[TheCollector]

Getting ready to do the first attempted build. (I know that "build" is usually associated with actual gunsmiths/pistolsmiths etc.) It is a JEM frame, Caspian slide, .38 super barrel with a couple of planned special features. ***Films at 11***
Most parts are here, slide to arrive today or tomorrow. Specialty tools are on their way or here standing ready.
Oh yeah............ reference manual close at hand!!!

Wish me luck...

 

[azguy1911]

opcorn:

 

[wrmiller]

Building this yourself?

I ask because I've seen posts here where folks are starting a 'build', and then ship the parts off to someone else to have it built.

 

[TheCollector]

opcorn:

You'll need a bigger box of popcorn!!!!

 

[TheCollector]

Building this yourself?

I ask because I've seen posts here where folks are starting a 'build', and then ship the parts off to someone else to have it built.

My INTENT is to build myself...

 

[wrmiller]

My INTENT is to build myself...

Cool! Everyone has to start somewhere. Just take your time, and ask questions if you're not sure. There are a lot of knowledgeable people here.

Now where's my popcorn...

 

[UBOATDOC]

Cool, 38 Superb CCO??????

 

[Otherside]

Lots of Luck to you Collector, you are a brave man. Take lots of pictures, will be watching your progress.

 

[Slapshot]

Along for the ride. Good Luck with the build.

 

[azpoolguy]

In for the ride.

Hopefully it’s more of scenic highway then a roller coaster.

 

[StrangerDanger]

I’ve been meaning to do the same thing. Good luck! Hopefully you will inspire me to get off my ass and start one too

 

[Longbow]

Building this yourself?

I ask because I've seen posts here where folks are starting a 'build', and then ship the parts off to someone else to have it built.

Dang !! That's Cold !!

 

[HawkEye]

Is that the diamond checkering that JEM offers?
They say that's the most aggressive checkering they have.
Does it feel more aggressive than your other guns?

 

[wrmiller]

Dang !! That's Cold !!

It wasn't intended to be, but I can see where it might be taken that way. My apologies.

I was thinking back to a post from a member here about 'starting a new build', and then reading in the thread that they were shipping the parts out to a gunsmith. It was more disappointment on my part than anything, as I thought I was going to watch a build thread.

 

[walleyemonster]

On a side note... Joe C recommended "The M1911 Complete Assembly Guide" by Walt Kulek with Drake Oldham. I bought a copy and find it much more "how to" than the Kuhnhausen manuals I have. Now pass the popcorn!

 

[HawkEye]

 

[Mike A]

You will do just fine & enjoy every moment of it. Before you know it you will be posting target pics of your new baby's first steps.
Best of luck, you have the best manual & the will of a true Addict you will do a great job.

 

[wrmiller]

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ROFLMAO!!!

 

[Longbow]

I’d never heard of the JEM frames and GS till I joined here...

Are they an improvement over Caspian ?

 

[HawkEye]

I’d never heard of the JEM frames and GS till I joined here...

Are they an improvement over Caspian ?

I think so.