Out of the gunsmithing I have been doing this is what turns me on the most

[cedartop]

Everything looks good Allen. Well, everything except the Mitutoyo depth mic. (Starrett guy here.)

 

[AllenM]

Everything looks good Allen. Well, everything except the Mitutoyo depth mic. (Starrett guy here.)

I'll have to see what I can do about that :P

 

[DocIndy]

Why the purple? Its a real possibility. Not sure how well air dry cerekote would adhere to the wood though. And I don't think it will hold up on the metal parts when I torque down the pyramid head lag bolts.

I just in visioned Allen trying to hang the barrel in the oven to bake the finish.... I forgot about the air dry. With Cerakote, you could custom mix your colors. It would be cool to seethe cannon on their website. That would be the first.

 

[AllenM]

IT"S ALIVE!!!!

Passed test firing today now to refinish it and done.

 

[partyboy6686]

Kurt will be happy to see his gun is done. How did you like shooting at the indoor range?

 

[AllenM]

the range is nice and convenient with good exhaust, but there are pluses and minuses to both indoor and out door ranges.

 

[WebSnyper]

the range is nice and convenient with good exhaust, but there are pluses and minuses to both indoor and out door ranges.

I'm going to try and go soon. Better question, would you buy a membership?

I'm a member at MCF&G, but this would complement that nicely. Shoot plates in the bays at MCF&G, and I'm thinking shoot indoors on paper at Parabellum.

 

[AllenM]

I bought a membership because it is too convenient for me to shoot and test guns. But yes if you plan on going often it is worth it. It's a nice place to shoot

 

[WebSnyper]

I bought a membership because it is too convenient for me to shoot and test guns. But yes if you plan on going often it is worth it. It's a nice place to shoot

Yeah, I think I may do it... I actually have a "health/exercise benefit" through work that actually reimburses me for gym, etc type memberships and in the last year they added a few things to it, including... "shooting range fees/membership". Pretty awesome. Won't pay for any shooting gear, etc but range membership (up to a limit each year) is covered. I'll get taxed on it, but it's better than not getting reimbursed. I used it for my MCF&G membership this year also. Otherwise the $400 would be too much.

In the past I never really used this benefit much, but they really have added some good stuff to it. I may have to look into a fishing kayak at some point based on seeing what JT's been posting in the Great Outdoors subforum.

 

[LionWeight]

Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do, to get one of these



you decide which one I am talking about.... they both started right about the same time.

LOL. You can get complaints from the neighbors about both. And if they are quiet too long you're sure to see smoke and hear thunder soon.

 

[AllenM]

Yeah, I think I may do it... I actually have a "health/exercise benefit" through work that actually reimburses me for gym, etc type memberships and in the last year they added a few things to it, including... "shooting range fees/membership". Pretty awesome. Won't pay for any shooting gear, etc but range membership (up to a limit each year) is covered. I'll get taxed on it, but it's better than not getting reimbursed. I used it for my MCF&G membership this year also. Otherwise the $400 would be too much.

In the past I never really used this benefit much, but they really have added some good stuff to it. I may have to look into a fishing kayak at some point based on seeing what JT's been posting in the Great Outdoors subforum.

Thats a pretty awesome benefit. Must be a yearly limit isnt there?

 

[WebSnyper]

Thats a pretty awesome benefit. Must be a yearly limit isnt there?

Yep, yearly limit of $800. There are specific things that are covered, etc. But up until last year, it was really limited and I actually didn't use it much.

 

[AllenM]

PRAFF here a some better pics of your gun and what it is looking like as of today:

CNC'd some flat top work and rear swoop






top line serrations


Installed Zig racker




Sub 10oz slide without tri top and with out holes....Thanks for that request Nailed it though 9.8oz and it will lose a little more by they time it is 100% done

 

[midget]

I would love to come down some day and learn how you do some of this

 

[praff]

PRAFF here a some better pics of your gun and what it is looking like as of today:

CNC'd some flat top work and rear swoop






top line serrations


Installed Zig racker




Sub 10oz slide without tri top and with out holes....Thanks for that request Nailed it though 9.8oz and it will lose a little more by they time it is 100% done

Wow Allen that sukka is sexy. Really dig the panel cuts You da man

 

[praff]

Wow....got a chance to look at the work that allen did today on my slide and all I can say is that you nailed it. Great work....machining is top notch with no tool marks. Barrel to slide and slide to frame fit is also incredible. Thanks allen for all your hard work on this!!!!!!

 

[AllenM]

Thanks, I was kinda stoked when I saw it too

 

[Mark 1911]

Beyond impressive Allen. You are truly gifted.

Have you ever thought of going into gunsmithing / custom builds full time?

 

[AllenM]

Beyond impressive Allen. You are truly gifted.

Have you ever thought of going into gunsmithing / custom builds full time?

I have a full time job....and then some

 

[Exodus]

No clue wtf that is but I want one or ten. Are these 2011s?