1911 Custom Work by Master Pistolsmith D.R. Middlebrooks of Surry, Virginia...

Custom Gunsmithing Price List (al carte):

Please Note: Unless otherwise noted the prices shown include the part. Items marked thus (*) require refinishing which is extra unless you want it cold blued. Prices are subject to change.

1911 Reliability Work

Throat barrel, adjust feed ramp angles and polish for improved feeding.....$50

Tune extractor and adjust tension for proper case extraction.....$15

De-burr and clear bolt face for improved reliability.....$20

De-burr and recut barrel lockup areas and re-link as needed.....$50

De-burr and hand lap slide/frame rails for enhanced reliability.....$25

Basic Reliability Job: All of the above work (parts extra if needed).....$160

Desert Storm Special Forces frame rail modification (will not effect accuracy).....$50

Rework ejection port on Series 70 Colt (lower, open and flare back)*.....$75

Rework ejection port on Series 80 Colt (open and flare back only)*.....$50

Install HEAVY DUTY extended ejector for more positive ejection.....$50

Install EGW SUPER DUTY extended ejector and blend with rear of slide*.....$70

Install HEAVY DUTY extractor and tune for more positive extraction.....$50

Install EGW SUPER DUTY extractor and blend with rear of slide*.....$75

Install EGW stainless firing pin (will not rust) correctly sized for your pistol.....$15

Install oversize firing pin stop (prevents extractor from moving and won't fall out).....$15

Install heavy duty recoil spring balanced to your load.....$8

Install stainless 1-PC recoil spring guide rod & plug for smoother cycling & E-Z takedown.....$30

Install "Hollow" 1-PC recoil spring guide rod (drilled out to save weight).....$50

Bevel magazine well (machine cut) around mag well entrance on frame for fast reloading*.....$75

Install EGW mag well extension: Includes machine cut bevel (on frame itself) listed above*.....$125

1911 Enhanced Safeties & Creature Comforts

Install WILSON stainless ambidextrous thumb safety.....$125

Install EGW single (non-ambidextrous) thumb safety.....$90

Install WILSON High Grip beavertail grip safety.....$115

Install EGW BULLET PROOF (bar stock) High Grip beavertail grip safety.....$150

Install EGW HEAVY DUTY (bar stock) extended mag button.....$40

CARRY BEVEL: Machine cut, bevel and blend ALL sharp edges on entire gun*.....$125

Add cocking serrations to front of slide*.....$100

Ball end mill radius cut on front of slide (both sides)*.....$75

Checker Front Strap 20 LPI (High Cut w/Colt border on bottom)*.....$250

Checker Back Strap 20 or 25 LPI*.....$90

1911 Trigger & Accuracy Work

COMBAT CARRY Trigger Job: 4 to 4.5# pull (LABOR ONLY, parts extra if needed).....$75

COMBAT CARRY Trigger Job with new EGW sear, disconnect & springs.....$150

COMBAT CARRY Trigger Job with EGW hammer, sear, disconnect & springs.....$225

SUPER MATCH Trigger Job with EGW hammer, sear, disconnect & springs (Specify Pull:______).....$250

Install Match Trigger (specify long, short, curved or flat).....$50

LABOR ONLY to precision fit Match Grade Barrel (bushing extra).....$150

LABOR ONLY to machine cut frame for ramped barrel.....$100

Install COMBAT MATCH barrel bushing (hand removable).....$50

Install MATCH TARGET barrel bushing (requires barrel wrench to remove).....$75 

Tighten slide (reliably tight) deburr rails and hand lap for smooth function.....$125

1911 Custom Sight Installations

Install Pro-Sight Adjustable rear sight (V-Blade ONLY available at this time)....$145

Install Pro-Sight cross dovetail front sight (Red or Green Fiber Optic or White Dot).....$80

LABOR ONLY to cut slide for NOVAK rear sight (sight not included).....$60

LABOR ONLY to cut slide for cross dovetail front sight (sight not included).....$40

Other sight installations are available on request, including RED DOT optic mounts.....P.O.R.

1911 Refinishing

Soft Satin refinish finish of stainless slide (dings and scratch removal extra)....$50

Soft Satin refinish finish of stainless frame (dings and scratch removal extra)....$75

Add for Brush finish flats on stainless slide....+$25

Add for Brush finish flats on stainless frame....+$50

Soft Satin refinish of blued slide (dings and scratch removal extra)....$75

Soft Satin refinish finish of stainless frame (dings and scratch removal extra)....$100

Add for Brush finish flats on blue slide....+$25

Add for Brush finish flats on blue frame....+$50

Satin Hard Chrome slide (dings and scratch removal extra)....$150

Satin Hard Chrome frame (dings and scratch removal extra)....$200

Add for Brush finish flats on sides of hard chrome slide....+$25

Add for Brush finish flats on sides of hard chrome frame....+$50

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Machine cut checkering is always straight and true...

Another Caspian finished in Hard Chrome with Pro-Sights...

Notice the Flat Trigger with textured face...

A Titanium Caspian with polymer finish...

CUSTOM SHOP HOURS: We are ONLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC BY APPOINTMENT. This closed shop policy allows us to get the work done in a timely manner without interruptions. If you need to come by the shop, please make an appointment first. The best way to communicate with us is via email at: info@TacticalShooting.com 

PHONE HOURS: Office hours for sales and service is 10AM to 8PM Eastern Time. We work weekdays and some weekends. Leave a message and we will get back with you.