Rpope423 Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 (edited) I currently shoot a STI Eagle 6in Bull barrel but I’ve been doing some research on custom 2011 builds, I’d love to have custom atlas but financials can’t fund it. I’ve come dine to a CK arms limited solution with everything I’d like and it’s not a bad deal. my question, has anybody ordered a gun from CK arms and how was your experience and overall thought of the Gunsmithing? Edited January 5, 2020 by Rpope423 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wvaughn7 Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Hey Rusty, from the last couple matches I’ve shot with you it seems you shoot that Eagle just fine haha. I have a CK Thunder open gun you are free to try anytime you’re at TAC2 or next time I’m up at Kettlefoot if you’re there. I personally haven’t handled a ton of custom 2011, but the ones I have seen have mostly been Atlas. The fit and finish on my CK is phenomenal and the gun has been absolutely reliable. The custom Atlas has nicer details, cuts, options, etc., but I can’t say they were any smoother or worked any better then the Thunder. For the money and craftsmanship I would go with CK again in a heartbeat, and plan to for my next Limited gun. I haven’t had to have the gun worked on or dealt with Bobby personally but have also heard good things from the service side of the company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeedOff Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 I didn’t order from CK, but purchased thru Shooters Connection. I’ve got a Hardcore Limited and Hardcore Open. The limited gun was 100% right out of the box. On the open gun I sent the barrel back to Matt and had him deepen the chamber so I could load out to 1.165” and had him alignment ream the comp as I was getting some keyholing due to a very slight comp impact. After those fixes the open gun has been 100%. Fit and finish wise I am very happy with the guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 4 minutes ago, TeedOff said: I had him alignment ream the comp as I was getting some keyholing due to a very slight comp impact. That doesn't sound like a very small problem, to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeedOff Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 That doesn't sound like a very small problem, to me.I didn’t say it was a very small problem. I said a very slight impact on the comp causing bullets to tumble. Matt fixed it and had the barrel back to me within a week. I was very pleased with his response time on the fix and the gun has been 100% for me since then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rnlinebacker Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 I currently shoot a STI Eagle 6in Bull barrel but I’ve been doing some research on custom 2011 builds, I’d love to have custom atlas but financials can’t fund it. I’ve come dine to a CK arms limited solution with everything I’d like and it’s not a bad deal. my question, has anybody ordered a gun from CK arms and how was your experience and overall thought of the Gunsmithing?Lots of great used limited guns for sale on here. Ive bought two that run great within the last year. Don't overlook the gems you can find at a bargainSent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rpope423 Posted January 5, 2020 Author Share Posted January 5, 2020 43 minutes ago, Rnlinebacker said: Lots of great used limited guns for sale on here. Ive bought two that run great within the last year. Don't overlook the gems you can find at a bargain Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Yeah I missed a hell Of a deal on tbat edge with a PT grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 (edited) I've owned most of the major builders guns. This is one man's opinion of actual gun building skill, not ornamentation. 1. Bedell or akai 2. Gans or CK 3. Most others Take it fwiw! Edited January 6, 2020 by jcc7x7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmella Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 19 hours ago, Rpope423 said: I currently shoot a STI Eagle 6in Bull barrel but I’ve been doing some research on custom 2011 builds, I’d love to have custom atlas but financials can’t fund it. I’ve come dine to a CK arms limited solution with everything I’d like and it’s not a bad deal. my question, has anybody ordered a gun from CK arms and how was your experience and overall thought of the Gunsmithing? Have you looked at PT honcho Race shop? You can use their gun builder and price out a Limited only gun one caliber and IMO get a nicer setup for similar or less cost than the CK limited solution depending on options. Example, a sight block Butler cut 40 cal stainless steel evo gripped limited gun comes in under $3200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJNKY49 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 $2150 for the Solution. As you progress you may want slide cuts, metal grip, etc. and then have to pay to re-finish. And that is outside of getting better internals should the need arise. Check out the Phoenix Trinity Race Shop. https://ptrinity.com/product/honcho-race-shop/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIREDgun45 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 On 1/5/2020 at 9:09 AM, Rpope423 said: I currently shoot a STI Eagle 6in Bull barrel but I’ve been doing some research on custom 2011 builds, I’d love to have custom atlas but financials can’t fund it. I’ve come dine to a CK arms limited solution with everything I’d like and it’s not a bad deal. my question, has anybody ordered a gun from CK arms and how was your experience and overall thought of the Gunsmithing? I suggest waiting and building up the funds to get exactly want you want instead of getting something now that fits your budget. If you did go forward in getting a CK Solution I'm sure you will be happy with it but in the back of your mind you will still want that Atlas (or whatever maker that is currently out of your price range). If your STI Eagle works fine than keep shooting it and as your skills improve you realize the options you want in a custom gun. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will_M Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 On 1/8/2020 at 3:11 PM, HIREDgun45 said: I suggest waiting and building up the funds to get exactly want you want instead of getting something now that fits your budget. If you did go forward in getting a CK Solution I'm sure you will be happy with it but in the back of your mind you will still want that Atlas (or whatever maker that is currently out of your price range). If your STI Eagle works fine than keep shooting it and as your skills improve you realize the options you want in a custom gun. Hope this helps. I'm going to lean the other way. I've got a gun from Freedom Gunworks that I love and was built exactly how I wanted, but I recognize a bunch of money can be saved by going to a "Floor model" like The Solution from CK Arms as they're built by the same guy. If I was starting over, I'd get The Solution and spend the balance I saved on ammo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMS Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Alright @Will_M, I have to know why you have Bruce Hoadley as your avatar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will_M Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, LMS said: Alright @Will_M, I have to know why you have Bruce Hoadley as your avatar! Bruce Hoadley is the greatest wood identifier in the world. He wrote my favorite book "Identifying Wood". Edited January 10, 2020 by Will_M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMS Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 1 minute ago, Will_M said: Bruce Hoadley is the greatest wood identifier in the world. He wrote my favorite book "Identifying Wood". Read my copy cover to cover - I think I bought it in the late 80's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschweg Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 I'm going to lean the other way. I've got a gun from Freedom Gunworks that I love and was built exactly how I wanted, but I recognize a bunch of money can be saved by going to a "Floor model" like The Solution from CK Arms as they're built by the same guy. If I was starting over, I'd get The Solution and spend the balance I saved on ammo. I agree and this is the way I'm going to go. Even if you add all of the options to the solution except for the metal grip, your still under 3k.I think it's an unbeatable deal.Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmella Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Race shop pt honcho is under 3k with an aluminum grip, sight block barrel and would come with a ready to go 2lb trigger job. Can’t comment on the solution stock trigger but I know general consensus is factory ck guns have sub par stock triggers. pt is a much better deal imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschweg Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Race shop pt honcho is under 3k with an aluminum grip, sight block barrel and would come with a ready to go 2lb trigger job. Can’t comment on the solution stock trigger but I know general consensus is factory ck guns have sub par stock triggers. pt is a much better deal imoDelayed post, but yeah. For a few hundred more it's pretty hard to argue against this.Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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