tpcdvc Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 I'm Thinking of having Bob build me a limited pistol and was just wanting to hear form some folks who own them and get some feedback. Thanks, Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue edge Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 NO Question about it Bob builds GREAT GUNS!!!!!!! But You do have other options? and all do build great guns try Dan Bedell, Benny Hill or mabe Dave Dawson. My favorite smith is Bedell. Find some freinds who have real custom guns and try them, your probly better off spending LOTS of time shooting other peoples guns than spending LOTS of money on a gun that does not fit YOU... GOOD LUCK Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dunn Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 I have a Brazos limited gun and love it. Other smiths may be able to deliver the same quality, but I doubt any can deliver better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.J. Norris Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 Tim, I got my Pro Sx the Tuesday before the 2004 Area 3, fired 181 rounds out of it before the match and finished 8th in Open on Saturday. Other than Nationals (where I finished 12th), I have not finished outside of the top 10 at a match with this gun. The guns that Bob builds are simply amazing machines, and I've yet to handle a gun that I felt was better built, they work 100% when you get them. Not to mention, Bob and Ingi are a true pleasure to deal with, and support the sport pretty much as well as anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP-Rocket Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 Tim, Bob builds the most beautifull and reliable guns in the business...but most importantly-he is a pleasure to deal with. Four members of "Team Shooters Paradise" shoot his guns with huge success! I have dealt with many gunsmiths and companies in the past so I can say with great experience that you will be extremely pleased with his guns. If you are looking for a limited gun, you may want to talk to him about possibly building you a BCG Pro SC Limited. His turn around time is not long for these wonderfull limited guns. Whatever you decide, please give Bob a call first. He will give you great (FREE) advise on the building/completion of your future racegun-even if he doesn't ultimately build it. RonF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpcdvc Posted January 30, 2005 Author Share Posted January 30, 2005 Thanks everyone. I really appreciate your input. All of you were a great help. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidwiz Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 He's a very respected builder and does great work. Just a little too pricey I think. -David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricW Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 In light of the fact that if your gun has to go back to the builder, you'll be spending $35+ each way, giving the builder a extra hundred or two to make sure the job gets done right seems like moolah well-spent. Unless one has the facilities to turn three+ raceguns a week, it's got to be hell making a living as a gunsmith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Having not seen Bob driving a Ferrari lately, and from some other discussions with smiths, the parts all cost about the same, and shop rates are about the same. What you pay for is what parts you get and how much shop work you get. Do you need $3000 worth of work and parts to get a good gun? No. Will you get more for $3000 than you get for $2000? Yes. Is that difference important to you? That's for you to decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwell Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 I'm Thinking of having Bob build me a limited pistol and was just wanting to hear form some folks who own them and get some feedback. I would damn sure buy another one! Maybe I should have said, I will buy another one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimini Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 I would never have bought his gun intentionally. Then one day I shot one. Then another day, one became available at a really good price. I bought it. Now, I would not have anything else. For me, he has the nicest trigger of any gun I have shot. There are other guns available, but I love my Brazos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomadera Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 I have a Brazos lim gun and by far it's the most accurate and reliable gun I've ever shot. 5,000 rnds no failures of any kind (except a squib) When I take it apart to clean it I can see the quality. You get what you pay for. I'm Thinking of having Bob build me a limited pistol and was just wanting to hear form some folks who own them and get some feedback.Thanks, Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goblin086 Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Go with Bob. I just sunk 2200 bucks into a gun (STI Edge)from Dawson Precision with the "reliability package" added in. When I recieved the weapon, it was extremely 'picky' about which STI mags it would feed and the weapon wasn't even built to the specs I had ordered (flat trigger, extended mag release were left off.) Dave has excellent customer service, but he needs it because you'll be sending the gun back to him!! I've had to do it to two different guns I ordered from him. Save the frustration and go with a Brazos Custom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhglyn Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Two words about Brazos.......... "The Best". I have both the Brazos Pro SC (full size) and the Brazos Pro SX (shorty) and they are both unbelievable guns. Work 100% every time out so now my only excuse is my own poor shooting! And, like others have said, Bob and Ingi are super people to deal with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packed Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Thanks everyone. I really appreciate your input. All of you were a great help.Tim I ordered a limited from Benny Hill about 4 or 5 weeks ago I have not got it yet. I hear he makes a gun that is a hell of a shooter. Bobs guns are less expensive. If you talk with Benny you might want to call don't email he don't answer the emails. I will report about the gun when I get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 I've been trying to shoot a Brazos Custom Open gun since '97. I don't like shooting Open but Bob does as good a job as anyone which is why he gets his price for his work. Bob, like Dave Dawson and Benny Hill is a top notch shooter and knows what it takes to make the guns work and how to tune them to your style of shooting. He will give you load data and tips to make your shooting easier. I know a couple local GMs who shoot Bob's guns as well as one who shoots Benny's. They all run. The gun I'm shooting now was a Benny Hill experiment on a 5" gun cut like his 6" "fat free" gun. This the best trigger job I've ever had for pull and durability. I have a Dawson gun that has run like a hose for years! Bottom line, all these guys are top shooters AND gunsmiths! The combination makes for a good competition gun no matter what your preferance might be. Mick A27257 Senior class rules! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 (edited) Depends on the turn around for me...I don't mind spending what they want to charge if the turn around is fast...what I don't see is sending them 1500 bucks and waiting for a year to hear that they will complete your pistol in 90 more days and to send the rest of the money... If I get that one time, I am gone...just no excuse for that...I don;t mind waiting for a while, but if they tell me 10 weeks, 10 weeks and one day I am on the phone...this yr long waiting list is stupid Edited July 25, 2006 by tightloop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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