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I have a slot for this years USPSA Single Stack nationals that is available if you were wanting to shoot, but did not get registered in time. Please PM me for details. Thank you! Andy Cree
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I would agree with the above comments about the lower lug improperly engaging the VIS. Lugs will shear off if the lower portion of the lug makes repeated contact with the VIS. Andy Cree
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Can you post a picture of the bullet and also of the magazine and how the bullet is positioned going to the feed ramp?
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Currently working on an STI slide. So far I have been very pleased with the quality of the slide. Andy Cree
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File Recommendations for sight and safety fitting
ACree replied to Blue Jacket's topic in General Gunsmithing
I will second the Grobet files. They seem to cut far better than the Nicholson. I have yet to find a currently produced Nicholson. I do not have much use for any files coarser than a #2 and prefer to use #4s when possible. Andy Cree -
Seems like a somewhat obvious question until you really get to thinking about it. Other than the givens such as skilled, honest, knowledgeable, what narrows the field down for you from there? Thank you, Andy
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Friend of mine nearly lost an eye due to a piece of the primer pocket striking his eyeball when it detonated during reloading. I wear safety glasses now 100% of the time. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk
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Hello Kamikaze1a! My name is Andy Cree and I own CREE CUSTOM GUNS. We are a from the ground-up custom 2011 and 1911 builder with emphasis on USPSA competition firearms. We are currently taking work if you are interested. We have a few 2011 builds going right now, but we can strive for a fiarly decent turn-around time. What all were you wanting done to your 2011?
Thank you!
Andy Cree, CREE CUSTOM GUNS
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Aloha Andy,
Thanks for your message.
I would like to inquire on getting some work done on my Tripp 2011 open pistol 38s. I bought this pistol on gun broker a while back but had not shot it much until recently. Externally it looks like a nice pistol but when I started shooting it and broke it down I am seeing some issues that I thought I should have checked.
The first issue is that the slide does not move as smoothly as my other 2011's (40 limited). It's okay right after cleaning but after a few rounds there seems to be a hitch just about when the barrel starts to rise.
The cone comp is contacting the front of the slide which I think is causing the comp to unscrew. Old school three hole cone comp. I removed the comp and relieved the front of the slide a bit, got .003 clearance and used red loctite but it's touching again and unscrewing again.
The wear on the barrel's lower lugs look bad. The edges are peened and rounded.
The mounting for the CMore needs to be re-done. It looks like either the holes in the frame or mount are not symmetrical which I think is causing the mount screws to loosen even with red loctite. I can see with my eyes that the screws are not in line with one another but it may be the holes in the mount that are not aligned and pushing on the screws.I'll take some pics of the barrels lugs and try to get the mount screws too.
Thanks for your message! Gaine
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Not yet. I have the domain but it is under construction. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk
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Hello! My name is Andy Cree and I am the owner of Cree Custom Guns. I have 20+ years of firearm experience that started back in the early 1990's when you could not just order a new 2011 pre-built and ready to go if you wanted to compete in IPSC. I have spent the last 20 years as an armorer for various weapon platforms including rifle and submachine guns which made the transition to Cree Custom Guns as a business an easy one. Cree Custom Guns specializes in 1911 and 2011 firearms for competition and carry, as well as customizing Glock and M&P pistols. Check us out on Facebook if you get a chance! Andy Cree
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I hope you are contacting STI about the issue. The VIS doesn't look bad in the picture provided, but one would have to have the parts in hand to make an accurate determination. Installing too tight of link pin can also cause issues, so having the builder diagnose and correct the problem would be best. Andy
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Jim, The lower portion of the lug feet making contact wit the VIS can cause the lug to shear. If you get a chance to post those pictures before the gun goes back to STI we might be able to see evidence of that on the lug and the frame VIS.
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Can you post a picture of the vertical impact surface (inside of the frame where the barrel lug makes contact) and one of the back side of the barrel lug?