Refinishing a 1911

[fullmoon221]

I have a Kimber Pro CDP Carry II, that has significant holster wear. I want to get it looking like new again, but have never messed with any type of coatings. It is an everyday carry gun and I want a extremely durable, but good looking finish. It's the two tone model, but that doesn't matter if I go a solid color or not. Does anyone have any recommendations on where I could have it done Locally (I'm in Knoxville). I have ordered stuff through Predator Custom shop, but have never had any work done by them. Thanks for the help.

[Major Kong]

I've had Predator refinish a 1911 for me and they did a fantastic job on it. I can't recommend them strongly enough.

[gjohnsoniv]

A second vote for Predator. They do an awesome job.

[Romad7]

What's the cost on that?

[Spiffy]

Can they do hard chrome?

[fullmoon221]

Thanks, probably be taking it there really soon.

[Guest jkb4c]

Another vote for Predator - they refinished a Springfield 1911 for me in their version of cerakote and it came out great.

[Guest warhwkbb]

I'm wanting to hard chrome an L.A.R. Grizzly.  Anyone know if Predator does that?

[jaysouth]

Show us a picture of your Kimber.  Once upon a time, honest holster wear was a statement of  care and usage.  Shows character like laugh lines on the face of a beatiful woman or highly polished well worn custom boots.

 

Is it worn to the point of constantly rusting?  Absent, that, I would carefully wipe it down everytime it was used and enjoy it's testiment to long careful use.

Edited April 2, 2013 by jaysouth

[3gundave]

We don't do hard chrome. We send plating jobs to Accurate Plating and Weaponry in Newville Alabama. You can send your  weapon directly to them.

I'm wanting to hard chrome an L.A.R. Grizzly.  Anyone know if Predator does that?

Edited April 2, 2013 by 3gundave