OK, so let's talk parts. Just because it's right here in front of me. I have questions about receivers.
I know that just about everyone has the same parts, and for the sake of argument, let's say everyone costs the same. What's right here in front of me, is Caspian. So I'm just going to ask questions about their frames.
On page 8 of the catalog. I'm sure that most people here have one. On page 8 and 9, they have three frames.
Basic, Recon, and Classic. OK, I know the difference from the Recon, but what's the difference between the two? And would I want a Government or a Commander. I think that I don't want an Officer because it's two short.
And, I think that I want my frame Stainless so I wouldn't have to do any finish work.
So, I'm guessing that I would want the Classic? I don't want the Recon because that accessory rail looks weird.
So, all things considered, I have a frame that I like. Now what???
What's the big deal between the integral plunger and the Plunger tube slot? What does one want and why?
I'm pretty sure that would want them to machine fit them for me.
Checkering? I'm thinking that's a good thing to have done if one were to get a receiver.
Then we have the beavertail cut. What's that? I thought that the frame already has a beavertail cut. Why is it extra?
Then, what's more common? The Clark or the Nowlin ramped barrel cut?
Then there's the Series 80 cut. Is that something that I have to worry about? Or are most parts kits Series 70.
Small Parts Installation, I'm thinking that it's worth the 9 bucks to have that done at the factory.
And that's my receiver questions.
On to the Slide.
Forged, Barstock, and External Extractor. What is the best? I would guess that you would prefer barstock. But it looks like with Caspian only has the Barstock in the 6" model. So I'm guessing that I would go with the 5" Government.
On the front of the slide, is there any good reason for one radius cut over another? Or is it for just looks?
I don't think that I care about going flat top or serrated flat top, unless that there's a STRONG argument to do so.
I think that I would get the ends beveled just because I like that smooth look.
And sight cuts... What's the point of the different cuts? I mean, I can see them, but there's so many cuts. And two cuts, the Bomar and the Rollo seem to have more cut out.
I just assumed that I would like to get the Novak Adjustable cut as that's what I hear the most about. But if there's a better choice like the Heinie, then let me know.
And I'm guessing that if you get a Novak rear, you would do the same in the front?
Let's get that all straight before we start talking Main Spring Housings and Grip safety and hammers and triggers.
So, let's review. Again, I'm just using Caspain because that's the catalog I have here in front of me.
Classic Receiver, Stainless Government 225.00
Let's say the Integral Plunger Tube 25.00
Machine Fit 25.00
Beavertail cut 16.50
Ramped Barrel cut 50.00
Small Part Installation 9.00
Forged Government Slide, Stainless 235.00
Bevel Package, 22.00
Maybe Front Serrations 40.00 ???
Rear Sight Cut 40.00
Front Sight Cut 22.00
Let's just say that if we're going to start saving, $710 is a good amount to save?
Does this all sound right?
I know that just about everyone has the same parts, and for the sake of argument, let's say everyone costs the same. What's right here in front of me, is Caspian. So I'm just going to ask questions about their frames.
On page 8 of the catalog. I'm sure that most people here have one. On page 8 and 9, they have three frames.
Basic, Recon, and Classic. OK, I know the difference from the Recon, but what's the difference between the two? And would I want a Government or a Commander. I think that I don't want an Officer because it's two short.
And, I think that I want my frame Stainless so I wouldn't have to do any finish work.
So, I'm guessing that I would want the Classic? I don't want the Recon because that accessory rail looks weird.
So, all things considered, I have a frame that I like. Now what???
What's the big deal between the integral plunger and the Plunger tube slot? What does one want and why?
I'm pretty sure that would want them to machine fit them for me.
Checkering? I'm thinking that's a good thing to have done if one were to get a receiver.
Then we have the beavertail cut. What's that? I thought that the frame already has a beavertail cut. Why is it extra?
Then, what's more common? The Clark or the Nowlin ramped barrel cut?
Then there's the Series 80 cut. Is that something that I have to worry about? Or are most parts kits Series 70.
Small Parts Installation, I'm thinking that it's worth the 9 bucks to have that done at the factory.
And that's my receiver questions.
On to the Slide.
Forged, Barstock, and External Extractor. What is the best? I would guess that you would prefer barstock. But it looks like with Caspian only has the Barstock in the 6" model. So I'm guessing that I would go with the 5" Government.
On the front of the slide, is there any good reason for one radius cut over another? Or is it for just looks?
I don't think that I care about going flat top or serrated flat top, unless that there's a STRONG argument to do so.
I think that I would get the ends beveled just because I like that smooth look.
And sight cuts... What's the point of the different cuts? I mean, I can see them, but there's so many cuts. And two cuts, the Bomar and the Rollo seem to have more cut out.
I just assumed that I would like to get the Novak Adjustable cut as that's what I hear the most about. But if there's a better choice like the Heinie, then let me know.
And I'm guessing that if you get a Novak rear, you would do the same in the front?
Let's get that all straight before we start talking Main Spring Housings and Grip safety and hammers and triggers.
So, let's review. Again, I'm just using Caspain because that's the catalog I have here in front of me.
Classic Receiver, Stainless Government 225.00
Let's say the Integral Plunger Tube 25.00
Machine Fit 25.00
Beavertail cut 16.50
Ramped Barrel cut 50.00
Small Part Installation 9.00
Forged Government Slide, Stainless 235.00
Bevel Package, 22.00
Maybe Front Serrations 40.00 ???
Rear Sight Cut 40.00
Front Sight Cut 22.00
Let's just say that if we're going to start saving, $710 is a good amount to save?
Does this all sound right?