I work at an FFL dealer in the DFW metroplex. We took in one of your custom guns on a transfer………….absolutely amazing craftsmanship with the fit and finish. We regularly get Cabot’s, Stacatos, Custom Prodigy’s, Stealth Arms and others frequently. Yours was a step above the best of them. Not to mention the grip stippling literally felt like it was Velcro to your hand. This video let me and my work colleagues see a glimpse of your process and your attention to detail. Thank you for the inside look of how a truly exceptional firearm is crafted.
How reliable are them, any malfunctions at all? We want more videos, of the shooting tests please, great videos, would love it if you upload 1080p or 4K 🤟🏽🙏🏽
I will reach out to order a custom Damascus one within the month, what is the wait time looking like for one of these? (14-17 months? Or longer? Shorter?)
Been looking for my one high end pistol. This video really tilts me your way. Skips Guns introduced me to your shop on a recent video. I was looking at Atlas, Vudoo and this really has me curios as to what can be done for my 'one gun'. Thanks for making this video! P.S. I just saw that Skips reply to this thread 3 months ago.
Wish Staccato realized that quality parts alone do not make for a superior Trigger group. simply dropping in EDM'd components is NOT a decent trigger job. Mine is pitiful! One supposed smith tried to tell me that EDM'd parts were perfect and no fitting is required which proved to me that Skippy has no idea what he is doing. (Actually called the rifling in the bore threading. WTF)??? He makes tons of vid's of his supposed work but never shows one minute of actual work. Kinda wonder who is actually doing the work! KnifeMaker/Retired after over 47+ years in the Craft.
@@mikef1949 it would depend on how much material needed to be removed. Not all brands have the same dimensions. I may try to make a video with alternative methods for fitting a slide/frame.
@@HayesCustomGuns Let me first start by saying thank you for the response. Second that your work is absolutely incredible and one of the main reasons I decided I want to take a shot at building my own. I've watched this video in full at least 5 times now in preparation for my parts arriving. I would love to see a similar video but with less speed ups and more detailed commentary. Basically a video with this quality but in full detail start to finish would be legendary and something I would pay for. Theres several things you glossed over understandable for time sake but a long formant even several hours video of you doing things step by step commenting through out would be awesome. Also going over more in depth about the tools you use and also tools that could substitute if you dont have a mill. I'm literally purchasing the tools I need right now and would love something like that to reference. I'm using an atlas slide and cheely frame I dont think I will need to remove tons of material but probably more than a couple thou. I think Im going to use a rail sanding jig and various grit stones. I noticed you were using emery paper over a stone and not the stone itself. any reason for that? Seriously thanks so much for the response and videos it super helpful.
Just curious about the process. Do you think it’s important to fit the grip first before fitting frame to slide? The reason I ask, I had the slide to frame fitted and when the grip was installed, the slide was pinched.
What types of files/grit do you recommend for fine work on pistols? Would like to use some older pieces i have to practice refining slide smoothness. Thanks for your help
I work at an FFL dealer in the DFW metroplex. We took in one of your custom guns on a transfer………….absolutely amazing craftsmanship with the fit and finish. We regularly get Cabot’s, Stacatos, Custom Prodigy’s, Stealth Arms and others frequently. Yours was a step above the best of them. Not to mention the grip stippling literally felt like it was Velcro to your hand. This video let me and my work colleagues see a glimpse of your process and your attention to detail. Thank you for the inside look of how a truly exceptional firearm is crafted.
It was very nice to watch a very talented master perform his "metal craft". Perfect!!
Amazing work thanks for the video. It was a pleasure and mesmerizing to watch a true master craftsman and artist go through his process bravo sir!
What an awesome video, you sir are an artist, what a beautiful gun 😍 those triggers on the final pair 🔥🔥🔥
Very nice job!!! 😎
How reliable are them, any malfunctions at all?
We want more videos, of the shooting tests please, great videos, would love it if you upload 1080p or 4K 🤟🏽🙏🏽
Good lord. Those are beautiful
Thanks for that video. Really enjoyed it.
hey question for you, what do you use for laser engraving and what's your opinion on it?
Very nice, I am going to call about a custom build with atlas slide, frame, etc. , I have atlas, but would like better blending.
Wow so Beautiful
much better without the music
I will reach out to order a custom Damascus one within the month, what is the wait time looking like for one of these? (14-17 months? Or longer? Shorter?)
TH-cam does allow details to be discussed. Contact us through our website and we will get you fixed up.
that looks like it would hurt to appendix carry...
Epic
Great to see you remove the music that was taking away from your incredible craftsmanship.
I can’t wait for a demo your pushing me to buy one lol 😆 😅
Been looking for my one high end pistol. This video really tilts me your way. Skips Guns introduced me to your shop on a recent video. I was looking at Atlas, Vudoo and this really has me curios as to what can be done for my 'one gun'. Thanks for making this video!
P.S.
I just saw that Skips reply to this thread 3 months ago.
Ben, you are an artist! An absolute credit to the firearms world, creating an trail of beautifully crafted masterpieces! Bravo Sir!!
❤❤❤WOOHOO NO MUSIC !! THANKYOU
Lol you’re welcome!
Sheeeesh those are works of art brotha. That rose gold fits sooooo well. 🥶🥶🤙🤙🫡🫡
Is that a custom made barrel or off the shelf part??
Looked better without thing at bottom of grip
Where do you find a Damascus slide and do they make a Timascus slide
Wish Staccato realized that quality parts alone do not make for a superior Trigger group. simply dropping in EDM'd components is NOT a decent trigger job. Mine is pitiful! One supposed smith tried to tell me that EDM'd parts were perfect and no fitting is required which proved to me that Skippy has no idea what he is doing. (Actually called the rifling in the bore threading. WTF)???
He makes tons of vid's of his supposed work but never shows one minute of actual work. Kinda wonder who is actually doing the work!
KnifeMaker/Retired after over 47+ years in the Craft.
You’d complain about it no matter what.
If you didnt have a mill would you remove material the same way you did the final thousandth?
@@mikef1949 it would depend on how much material needed to be removed. Not all brands have the same dimensions.
I may try to make a video with alternative methods for fitting a slide/frame.
@@HayesCustomGuns Let me first start by saying thank you for the response. Second that your work is absolutely incredible and one of the main reasons I decided I want to take a shot at building my own. I've watched this video in full at least 5 times now in preparation for my parts arriving. I would love to see a similar video but with less speed ups and more detailed commentary. Basically a video with this quality but in full detail start to finish would be legendary and something I would pay for. Theres several things you glossed over understandable for time sake but a long formant even several hours video of you doing things step by step commenting through out would be awesome. Also going over more in depth about the tools you use and also tools that could substitute if you dont have a mill. I'm literally purchasing the tools I need right now and would love something like that to reference.
I'm using an atlas slide and cheely frame I dont think I will need to remove tons of material but probably more than a couple thou. I think Im going to use a rail sanding jig and various grit stones. I noticed you were using emery paper over a stone and not the stone itself. any reason for that?
Seriously thanks so much for the response and videos it super helpful.
Just curious about the process. Do you think it’s important to fit the grip first before fitting frame to slide? The reason I ask, I had the slide to frame fitted and when the grip was installed, the slide was pinched.
Edit nvm lol, they are so sexy thow man nice job!
Beautiful and amazing builds! Those trigger shoes just wow..
Amazing build. End product was even better than expected.
Cool but I know they are way more than what I'll willing to pay for a handgun.
Would you mind sharing who you send it out to for the DLC finish?
Great video! I love this stuff
Amazing attention to detail
I need one of these ASAP
Do you sell those trigger shoes?
They are in the works. Not sure of an ETA.
@@HayesCustomGuns I'd be happy to send some Damascus to have one made :D
@@OregonBladez unfortunately, steel triggers shoes are not good for performance. They are heavy and can cause trigger bounce.
@@HayesCustomGunsThat make sense, I wonder if a nickel, and sterling Mokume Gane would be light enough.
What types of files/grit do you recommend for fine work on pistols? Would like to use some older pieces i have to practice refining slide smoothness. Thanks for your help
The files I use are pretty basic. For most filing, an 8 inch mill bastard file is what I use. A 6 inch three square file is also handy.
@@HayesCustomGuns Thanks!