515CUSTOMS Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Saw this on facebook today, thought I would bring it on hear to see what you guys think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRichardson Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 That's kinda cool. Not something I would do but definitely different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy42 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I'm a fan of Damascus steel, but that is too much for me. Needs some different grips at least to break it up a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviesterno Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I love damascus, and have started learning to work with it in the knife arena. Maybe a standard 1911 with ivory grips and I'd have my wallet open right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviesterno Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 whoops, just realized the JJ was for Jesse James. Nevermind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 That's kinda cool. Not something I would do but definitely different. Exactly my thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallurgist Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Damascus Steel is amazing and takes many man hours - It makes for great collector pieces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJH Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I wanted to like it, but didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulrick Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 whoops, just realized the JJ was for Jesse James. Nevermind. I'm curious why you said that... While his guns are not really my style, Jesse James is a fantastic example of the american entrepreneur, and more importantly an american craftsman. He built multiple companies from the ground up, and a lot can be learned from him, He's a fantastic business person. At the end of the Day the guns he makes, he hand stamps a little JJ with a hammer somewhere on the frame just so you know he actually built it. And he does beautiful work to restore old WWII 1911's. Take a look at some of his instagram pictures. Each gun is hand built to exact specifications for each customer. He has even been learning from some of the best like Jim Garthwaite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulrick Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 (edited) a few more... if you do the Instagram thing, his accounts are full of some great photography and a brief glimpse into a real creative genius Edited January 16, 2015 by mulrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSwift Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I threw up in my mouth a little bit, looks like something that would be sold with a "kuztum chopper bike". But I wouldn't mind seeing some of the WWII pistol restorations, couldn't find any details on that from a quick glance at the website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 (edited) Because he has the morals of an alley cat. Some of us choose to draw the line somewhere. Plus it's ugly as sin. Edited January 16, 2015 by OPENB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ming the Merciless Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Because he has the morals of an alley cat. Some of us choose to draw the line somewhere. Plus it's ugly as sin. That and the fauxtina "battle scars" on the overpriced AR's they sell. The JJ FU is appropriate as a name because FU is what I think every time I hear his name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallurgist Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Haters gonna hate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Ace- Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Ainters gonna ain't! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Ace- Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviesterno Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 i don't dislike his work, and if he's a douche in real life I could care less. What I've seen is his name on something makes it cost more to me than it is worth. I get it, and people are happy to pay for brands. But I drive a Toyota and not Lexus mostly because that's my style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I would assume he has some very experienced smith helping him. Just because you know how to run CNC equipment, doesn't necessarily mean you can build a gun that runs. Oddly, this is the first time I've even heard he's building guns. When did he start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Donald Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I would assume he has some very experienced smith helping him. Just because you know how to run CNC equipment, doesn't necessarily mean you can build a gun that runs. Oddly, this is the first time I've even heard he's building guns. When did he start? He's been building guns for the last 5 years or so. Jesse is a very talented machinist and welder, probably the most naturally talented welder I've seen. He has no problem looking for the best, most talented people in their trade to learn from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulrick Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I would assume he has some very experienced smith helping him. Just because you know how to run CNC equipment, doesn't necessarily mean you can build a gun that runs. Oddly, this is the first time I've even heard he's building guns. When did he start? He's been building guns for the last 5 years or so. Jesse is a very talented machinist and welder, probably the most naturally talented welder I've seen. He has no problem looking for the best, most talented people in their trade to learn from. This^ Exactly why I'm curious the hate. I get not liking a guys personal life/decisions etc. But he is building one off Damascus guns by hand (anyone who knows the work involved gets it)... I kinda thought guys on here would appreciate that more than others, guess not... Which is fine At the end of the day the those of us that weld/machine and understand the talent and skill involved to do so will appreciate the art that is building things by hand more than others concerned with a brand or a name. Had this been made by Cheely, Dettelhouser, or Akai everyone on here would be praising it. Now please don't get you panties in a bunch, I AM NOT comparing JJ to the likes or Rich or Shay... I'm just surprised the flack given due to a persons past or a perception of their character or style. i don't dislike his work, and if he's a douche in real life I could care less. What I've seen is his name on something makes it cost more to me than it is worth. I get it, and people are happy to pay for brands. But I drive a Toyota and not Lexus mostly because that's my style. Funny cause he sold this gun to a guy for cost (around $2K) and he was offered $35K for it by a guy with more money than sense and turned it down so he could give the customer what they wanted at the agreed upon price. I know this because I know the person who purchased said gun. He did not get into this business to turn a profit... he did it to build things that he loves and is passionate about (As an entrepreneur and someone who appreciates craftsmanship, this is kinda the dream) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDH Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 (edited) I'm curious the hate. Gaudy and the over done marketing hype. The builds don't seem well thought out either. Reminds me of the show, Pimp My Ride. Throwing a bunch of junk on it and adding a flamboyant paint job. Everyone has their own opinions though. Edited January 23, 2015 by TDH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
515CUSTOMS Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 if you look around he's got lots of new videos of him learning how to do blacksmithing work and learning how to build guns. I agree that the gun might not be for everybody honestly I think it needs different grips and a mag well to tie it all together as a full-blown race gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman2733 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Is it just me or does the comp look like it could be the new trubor barrel from the DVC open gun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytheTiger Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 It's pretty flashy and not my thing, but I have a decent idea of what goes into Damascus steel so I'm in the minority of people on here. I can appreciate some craftsmanship and artwork even though I would never buy such a thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 I like Damascus I would use different grips but overall I like it Wanna get a Damascus slide from Caspian for my BBQ gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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