Charyn build in progress

Roehl · 2025-09-24T10:09:11-0400

I just thought I would share a little about the progress of my build with David Charyn. Since I last posted about it, we kinda went in a different direction. Instead of two barrels, David suggested two slides. And with that suggestion, we decided to make them two different builds. David said this is a first for him with him doing this with the Marvel method, which to me a great honor. This gun has always been in my mind, the build I would want and therefore the gun I would want my son to have. This build is really a love letter to my only son and David is working to make that into a gorgeous and extremely capable reality.

this first photo is the slide to frame fit as well as seeing how well the ejector fits especially considering the frame has to fit two slides.

the next two photos are ones that David just sent me for the accuracy/function testing at 25/50/100’yards. Looks like this gun will be a shooter for sure

I did send David my two RMR HDs for this build but I kinda drug my feet and they didn’t get to him in time for this function testing. But they are on their way for final finish. This build has been so exciting for me as it will be something that in my opinion exemplifies the very best of what the 2011 has to offer by what is in my opinion one of the most respected smiths in this platform. It has truly been a wonderful experience thus far and I am very excited about the finished product.

AJP · 2025-09-24T10:18:39-0400

So you are the lucky recipient of this masterpiece. I have been privy to some insight on your build "as it is the gun right in front of my next build" and the work and thought that is going into this is absolutely extraordinary. A proper heirloom piece. Also, David can shoot, he was freehand violating that X ring with that thing.

Roehl · 2025-09-24T10:56:53-0400

appreciate the kind words. It’s been a very exciting experience for me. And yeah I would say David can shoot

Vynz · 2025-09-24T10:57:55-0400

The two slide/barrel setup is a sight-block version and a comp version?

Roehl · 2025-09-24T11:13:45-0400

yes. I wanted a sight block and a comped version. I wanted the ability to shoot irons with the sight block and I wanted a comped version with no sight present.

jeff.ansley155 · 2025-09-24T13:52:22-0400

That is an otherworldly cool gun! Gawd, I’m excited for you!

JMP117 · 2025-09-24T15:08:29-0400

Super cool. I’m hoping to do something similar next year when my slot comes up. Hoping to do a comped slide and another with a sight tracker island barrel.

lawadin2024 · 2025-09-24T15:14:21-0400

Did you opt for the internal extractor?

Singlestack · 2025-09-24T16:01:57-0400

1 and 1/2 lb trigger?

Roehl · 2025-09-24T18:51:05-0400

I just said 2 lbs or less. For the extractor, I never specified. I have both on my 2011s and I have zero preference. Whatever David decided to do is good enough for me.

alscustom1 · 2025-09-24T21:46:18-0400

Congrats on a fantastic project, I was fortunate enough to get one of David’s earlier builds and it is a pleasure to shoot. I have a place for a build in 2027 Im not getting excited yet but anxious for it to happen especially after seeing yours it makes it more enticing!!! Again beautiful piece!!!

Charyn build in progress

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