Broncos79 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Hello all - This is my first post I am interested in an interchangeable breech face limited pistol 9mm and 40 S&W Would appreciate input on builders like Atlas Gunworks Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissionaryMike Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 I don't have input, just a suggestion for a builder that can do the work you're looking for... http://www.infinityfirearms.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCTaylor Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Bronco - check out their section under "Vendor Tent". Another member just had two guns built by Atlas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stardust tommy Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 (edited) I think you are better off with a complete top. those breachfaces come loose, screw breaks... and you have to correct sights between a caliber change, switch extractor, switch ejector. and normaly the firingpin stopplate is fitted to the extractor to minimize extractor clocking Edited June 13, 2016 by stardust tommy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncos79 Posted June 14, 2016 Author Share Posted June 14, 2016 All thank you for the input I had not considered correction between sights - how does SVI vs Atlas compare in terms of cost quality and service far the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissionaryMike Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 All thank you for the input I had not considered correction between sights - how does SVI vs Atlas compare in terms of cost quality and service far the sale. Asking for a comparison between custom gun builders is becoming sort of a loaded question. Ultimately, you'll find that it comes down to your preference on the philosophy of each gun builder. As far as I understand, Atlas is a highly reputable gunsmith shop that takes other brands' parts, like STI, and fits them all together to operate and function as flawlessly as possible. As you know, that is the way of most gunsmiths. What's unique about SVI is that though they do utilize a variety of templates, SVI builds your gun, your way, with parts that are all, or at least mostly, milled out in their own facility. As cost is a factor for most people, you'll find that SVI costs more, hands down. Maybe even much, much more. However, you'll end up w/ an exquisite piece that also performs flawlessly. If it doesn't, I'm sure that the builder of your gun, in this case either SVI or Atlas, will make good on keeping you happy. Either way, you'll get a pretty outstanding product. Just pick your path and walk it. -MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.E. Kelley Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 As far as I know ONLY SVI and Springfield Armory make interchangeable breech face slides. Any gunsmith could build a gun with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncos79 Posted June 15, 2016 Author Share Posted June 15, 2016 Great information - thanks all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Svi is really the only current viable option for an interchangeable breach face slide. The biggest difference between SVI and the rest is they manufacture ALL parts in house (including barrels). Any gunsmith (including atlas) can buy an sv ibf slide and fit it to a frame but svi don't sell their frames to other builders so if you want the full svi gun you have to go to svi. The real question is why you want an ibf vs two top ends (or even 2 guns)? Switching an ibf gun from 9 to 40 involves changing the ibf, the barrel, the extractor and ejector and re-zeroing it too. Then you need another set of mags as well. Adding an extra slide and set of sights at this point makes things much easier to swap over... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tha1000 Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 (edited) The real question is why you want an ibf vs two top ends (or even 2 guns)? It seems SV's theory on this isn't necessarily to swap calibers, but to maintain good barrel fit and lock up as the gun wears. When it loosens up beyond spec, send it back and they fit a larger breech face and you've got a gun as tight as when it was new... I would imagine that you have to run a gun really hard for a very long time to get to the point of it being necessary. It's neat, but the only way I'd do it to switch calibers would be to switch on a semi permanent basis... i.e. make my old 40 a 9 for a venture into 3 gun or whatever. Edited June 17, 2016 by tha1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissionaryMike Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Personally, I think the whole interchangeable breech face is a very cool concept. If you are seriously into competition, and shoot multiple divisions and/or multigun, having two separate pistols, each w/ IBFs, they can serve as backups to each other. That way, instead of having to purchase four pistols, you'd only need two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_B Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 So it takes me about 15 minutes to change my Infinity from 40 to 9mm. If I need to adjust my sight I just put a note in with the appropriate barrel and make the adjustments as necessary. You will need different mags if you change the barrel and breechface or if you change top ends so that is not a factor. While this might not be what everyone wants it is certainly a good option and is not as difficult as some seem to think it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingchef Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 I have a SV with interchangable breachface. 9 bushing for IDPA and 40 bull for USPSA, I don't mess with the sights. been working great for 10 years. I also have 2 barrels for my open gun, one is full on 38SC with comp and the other is a 9 with vent rib for steel. SV rocks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 The refitting to fix a loose gun and the other points make sense. I actually have an sv with ibf. Maybe one day I'll need to change it and be glad it's there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 Honestly, I think it's a better option for a high round count pistol. Once the breech face starts to wear, you just buy another breech face rather than have a new slide fitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tha1000 Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 Honestly, I think it's a better option for a high round count pistol. Once the breech face starts to wear, you just buy another breech face rather than have a new slide fitted. I'm hoping to put this to the test with my "new" forever gun SV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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