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Posted: 7/16/2016 11:43:17 AM EDT
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When did they change their shipping?
I have a G19 there now. Eta: Just checked their site. It does now say ffl to ffl. Didn't last week. |
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Posted: 7/16/2016 2:04:08 PM EDT
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NAF solutions has done good work for me previously, with reasonable prices, and turn around times.
I also recently got a Boresight Solutions Duty frame, and have to say it is exceptional. Ben sets the standard for plastic surgery, and his apprentices are turning out excellent work as well. |
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Posted: 7/16/2016 2:08:20 PM EDT
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NAF solutions has done good work for me previously, with reasonable prices, and turn around times. I also recently got a Boresight Solutions Duty frame, and have to say it is exceptional. Ben sets the standard for plastic surgery, and his apprentices are turning out excellent work as well. NAF does good work. I only stipple the front after I take off finger groves but if I ever get the whole frame done it'll be sent to him. |
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Posted: 7/16/2016 2:12:02 PM EDT
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Tactical Texture and Triggers - http://www.tacticaltexture.com/
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Posted: 7/16/2016 9:22:49 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/16/2016 9:59:18 PM EDT
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I'm going to talk to Kent at Polymer Refined tomorrow and see what the deal with the shipping is. I have a G17 and M&P I would like to send him.
He posted this picture of mine on his IG today. Should have it back middle of next week. Can't wait. 
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Posted: 7/17/2016 12:18:32 PM EDT
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Boresight Solutions. https://www.boresightsolutions.com/
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Posted: 7/17/2016 3:18:52 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/17/2016 11:59:50 PM EDT
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NAF Solutions, did my 19 and the work is top notch. I definitely recommend him.
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Posted: 7/18/2016 2:03:28 AM EDT
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+1!!!!
Outstanding work and a very fast turn around. Polymer Refinded Is my Go To Glock frame expert. 
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Posted: 7/18/2016 2:42:33 AM EDT
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St42:
Who did that slide milling? Looks great!! ETA: says on it where it was milled. |
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Posted: 7/18/2016 10:34:45 AM EDT
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I've used Lane at Cold Bore with great results but I don't know if he's in business any longer. Anyone here know?
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Posted: 7/18/2016 10:52:00 AM EDT
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As far as I know he's still in business. His website is up and says nothing to the contrary.
Lane is full time LEO so keep that in mind when corresponding with him. He might be busy. My first professional stippling service I used was Ben at Boresight Solutions clear back in like 2009. I saw his work on one of Hilton Yam's M&Ps at SHOT show and ran in to him on the floor. We chatted a little bit and I felt like "yeah, i'd let this guy take a soldering iron to my gun." I sent him my midsize M&P45 back then and have not been disappointed since. However, after waiting over a year on his list to be able to send my Glock to him and ultimately never getting the chance, I moved on. His current work looks even better than what he did for me years ago, but i'm still working myself up to being ok with the price. 
Seen below my Boresight M&P45 is my M&P9 that I sent to Enhanced Precision Products. Searching for them now I see their website is gone. Their flickr is still up and rattle_head still posts on the forums, but I think they're now Fowler Industries and are exclusively Glock. Also, expensive. At the time I really liked Logan's work on my M&P and specifically sought him out for my M&P pro based on pictures I had seen. Lastly is my Glock. I was interested in a grip reduction as well and since I couldn't get my gun to Ben at Boresight I found Lane at Cold Bore Customs. I don't remember how long I was without the gun but it was pretty quick. Reduction job was great and the stippling feels good. Happy with his work. 
I'm thinking about adding another Glock to the stable and feel like trying yet another stippling service so i'll keep my eyes on this thread. |
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Posted: 7/18/2016 5:06:39 PM EDT
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@darkhorsearmory
http://www.darkhorsearmory.us/custom-shop.html Located in Metcalf , GA Here is a M&P 9 he did for me. He has also done 4 Glocks for me also 
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Posted: 7/18/2016 5:31:35 PM EDT
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Got this from Kent at Polymer Refined. Guess I will find out. I want more work done. He didn't get mine until last Wednesday because of a shipping delay. He had it done Saturday. And he is about half the cost of a lot I have seen. |
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Posted: 7/18/2016 10:44:56 PM EDT
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<a href="http://s35.photobucket.com/user/twpayne75/media/pistol/SmartSelectImage_2016-07-18-17-25-11_zps2fvmfcbo.png.html" target="_blank">http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d155/twpayne75/pistol/SmartSelectImage_2016-07-18-17-25-11_zps2fvmfcbo.png</a> Got this from Kent at Polymer Refined. Guess I will find out. I want more work done. He didn't get mine until last Wednesday because of a shipping delay. He had it done Saturday. And he is about half the cost of a lot I have seen. Is that just for shipping to them that it needs to be sent by an FFL? Return shipping can be sent directly to you? |
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Posted: 7/18/2016 11:03:00 PM EDT
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Is that just for shipping to them that it needs to be sent by an FFL? Return shipping can be sent directly to you? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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<a href="http://s35.photobucket.com/user/twpayne75/media/pistol/SmartSelectImage_2016-07-18-17-25-11_zps2fvmfcbo.png.html" target="_blank">http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d155/twpayne75/pistol/SmartSelectImage_2016-07-18-17-25-11_zps2fvmfcbo.png</a> Got this from Kent at Polymer Refined. Guess I will find out. I want more work done. He didn't get mine until last Wednesday because of a shipping delay. He had it done Saturday. And he is about half the cost of a lot I have seen. Is that just for shipping to them that it needs to be sent by an FFL? Return shipping can be sent directly to you? To be honest I didn't ask. I'll ask him tomorrow. I had my ffl ship it for me anyway. Cost me $12. I just found a message my ffl left me this morning that my frame was in. He got it last Wednesday, it was back on Monday. |
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Posted: 7/18/2016 11:17:40 PM EDT
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When i used to work for an ffl we'd ship to CA all the time. Wasnt that big of a deal, but a lot of places around here don't want to do it. Plus we have a goofy tax law on incoming transfers that some dealers interpret wrong, wanting to charge you use tax on the value of the gun when it comes in.
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Posted: 7/19/2016 12:33:28 AM EDT
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Interested in seeing suggestions in this thread. Polymer refined is looking very sharp. I was also considering Performance Industries, however I wish they provided more pictures of their work. There's a whopping 6-8 photos total in the gallery.
FWIW, I have an Agency built 19 which I love. However, as much as I like their work, $400 for only frame work is far too much for what I want, and throw in the turnaround time too. |
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Posted: 7/19/2016 1:50:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryDo they wear ski masks when they take your order? |
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Posted: 7/19/2016 12:50:09 PM EDT
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I just noticed his prices have almost doubled. I have no idea why though. 
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Posted: 7/19/2016 2:06:27 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/19/2016 2:08:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryWow, I balked at Boresight's new pricing, but this takes it. I'm sure they do good work, and if they're getting the business they need then good on them. But I'll be looking at companies that charge nearly half that. YMMV. |
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Posted: 7/19/2016 2:31:01 PM EDT
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OK. My frame got to my FFL yesterday. I didn't find out until late last night, picked it up this morning.
One word------ A M A Z I N G!!! I will do a full review once my slide comes back from Jagerwerks and have a little trigger time, but this thing is incredible. I have never had a Glock in my hand that felt good. Granted this is the first time I have had anything professionally done to one. I had everything done that Polymer Refined can do to a G19 except cut the grip to G26 size. If you send one to him, the Infinity ledge is awesome. I was on the fence about it. So glad I did. For reference I paid $230 complete with return shipping. He received my frame on Tuesday and had to of mailed it back out Friday (that's 4 days) because it was at my FFL on Monday. Pretty damn good for California to Tennessee. I will post some pictures in a second. They are cell pictures I took in my car when I was leaving my FFL. Yes, I was that excited. My FFL and everybody in the shop was highly impressed also. 
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Posted: 7/19/2016 2:59:17 PM EDT
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I remember when it was around $125-$150 for full stipple job. Looked on Saturday about sending a new Glock 17; NOPE 
I don't wan't all the relieving and undercutting, just a stipple job. When prices are this high, I'll go elsewhere. Sucks, his work is top notch too. |
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Posted: 7/19/2016 3:11:44 PM EDT
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$445..
When you gotta floss for the gram. |
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Posted: 7/19/2016 3:53:48 PM EDT
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Best I've seen is the guy who does it with a laser etching machine. Can't think of the name right now. Srry
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Posted: 7/20/2016 5:38:43 PM EDT
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Best I've seen is the guy who does it with a laser etching machine. Can't think of the name right now. Srry ILove2Shoot (molonlabe.com) http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_2_614/268069_Stippling_on_Glock_Pistols.html |
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Posted: 7/21/2016 3:33:52 PM EDT
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+1!!!! Outstanding work and a very fast turn around. Polymer Refinded Is my Go To Glock frame expert. https://i.imgur.com/q1Y59Qq.jpg https://i.imgur.com/oBXfDWw.jpg What magwell is that? |
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Posted: 7/22/2016 1:34:27 AM EDT
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+1!!!! Outstanding work and a very fast turn around. Polymer Refinded Is my Go To Glock frame expert. https://i.imgur.com/q1Y59Qq.jpg https://i.imgur.com/oBXfDWw.jpg What magwell is that? It's this one...... http://zevtechnologies.com/Products/Magwells/ZEV-Technologies-Universal-PRO-Magwell_2.html |
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Posted: 7/22/2016 1:53:44 AM EDT
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Everyone that's had work done by Polymer Redefined, it looks like you all chose the "puzzle matrix" texture, is that right? On their site that one's listed as the most aggressive, how does it feel carrying IWB? Anyone try any of their other textures?
And what other options/instructions did you give with the work? It looks like they will do some additional work included in the grip stipple price, but not sure all the options. Thanks |
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Posted: 7/22/2016 11:06:41 AM EDT
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OK. My frame got to my FFL yesterday. I didn't find out until late last night, picked it up this morning. One word------ A M A Z I N G!!! I will do a full review once my slide comes back from Jagerwerks and have a little trigger time, but this thing is incredible. I have never had a Glock in my hand that felt good. Granted this is the first time I have had anything professionally done to one. I had everything done that Polymer Refined can do to a G19 except cut the grip to G26 size. If you send one to him, the Infinity ledge is awesome. I was on the fence about it. So glad I did. For reference I paid $230 complete with return shipping. He received my frame on Tuesday and had to of mailed it back out Friday (that's 4 days) because it was at my FFL on Monday. Pretty damn good for California to Tennessee. I will post some pictures in a second. They are cell pictures I took in my car when I was leaving my FFL. Yes, I was that excited. My FFL and everybody in the shop was highly impressed also. That looks incredible. Does the grip feel smaller & thinner? I love my G19 except for the fat feeling grip. I'd like the circumference reduced and for it to have a thinner feel to it. Is there a mag well added or is that just the way he profiles the butt of the grip? |
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Posted: 7/22/2016 11:26:23 AM EDT
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Danger Close Armament. I personally don't own any stippled firearms, nor am I usually impressed, but this guy is good. TX based. Used to be based out of Colorado.
http://www.dangerclosearmament.com/ |
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Posted: 7/22/2016 4:18:14 PM EDT
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Everyone that's had work done by Polymer Redefined, it looks like you all chose the "puzzle matrix" texture, is that right? On their site that one's listed as the most aggressive, how does it feel carrying IWB? Anyone try any of their other textures? And what other options/instructions did you give with the work? It looks like they will do some additional work included in the grip stipple price, but not sure all the options. Thanks It's pretty aggressive. But you can knock it down with sandpaper lightly if you like. I know someone else who had theirs done by polymer refined that had them knocked the sides down slightly but leave the front and back more aggressive. He carries it daily iwb. I haven't been able to try mine, and can't until my slide gets back. I had Infinity Ledge Flats, double undercut, and mag release added to mine. 
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Posted: 7/22/2016 4:20:29 PM EDT
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Danger Close Armament. I personally don't own any stippled firearms, nor am I usually impressed, but this guy is good. TX based. Used to be based out of Colorado. http://www.dangerclosearmament.com/ They do awesome work. I just wasn't interested in Waiting 6 to 8 months for the work to be done. |
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Posted: 7/22/2016 4:26:23 PM EDT
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That looks incredible. Does the grip feel smaller & thinner? I love my G19 except for the fat feeling grip. I'd like the circumference reduced and for it to have a thinner feel to it. Is there a mag well added or is that just the way he profiles the butt of the grip? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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OK. My frame got to my FFL yesterday. I didn't find out until late last night, picked it up this morning. One word------ A M A Z I N G!!! I will do a full review once my slide comes back from Jagerwerks and have a little trigger time, but this thing is incredible. I have never had a Glock in my hand that felt good. Granted this is the first time I have had anything professionally done to one. I had everything done that Polymer Refined can do to a G19 except cut the grip to G26 size. If you send one to him, the Infinity ledge is awesome. I was on the fence about it. So glad I did. For reference I paid $230 complete with return shipping. He received my frame on Tuesday and had to of mailed it back out Friday (that's 4 days) because it was at my FFL on Monday. Pretty damn good for California to Tennessee. I will post some pictures in a second. They are cell pictures I took in my car when I was leaving my FFL. Yes, I was that excited. My FFL and everybody in the shop was highly impressed also. That looks incredible. Does the grip feel smaller & thinner? I love my G19 except for the fat feeling grip. I'd like the circumference reduced and for it to have a thinner feel to it. Is there a mag well added or is that just the way he profiles the butt of the grip? It does feel much smaller. Maybe a hair smaller than a Gen 4. There is nothing added, just reshapes the backstrap. If I'm remembering correctly, that's included in the basic pricing. I paid $230 total including return shipping. I had him do every add-on except chopping my grip down from G19 to G26 size. I took this picture for someone else this morning. 
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Posted: 7/23/2016 10:00:52 AM EDT
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Some of my favorites are Damon Young at SSVI, LLC. He did my G17 frame work for my G19L project.
Mike at Tactical Texture is awesome as well he worked on several pistols for me including this G41. 
These guys are not cheap but the work is outstanding. |
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Posted: 7/23/2016 10:22:34 AM EDT
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Pic from Mike showing a different view of my G41 before my slide work.
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Posted: 7/23/2016 11:02:32 AM EDT
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My pistol from Lane at Cold Bore Customs, a G19 round butt, is special, unique and very nice in the hand. The texturing is not in the same league as SSVI or Tactical Texture but the round butt treatment is simply awesome.
Detail of round butt 
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Posted: 7/23/2016 12:28:04 PM EDT
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Like the work I've seen from....
http://www.damatocustomstippling.com/ Waiting on the list to open before I get my gen 4 G19 done up. |
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Posted: 7/23/2016 11:47:06 PM EDT
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It's pretty aggressive. But you can knock it down with sandpaper lightly if you like. I know someone else who had theirs done by polymer refined that had them knocked the sides down slightly but leave the front and back more aggressive. He carries it daily iwb. I haven't been able to try mine, and can't until my slide gets back. I had Infinity Ledge Flats, double undercut, and mag release added to mine. <a href="http://s35.photobucket.com/user/twpayne75/media/pistol/20160721_190726_zpsvodt2t93.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d155/twpayne75/pistol/20160721_190726_zpsvodt2t93.jpg</a> Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Everyone that's had work done by Polymer Redefined, it looks like you all chose the "puzzle matrix" texture, is that right? On their site that one's listed as the most aggressive, how does it feel carrying IWB? Anyone try any of their other textures? And what other options/instructions did you give with the work? It looks like they will do some additional work included in the grip stipple price, but not sure all the options. Thanks It's pretty aggressive. But you can knock it down with sandpaper lightly if you like. I know someone else who had theirs done by polymer refined that had them knocked the sides down slightly but leave the front and back more aggressive. He carries it daily iwb. I haven't been able to try mine, and can't until my slide gets back. I had Infinity Ledge Flats, double undercut, and mag release added to mine. <a href="http://s35.photobucket.com/user/twpayne75/media/pistol/20160721_190726_zpsvodt2t93.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d155/twpayne75/pistol/20160721_190726_zpsvodt2t93.jpg</a> Thanks for the info. I like that idea of having different levels of aggressiveness on the front and back straps vs. the sides. |
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Posted: 8/23/2016 10:14:30 PM EDT
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I love the work of Polymer Refined and I've been emailing back & forth with Kent. But I'm having a hell of a time finding a local FFL that's willing to ship to his FFL in CA. Really frustrating.
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Posted: 8/23/2016 10:37:35 PM EDT
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I love the work of Polymer Refined and I've been emailing back & forth with Kent. But I'm having a hell of a time finding a local FFL that's willing to ship to his FFL in CA. Really frustrating. Where are you in TX? I plan to send mine also but havnt started looking for an FFL yet. You got me a bit concerned now. I'm in DFW area. |
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Posted: 8/23/2016 10:43:08 PM EDT
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I recommend Dead End Gun Works. Price is right for all the options he includes.
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Posted: 8/23/2016 10:45:20 PM EDT
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Where are you in TX? I plan to send mine also but havnt started looking for an FFL yet. You got me a bit concerned now. I'm in DFW area. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I love the work of Polymer Refined and I've been emailing back & forth with Kent. But I'm having a hell of a time finding a local FFL that's willing to ship to his FFL in CA. Really frustrating. Where are you in TX? I plan to send mine also but havnt started looking for an FFL yet. You got me a bit concerned now. I'm in DFW area. I've asked in Austin, new braunfels, and san antonio. The biggest reason ive got is the CA laws and having to go to the CDOJ website and enter their info for that form letter to accompany the weapon. Additionally, with all the added fees, id end up paying the same or more as a couple of places ive found that will accept and mail back directly to the owner, with a copy of a valid ID. I really like Kents work but if i cant get the frame to him, what use is it? |
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Posted: 8/23/2016 11:21:57 PM EDT
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I was going to use Polymer Refined but with the new requirement to xfer ffl to ffl I'm out. Unfortunately my state collects tax on incoming transfers and regardless of how the law is written, finding a dealer that will 'be nice' about it is hard, and having to pay a xfer fee twice is not appealing.
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Posted: 8/23/2016 11:51:54 PM EDT
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I've asked in Austin, new braunfels, and san antonio. The biggest reason ive got is the CA laws and having to go to the CDOJ website and enter their info for that form letter to accompany the weapon. Additionally, with all the added fees, id end up paying the same or more as a couple of places ive found that will accept and mail back directly to the owner, with a copy of a valid ID. I really like Kents work but if i cant get the frame to him, what use is it? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I love the work of Polymer Refined and I've been emailing back & forth with Kent. But I'm having a hell of a time finding a local FFL that's willing to ship to his FFL in CA. Really frustrating. Where are you in TX? I plan to send mine also but havnt started looking for an FFL yet. You got me a bit concerned now. I'm in DFW area. I've asked in Austin, new braunfels, and san antonio. The biggest reason ive got is the CA laws and having to go to the CDOJ website and enter their info for that form letter to accompany the weapon. Additionally, with all the added fees, id end up paying the same or more as a couple of places ive found that will accept and mail back directly to the owner, with a copy of a valid ID. I really like Kents work but if i cant get the frame to him, what use is it? Not much use at all I'd say. It's likely I'll find the same issue around here but will post when I talk to several FFL's. Be great to find that quality here in Texas and keep it local. |
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Posted: 8/24/2016 3:11:40 AM EDT
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Not much use at all I'd say. It's likely I'll find the same issue around here but will post when I talk to several FFL's. Be great to find that quality here in Texas and keep it local. ^ I know what you mean. I had my slide machined at a place about an hour away, and cerakoted about an hour away as well. Couldn't find anybody local to do the stippling, so I sucked it up and did that part myself. |
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Posted: 8/24/2016 6:04:22 AM EDT
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I was going to use Polymer Refined but with the new requirement to xfer ffl to ffl I'm out. Unfortunately my state collects tax on incoming transfers and regardless of how the law is written, finding a dealer that will 'be nice' about it is hard, and having to pay a xfer fee twice is not appealing. I sent mine to Kent ffl to ffl before the requirements took affect because it was actually cheaper that way. An ffl can ship USPS Priority Mail, which mine did. Don't know about your states requirements, but mine (Tennessee) my ffl logged it into his book as a repair. Then technically I guess it was his property. He shipped and recieved it back from Kent. He then logged it back out of his repair log to me. With shipping and insurance, I think it cost me about $10. I don't know how much trouble the actual Communifornia requirement causes. Guess I will find out because as soon as I find a G34, it and an M&P are going back to Kent. I get the feeling the ffl's you guys are contacting don't want to bother with the five minutes it takes to fill a form out. |
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Posted: 8/24/2016 10:33:39 AM EDT
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I've used Lane at Cold Bore with great results but I don't know if he's in business any longer. Anyone here know? That's who did mine and I believe him to be the best, bar none. His site is still up so I assume he's still in business? 
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