Bear1142 Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Here's my new Limited Gun built by Rusty Kidd. I can't say enough about how happy I am. I did the grip work and the tape (Thanks to Eric W for it). I've got about 500 rounds through it and it's ready for its reliabilty run (1000 rds., no cleaning) before being certified ready for competition. Here's the rundown of major parts. STI long dust cover frame Caspian SS slide, 3 sided cut & lightened, extended front cocking serrations Nowlin Bull barrel (40 S&W) Nowlin Speed demon hammer (with polished sides) Brown Beavertail and Safeties Bomar sights Dawson Fiber optic front sight (.90 width) STI trigger blank (cut short/flat) TNT extend mag button EGW magwell EGW internals and now, for your viewing pleasure... ( I know, the pics suck, but you get the idea) Erik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Cool looking blaster. Different,....but in a very cool way. I like those sights. Grip tape also has a very clean look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singlestack Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Congrats on the new "Kidd". I am sure you will raise him right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Looking foward to getting spanked by it this year. Nice x-mas gift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricW Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Cool beans Erik! Looks like a workhorse. Good yakking with you on the phone today, btw. [Thread Piracy Mode] Can I assume that just about everyone wants clearance on their S_I grips for the top two screws? I plan to make some changes for before I make another run of S_I's. [/TPM] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Eric A newbie here, but I would love a grip like the one posted above for my STI Edge! PM me for what I may need to get it done! Thanks, Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixgun Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Cool gun! Looks awesome! Eric, Yes, clearance for the top grip screws on the S_I's would be great. (This is coming from a slightly anal screw torquer!) Your grip tape rocks! Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulm540 Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 (edited) How long was the wait Bear 111????I am thinking about havign a limited gun built this year by either Benny Hill or Rusty Kidd. Edited January 5, 2005 by Erik Warren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywalker Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 [Thread Piracy Mode]Can I assume that just about everyone wants clearance on their S_I grips for the top two screws? I plan to make some changes for before I make another run of S_I's. [/TPM] Count me in, Eric. I already cut mine with an old pair of belts hole-punching plyers (what's the name of this tool. BTW?). It will give me the capability of disassembling the whole gun without having to remove the tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehli Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 For those of us that are putting 'em on modified grips, putting the holes in the right spot becomes a problem. My plan was to dig in with an X-Acto knife if/when I needed to remove the grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eerw Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Can I assume that just about everyone wants clearance on their S_I grips for the top two screws? I plan to make some changes for before I make another run of S_I's. I like being able to remove the grip without disturbing the tape..usually install grip tape while off the gun..then punch holes, then assemble.. oh... Erik nice looking gun too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 an old pair of belts hole-punching plyers (what's the name of this tool. BTW?). Luca, seems like hole punch ought to cover it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywalker Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Luca,seems like hole punch ought to cover it..... Thanks Nik! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear1142 Posted January 5, 2005 Author Share Posted January 5, 2005 zhunter, The actual grip tape is manufactured by EricW (If you didn't already know from this post.) I did the undercut on the grip and the trigger guard. There are several companies that can offer this service, along with many more options. Talk with Jim Shannahan at Advanced Performance Shooting. He specializes in doing this type of work. I can do the grip, if you wan't me to, but I wanted to let you know about some of the other companies out there. PM me if your still interested. Benny, You're much too kind, but I am looking forward to Mississippi and Jeff's match. Erik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Just one question: Will it make Major at the Nationals? bwahahaha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry White Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Erik, very clean and simple, I like the matte finish. Good looking gun.-----Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie j Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 I guess you'll be giving that other old bothersome blaster away huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tupperware Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Erik, Very unassuming, but way cool, blaster. Let us know what recoil system you settle on. See my post for one that is a little flashier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Religious Shooter Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Do you give up anything on accuracy with this type of Bomar race-cut? Have you used this style before? Any danger of mistaking one of the rear posts with the front (say that you used a non FO FS)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear1142 Posted January 6, 2005 Author Share Posted January 6, 2005 Erik Warren- Homer Simpson mode- "Dooah", Man I thought we were tight and you go and do me like that! My bad, I didn't mean to get my back in the way of your knife! Ronnie- For the right price! It's actually being completely overhauled as we speak. I'll keep it as a backup until this one is tested and ready to run. Religious Shooter- No, not at all. The center notch on the rear sight wasn't changed so the front/rear relationship is the same as any other Bomar setup. Even without the FO front sight, I don't think you'll have any confusion issues. You can feel when the gun is out of alignment if the front sight goes to the outside of the rear ears. This setup has helped my transitions immensely. It allows me to see the next target earlier as the rear blade doesn't block my peripheral vision. Erik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDave Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 I like the stirrup cut slide with the full length dustcover. BE style. Nice heater! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdragon Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Very Purdy! Ivan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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