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Krebs 1911 Frame Beavertail Cutting Fixture

Krebs 1911 Frame Beavertail Cutting Fixture The Krebs 1911 Frame Beavertail Cutting Fixture, now available from Evolution Gun Works (EGW), is a must-have tool for gunsmiths looking to precisely cut and shape 1911 pistol frames for beavertail grip safeties. This fixture ensures an accurate and consistent cut, accommodating .250", .245", and .220" radius beavertails. By securely holding the frame in place within a milling machine vise, the fixture simplifies the process, Checkout …

Jul 12th 2022 Zac

Bushing Finder

Need help finding the correct bushing for your 1911? Start here to narrow your search. You can also use the filter on our store to help narrow your selections. Check out our video on how to properly measure for a replacement bushing. …

Sep 7th 2021 Zac

EGW Mount Series Explained

Which mount works best for my application? What is HD? What is the difference between the Standard and the Hunter mounts? These are some of the most common questions we are asked, and it's time we sat down and put a concise and (hopefully) easy to navigate guide together.The type of mount we may recommend typically depends on your use case and your caliber.We typically suggest our Standard Duty Mounts for firearms in the following situations: The firearm IS NOT chambered in a magnum caliberThe …

Aug 3rd 2021 Zac

Red Dot Mounting Platforms

The phenomenon of mounting a dot to guns has exploded within the past few years. Originally an aftermarket customization, more and more manufacturers are now making their firearms optics ready from the factory. There are still tons of guns on the market that are not red dot ready though. We understand it can be cost prohibitive to modify a slide. A few hundred dollars for the modification added to the (potentially) hundreds of dollars in optics. At that point, you are stuck with the mount …

Jul 22nd 2021 Zac