Renegade Prints (build Has Begun)

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Just for laughs I did the math. At $35.00/Hr. I think I'm over budget. :coffee::coffee::coffee::coffee:

"Billy G"
 
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Isn't it amazing how quick it all adds up ? You start a drawing and figure it should only take so long. Then you look it over and find you need to change something. Then when you figure how much time you really have into something and you realize how much it would have cost to have it done. And then you realize you haven't even bought material yet.
 
This is interesting. Not to get too off topic Bill, but just last week one of my engineers was tasked with estimating how long to make a slight change to some of our test code files. His estimate was based on just typing the code. When I then pointed out the retrieval, load, locate where, write the code, etc., etc., his eyes widened and he then quadrupled his time estimate. He is now very glad I didn't just take his initial estimate at face value as we were talking hundreds of files... :)
 
OK, Bill G., it's all your fault for getting me thinking about competition shooting again. So I just had to order a STI 2011 frame and slide kit. I figure I have till spring to get it built. :)
 
That's cool, and pricey. .38 Super, .40 S&W or .45 ACP, which one????

"Billy G"
 
My wife has deemed it necessary to change the name. I am going with her suggested name, "Renegade".

"Billy G"
 
Bill Gruby said:
That's cool, and pricey. .38 Super, .40 S&W or .45 ACP, which one????

"Billy G"
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I am planning to build two top ends. The first will be a .40 S&W for the Stock Class, either 5 or 6" in length. The second will be either 9x23 or .38 Super for Open Class. I need to do a bit more research on the 9x23, as that wasn't in play when I was competing, but I do like the idea of getting rid of that semi-rimmed .38 super. Very fussy cartridge to tune magazines for.

If I get real ambitious, I may add a third top end which would be a compensated 10mm magnum setup designed for maximum power reloads yet still function correctly with factory ammo.

All top ends will use wilson-style ramped barrels to eliminate possible feeding issues with these different calibers.

A friend who works with wood has already agreed to make a nice felt-lined hardwood case for this rig. :)
 
I honestly don't know. It's been about 10 years since playing with/shooting one of these, and I'd like to think the magazines have gotten better. I would suspect that I would be better to use the .40 and 10mm in the same mags. One of the things I am unsure of right now is if the .40 magazines will handle the OAL of the 10mm. If not, that would kill the 10mm top end.
 
I believe the 10mm is shorter. If so it will not work. Like in Nam. they could use our 7.62 ammo but we could not use theirs.

"Billy G"
 
Actually 10mm is longer than 40 by about an 1/8". 10mm will not work in 40 mags...at least nine I have seen as all the 40 mags have a built in spacer in the rear of the mag. But a 40 Will for in a 10mm mag.

I'm a very big 10mm fan.
 
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