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Just before Hurricane Ike rolled through town, I was speaking with Jason Burton about a custom build. By the time my number was called, I had to back out. My loss...

At that time, it seemed as though he wanted me to go with a Caspian frame & slide.

My question is this - Because most of the base weapon internals get thrown out, do you prefer working with one of those base model pistols (Springer Mil-spec, GI or Colt Govt), or rather a blank frame & slide (as the Caspian)?

As I near complete financial recovery, I'm hoping to get back on his list or someone elses for a 'Signature Grade' build, and I want to know where to begin...


thanks all,



rasheed

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Follow up question - If engraving (as from JR French) was included, would this affect your preference?

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Lots of variables, such as what you actually want, what's available, cost, etc...

But if I'm doing the choosing, and it's to be a special gun, it's going to be a Colt. Let's face it - historically, how many images of really great custom guns that you've seen have really stuck in your mind. So much so that you can see them when you close your eyes - complete in every detail...engraving pattern, sights, checkering...

Now while your eyes are closed and you're seeing all those great guns, take a second look and see how many of them are Colts. Yeah I knew it

It's not to say a fantastic gun cannot be made on a Caspian, Springfield, or other quality components. That happens every day. I suppose what makes a Colt at that level special is all the hard work it takes to actually make a Colt look like our dreams of Colts expect them to look.

Just my $.02....

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Ted,

THANK YOU! I can't tell you how much that $.02 helps me!!! I have a New in Wrap Colt built in 1982, and was just about to sell it..........

After hearing your thoughts, NO WAY!!! This is the platform for my Signature Grade...


rasheed

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STA Plt, USMC 1985-1993