Posted: 4/5/2016 6:20:13 PM EDT
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My next project is going to be a Glock-19 (Gen. 3), and the more I do research, the more overwhelmed I feel.
It seems like there are a million companies out there that do custom work. At first I settled on DP Customs, now I can't take my eyes off of Agency Arms. I'm looking for a great stipple job, and a ton of slide work. So here is my question: Where have you guys gone to get your work done? Who was reliable, friendly, and didn't completely break the bank? What stood out to you about the company that you used, or other things that you've seen? I just want to have all of my opinions in front of me before I spent hundreds of dollars on custom work, only to find out that there was something I liked better out there. So let's hear it boys. |
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I've done a lot of work with Agency Arms, and all of it has been fantastic. One of my favorite parts from a consumer standpoint is the 50/50 program, which really helps with the cost. They are also getting settled into their new location, and they've added more CNCs and employees so their currently high wait times should be coming down quite a bit.
Any particular questions you might have that I can help you out with? As far as companies I've ordered from Salient, Agency Arms, Zev, and just started ordering from Fowler Industries, which are fantastic. |
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I'm just trying to find the company that can match exactly what I'm looking for.
I absolutely love what I'm seeing from Agency Arms, but they do not do top serrations, which are a must have for me. Plus, they're a little over my price range. I understand that you've got to pay to play, but that's just the reality of it. The two things that I just don't think I'm going to find anywhere except Agency is the style points of their RMR plate, and their unique accelerator cut/thumb points. I just looked into Fowler Industries, and I really like their work. The way that their front serrations match the top cuts on the Mark 1 is excellent attention to detail. Plus, they're a tad more economical. |
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You just have to put in the time and research every company out there to find what meets your required mods and fits in your budget. Also remember they may not come from the same company, say you wanted the Agency stippling but liked a DP Customs or ATEI slide better.
I have a full Agency Arms 19 build with a S3F barrel, RMR and SureFire light mounted. I love it, and shoot it regularly. I also daily carry a 19 with DP Customs slide work, that was cerakoted locally by a friend. Im currently looking for the perfect guy for the framework on it, but don't want to spend as much as I might need to for the look I want. Its all in what YOU want, and what YOU are willing to pay man. |
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MOD 1 will do anything you want. I have had a few frames stippled and undercut by Pike, and should have my first slide that's been milled back from him early next week. I'll share pictures when it's here.
http://mod1firearms.com/ |