Making the perfect Silverballer replica

[TheGuambra]

@badeaguard

There is a modification on the top of the rubber grip to be done. You just have to cut 20% of it circa.
But combining those too you really get the ICA’s identical grip.

Wouldn’t I also need to cut holes for the medallion and also cut the grips themselves to allow for the rubber to be inserted in them?

@badeaguard

Have you tried searching for other WE pistols that have the accessories you need in silver? One thing you can do is buy another pistol just for that one part you need.

I’ve only found this pistol that possibly has a better fitting cocking hammer, beaver tail grip safety and magazine but they’re also painted black:

It seems like a risky move to buy a pistol just for two, possibly three, parts only for them to possibly end up not fitting on mine. That would turn out to be an expensive mistake.

@badeaguard

And what about engravings? Have you figured that out?

Not yet, but some time ago I’ve read that someone ended up engraving their pistol deep enough for them to be able to fill in the gaps with black nail polish, ending up in a pretty faithful replica. I would like to try this, except I’m not sure how the metal would react to the laser, or nail polish (including the nail polish remover to wipe away the excess). I would hate to see my slide ruined by any possible discoloration around the area of engraving.

After that the only thing really missing are the grip medallions, but I’ll probably save that for last since I have my hands full as it is for the meantime.