Some Custom Work

[drillsgt]

Bored so I thought I would post some pics of some of the custom guns I built in the past, excuse the pictures I have a much better camera now.

Colt 1991

Sig P225

Kahr K9

Colt 1991 (different one)

Springfield 1911

Caspian/Wilson Combat

Browning Hi-Power

Another BHP

Springfield Compact 1911

Current Project SPFD 1911

 

[JohnP82]

sweeeeeet!! very nice work. i love the hi-power and the 1911s are just amazing. thanks for sharing!

 

[drillsgt]

Thanks, I don't do it professionaly anymore but did for about ten years up in MI the market was pretty good up there for it and I had a pretty good local following of repeat customers.

 

[sprshggy07]

I'm diggin the 1911's especially the Caspian/ Wilson. Nice work.

 

[drillsgt]

Thanks, that wilson frame surprised me a bit when I got it. It wasn't finished nearly to the extent that a caspian frame is. The whole thing was still full of machine marks, it took me forever to sand/file all those out but in the end turned out pretty good, very accurate (that barrel is a nighthawk tactical barrel).

 

[IndyGunworks]

can you elaborate on what exactly you built? i have a caspian frame and slide to be delivered tomorrow and am looking for some ideas as i dont know which direction i want to take it yet.

 

[drillsgt]

What's the deal with being "reped", I appreciate it but don't really know the story/reason behind it.

 

[indoorsoccerfrea]

What's the deal with being "reped", I appreciate it but don't really know the story/reason behind it.

Reps show people that you are reputable, and generally are more important when considering FTF (Face To Face) transfer. For example, if I want to buy a gun from John Smith, if I see he has several negative reps for ripping people off, I won't do the deal. However, it also works vice-versa.

 

[OneBadV8]

I like that color scheme on the P225... Can you share what colors those are?

 

[drillsgt]

Reps show people that you are reputable, and generally are more important when considering FTF (Face To Face) transfer. For example, if I want to buy a gun from John Smith, if I see he has several negative reps for ripping people off, I won't do the deal. However, it also works vice-versa.

Thanks, I appreciate it.

 

[drillsgt]

can you elaborate on what exactly you built? i have a caspian frame and slide to be delivered tomorrow and am looking for some ideas as i dont know which direction i want to take it yet.

Helly IGW, you will be happy with your caspian components. Did you order any frame/slide options already? Do you have a mill?

 

[turnandshoot4]

Also the rep system shows that people like your posts. The symbol next to the online/offline tab shows how much rep you have. People with many bars/badges have gotten alot of rep for people who like/agree with their posts.

 

[drillsgt]

Also the rep system shows that people like your posts. The symbol next to the online/offline tab shows how much rep you have. People with many bars/badges have gotten alot of rep for people who like/agree with their posts.

Learn something new everyday, thanks.

 

[IndyGunworks]

Helly IGW, you will be happy with your caspian components. Did you order any frame/slide options already? Do you have a mill?

i have access to a mill anytime.... but i ordered a serrated top slide and a plain frame... i am probably going to checker the frontstrap... then i am thinking about having indygunworks engraved on one side, and to keep and bear arms on the other... then i would inlay them myself w/ 23 karat gold... high polished sides and matte topstrap and bottom strap... probably a rust blue over a hot blue although i can do either.

 

[drillsgt]

i have access to a mill anytime.... but i ordered a serrated top slide and a plain frame... i am probably going to checker the frontstrap... then i am thinking about having indygunworks engraved on one side, and to keep and bear arms on the other... then i would inlay them myself w/ 23 karat gold... high polished sides and matte topstrap and bottom strap... probably a rust blue over a hot blue although i can do either.

Sounds good so far, with Caspian it always pays to have whatever machining options you can get done by them. They don't charge much at all for things like sight cuts or top of slide serrations and then you don't have to worry about anything going wrong if you can help it. If you have access to a big mill it helps. The one I had to use was basically a benchtop model and I was always sweating it when I had to mill sights or whatever. What you may want to do is get set up with EGW or innovative custom (used to work with EGW) as they offer "dealer" services for things like machining. The rates were usually so cheap for things like sight cuts that it wasn't worth it for me to even set my mill up, plus their stuff is CNC and spot on. Have you decided on sight options yet or did you get those pre-done, beavertail, what ignition system? 1911 projects always get me going, good luck if you need anything let me know as I still have all my tooling.

 

[IndyGunworks]

i might need some tooling... most notibly is a lug cutter, but i might just pony up as my business is still young and there is a good chance i will be installing more barrels in the future....
no clue on fireing system, although i am thinking hardened sti parts right now... wolf 3 leaf... and 18 pound main.
the slide did come w/ novak cuts which i am not a fan of, but i only paid 248 bucks shipped for the frame and the slide (foster frame)(might as well be caspian)
thinking of some sort of match barrel, not sure if i want to go w/ a bull barrel and bushingless design yet or not... i do want to try and build a really accurate gun w/ some sort of adjustable sights.

 

[drillsgt]

i might need some tooling... most notibly is a lug cutter, but i might just pony up as my business is still young and there is a good chance i will be installing more barrels in the future....
no clue on fireing system, although i am thinking hardened sti parts right now... wolf 3 leaf... and 18 pound main.
the slide did come w/ novak cuts which i am not a fan of, but i only paid 248 bucks shipped for the frame and the slide (foster frame)(might as well be caspian)
thinking of some sort of match barrel, not sure if i want to go w/ a bull barrel and bushingless design yet or not... i do want to try and build a really accurate gun w/ some sort of adjustable sights.

The novak cut is a good choice as it allows you to use a variety of sights such as novak, heinie, 10-8 and others. Good price on those components, you can't beat the foster deals. If you don't want to get a cutter yet you can use a Kart E-Z fit barrel, they work well. If you are going to invest in a cutter and you have access to a mill you might want to consider the Weigand fixture, this is a little more pricey but worth it. The conventional lug cutters require a lot of finishing of the barrel lugs after the cut is made, with the Weigand there is very little final finishing needed. See here:
WEIGAND COMBAT : 1911 AUTO BARREL FITTING FIXTURE - World's Largest Supplier of Firearm Accessories, Gun Parts and Gunsmithing Tools

If you would like to try it you can borrow mine and it comes with pretty detailed instructions.

 

[drillsgt]

I like that color scheme on the P225... Can you share what colors those are?

That was just a black and a grey combo, it looked more grey than the pictures represent. Was done by hoosier guncoat down in bloomington.

 

[IndyGunworks]

That was just a black and a grey combo, it looked more grey than the pictures represent. Was done by hoosier guncoat down in bloomington.

w/ what finish?

 

[drillsgt]

w/ what finish?

It's been awhile but I want to say duracoat.