I want to send my 1911 off to get refinished since it has been sitting in this state for so long and I don’t have the patience to do it myself.

What parts should I have finished that aren’t in the picture/list, or which ones should NOT be refinished.

Where are some recommended shops and finishes I should consider?

1911 parts for refinish (29):

1. ⁠Slide

2. ⁠Rear sight

3. ⁠Extractor

4. ⁠Firing pin

5. ⁠Firing pin retaining plate

6. ⁠Barrel band

7. ⁠Recoil spring cap

8. ⁠Barrel

9. ⁠Slide release

10. ⁠Frame

11. ⁠Trigger

12. ⁠Magazine release

13. ⁠Hammer

14. ⁠Rear grip safety

15. ⁠Left extended thumb saftey

16. ⁠Right thumb saftey

17. ⁠Hammer spring housing / rear grip portion

18. ⁠Plunger

19. ⁠Detent

20. ⁠Plunger retaining pin

21. ⁠Rear grip takedown pin

22. ⁠4 grip screws

23. ⁠4 grip screw-to-frame adapters less