DrLove Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 So I'm curious. Since I started shooting open and I've been learning to do many things on my gun myself. Before that I use to run to my smith every time I have an issue. Do you guys do the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc51g Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I work on mine. sometimes I haven't made the best decisions though. but if you mess up you learn from it and buy another part and start over. I am afraid I like working on it too much. you need to shoot sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Hello: I build them and shoot them. It just adds more fun to the shooting. I used to do the same when I raced cars. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLove Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 Hello: I build them and shoot them. It just adds more fun to the shooting. I used to do the same when I raced cars. Thanks, Eric You actually build them from scratch? As in buy a frame, barrel, fit them, etc? Nice, I'm not that far in the game yet. I can change a grip, install a mount, that's it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outerlimits Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 do all my own triggers, fit small parts, etc. but the smith gets it for barrels, comps, etc,. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnyglock Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I started with fitting small parts as well. Then I bought a mill even though I had no clue what to do with one. Now I build my own from scratch farming nothing out. Shoots great and totally reliable. Heres my 9mm major I'm kinda like a proud pappa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I change recoil springs. Does that count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I change recoil springs. Does that count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neomet Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 (edited) I have been known to. It is also occasionally known as creating more work for my 'smith. Edited October 17, 2013 by Neomet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Hello: I build them and shoot them. It just adds more fun to the shooting. I used to do the same when I raced cars. Thanks, Eric You actually build them from scratch? As in buy a frame, barrel, fit them, etc? Nice, I'm not that far in the game yet. I can change a grip, install a mount, that's it Yeah, Eric builds them from scratch so to speak and builds some damn fine guns! Not just open guns but limited guns and single stacks also. Everything from A to Z. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 (edited) I would count myself among the shooters who enjoy the build as much or more than the shooting. If you're in this category buckle up! if you thought $4k for am Open gun is a lot of money, wait until you buy a mill, a lathe, a drill press and build three or four of them! There are others who consider themselves race car drivers and leave the work to their pit crew. The sport is about shooting, handloading, gun smithing, and collecting, theses facets hold different appeal for different shooters. Edited October 17, 2013 by kneelingatlas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuildSF4 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I have scratch built guns in the past, currently I do not have access to a mill or lathe, so I do all of the work that does not require these tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadoFann Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I shoot a Limcat and live 15 minutes from Johnny's shop. When I need something done to my gun I just run it over to him and he takes care of it right then. He prefers that I don't tinker with it and then take it to him to fix what I screwed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outerlimits Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 ;/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reshoot Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 As long as no machining is required, I do it myself . . . complete disassemble / reassemble, remove / reinstall comp, change springs and the like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jid2 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I, like others, find working and building guns to be as much of a draw as the shooting. My very 1st match was shot with an open gun that I built myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parallax3D Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I do trigger jobs, fit small parts, etc. I can do just about anything except fitting the major componets, (frame, slide, barreI.) I WOULD try and tackle building my own gun, but I don't have a mill or room to put one either. (I live in a townhouse.)A friend I shoot with, (BENOS username ExtremeShot), not only builds his own guns, he even makes his own compensators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuk Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I started with fitting small parts as well. Then I bought a mill even though I had no clue what to do with one. Now I build my own from scratch farming nothing out. Shoots great and totally reliable. Heres my 9mm major F4433C4D-FB9F-444D-8F68-8537B73F6338-3237-00000151D1E52814_zps8e39ff1c.jpg I'm kinda like a proud pappa. Nice looking shooter. I have a mill on the way and built mine too (friends mill). It runs but I am really i nterested in your finish? how did you do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyg00 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 (edited) I shoot a Limcat and live 15 minutes from Johnny's shop. When I need something done to my gun I just run it over to him and he takes care of it right then. He prefers that I don't tinker with it and then take it to him to fix what I screwed up. I the same relationship with my gunsmith, Otto Matyska (Ottocomp). When I got my first open gun in 1987 he showed me how to take it apart, clean it and adjust the extractor. He told me that he knew I wasn't very mechanically inclined so if I broke something bring it in and it would be easier for him to fix it then instead of fixing what I screwed up. The hi-cap he built for me in 1993 is the gun I currently shoot. I replace the springs but the only things that have broken on the gun over the years have been a sear and the thumb safety and Otto replaced those promptly. At appx. 65k rounds I am on my second extractor. Yup I know my limitations. Marty A-7424 Edited October 17, 2013 by martyg00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolguy Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 (edited) I build my own custom revolvers, starting with some flavor of S&W. I have a complete machine shop in my back yard so I can make anything I want. Just finished a 6" .40 S&W with 6 lb. DA and fiber optic sights front and rear. Also built Open Revo for Bianchi Cup. I've done a lot of different ones over the years. I know ExtremeShot too. He's pretty good with autos. Edited October 17, 2013 by Toolguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvinc78 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I load my own mags...... Well when the ol'lady don't come anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLove Posted October 18, 2013 Author Share Posted October 18, 2013 I change recoil springs. Does that count? oh yeah, until early this year, that was even too complicated for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Price Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I started with fitting small parts as well. Then I bought a mill even though I had no clue what to do with one. Now I build my own from scratch farming nothing out. Shoots great and totally reliable. Heres my 9mm major F4433C4D-FB9F-444D-8F68-8537B73F6338-3237-00000151D1E52814_zps8e39ff1c.jpg I'm kinda like a proud pappa. Want to mill a slide for me donny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee G Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 I started with fitting small parts as well. Then I bought a mill even though I had no clue what to do with one. Now I build my own from scratch farming nothing out. Shoots great and totally reliable. Heres my 9mm major F4433C4D-FB9F-444D-8F68-8537B73F6338-3237-00000151D1E52814_zps8e39ff1c.jpg I'm kinda like a proud pappa. I've been flirting with the idea of getting a mill too. What did you end up with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnyglock Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 I bought a Grizzly 0678 and added a 3 axis dro and x axis power feed. I really like the frequency drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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