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Looking to have a new build finished and would prefer DLC, but what's really the difference between the two? Is one harder than the other? Is one more prone to wear? The forum seems to have a lot of information from those that are either rah-rah DLC, or rah-rah IonBond...but no actual comparison between the two from a middle-of-the-road standpoint. Any and all input is greatly appreciated!

Sent all parts over to Gary Natale (Gans) middle of last week. He sent me pics over the weekend. My dumbass went with a Chip McCormick grip safety because of how much higer I thought it would allow my grip to sit. Problem is, when pinning the grip safety, the safety "bump" cant be ground down flush with the bask strap of the grip due to the "hollow-ness" of the insides of the GS. Ended up ordering an Ed Brown GS and having that shipped to him directly. Question for the enos-verse... Gary typically blues his guns, and it's a great blueing job. But, at some pint I want to have the gun, small parts, etc, DLC'd. Any recommendations of vendors to do so? Also, am I correct to think that IonBond and DLC are compeletely different finishes? Big thanks to: Brandon/Tiffany at SV for the barrel, slide and sights, Shay at Akai for the amazing grip work, Shooters Connection for most all of the parts, and of course Gary Natale for smithing and everything else! *Important note...the front and rear SV serrations are in fact at the same angle. The pics make it appear as though they are on different angles.

Redwing Heritage Collection. you pay more...but they last...and are made in the US Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Redwing Heritage Blacksmiths. Most comfortable boots I've ever worn and they look pretty badass in reddish. brown... http://images.askmen.com/fashion/galleries/red-wing-heritage-blacksmith-collection-140898369932.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

sorry guys...I should have stated I meant "limited" style build. won't be shooting limited matches, just local club matches. my bad On another note, I got my SV bull barrel coming from Brandon and I'm so excited to get my hands on it. Mike at Shooters Connection has been a huge help as well. Quick question though...I really like the flush cut (bull) barrels Matt Cheely does on some of his guns. Is their a problem with having that done? Benefit? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

thanks for all the feedback guys. frame and grip ordered... SVI slide ordered... Parts to come shortly after. I'll post pics when it's done! should end up resembling the attached pic minus light rail. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So I'm planning a new 9mm limited build and I already have my smith decided on as I like his turnaround time and his track record for amazingly flat shooting, match winning builds. The only things I'm having trouble with identifying are grip , barrel and frame selection. If I go the SVI route then those parts would then be sent to him prior to my build. The questions I have for Enos members are: - SVI Grip or PT Grip? I love the shape and curvature of the SVI Signature, mag release size and shape and how everything blends very nicely together, and the photos of the PT grip make it look a little "square"...correct me if I'm wrong though. - Brandon said I'll need to let him know which frame I'm planning to have the SVI grip work with as tolerances vary between STI and PT frames when fitting to the SVI grip. - anyone DLC either of these grips? what's the wear like? - Frame recommendations? STI or PT? PTs are available without having to purchase an entire grip like STI. - I'm a huge fan of most of the SVI slide cuts and serrations (I won't be looking to have the frame cuts SVI typically does, just slide ) so does anyone forsee a problem with purchasing an SVI slide with serrations, cuts, breech face, etc and having my builder work with that? - Any thoughts or concerns with the SVI interchangeable breechface functionality? - are there any reliability issues with the SVI triglide trigger system, as opposed to just an STI? - Better reliability using SVI mags in the SVI Grip vs STI in the PT Grip? - Can anyone recommend a good DLC coating company? Thanks in advance guys! Any input is much appreciated Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I had Mark Housel at L and M Precision mill and cerakote my original g17 slide Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I actually like the bravo better, and with a Drexel I could take a little off the side to allow for the RMR to fit perfectly. The rmr is as durable as they come. I've racked it off of the bench, my leg, a chair...all just to see how durable it was. Always holds zero! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Bravo Concealment and the black one in ghe second set of pics is a Raven Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Gorgeous pics guys!!! Makes me want one ever sooner now.[emoji1] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Went into it hoping for the best...very disappointed. Cheesy effects and a crap plot...boo Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

L & M Precision - Mark Houssel Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You can grab it here... http://kickass.to/ghost-dog-the-way-of-the-samurai-t1973892.html

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I know he was with them and no longer affiliated anymore. But they do theirs just a single tip the whole way? With all the bussiness he has been getting I would think that would be CRAZY time consuming! That looks interesting, where did you find those? We actually use a number of different tools that we custom make here, but the stippling is all done by hand. It is time consuming. Making them perfect takes a lot of time ( sometime our stipples girl spends 2-3 hours on a piece ). That's why we usually request a 3-4 week turn-around time. I love these guys +1 for TTI

I have contacted Mark and going to have him do my Sig P226 X5 Thanks for your recommendation. My pleasure!

You can always have the edges chamfered and some front serrations cut in. Clean and simple and will reduce a bit of weight. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Mark Housel at L & M Precision in Arizona. Good guy, good pricing and quick turnaround. He did all my G17 top end work below... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That's what Taran told me Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Tti's ladies do it single tipped and Taran started Salient btw. He's no longer affiliated with them but they still do their stippling the same way. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

G34 is Tarans RTG package with a DP ice magwell I added. Double undercuts on both as well. G17 has been chamfered, lightened, and cerakoted magpul FDE. RMR was sunk and ameriglo suppressor sights were added by Mark Housel at L & M Precision in Arizona. Both have tarans full stipple job. Great guns! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just relaying info from Taran Butler when I had him install TTI sights on both, my g34 and g17...so please don't kill me on this He said that he installs his rear sights slightly to the right. I forgot exactly why, but he said this was discovered to help during filming of a past season of Top Shot. My TTI rear sights are both slightly to the right and they shoot spot on with 115gr MGs. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk