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Gonna try and build a 2011 update on the 2nd page, it’s done.
Posted on 3/16/20 at 3:11 pm
Posted on 3/16/20 at 3:11 pm
I've ordered the slide, frame and barrel so far to try and build a 2011.
I shot one a year or so ago and haven't been able to get it out of my mind since.
I'll order the rest of the component in the next few weeks and will try to get it all fitted.
I've rebuilt the internals of a 1911 frame so, I'm looking forward to getting this thing together.
I shot one a year or so ago and haven't been able to get it out of my mind since.
I'll order the rest of the component in the next few weeks and will try to get it all fitted.
I've rebuilt the internals of a 1911 frame so, I'm looking forward to getting this thing together.
This post was edited on 4/7/20 at 4:53 pm
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Posted on 3/16/20 at 3:16 pm to bbvdd
What frame and slide did you go with?
Posted on 3/16/20 at 3:37 pm to jdavid1
Brazos:
Brazos 2011
Not quite ready to try my hand at fitting the slide to frame at this point. I'm sure that will come at some point.
Brazos 2011
Not quite ready to try my hand at fitting the slide to frame at this point. I'm sure that will come at some point.
Posted on 3/16/20 at 3:50 pm to bbvdd
Without a mill, the easiest way is to use sandpaper clamped to a sheet of glass with a straight edge (such as a level) as a backer to keep everything at right angles. Go slow and use a dykem pen to find high spots. Move down in grit size as you get close. Once the slide begins to fit the frame, use lapping compound to finish it off.
Posted on 3/16/20 at 9:36 pm to bbvdd
Very interesting. What are you hoping the end price ends up being?
Posted on 3/16/20 at 11:20 pm to mingoswamp
I think I can finish it for less than $2300
Posted on 3/17/20 at 7:59 am to bbvdd
That will be pretty badass when completed.
I didn't see what type of material that it is made from. What kind of finish is on the frame?
I didn't see what type of material that it is made from. What kind of finish is on the frame?
Posted on 3/17/20 at 8:02 am to bbvdd
That's a pretty good price point for a 2011. I don't know if you venture over to brianenos forums, but you can find a lot of really good parts for 2011s in the classifieds. Lots of people ditch their plastic grips for the steel grips so you can find a good deal on them. I've been wanting to put a Cheely grip on mine for a while.
Posted on 3/17/20 at 8:35 am to mingoswamp
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I didn't see what type of material that it is made from. What kind of finish is on the frame?
4140 pre-hard barstock.
I think I will ceracote the frame and slide.
Posted on 3/17/20 at 8:46 am to bbvdd
I pondered this as well, but I think I'm going to end up just having Triarc build me one. Can get one with all the options I want for $3365 out the door, including an RMR/SRO cut with plate.
Posted on 3/17/20 at 9:03 am to Carson123987
I linked really hard at buying a completed pistol but really just wanted to try my hand at building one. I realize this isn’t quite the same as hand fitting but it’s close enough for now.
Posted on 3/17/20 at 9:19 am to Carson123987
How's that combat master running?
Posted on 3/17/20 at 10:49 am to jdavid1
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How's that combat master running?
Sold it
When STI announced they weren't making them anymore, the prices shot up. I paid $3900, sold it for $5400.
I loved it and it's probably the best looking pistol I've ever laid eyes upon, but I would've been stupid not to capitalize. People paying Atlas/Infinity prices for what was essentially a dressed up DVC 3-Gun, just LOL
I also got a little pissed at STI because they wouldn't do an optic cut on it, they wouldn't sell me their new grip, etc. That company is all fricked up. They rename their model lineup every year (literally), they're moving to a more automated manufacturing process, they're starting to focus on carry 2011s over competition. Just totally lost IMO, and in the opinions of many others.
This post was edited on 3/17/20 at 5:20 pm
Posted on 3/17/20 at 11:23 am to Carson123987
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I also got a little pissed at STI because they wouldn't do an optic cut on it, they would sell me their new grip, etc. That company is all fricked up. They rename their model lineup every year (literally), they're moving to a more automated manufacturing process, they're starting to focus on carry 2011s over competition. Just totally lost.
They lost me when they dropped the single stacks.
Posted on 3/17/20 at 11:47 am to Carson123987
Yeah they had me scratching my head when they dropped their competition line totally. They didn't even phase it out, just shut it down. I guess there is more money out there in the tactical market than competition these days.
Posted on 3/17/20 at 12:01 pm to Buck_Rogers
How much metal are we talking about, needing to be taken off?
Posted on 3/17/20 at 12:50 pm to auggie
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How much metal are we talking about, needing to be taken off?
Depends on the frame and slide but most likely a few thousandths.
Posted on 3/17/20 at 12:59 pm to bbvdd
.005 is a lot by hand.
This post was edited on 3/17/20 at 1:02 pm
Posted on 3/17/20 at 1:25 pm to Carson123987
Rize and myself are good friends with the lead engineer who has been with STI for over 23 years. In that time, the company has been sold 3 times and our friend has had 8 different bosses. During their peak production, STI had 125 employees and over 30 CNC machines to manufacture slides, frames, grips, etc...
Current owner realized there was limited profit and sales in building competition race guns. Since the industry has changed, the current business structure has shifted to Law Enforcement and Military. STI changed their name because the Center for Disease Control got rid of "STD" sexually transmitted disease, and it is now called "STI" sexually transmitted infection. Customers googling STI were immediately directing to topics on syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, etc...
Staccato is producing close to 100 completed guns per day. Dozens of police forces around the country are now outfitted with Staccato pistols. IIRC, the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department recently took receipt of 2,200 pistols for their LEO's. Average pistol price is $3,500 …. do the math.
Current owner realized there was limited profit and sales in building competition race guns. Since the industry has changed, the current business structure has shifted to Law Enforcement and Military. STI changed their name because the Center for Disease Control got rid of "STD" sexually transmitted disease, and it is now called "STI" sexually transmitted infection. Customers googling STI were immediately directing to topics on syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, etc...
Staccato is producing close to 100 completed guns per day. Dozens of police forces around the country are now outfitted with Staccato pistols. IIRC, the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department recently took receipt of 2,200 pistols for their LEO's. Average pistol price is $3,500 …. do the math.
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