Question: alloy gun frames

[griff silver]

I just bought a colt defender that I wish to engrave. My question is should I leave the frame alone and just do the slide etc or will it cut ok?

 

[zzcutter]

I have done a few of the Sig 22 cal 1911's Which have Have alloy tops and bottoms. The one thing I noticed was the alloy tended to chip away instesd of roll like steel. But both came out nice in the end. ZZ

 

[Dulltool]

I would leave the frame alone and just engrave the stainless slide..... My 2 cents

 

[dlilazteca]

I would avoid the frame, buy hey its your, only one way to learn if you really want to try, good luck in either decision

Saludos,
Carlos
www.GunEngraver.com

 

[Roger Bleile]

I have never had any problems engraving aluminum alloy handgun frames. Just like any time you are cutting aluminum you should use some lube. Not because it is hard to cut but because you will get some loading on your tip and some Break Free or kerosene will reduce the build up.

 

[Dulltool]

The reason I suggested not to engrave it as it would destroy the special factory applied coating/finish. As a rule aluminum is a breeze to cut.

 

[Beathard]

How are you going to finish it? If you don't have an answer, don't engrave it.