Pseky Firearm Scratches: WHY and Let's GET RID OF THEM

 

Kielma says, if you scratch your firearm, I can fix it for you. Give me a call and I’ll do my best to make it look new again.

Let’s TAKE A LOOK at a friend and my thoughts.

The 1911 is one of the most iconic handguns in the world. Dozens of manufacturers make them. You might find a cheap, used 1911 for as little as $200 if you shop. On the other hand, you could find a Cabot 1911 for around a million dollars. Regardless of how expensive it is, a 1911 is venerated within the gun community. Beloved.

An “idiot scratch” is something you see most commonly on 1911s, especially those owned by inexperienced or careless gun owners.

I don’t agree with calling anyone an idiot. I don’t think of myself as incompetent. 

I have a scratch. It just isn’t obvious. 

How does that happen? In my case, it was just the fact that I’ve disassembled and reassembled that thing in a lot of different scenarios, including in low light situations. I’ve probably disassembled and reassemble it literally hundreds of times for various reasons (including converting it to a .22lr pistol).

Why does it happen? It has a spring in there pushing a peg forward. If not careful the spring will “pop” out and could scratch your firearm.

The peg makes it slightly more difficult to get this slide stop in place. 

That’s what scratches your frame. People who are new, careless, or whatever sometimes sweep up to get that slide stop in place. Now remember that while you’re doing all that, you’re also holding the slide back just the right amount to get it all to line up so that the notch in the slide fits. Accidents happen.

It isn't that big of a deal. I could probably buff mine out, it’s so light. I just don’t care. My 1911 is one of my least favorite guns to shoot. That’s why it sits in the safe 99% of the time when I go to the range. I’d rather be shooting my CZ 97B.

I don’t care about such things and don’t judge people who have marks. They could be exceptional shooters and just… not care about cosmetics. Maybe it isn’t even their mark but rather one caused by the last owner. It doesn’t affect function. It’s just… guys giving each other the business, like “Clips” vs. “magazines.” Lol

If you scratch your firearm, I can fix it for you. Give me a call and I’ll do my best to make it look new again.