Prov1x Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 (edited) I'm looking to get set up with either a full custom or semi custom 2011 sometime in the near future for next season. I know pretty much zero about custom work, who does what or who's good and who's not. I was looking at getting a CRP sti eagle from dawson precision but I'm not 100% sure I want that look of the sti frame, slide cuts etc. I know i'm wanting a short dust cover, front and rear thin serrations (not big ones like are standard sti) but thats about it. I am shooting an sti trojan .40 for ss and its a great gun so I havent totally rulled it out yet. I'm also shooting a s&w m&p pro .40 in limited now. So what are my options for under $3k better yet mid $2k's? Thanks! Edited August 16, 2012 by Prov1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Go to Freedom Gunworks website and look at his build sheet for a 5" gun. Starts at $2200 and then go up from there in price depending on what you want done. He can do anything you want for slide cuts. Check him out I highly recommend him. He stands behind his work!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Taliani Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I really like my Brazos Custom SC 5" Limited Gun. Doesn't fit your thin rear serration request, but IMO is one of the best bang for your buck packages around. Another great option is Matt Cheely. He builds amazing guns, provides fantastic customer service, and has excellent pricing too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will_M Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 (edited) You can definitely do a Freedom Gunworks gun for less than $3k and that's including a whole lot of options. If you want to go the more conservative route, they start at $2200 like dskinsler mentioned. And even then you have some options of what you want. Give him a call. Freedom Gunworks Edited August 16, 2012 by Will_M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Deff recommend Bobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoShot Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Dan Bedell builds a great gun! You can see them at VelocityShooter.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeMartens Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Semi custom Brazo is a great gun. Also get ahold of Jim Anglin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aglifter Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I think Benny might be close to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latech15 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 (edited) Lol. There are plenty of gunsmiths out there who can provide what you are looking for in the price range that you are asking about. My advise would be to do a search on them and see which ones have the best track record. Most are good, but there are some that have a good reputation (with a small, but vocal crowd) that are bottom of the barrel scum. I have had guns from Benny Hill, Dan Bedell, and Akai. Those have all been flawless. Brazos guns that I know of and infinities have also proven themselves to be excellent choices. Edited August 17, 2012 by latech15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudden Death Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Go with the ledgend that has been around for awhile DAN BEDELL !!! There are other smiths that have been building guns for along time, talk to some of them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattwaage Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Deff recommend Bobby +1 for FGW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donovan Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I picked up one from brazos, happy with it....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauxdog Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Hey Latech-15, Why don't you tell us how you really feel. Quit holding back. Beauxdog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prov1x Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 (edited) How are the predator tactical pistols? I've looked at their stuff on the web but not in person. Does anybody have any experience with them? Feel free to pm me or post your experience here. I know they are out of my original price range but i can always save longer if need be. Edited August 17, 2012 by Prov1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latech15 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Hey Latech-15, Why don't you tell us how you really feel. Quit holding back. Beauxdog Holding back is not my strong suit. And I think you know exactly who I am talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 FGW has a 9mm edge type build on his FB page that looks great that only has 2490 in the gun and it's going out for finish. Caliber doesn't change price and the gun looks great. You mentioned you want short dust cover right? That drops 100 of the 2490 price tag right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 It has ball mill serrations front and rear, tri topped and adjustable rear bomar style sight. Then you gotta realize it is hand fit: slide to frame, barrel fit, trigger job just and with the short dust cover saving $100 off the $2490 price tag and have it done in 40 then I say you get a better than Dawson CRP edge or eagle. You can choose slide serration pattern and so on. And plenty of choices that don't change the $2200 base price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Send__it Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 +1 for Freedom Gunworks and Bennyhill both great builders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHARLES D Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 +1 on Brazos. Bob and Ingi are great people. I would also check out Cameron Guns. Eddie and Tony are producing some sweet pistols and are great folks to deal with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 http://www.ccgunworks.com/pistol---limited.html Matt Cheely is well on his way to legend status. You can get his 6" Limited gun for your price range. The gun will shoot great and look great. And Matt will be there if you ever need to talk to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeMartens Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 here are two that Jim Anglin did for me well under $3k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudden Death Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 One more point to keep in mind for your decision There is expensive great equipment There is affordable great equipment There is expensive / affordable JUNK And always take the advice of a expert that only has been shooting alittle over a year and has a high post count But really your are doing the right thing ask questions, at the match ask the other guys if you could shoot there gun, most shooters would be glad to let you shoot there gun, there is only one shooter I know personally that really does not want you to touch or shoot his gun and that is the national champion MAX MICHEL , by the way he shoots a DAN BEDELL CUSTOM So look at several to see what you want in a custom gun and then choose a builder to do it for you. good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Thanks lol I think that was directed towards myself at least lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulm540 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 I'd call Benny Hill. The other gunsmiths that have been mentioned are also superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latech15 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 One more point to keep in mind for your decision There is expensive great equipment There is affordable great equipment There is expensive / affordable JUNK And always take the advice of a expert that only has been shooting alittle over a year and has a high post count But really your are doing the right thing ask questions, at the match ask the other guys if you could shoot there gun, most shooters would be glad to let you shoot there gun, there is only one shooter I know personally that really does not want you to touch or shoot his gun and that is the national champion MAX MICHEL , by the way he shoots a DAN BEDELL CUSTOM So look at several to see what you want in a custom gun and then choose a builder to do it for you. good luck I shot Max's gun before I ordered my Bedell. Also, when taking the advice of new shooters with high post counts, check their history and see that not even a month ago, they posted a thread about how their new gun from their favorite smith wouldn't run and had to be sent back. Holding back, yep, that's me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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