Videos tagged with Clark

This guide details the cause of bluing discoloration on a custom Clark Long Slide 1911. The process, invented by Jim Clark Sr., involves welding a section to a standard slide. This welding creates differences in steel properties at the joint, leading to visible discoloration in the bluing due to its chemical reaction with the metal. The video highlights this as a characteristic of the modification.

This guide details the process of installing a new grip safety on a 1911 pistol, presented by Mike Watkins of Brownells Inc. It covers identifying different frame cuts, necessary tools, a step-by-step disassembly and reassembly procedure, and essential function testing. The instruction emphasizes safety and notes that minor fitting might be required.