Frame Up Custom Build

[Lonestar grips.]

i love build threads, this is going to be one cool Commander!

[navman]

Hope you all like it.

Need to get some new pics up of the BT and bob.

[Boats]

Originally Posted by navman

Hope you all like it.

Need to get some new pics up of the BT and bob.

Ahhh... I hadn't mentioned who was doing the build, but it is our own...

Navman!

Doesn't matter what they think. It's what I think that counts!

[navman]

Truth!

I'll try to keep this updated with pics for you Tom.

[navman]

Slide dame in from Caspian. Fit up to the frame. Zero play (except front to back ). Smooth as oiled glass on glass. Wilson combat barrel hood and upper lugs fit to slide, bushing still needs to be final lapped in, tight as all hell right now.

Pics later, heading to the gym right now.

[Boats]

Originally Posted by navman

Slide dame in from Caspian. Fit up to the frame. Zero play (except front to back ). Smooth as oiled glass on glass. Wilson combat barrel hood and upper lugs fit to slide, bushing still needs to be final lapped in, tight as all hell right now.

Pics later, heading to the gym right now.

I spent some time with Navman last night looking at/playing with the pistol, swapping lies, and sipping scotch.

The pistol so far is exceeding expectations. It's a thing of beauty.

We've got a basic plan to finish it down to high gloss (something like 1000), and send it off in pieces to Glenrock for bluing. That process should be quick and inexpensive since the real expensive and time consuming part for them is disassembly/assembly, and finishing.

Doc, apparently nobody does Royale Blue except Colt. Glenrock does not, and doesn't know anyone else who does. Is there something I'm missing? Also, as you, I really like the look of Royal Blue, but do you think it's appropriate as a finish for a working/carry gun. I'm planning on this pistol being my go to weapon, not a closet queen.

, I'll be needing some slim, bobtail camel bone grips right soon!

[navman]

The Journey Continues...

Barrel and bushing hard fit, slide fit and laoped. Ignition parts tuned for 4 lbs pull (glass break vice roll) Still waiting for the Novak thumb safety.

Next up....tune feeding for defense loads (already feeds Ball )

Pics:

[Lonestar grips.]

Originally Posted by Boats

I spent some time with Navman last night looking at/playing with the pistol, swapping lies, and sipping scotch.

The pistol so far is exceeding expectations. It's a thing of beauty.

We've got a basic plan to finish it down to high gloss (something like 1000), and send it off in pieces to Glenrock for bluing. That process should be quick and inexpensive since the real expensive and time consuming part for them is disassembly/assembly, and finishing.

Doc, apparently nobody does Royale Blue except Colt. Glenrock does not, and doesn't know anyone else who does. Is there something I'm missing? Also, as you, I really like the look of Royal Blue, but do you think it's appropriate as a finish for a working/carry gun. I'm planning on this pistol being my go to weapon, not a closet queen.

, I'll be needing some slim, bobtail camel bone grips right soon!

i was planning on ordering some more camel scales tomorrow so i should get them by the end of next week.