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Flush Cut and Crowned Barrel

$100.00

Flush Cut & Crowned Barrel
This modification is more than just beautiful. It can protect your crown from damage and any time you machine a precision barrel crown, your accuracy will most likely improve. We prefer to machine a 30 degree crown. We feel it looks the best and have had great results with it. We will also do an 11 and 45 degree crown.

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Frame Rail Welding and Refitting

$350.00

Welding and Refitting
The 4 corners of the frame are precision micro welded on 2 bearing surfaces using small filler material and unparalleled heat control and are machined to meet the slide's dimensions. Micro welding with small filler and more centralized heat helps eliminate the chances of warping the frame when compared to conventional TIG welding.

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Carry Bevel

$175.00

Carry Bevel
Our carry bevel is a mix of machine and hand work on key external surfaces of the firearm. We rework the contours of the frame and slide to eliminate all sharp corners to ensure a snag free draw.

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Deep 15 Degree Magazine Well Bevel

$175.00

Well Bevel
Our large machined mag well bevel opens up the standard mag well greatly ensuring quick magazine changes.

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Dovetail Machining

$65.00

Dovetail Machining
Precision machined in the Novak style with our custom ground undersized dovetail cutters to ensure the dovetail is not machined oversized. The dovetail is machined to the individual sight's dimension to ensure a nice fit.

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Bluing, Matte Rounds and 400 grit Polished Flats

From $350.00

Bluing, Matt Rounds, Polished Flats
The slide and frame rounds along with the small parts are aluminum oxide blasted. The frame and slide flats are hand sanded to a beautiful brush polished look. We offer a couple levels of bluing. Please call or email to get an accurate price.

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Lower and Flair Ejection Port

$175.00

Lower & Flair Ejection Port
Precision machined on the mill, the ejection port is lowered to .475 from the slide bottom and a live round relief cut is machined in the front of the port. The slide is then tilted 30 degrees and the port flair is precision machined with a large ball end mill for the perfect flair. The bottom of the ejection port is then beveled.

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Fit and Blend Grip Safety

$275.00

Grip Safety
Our grip safety fit starts at the mill. We tram the thumb safety hole on the rotary table and machine the tangs to a perfect radius. The frame tangs are milled to slightly over a .250 radius and are fit the rest of the way by hand. We prefer to use .250 radius grip safeties with the exception of Springfield Armory frames which tend to work best with .220 radius safeties. We are big fans of EGW .245 and John Harrison .240 radius safeties for use with frames that have over cut .250 radius frame tangs from the factory. Parts included (refinishing charges are separate)

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Flat Top Serration Cutting

From $175.00

Flat Top Serration Cutting
First the slide is leveled on its side and indicated. If a slide has a low spot in the middle that is too great, the sections before and after the ejection port will be done separately. Next, a flat approximately .300 thousandths wide is machined on the top of the slide and serrations, usually around 40LPI are machined in various patterns. Our basic flat top and serration is $175. The double arrow pattern shown is $200

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Front Strap Checkering

$275.00

Front Strap Checkering
Front strap checkering. First the front strap is measured to ensure it is thick enough so the serration cuts don't break through the front strap. A minimum of .065-.075 thousandths of an inch is required. Then the front strap radius is trued to eliminate any low spots that will create flat or lowered checkering points and the under cut for the trigger guard is machined in at the same time. Then the horizontal and vertical serrations are machined in at 20, 25 or 30 lines per inch

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Premium trigger Job with Harrison Design ignition components

From $350.00

Premium Trigger Job
We love Harrison Design parts at Evolution Armory. Service includes an oversized fit trigger using the color and length of your choosing, the Harrison Design 120 ignition kit in standard or true radius form, a new standard or reduced power main spring, and a Colt sear spring. Substitutions can be made as long as quality parts are used. We will not accept any action work on Para pistols of any model.

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Stan Chen Gen II Magwell

$550

Stan Chen Gen II Magwell
The Stan Chen Generation II magwell is truly a game changer. It allows for a huge magwell opening without adding any additional grip length and there is no welding necessary as this is a one piece design. It is available in stainless or carbon steel and in your choice of blank, 30, 25 or 20LPI. This magwell is becoming a fast favorite at the shop. Another great innovation marketed by Stan Chen, who was gracious enough to allow us to be an authorized installer of this truly innovative product.

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French border slide

$150

French border
This simple embellishment can really add some character to the slide and give it a finished look. Available in a 60 degree V groove or a ball cut.

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40 LPI rear serrations

$150

Serrated rear slide
These elegant hand filed serrations add a custom touch to the gun by continuing the rear sight serrations to the slide and also help reduce glare.

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FBI Slide Stop Pin Modification

$100

FBI Slide Stop
Are you a left handed shooter who has an issue pressing in the slide stop pin with your support hand, or just someone who dislikes the look of the slide stop pin sticking far out of the frame? This mod is tasteful and practical at the same time. We machine a bevel into the slide stop hole in the frame, shorten the pin, and profile the edge to allow for normal insertion of the pin into the barrel link. Refinishing charges apply.

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Match Grade Barrel Install w/ Bushing

From $450

Match Grade Barrel Install
A match grade barrel is the best way to ring out your accuracy potential. We prefer Kart gunsmith fit national match barrels here at Evolution Armory but will install any top quality barrel of your choice. Install includes the barrel, an EGW bushing, link and link pin sized right for your pistol. Prices start at $450 for a Kart standard profile barrel. Ramped barrel machining is an additional 80 dollars and refinishing costs for a ramped barrel install will apply. An additional fee may be charged for non Kart barrels, depending on the cost of the barrel.

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Hi Power/Carry Cut

$150

Hi Power/Carry Cut
This modification gives the slide a look like a Browning Hi Power and provides some grip to perform press checks without having to machine cocking serrations on the front of the slide. Minimum slide thickness between the outer wall of the slide and the lowest part of the barrel bushing slot must be met or the modification can not be performed. Not all slides will be able to have this modification, especially if front cocking serrations are already present. Refinishing is required and separate.

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Ball Cut Slide

$125

Ball Cut Slide
This good looking machine cut replaces the standard 1911 slide flair with a clean looking ball end cut that lines up better with the dust cover. Refinishing is required.

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Samples of Our Work

Colt Railgun
Government EVO
Colt Commander
Colt Government
Flush Cut & Crowned Barrel

Flush Cut and Crowned Barrel

This modification is more than just beautiful. It can protect your crown from damage and any time you machine a precision barrel crown, your accuracy will most likely improve. We prefer to machine a 30 degree crown. We feel it looks the best and have had great results with it. We will also do an 11 and 45 degree crown.

$100.00
Welding and Refitting

Frame Rail Welding and Refitting

The 4 corners of the frame are precision micro welded on 2 bearing surfaces using small filler material and unparalleled heat control and are machined to meet the slide's dimensions. Micro welding with small filler and more centralized heat helps eliminate the chances of warping the frame when compared to conventional TIG welding.

$350.00
Carry Bevel

Carry Bevel

Our carry bevel is a mix of machine and hand work on key external surfaces of the firearm. We rework the contours of the frame and slide to eliminate all sharp corners to ensure a snag free draw.

$175.00
Well Bevel

Deep 15 Degree Magazine Well Bevel

Our large machined mag well bevel opens up the standard mag well greatly ensuring quick magazine changes.

$175.00
Dovetail Machining

Dovetail Machining

Precision machined in the Novak style with our custom ground undersized dovetail cutters to ensure the dovetail is not machined oversized. The dovetail is machined to the individual sight's dimension to ensure a nice fit.

$65.00
Bluing, Matt Rounds, Polished Flats

Bluing, Matte Rounds and 400 grit Polished Flats

The slide and frame rounds along with the small parts are aluminum oxide blasted. The frame and slide flats are hand sanded to a beautiful brush polished look. We offer a couple levels of bluing. Please call or email to get an accurate price.

From $350.00
Lower & Flair Ejection Port

Lower and Flair Ejection Port

Precision machined on the mill, the ejection port is lowered to .475 from the slide bottom and a live round relief cut is machined in the front of the port. The slide is then tilted 30 degrees and the port flair is precision machined with a large ball end mill for the perfect flair. The bottom of the ejection port is then beveled.

$175.00
Grip Safety

Fit and Blend Grip Safety

Our grip safety fit starts at the mill. We tram the thumb safety hole on the rotary table and machine the tangs to a perfect radius. The frame tangs are milled to slightly over a .250 radius and are fit the rest of the way by hand. We prefer to use .250 radius grip safeties with the exception of Springfield Armory frames which tend to work best with .220 radius safeties. We are big fans of EGW .245 and John Harrison .240 radius safeties for use with frames that have over cut .250 radius frame tangs from the factory. Parts included (refinishing charges are separate)

$275.00
Flat Top Serration Cutting

Flat Top Serration Cutting

First the slide is leveled on its side and indicated. If a slide has a low spot in the middle that is too great, the sections before and after the ejection port will be done separately. Next, a flat approximately .300 thousandths wide is machined on the top of the slide and serrations, usually around 40LPI are machined in various patterns. Our basic flat top and serration is $175. The double arrow pattern shown is $200

From $175.00
Front Strap Checkering

Front Strap Checkering

Front strap checkering. First the front strap is measured to ensure it is thick enough so the serration cuts don't break through the front strap. A minimum of .065-.075 thousandths of an inch is required. Then the front strap radius is trued to eliminate any low spots that will create flat or lowered checkering points and the under cut for the trigger guard is machined in at the same time. Then the horizontal and vertical serrations are machined in at 20, 25 or 30 lines per inch

$275.00
Premium Trigger Job

Premium trigger Job with Harrison Design ignition components

We love Harrison Design parts at Evolution Armory. Service includes an oversized fit trigger using the color and length of your choosing, the Harrison Design 120 ignition kit in standard or true radius form, a new standard or reduced power main spring, and a Colt sear spring. Substitutions can be made as long as quality parts are used. We will not accept any action work on Para pistols of any model.

From $350.00
Stan Chen Gen II Magwell

Stan Chen Gen II Magwell

The Stan Chen Generation II magwell is truly a game changer. It allows for a huge magwell opening without adding any additional grip length and there is no welding necessary as this is a one piece design. It is available in stainless or carbon steel and in your choice of blank, 30, 25 or 20LPI. This magwell is becoming a fast favorite at the shop. Another great innovation marketed by Stan Chen, who was gracious enough to allow us to be an authorized installer of this truly innovative product.

$550
French border

French border slide

This simple embellishment can really add some character to the slide and give it a finished look. Available in a 60 degree V groove or a ball cut.

$150
Serrated rear slide

40 LPI rear serrations

These elegant hand filed serrations add a custom touch to the gun by continuing the rear sight serrations to the slide and also help reduce glare.

$150
FBI Slide Stop

FBI Slide Stop Pin Modification

Are you a left handed shooter who has an issue pressing in the slide stop pin with your support hand, or just someone who dislikes the look of the slide stop pin sticking far out of the frame? This mod is tasteful and practical at the same time. We machine a bevel into the slide stop hole in the frame, shorten the pin, and profile the edge to allow for normal insertion of the pin into the barrel link. Refinishing charges apply.

$100
Match Grade Barrel Install

Match Grade Barrel Install w/ Bushing

A match grade barrel is the best way to ring out your accuracy potential. We prefer Kart gunsmith fit national match barrels here at Evolution Armory but will install any top quality barrel of your choice. Install includes the barrel, an EGW bushing, link and link pin sized right for your pistol. Prices start at $450 for a Kart standard profile barrel. Ramped barrel machining is an additional 80 dollars and refinishing costs for a ramped barrel install will apply. An additional fee may be charged for non Kart barrels, depending on the cost of the barrel.

From $450
Hi Power/Carry Cut

Hi Power/Carry Cut

This modification gives the slide a look like a Browning Hi Power and provides some grip to perform press checks without having to machine cocking serrations on the front of the slide. Minimum slide thickness between the outer wall of the slide and the lowest part of the barrel bushing slot must be met or the modification can not be performed. Not all slides will be able to have this modification, especially if front cocking serrations are already present. Refinishing is required and separate.

$150
Ball Cut Slide

Ball Cut Slide

This good looking machine cut replaces the standard 1911 slide flair with a clean looking ball end cut that lines up better with the dust cover. Refinishing is required.

$125
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