The Official Status Update Thread: Part 144 - Friday the Thirteenth!

[churchmouse]

I did put the ejector in the 2011 frame today...

 

[451_Detonics]

way I feel today I thought it was an accomplishment...didn't even bust nothin'

 

[chezuki]

Commencing operation "nap till wife gets home"

 

[churchmouse]

way I feel today I thought it was an accomplishment...didn't even bust nothin'

The raw build I have on the bench is about ready for the slide lock/thumb safety retention tube and the ejector. Still some rough edges to dress up first.

 

[451_Detonics]

The raw build I have on the bench is about ready for the slide lock/thumb safety retention tube and the ejector. Still some rough edges to dress up first.

nice thing about the STI 2011 is the retention tube is built into the frame...one less thing to worry about...

[video=youtube;zKp9Z8vuOXc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKp9Z8vuOXc[/video]

 

[SEIndSAM]

 

[churchmouse]

nice thing about the STI 2011 is the retention tube is built into the frame...one less thing to worry about...

[video=youtube;zKp9Z8vuOXc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKp9Z8vuOXc[/video]

That is a plus. I have not popped for the stake tool. Big fun.

 

[churchmouse]

 

[451_Detonics]

That is a plus. I have not popped for the stake tool. Big fun.

I haz one of them...

 

[churchmouse]

I haz one of them...

And I knew you did.....

I will get it staked......just have to be careful

 

[451_Detonics]

And I knew you did.....

I will get it staked......just have to be careful

clamp it tight and hit it square...no slips...

 

[GregD]

Out for food

 

[451_Detonics]

it's just more I have to thank my father for...man had tools for everything concerning a 1911, he built many of them and taught me...

 

[churchmouse]

clamp it tight and hit it square...no slips...

I use number drill to fill the tube so it does not collapse and I can wail on the riv studs.

 

[churchmouse]

it's just more I have to thank my father for...man had tools for everything concerning a 1911, he built many of them and taught me...

Good man

 

[maansmit]

I'm working on a deal for a CZ 75 omega. We shall see if it works out.

 

[churchmouse]

I'm working on a deal for a CZ 75 omega. We shall see if it works out.

I know a guy.....

 

[451_Detonics]

time to get dinner started...flat iron steak, scallop potatoes, green beans...

 

[SEIndSAM]

No idea here. Wifey will not be home until late, need to figure something out......

 

[Snapdragon]

I heart my omega.