Nic_USPSA_C Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 As the title says, Just curious how many people have built their own open gun. I have built 2 and my first one did not go great. I am currently running my second build and I am thinking about starting my third. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhyrum Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 I built this, based on a rock island 10mm double stack. It's in 9x25 Dillon now, and still in progress, need a racker put in and maybe slide cuts. She's got her fair share of feeding problems I'm still trying to sort out. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic_USPSA_C Posted September 11, 2020 Author Share Posted September 11, 2020 Looks good. I had feeding issues and it ended up being my Mags. There are videos in tuning mags, I doubted this myself since I had brand new MBX mags but after I measured the mags with a caliper and adjusted them my feeding issues have gone away. It was a day and night difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhyrum Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Yeah I've tuned my mags. My issue is once I've run about 50 rounds through it from clean, I get rounds not going all the way into battery. Can't really put a heavier spring in, since I already might be to lighten it to get it tuned properly (still get a little muzzle dip), and I don't want to push the shoulder of the case too far back, because then I get head separation. This next batch of ammo I seated the bullets a bit deeper and crimped a tiny bit more. Just not entirely sure what is causing them to not fully chamber. Usually just a slight bump on the back of the slide does it. I'm hoping that if THAT'S not the issue, lightening the slide a bit, which I want to do anyway, will help. I also think my comp is far too large. During my testing with the barrel but before the comp, I had to get a 8.5 lb lighter spring to get it to cycle. The Dillon is an interesting round! Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpYoursPal Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 You built that yourself, Nic? Doesn't look too bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBurgess Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 I rebuilt this one from the ground up it started life as a 38 super basket case, I tightened and refit the slide and frame for a 9mm barrel, only original parts are frame slide thumb safety (reworked) and guide rodSent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonPogi Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 (edited) Edited September 11, 2020 by RonPogi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 (edited) Here is mine. It's run flawlessly for 9,000 rounds. I did change the sight to an SRO. I like it better than the DPP 2.5. JEM Guns frame and slide, Cheely e2 grip. Trubore blank with Eric's custom comp cuts and a mix of Cheely, Extreme Engineering and EGW parts. I'll finish the blending and stone the serrations this Winter. I still cannot decide what finish I want. This was my first. I subsequently built an identical gun on a 1911 receiver as a dedicated SCSA Open gun. Edited September 11, 2020 by zzt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwbsig Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 1 hour ago, RonPogi said: Very nice I like it. Would love to shoot mag Thur it. It looks like a flat shooting pistol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhyrum Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Here is mine. It's run flawlessly for 9,000 rounds. I did change the sight to an SRO. I like it better than the DPP 2.5. JUM Guns frame and slide, Cheely e2 grip. Trubore blank with Eric's custom comp cuts and a mix of Cheely, Extreme Engineering and EGW parts. I'll finish the blending and stone the serrations this Winter. I still cannot decide what finish I want. This was my first. I subsequently built an identical gun on a 1911 receiver as a dedicated SCSA Open gun. http://content.invisioncic.com/r270761/monthly_2019_03/100_1175.thumb.JPG.0b18896291bf618f77b79171d7d55c0f.JPGI'm with you on finishes. I saw a duplex stainless/dlc with the neo chrome on the controls. And as much as I hate that neo chrome, this one looked dang sexy. Either that or a red, white, blue theme. Or I might just get the whole darned thing covered in TiN. Would be hard not to laugh every time I unholsteredSent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtired Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 It ain't pretty but fairly cheap... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AverageJoeShooting Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 This is my gun Im not sure why its not embedding, but this was the 9major gun I built prior to getting into the open game still works flawlessly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic_USPSA_C Posted September 12, 2020 Author Share Posted September 12, 2020 16 hours ago, nhyrum said: Yeah I've tuned my mags. My issue is once I've run about 50 rounds through it from clean, I get rounds not going all the way into battery. Can't really put a heavier spring in, since I already might be to lighten it to get it tuned properly (still get a little muzzle dip), and I don't want to push the shoulder of the case too far back, because then I get head separation. This next batch of ammo I seated the bullets a bit deeper and crimped a tiny bit more. Just not entirely sure what is causing them to not fully chamber. Usually just a slight bump on the back of the slide does it. I'm hoping that if THAT'S not the issue, lightening the slide a bit, which I want to do anyway, will help. I also think my comp is far too large. During my testing with the barrel but before the comp, I had to get a 8.5 lb lighter spring to get it to cycle. The Dillon is an interesting round! Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk I have that issue on my first built open gun. What has worked for me is putting the ammo in a ziplock back and a couple squirts of light oil. Just a really light coat on the bullets. It works in this gun and that issue went away as long as I do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic_USPSA_C Posted September 12, 2020 Author Share Posted September 12, 2020 16 hours ago, UpYoursPal said: You built that yourself, Nic? Doesn't look too bad! Thank you. Having trouble with fitting the slide and frame. Not good at the lapping process. Just replaced a frame on an STI and stoned it to fit and that turned really good. I have access to a mill but have limited skills at using it. You can see some “chatter” in the cuts. I have to setup the mill so that I can use the Vice and cutting tools I have available. This limits what I can do. I really need to learn how to properly fit a barrel, I am pretty sure this one is not right. It works but probably not up to quality standards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic_USPSA_C Posted September 12, 2020 Author Share Posted September 12, 2020 15 hours ago, MikeBurgess said: I rebuilt this one from the ground up it started life as a 38 super basket case, I tightened and refit the slide and frame for a 9mm barrel, only original parts are frame slide thumb safety (reworked) and guide rod Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Nice looking blaster did you do the finish yourself? I need to figure something out when it comes to the finish as my guns are currently in the white. Hope you enjoy shooting it. To me it says a lot when people build and shoot what they have built in a match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic_USPSA_C Posted September 12, 2020 Author Share Posted September 12, 2020 14 hours ago, RonPogi said: That looks great. I like the cuts on the comp. Did you do custom cuts on a purchased comp or did you completely build the comp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic_USPSA_C Posted September 12, 2020 Author Share Posted September 12, 2020 14 hours ago, zzt said: Here is mine. It's run flawlessly for 9,000 rounds. I did change the sight to an SRO. I like it better than the DPP 2.5. JEM Guns frame and slide, Cheely e2 grip. Trubore blank with Eric's custom comp cuts and a mix of Cheely, Extreme Engineering and EGW parts. I'll finish the blending and stone the serrations this Winter. I still cannot decide what finish I want. This was my first. I subsequently built an identical gun on a 1911 receiver as a dedicated SCSA Open gun. Looks great, For my next build I am planning to go with a jems frame and slide and pay for the match ready slide frame fit. I too am on the fence about finishing. Not sure if I should do DLC or PVD. Looking at Hayes for DLC or Richter Precision Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic_USPSA_C Posted September 12, 2020 Author Share Posted September 12, 2020 11 hours ago, dogtired said: It ain't pretty but fairly cheap... I like seeing something different - hope you can get out and enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic_USPSA_C Posted September 12, 2020 Author Share Posted September 12, 2020 3 hours ago, AverageJoeShooting said: This is my gun Im not sure why its not embedding, but this was the 9major gun I built prior to getting into the open game still works flawlessly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic_USPSA_C Posted September 12, 2020 Author Share Posted September 12, 2020 Nice looking M&P. I like the feel of the M&P grip, bet it is fun to shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjwalt666 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Mine is a CK frame, brazos slide, trubor barrel. In process of a new one now using Cheely frame with atlas slide and barrel. Both 9mm. First 2 pics are how it was with the evo. Now an aluminum Cheely. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic_USPSA_C Posted September 13, 2020 Author Share Posted September 13, 2020 Looks nice, I used a Cheeley XWF open, Cheeley Grip, Atlas Slide, BarSto barrel, and Akai Shoto Comp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnappi Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 I do not know if "assembling" counts as building, but I've converted my Limited custom (.40) and Limited Pro (9mm) for open. Both slides interchange with the two frames. If I could find a Tanfo frame dot mount I'll be happier. Oh, that's not a Docter, just the scope cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clw42 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 On 9/11/2020 at 3:42 PM, Nic_USPSA_C said: As the title says, Just curious how many people have built their own open gun. I have built 2 and my first one did not go great. I am currently running my second build and I am thinking about starting my third. What mag release button is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBurgess Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 On 9/12/2020 at 5:39 AM, Nic_USPSA_C said: Nice looking blaster did you do the finish yourself? I need to figure something out when it comes to the finish as my guns are currently in the white. Hope you enjoy shooting it. To me it says a lot when people build and shoot what they have built in a match. yes, I used KG Gunkote, its pretty easy to do and is reasonably durable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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