Cost to have 1911 Bobtailed

[SalchaketJoe]

How much would this typicaly run? I am in South Texas if anyone has knowledge of smiths in the area that do it.

 

[Sunray]

"...bobtail..."As in shortening the hammer spur? You could do it yourself. Doesn't need much removed from the spur to stop it biting you. 1/8" will do it. Or have a 'Commander' style hammer installed or hold the pistol a bit lower or have a 'beavertail' grip safety installed.

 

[SalchaketJoe]

Sorry, I meant bobtail the gip/frame. I believe this would mean a different mainspring as well.

 

[RogersPrecision]

I think most guys get about $90 for the labor. The bobtailed housings are about $60-$85 depending on the texturing.

 

[JESmith]

A good smith with 1911's is TenRing Precision in San Antonio.