Just got our Rock Island Armory 1911A1 back from JOHN CARDUNER master 1911 gunsmith.

[AliasNeo07]

Indy, I'm not sure what a BAMF pistol is I'm sorry but it is a .45 not a 9mm if thats what you mean.

Nice gun jackalope!

 

[trikshot]

Hate to hijack the thread, but have you used other Fusion parts? Have you built a gun based on a Fusion kit?

I've custom built Longslides, Govts, Commanders and Officers, using components from Fusion. Everything they make is of the highest quality. Fusion Frames are on the approved MSP Roster.
The longslide pic on the left hand side I built using Fusion components. I highly recommend these guys. fusionfirearms.com

 

[mikec]

I've custom built Longslides, Govts, Commanders and Officers, using components from Fusion. Everything they make is of the highest quality. Fusion Frames are on the approved MSP Roster.
The longslide pic on the left hand side I built using Fusion components. I highly recommend these guys. fusionfirearms.com

I knew the frames were approved. At one point Bob Serva said he was going to submit some complete guns for approval. He also said he would sell me a frame, ship it here for transfer and then I would send it back and they would finish the build to satisfy MD's stupid laws.

 

[Jackalope]

Thanks Mike. Lemme know when you want to try it out again.

Thanks everyone.

 

[Magnumite]

Thank you, trikshot. The grain is nice on those grips.

I had been wanting to build a full dust cover/rail 5" gun. Fusion has been the only one selling those frames but checkng around it seemed their QC was spotty.

I see RIA has the whole pistol like that. Hmmmm...

 

[trikshot]

Thank you, trikshot. The grain is nice on those grips.

I had been wanting to build a full dust cover/rail 5" gun. Fusion has been the only one selling those frames but checkng around it seemed their QC was spotty.

I see RIA has the whole pistol like that. Hmmmm...

I have been using Fusion components and kits ever since their frames made the roster list. I've found their quality to be excellent! I'm building a Commander Slabside right now, using Fusion parts. No problems and excellent quality! Many Fusion components are made by STI.

 

[Tconfo]

"But its just a Rock Island............."

A sick rock island. I'm glad you haven't let the other guy deter you. You now have the pistol you are very happy with. Congratulations brother.

 

[balttigger]

Looks nice. I hope to get some work done to my SR1911 when I get the cash together. Trigger job, etc and night sights. Maybe I will give John a shot if Lord Chad's workload is still thru the roof...that is if his other endeavors will allow it.

 

[Magnumite]

The STI production of some of their parts is good to know. trik. Thanks.

 

[clandestine]

Looks nice. I hope to get some work done to my SR1911 when I get the cash together. Trigger job, etc and night sights. Maybe I will give John a shot if Lord Chad's workload is still thru the roof...that is if his other endeavors will allow it.

John can take good care of you. Scott can also do a bang up job on a 1911. Youll be in good hands either way,

I have halted accepting work and am leaving Smithing to start an I.T. based company with my current Boss. I dont forsee returning unless the endeavor falls through.

 

[trikshot]

John can take good care of you. Scott can also do a bang up job on a 1911. Youll be in good hands either way,

I have halted accepting work and am leaving Smithing to start an I.T. based company with my current Boss. I dont forsee returning unless the endeavor falls through.

Sorry to see you leaving gunsmithing. I hope that you still will be able to keep in touch with all of us. You're insigts, knowledge base and great sense of humor have created quite a large MDS fan group. Best of luck in your new endeavor, I'm sure you'll do very well!

 

[Demoneyes86]

Gl on your business hope it works out well for you guys.

 

[clandestine]

Sorry to see you leaving gunsmithing. I hope that you still will be able to keep in touch with all of us. You're insigts, knowledge base and great sense of humor have created quite a large MDS fan group. Best of luck in your new endeavor, I'm sure you'll do very well!

Thank you very much John

Ill still hang out here, and Ill still do smithing for myself so I wont forget how to turn a screwdriver

 

[jrumann59]

John can take good care of you. Scott can also do a bang up job on a 1911. Youll be in good hands either way,

I have halted accepting work and am leaving Smithing to start an I.T. based company with my current Boss. I dont forsee returning unless the endeavor falls through.

Then please recommend a good AR smith when you are done with your backlog. I have a few builds going so before I take them out to go "bang" I would like nice knowledgeable smith to look at them so they do not go "boom"

 

[AliasNeo07]

John can take good care of you. Scott can also do a bang up job on a 1911. Youll be in good hands either way,

I have halted accepting work and am leaving Smithing to start an I.T. based company with my current Boss. I dont forsee returning unless the endeavor falls through.

That's a shame but also exciting. Thanks for all the work you've done for all of us, though, and best of luck with your new business. Tough starting a new business...especially now...but I.T. is a growing field and hasn't been hit quite as hard as others in this economy. Good luck

 

[sailskidrive]

That's a shame but also exciting. Thanks for all the work you've done for all of us, though, and best of luck with your new business. Tough starting a new business...especially now...but I.T. is a growing field and hasn't been hit quite as hard as others in this economy. Good luck

IT Services work is doing quite well in the commercial sector; the gov't sector has had and is continuing to have considerable contraction.