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    Gunsmithing Caspian 1911 lowers

    Re: Caspian 1911 lowers The Ti frames usually have a higher rejection rate due to the material itself, and potential flaws in the castings hence the wait time it quite a bit longer. the super light weight though are a plus
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    Suppressors 1911 quality?

    Re: 1911 quality? If it's your first 1911 don't start with a lightweight, like stated above find a good older Colt or a Springfield Mil Spec
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    Gunsmithing So what happens when you add all of this together?

    Re: So what happens when you add all of this together? those go on special next week.
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    Gunsmithing So what happens when you add all of this together?

    So this is what I have in the shop right now. My 9x42 vertical mill is still in the garage being used as the sturdiest shelf I've ever seen. Don't laugh, even I've been surprised on what I can do with it. So anyway I.Blum comes down to the shop today (it was my day off) begging me to start...
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    Whats the problem with sending guns to California?

    Re: Whats the problem with sending guns to California? I receive from individuals all the time. If I have a dealer that hasn't shipped to CA since the CFLC was implemented I usually walk them through it and they're good to go.
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    M40a1 build guide

    Re: M40a1 build guide Dennis is correct, you have to continue the bevels on the underside of the feed lips to get reliable functioning
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    M40a1 build guide

    Re: M40a1 build guide I'll see if Duane will send me some pictures
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    M40a1 build guide

    Re: M40a1 build guide Duane at Strider Knives made some for the A1 rifles. I've seen a few of his
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    Suppressors Aluminum framed 1911

    Re: Aluminum framed 1911 Generally Springfield cuts their alloy frames for a Wilson/Nowlin type supported barrel, thus eliminating the any problem with the alloy ramp. I have one customer who has a Kimber Pro Carry that cracked at the typical dust cover/front of the rail junction. Granted it...
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    Gunsmithing '09 argentine mauser action - what caliber?

    Re: '09 argentine mauser action - what caliber? The 1909 actions are some of the nicest Mauser actions made, also helps that the Argetines took good care of them.
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    Gunsmithing Tools

    Re: Tools nice work, let me know when they come about.
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    LEO in Boulder got an Ass Kick

    Re: LEO in Boulder got an Ass Kick An incident that happened outside of my shop last week showed why the taser doesn't work in this case. Local PD makes a traffic stop right across the street fromt he shop. I'm watching it as it happens and about the time the officer starts to get out of the...
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    Gunsmithing loosining a buggered hex screw that's glued?

    Re: loosining a buggered hex screw that's glued? I've used a torx bit many times on allens that have been rounded over.
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    Keith Johns made 10/22

    Re: AZ Precision made 10/22 that is a beautiful piece of work
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    Gunsmithing Gunsmiths - a dying breed?

    Re: Gunsmiths - a dying breed? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mauserman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Open at 9 and close at 6. Response- Must be nice to live the life of leisure.</div></div> Yeah that's another on that's always great to hear. I...
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    Gunsmithing Gunsmiths - a dying breed?

    Re: Gunsmiths - a dying breed? King you hit it on the head completely!
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    Gunsmithing Gunsmiths - a dying breed?

    Re: Gunsmiths - a dying breed? Paul, that $95 that I was talking about was just to fit the trigger. I thought it was a complete joke
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    Gunsmithing Gunsmiths - a dying breed?

    Re: Gunsmiths - a dying breed? Mark is right on the ball with what he said. The time when the most work gets done in my shop is after closing time, when there's no one coming in to shoot the shit(which I don't mind but not for 2 hrs at a time). Maybe I'm stupid or poor in business but I...
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    Gunsmithing Cleaning Solutions For The Gunk From Hell!

    Re: Cleaning Solutions For The Gunk From Hell! found this by accident last month when I bought a bunch of brake cleaner and also grabbed a can of foaming engine degreaser by mistake. went to spray filthy shotgun bolt it foamed then I watched the crud drip off.
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    Photos Parts part II completion

    Re: Parts part II completion No the one with the sling is mine, the other went home to its owner last night...I cried a little.LOL