Cliveb Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 (edited) After struggling for a couple of years to get my Edge to work, my wife offered to help me get a nice custom build - the last straw was a major stoppage at the IPSC World Shoot while she was watching - she was "and why haven't you ordered the new gun yet?" Anyway, here in Europe there aren't as many gun builders as in the States, but I was lucky to get in touch with probably the best gun builder from neighbouring Italy - was a wait of several months but, man was it worth it! Here she is, my RV Custom "Vampire" in .40 S&W. Cerakoted to my specs, stippled grip, unbelievable fit, everything blended perfectly...and a balance that has to be experienced to be believed. She's actually heavier than my Edge, but feels lighter because the centre of gravity is just above my knuckles. She settles back from recoil every so sweetly and consistently - nothing as compared to a factory gun. The barrel lockup is out of this world - it's actually his special touch. Busy running her in right now - 1650 flawless rounds already sent downrange - another 2K to go before her first overseas level III in Vienna in mid April. Apologies for the cruddy cellphone pic - it doesn't do her justice. Just had to share Edited March 12, 2018 by Cliveb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugget Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 I never thought I would say “beautiful vampire”?but it is. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliveb Posted March 12, 2018 Author Share Posted March 12, 2018 Thanks - she could guzzle my blood any day :-) He builds beautiful pieces. Ran like a top even during running in - and was a hard fit - blending together nicely now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doublehelix Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Beautiful! Congratulations! Be sure to let us know how she runs in a match environment. Also, I have to say, your wife is a "keeper"! Don't let her go anywhere!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuckinMS Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Very nice! Now comes the fun part of shooting that wonderful toy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Free Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Very Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncman Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Love those slide cuts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs62 Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 That's the sweetest looking "Vampire" I have ever seen, congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprig Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Very cool and unique slide work . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Very nice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliveb Posted March 20, 2018 Author Share Posted March 20, 2018 Thanks to all for the feedback. Am at 2500 rounds now - without a single stoppage other than with badly bulged, ancient brass (and this is running in??). Getting more and more used to her with every session - shot a couple of informal matches with friends and it's amazing how forgiving she is - I can get away with stuff which I couldn't dream about with my old Edge. Pleased as punch..and yes, wife is indeed a keeper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCTaylor Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 That’s purty, congrats!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliveb Posted March 20, 2018 Author Share Posted March 20, 2018 20 minutes ago, SCTaylor said: That’s purty, congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thanks :-) When I saw the proposed slide serrations for the first time I wasn't sold..but then they grew on me, and I really like them. They are great to rack the slide from the front and they nibble away at quite a bit of weight, while still keeping her quite sedate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loudgp Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Nice looking firearm, different slide cuts for sure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliveb Posted March 20, 2018 Author Share Posted March 20, 2018 5 hours ago, Loudgp said: Nice looking firearm, different slide cuts for sure... Quite a unique look! I'm very conservative and was a bit lairy when I saw the design, but he begged me to go with it - "it's your gun, there won't be another one like it. I can build you an edge clone, but what's the point?" And I must say, he was dead right. In "the flesh" she looks really dramatic :-) More importantly, she runs like a hungry cheetah! It feels as if I'm cheating - although I'm not complaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliveb Posted March 20, 2018 Author Share Posted March 20, 2018 Here's a vid from one of my first sessions with her - she was so tight that I couldn't rack the slide (loosened up nicely now). I wasn't shooting as I should have been, but was enjoying being able to whack the trigger...was still getting a sight picture, and...what the hell, it was fun :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doublehelix Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 On 3/20/2018 at 2:44 PM, Cliveb said: Here's a vid from one of my first sessions with her - she was so tight that I couldn't rack the slide (loosened up nicely now). I wasn't shooting as I should have been, but was enjoying being able to whack the trigger...was still getting a sight picture, and...what the hell, it was fun :-) Looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkballedtarget Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Thats fantastic! Italians know how to build some nice guns. Congratulations on your new blaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrathen Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Very Pretty build I hope to one Day in the next few years do a custom build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliveb Posted March 24, 2018 Author Share Posted March 24, 2018 On 3/23/2018 at 2:19 AM, inkballedtarget said: Thats fantastic! Italians know how to build some nice guns. Congratulations on your new blaster That's true - they have one helluva firearms industry - and this one is among the best of a good bunch. I'm really enjoying range sessions :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliveb Posted March 24, 2018 Author Share Posted March 24, 2018 On 3/23/2018 at 8:11 PM, Wrathen said: Very Pretty build I hope to one Day in the next few years do a custom build. Cheers. you won't regret it. Pricey, but priceless ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jswhitesell619 Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Very good looking fun! The serrations are different but I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliveb Posted March 25, 2018 Author Share Posted March 25, 2018 6 hours ago, jswhitesell619 said: Very good looking fun! The serrations are different but I like it! Inspired by designs on pottery from ancient Greece - referencing the Mediterranean context.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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