mike_pinto Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Well, I finally did it. I ordered a Triangle. Not your common fat free gun, oh no. I have to be different. I am having a Benny "This son of a b!tc4 will be fast" 5 incher made. I really like the way 5" S_I's feel and point and I like the little bit lighter guns, so he is whippin me up a tri-top SV slide with a short dustcover frame and all the goodies that make a Triangle gun a Triangle gun. Ion-bond for kickin it around the range and his all Alpha guarantee. . I am really excited, so I just bought magazines, pads, followers, the ol' trusty Bladetech holster and hopefully some patience until it gets here.. Will post 'em when she arrives.. Mama ain't happy, but oh well!! M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyScrapin Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Sounds like you are going to have your hands on a sweet pistol. DO post up some pictures. Did you get a completion date? Let us know how it does when you shoot some rounds through it. Preston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbs007 Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 I hope you can sleep at night. I remember waiting for my first race gun...never wanna be in the same predicament. Congratulations though, well worth the wait fo' sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbltapipsc Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Congrats on your new purchase, you will not be let down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDean Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 I procured my first, and to this date, only, 2011 from Benny way back in 2002. I'm still shooting the same gun. It's 110% reliable - a finely built machine. When I'm ready for another gun, Benny is going to build it. That reminds me....I have ~50k thru this 40swLimited gun, when/if should I consider replacing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterbenedetto Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 I procured my first, and to this date, only, 2011 from Benny way back in 2002. I'm still shooting the same gun. It's 110% reliable - a finely built machine. When I'm ready for another gun, Benny is going to build it. That reminds me....I have ~50k thru this 40swLimited gun, when/if should I consider replacing? If it runs and doesnt break, dont fix it? if it looses its accuracy, just change barrel. Dont fix something that isnt broken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little_kahuna Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 (edited) forget your gun! i can't wait for YOUR photos hahah Edited June 18, 2009 by little_kahuna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulm540 Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Great choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraTen Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 I'm officially jealous. Cant wait to see how it turns out. Thats exactly how I want my next limited gun built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Brother Mike - I'm just glad you're not getting a 6" gun. I'm of the mind that 'real men' use 5"ers as we're not compensating. Nick's excuse is that he's a kid and just doesn't know any better. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJDOUBLETAP Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Brother Mike - I'm just glad you're not getting a 6" gun. I'm of the mind that 'real men' use 5"ers as we're not compensating. Nick's excuse is that he's a kid and just doesn't know any better. Rich I'm on Nicks side 6"ers are better. My gun is better than his though, so... Good choice, my brother has a Benny 5" fat free and it is super light. The weight won't disappoint you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little_kahuna Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 haha, i really have no idea, it goes bang and feeds the shiny bullets out of my "clips" so i'm content. Robbie could win with a springfield 6" hi-cap or a 7 round 9mm singlestack, so i'm not sure that the details are as crucial as some believe. lol Craig, of course yours looks nicer, because I USE MINE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike cyrwus Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Nice; the fat free 5" should point and feel exaclty like a micro compact 3".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SA Friday Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Mine looks just like Nick's except it's a tri-top so no hole in the top of the slide. My 6" benny is lighter than my 5" Edge with super light slide. The BHFF weighted out at 37.4 oz, and will run any OAL from factory out to 1.2 (haven't tried anything longer). I had a very minor issue with hammer follow a couple of weeks ago with it. I added some weight to the trigger by rebending the leaf spring and it's ran like a raped ape otherwise (and I see this as gen maintenence not a mechanical failure). It has been flawless. You really can't go wrong with a Benny gun. BTW, posting pics upon completion is mandatory . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little_kahuna Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 yep, mine's about 37 oz. runs all factory ammo, no issues. i love it. =) i think i had like 2 jams in ~20k rounds, but there was mud (with the consistency of clam chowder) in my mags during those times lol. it even ran a round with a cracked case (luckily it was minor). bh limited guns= <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJDOUBLETAP Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Mine looks just like Nick's except it's a tri-top so no hole in the top of the slide. My 6" benny is lighter than my 5" Edge with super light slide. The BHFF weighted out at 37.4 oz, and will run any OAL from factory out to 1.2 (haven't tried anything longer). I had a very minor issue with hammer follow a couple of weeks ago with it. I added some weight to the trigger by rebending the leaf spring and it's ran like a raped ape otherwise (and I see this as gen maintenence not a mechanical failure). It has been flawless. You really can't go wrong with a Benny gun. BTW, posting pics upon completion is mandatory . Man, if I load any longer than 1.180 with the lead 180 TC bullets I use for practice I get lots of death jams. The bullet hits the rifling and you can see where it is getting caught. Now I load to 1.160 and use a Factory Crimp Die, it runs flawlessly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 I'm pretty sure on my Brazos I load to 1.20" It's only been like 5 years since I've shot it though. Trying to dust it off for TX Limited. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_pinto Posted June 18, 2009 Author Share Posted June 18, 2009 Yeah, sleep is not in the cards.. As far as lead time goes, not sure what the normal lead time is right now. I tried 3 different 6"ers and just didn't feel right to me. Could probably get used to it, but I really like the light ones that kick like mules and are as ugly as all get out. I will post pictures on the way home from Mikey Cyrwus' place when it comes in. I am thinking end of July, hoping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 (edited) Well Mike, I'm right there with ya. Benny started on my open gun about two weeks ago and I didn't ask exactly when he thought he would be finished with it. I figured about two weeks for the parts to arrive, four weeks to build it, two weeks for IonBond. Of course that it just a guess. BUT I HATE WAITING However, I bet we'll be extremely happy with the finished product Edited June 19, 2009 by rangertrace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THM7 Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 I got a qoute from Benny 1-2 months back...he said he had a couple guy's helping him. He told me 14-16 weeks, which I thought was pretty quick considering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Burtchell Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Congrats ! The wait will be worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob D Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Sounds awesome Mike! I can't wait to see it in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyshooter Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Yea, I got tired of being jealous of all you guys and your BHFFs so I ordered one of my own. Came last week, worked up some loads and shot my first match with it today. Not even broken it yet but it ran like a champ. Worlds different than the Para 16-40LTD I've been running for the past 10 years. Didn't realize there was a picture post rule for all Bennys - so I will proudly comply.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_pinto Posted June 22, 2009 Author Share Posted June 22, 2009 Pretty.. IonBond? Larry did a great job on the grip too! I wish I could shoot 6 inchers, I am just a 5 inch kinda guy! Mags and holster and all the mag guts will be here tomorrow. That is when the real pain will start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_pinto Posted July 6, 2009 Author Share Posted July 6, 2009 Now I am dying.. Sleep is for the weak! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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