanks for sharing