v1911 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 On the way is a 5" 2011 built by Gan's Guns. I suppose I made it in just under the wire. Within the last few days I noticed that Gary's site stated he was not taking work until he's caught up. Lucky me. While this build does resemble an STI Eagle, the only thing they share in common is the grip and slide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggieddad02 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Great looking gun v1911. I know the wait has to be killing you. How long from start to finish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudden Death Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Nice, is that a blued finish ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v1911 Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 Great looking gun v1911. I know the wait has to be killing you. How long from start to finish? Sent out the parts on the 5th and will have this in hand on the 13th. Build was complete on the 8th and blued over the weekend. Nice, is that a blued finish ? Yes, I asked for a matte finish for the bluing. I'll put some wear on the bluing while I figure out any aesthetics I might want done before getting a costly, more permanent finish done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike3232 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 What magwell are you using. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennRasch Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I like it......... a little old school look with a little new school added... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phm14 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Nice. Looks especially sharp at the muzzle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desmo412 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Nice gun! I love the clean look with panel cuts instead of serrations. I would have done the same thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v1911 Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 What magwell are you using. Kreb's zytel magwell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbosik Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Wow, that is nice..that's a serious crown on the barrel..sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaster113 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Holy crap, nice gun. I have an Open gun from Gans that runs and runs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v1911 Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share Posted March 13, 2013 Took custody this morning. The feel is incredible. Not to knock factory STIs, but a custom build by an experienced pistolsmith is something else. Everything feels to tight and crisp. There is absolutely zero play on this gun. From the barrel bushing, slide stop, trigger and grip safety, the fit and finish is incredible. Can't wait to compete with it next week down in Austin. It's too bad that a gun build by a such pro has to be handled with the skills of such an amateur. If nothing else, I'll look good losing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceDevil Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Beautiful. Did the slide have markings that were removed or was it ordered naked like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v1911 Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 Classic cut naked slide was used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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