aandabooks Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Have a .40 Edge that I might want to build an open gun off of. In looking at Shooters Connection I think all the parts are available. What would the lower need besides drilled/tapped for optic? I'd be leaning toward a 9mm or possibly .38SC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Probably cut back the dust cover more for ascetic appeal. then its just a frame so build it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 My main open gun started life as a 40 Edge. It was sent to Gans along with all new SVI parts. He lightened the slide and frame and fit a new, threaded 40 barrel. with comp, along with fitting all the other stuff. You might consider doing the same, especially since you will shortly be shooting open 40 with another gun. The only real potential disadvantage is 26 in a mag instead of 29. No biggie for me, and then there are thr advantages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aandabooks Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 36 minutes ago, zzt said: My main open gun started life as a 40 Edge. It was sent to Gans along with all new SVI parts. He lightened the slide and frame and fit a new, threaded 40 barrel. with comp, along with fitting all the other stuff. You might consider doing the same, especially since you will shortly be shooting open 40 with another gun. The only real potential disadvantage is 26 in a mag instead of 29. No biggie for me, and then there are thr advantages. Threaded barrel or cone fit? Did you have the frame drilled/tapped or slide mount optic? What kind of money are we talking to have Gans do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 (edited) Main gun has threaded bull. Backup has threaded standard with cone comp. It cycles faster. Gans price list is on the web. 10 oz. Slide lightening with exotic cuts is $500. If you go coned, you dont need that much. Barrel fitting is $95 if memory serves. Edited July 20, 2017 by zzt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Hello: I made one with a long wide STI 5" frame. I cut the dust cover back 3/4" and cut the unique slide back to match it. I am using a TruBor barrel blank with my comp cut in it. It is a flat shooter. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtired Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 You need to trade me that Edge for my Tanfo open gun! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aandabooks Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 4 minutes ago, dogtired said: You need to trade me that Edge for my Tanfo open gun! ? I already traded it. I keep thinking about your open gun. Just have to decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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