Joseph796 Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 (edited) On Guns America there is a listing (976989662) for a Caspian "Frazier" 38 Super Open pistol. I assume Frazier is the smith who built the pistol. Has anyone heard of Frazier? If so, please comment on his/her work? Thanks. Edited November 30, 2007 by Joseph796 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtr Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 FWIW that looks like an STI pistol with a caspian slide on it, not what I would refer to as a "Caspian" pistol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wide45 Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 As new? Hammer on half cock? Base pad part way off? Scratches under slide stop? I would have to personally check it out, and see it run before I'd pay half the asking price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtypool40 Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 magwell looks a lot like a plastic prototype I got a few years back. I'd get a "3-day inspection / right of refusal" for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titandriver Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Guys --- this pistol came from a collection of 160 guns that First Stop guns in Rapid City S.D. bought recently. Included in that collection were lots of custom built pistols and several SVI's including a loaded-with-every-option stainless Sight Tracker that was virtually brand new that I paid $1999 for plus $25 shipping. Boynty77 bought an SV Limited 40 from the same lot that I would bet was in like condition as mine. First Stop also has two SV single stacks (a 5 inch & a 6 incher), as well as a Brazos Pro SX Limited 40 (guy had a C-more installed & ported from Brazos) as well as many others. If Mark says it's like new, then it is! Since I was out of state when mine got to me, Mark gave me a 30 day inspection period, until I got home to see it, and offered a full refund if I didn't like it. I have bought several guns from First Stop over the years and have never been disapointed with either the items or the service. I'd say buy with confidence! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph796 Posted November 30, 2007 Author Share Posted November 30, 2007 Guys --- this pistol came from a collection of 160 guns that First Stop guns in Rapid City S.D. bought recently. Included in that collection were lots of custom built pistols and several SVI's including a loaded-with-every-option stainless Sight Tracker that was virtually brand new that I paid $1999 for plus $25 shipping. Boynty77 bought an SV Limited 40 from the same lot that I would bet was in like condition as mine. First Stop also has two SV single stacks (a 5 inch & a 6 incher), as well as a Brazos Pro SX Limited 40 (guy had a C-more installed & ported from Brazos) as well as many others. If Mark says it's like new, then it is! Since I was out of state when mine got to me, Mark gave me a 30 day inspection period, until I got home to see it, and offered a full refund if I didn't like it. I have bought several guns from First Stop over the years and have never been disapointed with either the items or the service. I'd say buy with confidence! Rich, Thanks for the report! Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titandriver Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Randy --- First Stop Guns is the first place I look when trying to locate "upper end" guns and they have a lot of 'em! Call or e-mail Mark so you can by-pass the other guys there. Mark isn't an IPSC guy so he won't be able to tell you much about the guns features but that can be a good thing when it comes to deals on 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Rich, do you think this onelooks a bit iffy, though? Those other guns you mentioned seem more sound, I think. ? (Just got back from his website. He does have cool stuff. Thanks for the heads-up.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titandriver Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Flex --- I wish you would have seen the site about six weeks or so ago when First Stop listed all the guns that came out of this collection, there was truly some cool (and high dollar) pistols and some very unusual stuff. He had a single stack SV six inch barrel/slide that had the same type of ports/comp that SV uses on it's IMM gun complete with Docter sight that was a factory SV -- if it were anything other than a 45 I'd own it today, it was certainly one of a kind. I have bought high end rifles & pistols from them and I am certain that Mark would refund in full if there was anything that you felt was unfairly or incorrectly described about your purchase. Mark said the Sight Tracker I bought from them was "as new". In fact, I don't think it had ever been fired except at the factory. I'm not certain about that Frazier-built pistol, but if Mark says it's "as new" then my experience with them tells me it is. Does it look like some cheesy add ons were used? Absolutely. I'd be ditchin' that magwell & sight system though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam B Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 I was very happy with my purchase from firststop, I wouldn't hesitate to buy from them again. In the case of this gun I would have to see it in person before I pulled the "trigger" on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricW Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Honestly, this pistol looks a LOT better than some of the crap I've seen at asking prices far higher lately. I wouldn't pay $1900 for that setup, but if the slide fit is right and the barrel is fit properly, it would be an OK gun at the right price. The bugaboo is going to be the hole pattern for the scope mount. Doesn't look like a standard pattern. Hammer looks suspiciously MIM. Mag button is not drilled, so there's an extra $50 you'll have to spend. My guess would be that you'll have to replace the entire fire control system save for the trigger, but that's not too scary. If you have to pay much more than $1200, it's really not worth the effort over buying a "finished" gun. I have no idea what someone was thinking mounting an optima that far forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Capizzo Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 I think that scope/mount position is not unusual for Modified division guns. It must work alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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