MartinLei Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 A while ago I got a used open gun with a 4.8" barrel and titanium Bedell comp. I like the balance of the gun. Now I want another one with similar balance so I have a similar backup gun. Any suggestion who can build a reliable "mid-length" open gun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLM Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Hi Martin. Check with Shay at Akai Custom. He's got a dealer forum here and I'm pretty sure he could build you whatever you want. His prices are very reasonable and his lead times are pretty quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriojas Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Would contact Shay for sure. He has one hell of a mid length, he can get you a gun faster than any other gunsmith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neomet Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Like this? http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=130702 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinLei Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share Posted June 30, 2011 Thanks for the suggestions. I think I'll check out both Akai Custom & FGW. The FGW mid-length concept looks awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Joe Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Martin, You know that I am partial to SVI! Brandon is a magician when you get down to it. Every time that I have spoken with him, he has taken the time to discuss all aspects, to make sure I was satisfied. I would also look with Shay at Akai Custom! I have heard a lot of good things about him. The most important thing is take your time and talk with as many as you can. Be comfortable with them and their reputation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill d Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Call Brandon at Infinity/SVI. Their IMM Open gun is amazing. It's shoots flatter and cycles quicker than anything I've shot before. It's a true runner. www.sviguns.com With this gun, all you have to do is pull the trigger, the gun does the rest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Hello: Have you tried a full length pistol that has been lightened? You may end up liking it more. I had a shorty 9mm open pistol and then built a 5" light open pistol and like it even more. It reacts just as fast as the shorty but shoots flatter and is softer to shoot. Just a thought for you. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric nielsen Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Like the other Eric said. If you like the balance & handling of a shorter gun, you will probably enjoy a full-length slide + TI comp. Gives you a more tame-shooting and idiot-proof setup. Not such a delicate balance of mag spring, slide spring, hammer spring, ammo length. Having said that, the FGW gun looks fabulous. I'd put in my favorite mainspring housing & go shoot that thing today if I could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinLei Posted July 2, 2011 Author Share Posted July 2, 2011 I haven't tried lightened full length guns yet. That's a good thought. Watching other guys shooting full length guns I have the impression their guns shoots a bit flatter than mine. My dot is almost off the glass... but that's another topic. I like the balance of mine just because it's closer to my single stack. It's good to have choices. Thanks Eric & Eric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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