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Old04-05-2009, 04:54 AM #101
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Thanks for the love/hate comments.

It's lonely at the top, but I'll manage!

TRY AND BITE ME!


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Old04-05-2009, 05:00 AM #102
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That colt would look much better without them stupid worthless front serration's. I have thought about having my filed in.
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Just finished reading the entire thread. let me just say JD, Cane - , very nice builds. :drool:
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Just finished reading the entire thread. let me just say JD, Cane - , very nice builds. :drool:
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What you ain't man enough to do it without them? LOL......


Still think it is a beauty of a pistol. wanna trade?
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That's a true story right there. That 24 pound spring is not effing joke. It requires all you have in your grip to rack that slide and chamber that next big round....

Like it or not, Cane is doing the right thing by keeping those serrations...


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I've been following off and on...youse guys aren't done with the buildoff yet?

Criminy, lethargy anyone?

Remember, I called no winner until I get to test them both!
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I needed to get it in queue due to the work load of most smiths!

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sounds like it's gonna be Titan vs. Titan!

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If you are following this build, please check this post in another thread for some important info:

http://www.firearmstalk.com/forums/f57/can-i-do-11696/#post91641
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