lrdchaos
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Been working with Don on a custom build. I think it turned out great and can’t wait to get to the range!!! Cheely xwf frame and hybrid/island barrel should lead to a smooth, flat shooting range gun.
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Currently in the process of having a 2011 built. The gun will have a 5” barrel, Cheely xw frame, rall front sight, and a Sro. Who makes, or can make this holster?
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12 hours ago, donnyglock said:
Also, if you differentiate smiths just by a name recognition you’re doing many that actually spend time on the details a disservice. You’ve mentioned a few that in my opinion are awful and have zero attention to detail or quality work in my opinion.
The “good” smiths not only know how to build a gun and why. They put superior attention to the details. Machine marks, propper tolerances, proper gaps in comps.. etc. then the prep before finish.. etc. there are gun builders then there are artists who sweat every detail and “good enough” isn’t good enough. Not by a long shot.
After reading your posts, I’m even more excited about the hybrid/island pistol we are in the process of building! Sounds like it will be a beauty!
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3 hours ago, X5SigChris said:
If you don’t mind me asking, do you have an estimated lead time on the venom? I just emailed them about an hour ago regarding a new limited build. Excited and nervous.
Around 4-5 months…
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Currently have a 2011 limited 9mm built by Venom Customs. Haven’t held it yet, but communication has been excellent and he answers every question in great detail.
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4 hours ago, Nathanb said:
Anything you get on those you can get elsewhere for less. One of those places may have posted in here
Yes sir,
I put a deposit down on a venom…
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4 hours ago, Superkaratemonkeyfighter said:
Ask Don.
I’m sure he’s built every variant there is several times.
if I was spending bucks on a custom gun id get all the info I could out of the Builder. His experience can’t be matched.
you are kinda paying for that.Yes sir, we have talked about it and I think I know what I want to go with.
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Thank you!
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Just put a deposit down on a Venom Custom 2011 9mm hybrid/island barrel gun. I’m trying to decide between the standard or the extra wide frame. What is the general consensus? Pros or cons of each?
Thanks!
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3 hours ago, zzt said:
I have not handled Venom guns, so I have no comment. I have handled many Atlas gun, and shoot with 5 or 6 people who own them. At one time Atlas was a reasonable deal. No more. Now you pay full custom pricing for what is no more than a semi-custom gun. I'd MUCH rather have a Brazos semi-custom or a Warwick Tactical semi-custom for around $3500 each. Wait for either is days.
If you are looking for a full custom gun where you can specify how it looks and handles, etc., then by all means contact Brazos, Venom, D2, etc.
If you are looking for an Open gun, forget Atlas.
valid points. Thank you! The more I look at venom or the semi-custom builders the more I’m drawn to them.
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In my search for a Doublestack 9mm I’ve run across venom custom guns. I spoke with Don, the owner, and he seemed extremely knowledgeable and willing to help. My question is how do his guns stack up against other firearms like atlas or Nighthawk for range and play use?
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Looking at Akai 2011 and I’ve run across a couple barrel options. First is the standard bull barrel, next is the hybrid/island and finally the oversized tungsten sleeved barrel. I grasp the concept of the bull and the hybrid/island but what is the benefit of the tungsten sleeved barrel? Weight?
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Getting ready to purchase, or order, a new Doublestack 9mm that will be range use only. I’m interested in the Guncrafter Hellcat x2, Atlas Athena, and Nighthawk TRS comp. The guncrafter has a 7 month wait, atlas is pretty quick, and nighthawk is 22-24 months. I like the features, and camo patterns on the Guncrafter, but I’ve never held one. Am I giving up anything with the GC over the Atlas or NH?
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I have a Springfield TRP full rail that I would like to have cut for a rmr. I would also like the trigger cleaned up a little and maybe just have the entire gun smoothed out a little. What smith do you recommend for this type of work?
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Been looking for a 2011 for range use. Found a lightly used 2011 sti dvc limited in 40cal. Anyone have this gun? Likes/dislikes?
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23 hours ago, jcc7x7 said:
Think egw does
Thank you
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Does anyone make a rmr adaptor for a Sig p220 sport s?
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Looking for a list of upgrades for my Versamax. Looking for reliability in all conditions.
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Just picked up a new 2011 Atlas titan and I’m looking for a holster. What have you guys found that fits a 2011 with full dust cover?
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I don’t currently reload, where are you guys finding the most consistent (best quality) 9mm Ammo?
Ammo will be used for targets and steel.
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I’ve decided to go with the Titan Se. I’m have no doubt whatever builder I chose would be great, but I love the butler cut on the se.
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For those that have run your pistols hard for a few years, are you finding that one is holding up better than another? I’m looking at a few custom builds a they both run different finishes.
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I’ve been toying with the idea of picking up a quality 2011 style pistol. I’ve found a cheely built pistol as well as a brazos high performance modified edge. Is one better than the other at this point, or am i spitting hairs? This is a purely range/plinking pistol. I’m also looking at an atlas titan, don’t know much about either of the guns.
New Venom Customs on the way!!!
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No, I built it for a range/target gun. Won’t be shooting any comps. Just always wanted a fairly custom pistol.