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i used a 3/16 chainsaw file and went very slow. it shoots really good so far only have maybe 300 rounds on it.

I decided to take on the task of trying to build a open gun mainly just to see if i could make one run, wanted to share my end result. guns bilt on a brazo frame. the slide and barrel i bought off a member. here along with the grip and some other small parts. all and all im in this gun under 1000 dollars less optic. im thinking im gonna swap the grip out for a metal one

i ended up finding a local guy in prattville that had a really nice bridgeport

I've been thinking of upgrading to the x10 I currently have a leeload master. that I've done a lot of mods to and it runs smooth. i have one setup for 9 and another for .223 does anyone have one that they have a lot of rounds on? and if so what are some pros/cons i'd start off with just 9mm don't load much 223 anymore. i've been loading at the dillon 1050 but the price difference. that's a lot of ammo i could load, i maybe shoot 10-15k a year

They said we could run before we loaded. This one’s 2k I also wonder on the aspect of why it wasn’t getting used he said they’re down sizing. Who knows if that’s true or not. I know the basics of manual mill. Only run table top stuff and programs I’ve made on a cnc

What do y’all think about this mill. It’s fairly priced looks decent and some tooling comes with it collets some new end mills. I’ve been doing some research on the converters or maybe getting a single phase motor

That’s what I’ve been thinking about getting I have a pretty big shop. From racing that’s empty now gonna put all my reloading stuff out there.

That’s one thing I’ve been trying to figure out. I took some time off from shooting competitively and back when I stopped the c-more was still the main sight and all those mounts I found now days don’t have the 1 degree angle. But all the micro mounts seem to have it. I’d like the option do switch do a micro one day. I still have two c mores so more then likely that’ll be the first sight that goes on the gun. I’ve read some things that those sights have enough adjustment even without the 1 degree angle

his doesn't have dro sadly. which probably will make it much harder. and I'm with you I'm a total hack myself. i just wanted to try building a few of my own guns after I quit racing latemodels

I was thinking of trying to cut something in the rough shape of a frame to get my holding down good as well. or picking up a frame jig for milling. hopefully I can find a used Bridgeport or something of the sorts before my fame comes in. I'd also like to try fitting a slide to frame with a mill probably going to try that on a 1911 first. I've also been interested in building an open 1911 for steel Challange. so that might be a good place to start trying to drill that frame first I have a slide and frame I could use for that build if I wanted to try that first. I need to do some more reading on the 1911 steel guns before if I make that decision if it's worth it over another 2011. I know overall cost is much less to build a 1911.

I’ve thought about sending it out. But I wanted to see if I could do everything on this build. I plan to build a back up gun just like it. Originally I planned to use a xwf frame that’s pre drilled but thats gonna be awhile before he has them back in stock. I’ve quit my other hobby so I need something to tinker with that isn’t as expensive

I’ve got a pretty nice drill press. My buddy just had one he said I could use. Wasn’t sure if it’d be better than the drill press. I’ve been looking for an older Bridgeport or something of the sorts but haven’t found one in good shape lately

You guys think the harbor freight mini mill would work for drilling the 5 holes for the optic mount in a 2011 I planned on ordering a frame with the holes pre drilled. But decided now id like to go with a frame without them

Anyone know if there still around I emailed them a few days ago about a frame and grip and never heard back, wanted to make sure before I placed an order.

My gun has 125k on it I put a new barrel in around 75

I’d love to shoot but I didn’t bring a gun. And my only off day is Saturday

It probably isn’t the most fun thing but I need my fix I forgot my pistol it’s sitting in a case by my door

I just moved out here to Scottsdale and looking for a match to go watch tomorrow I moved for work so I left my gun at home just wanting to find some matches and meet new people

the vista are great guns mines in 38 super have about 5k on it atm haven't had any problems so far super tight and mine is fitted right doesn't locked up on the link or any of that stuff

welcome! there's so many great guys here that know so much, you'll love it

i wet tumble then put it in the oven on about 175 with the door cracked for about an hr or so then it hits the press and gets reloaded. unless I'm trying to reload match ammo then i deprime and resize then wet tumble. just to make sure my primer pockets are clean. I've never really noticed much of a difference.

i've used c-more slide rides all of my time in open so maybe thats one reason even tho it's only been a few years

i know this is gonna sound dumb and i know that it's not about looks, But imo C-mores look so much better and they work i shot one micro now that i think about it forgot what brand and the dot was so small i think it was 3 moa

I've been thinking of switching from the c-more. just lots of cash to switch since i've never shot a micro.