Why do so many expensive 1911 guns have the famous idiot mark? Is there not a solution? I find it interesting when I read the classifieds on a 1911 it seems like 90% come with the famous engraved idiot mark? Why? You notice the tag lines "slight idiot mark" or "selling for a friend" or "previous owner"..
How do you prevent the idiot mark on your 1911?
My solution that I have found is simple, cheap, and probably already in your garage. I take a small piece about 2 inches long of electrical tape. I place it directly under the slide stop. I break the gun down and clean it. I then take a second piece and put it on top of the first piece And slightly cover the hole. Then I take my time, make sure I have plenty if light, and then take my time to gently and carefully reassemble.
Why electrical tape? Thinkness and no residue left over.. I rarely if ever even touch the tape but if I do the tape prevents the slide stop from sliding on the frame and marking the gun.
Again I would like to know other tricks that you have come up with to preserve the looks and value of your 1911.
Thanks
Tim
How do you prevent the idiot mark on your 1911?
My solution that I have found is simple, cheap, and probably already in your garage. I take a small piece about 2 inches long of electrical tape. I place it directly under the slide stop. I break the gun down and clean it. I then take a second piece and put it on top of the first piece And slightly cover the hole. Then I take my time, make sure I have plenty if light, and then take my time to gently and carefully reassemble.
Why electrical tape? Thinkness and no residue left over.. I rarely if ever even touch the tape but if I do the tape prevents the slide stop from sliding on the frame and marking the gun.
Again I would like to know other tricks that you have come up with to preserve the looks and value of your 1911.
Thanks
Tim