RacingManiac Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 In an attempt not to clutter the Glock picture thread I'll just compile the build pics here. The plan is to build a custom tacticool Glock 34 based on the Papago Arms Custom Fowler Industries MK3 kit. I am waiting on most of the GBB bits but I do have the kit. Hopefully it should be mostly completed in the next month or so. For reference this is the kit: http://www.papagoarms.com.tw/Product/Detail/3364 Since the last time I tried a project GBB, it looks like now you no longer need to have a base gun, which is what I'm going to do here. The main parts list for what I have ordered is as followed: Papago Arms FI MK3 kit(Slide, frame, outer barrel, BBU, sights, etc) Guarder Steel front Inner Frame Guarder Steel rear Hammer block(with all the bits)Guarder Trigger Bar Guarder Hop-up Assembly(housing, bucking, inner barrel, etc) Guarder Serial # plat Guarder Mag Catch Guarder Glock Spring set Guarder Recoil Spring Guide(S-style, stainless)Guarder recoil springs(for tuning for slide weight) Guarder Extended slide catch Gunsmodify Takedown lever Bomber FI Style trigger PDI 1911 length Palsonite Inner barrel Magpul Gen 3 Glock 17 Magwell Gripforce Glock beavertail I hope to eventually get a Trijicon RMR RM04 for it and probably a X300 light, and some compatible kydex holster. Why? I don't know, its not like I use most of my airsoft stuff anymore.... Some pictures: While still waiting on parts, I did modify the frame a bit to shave down the finger bumps and restippled it: Also did the obligatory reinforcement to the frame screw post with JB weld: Link to post Share on other sites
Wingman Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 Nice work on the frame stippling. Looking forward to the finished project. Link to post Share on other sites
RacingManiac Posted February 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 I can't claim the credit on that, the frame came stippled but also came with the stock Glock's finger groove. I just shaved the bumps down to be much less pronounced and restippled the work area. Its good though that the frame came with stippling pattern similar to the one I can do...lol Link to post Share on other sites
Wingman Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 Still, it looks like thats the way it came. Wish I had that skill myself. Link to post Share on other sites
RacingManiac Posted February 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 Well USPS took their sweet time but all the internal bits showed up today... Start with the inner barrel...swap the G17 length one for a 1911 one. Then the trigger/trigger bar assembly. Guarder steel trigger bar and Bomber trigger needs a bit of work. I took a tiny drill bit and enlarged the hole so the 2 can move freely with the roll pin pressed in. Dropped in the Guarder serial # plate and backing. .....then I forgot to take some in progress pic. Mostly standardize assembly. Things I did have the modify, the Guarder steel inner front chassis. I had to use the dremel to slightly clean off the edges where the take down level spring sits so the spring moves freely. And the 2 side edges of the slide rails of the edges had to be machined down slightly so the slide can travel freely. This trigger does look good... Slide itself are mostly just assembly work.... Link to post Share on other sites
RacingManiac Posted February 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 Not quite done yet. Waiting on Agency Arms magwell to show up, and the RMR. Also the rear sight is kinda loose. I am trying some loctite for now but may have to get some RS ones. Link to post Share on other sites
NonEx Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 Aaaawh hellz yeah Link to post Share on other sites
wolfgeorge Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 Lovely gun.. Sick build.. Papago does good job but he's expensive. Wolf Link to post Share on other sites
RacingManiac Posted February 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 Yeah it was, i was looking at that kit for months to see if i can mentally get my self to buy it. Since i expect it was gonna go out of stock but since it didn't.... Work bonus was good this year, and i was itching to build something else. Link to post Share on other sites
DarkLite Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 That's friggin' beautiful, and I usually hate glurks. Bravo. Link to post Share on other sites
RacingManiac Posted February 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 No pic of the RMR installation. The things to note is the RS RMR screws are not what the slide is made for, as the BBU takes up the space where the screws goes. I don't actually know what the thread pitch of the screw I used(I think RS is 6-40), but I just happen to have the right one on hand, just need to be trimmed down as noted here(http://www.papagoarms.com.tw/Content/Web/Images/PAC-FI-MK3/PAC-FI-MK3-06.jpg). Then the rest just kinda bolts together. Next I am just waiting for the magwell. I did take this chance to also stipple the Gripforce adapter: I also got a T-Rex Arms holster for the RMR cut with the Surefire light. The holster is TIGHT. I ended up have to heat it up a bit to make sure it fits. The Raven Concealment holster I've got before for my other TM Glock is sized for a Glock21 .45ACP model. This is a standard 9mm holster so I guess thats why its tight. TM Glocks are a bit fatter I guess.... Link to post Share on other sites
RacingManiac Posted February 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 https://youtu.be/9P_LOF5W3Hc Got it cycling ok now. Honestly I am surprised at how well its working so far. Locking back is inconsistent most of the time. But my last steel slide Glock is similar. Link to post Share on other sites
Dj_komodo Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 You missed one little detail though: http://boomarms.com/shop/item.cfm?id=TWC-PIN-FI-BK&curr_code=USD Link to post Share on other sites
RacingManiac Posted February 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Damn...I wish I've known earlier....gotta be the next Boomarms order...lol Link to post Share on other sites
aznriptide859 Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 You missed one little detail though: http://boomarms.com/shop/item.cfm?id=TWC-PIN-FI-BK&curr_code=USD Holy hell, that is some attention to detail right there lol. Link to post Share on other sites
RacingManiac Posted February 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 I don't even know how would you pop the fake pin on the Guarder frame out... Link to post Share on other sites
Dj_komodo Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Chinese new year coming up so you better hurry up I think NonEx has a few spare guarder frames, he should be able to look that up I really hope that they aren't glued in, best case scenario: drill a little hole in the back and punch them out... Link to post Share on other sites
RacingManiac Posted February 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Hmm without actually taking the lower apart...looking back at my pics: Looks like I may be able to push those out... I did put the order in as I am also looking for more base pads, Link to post Share on other sites
NonEx Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 Chinese new year coming up so you better hurry up I think NonEx has a few spare guarder frames, he should be able to look that up I really hope that they aren't glued in, best case scenario: drill a little hole in the back and punch them out... I have Guarder Glock 19 frames but no 17/18 ones. I don't recall seeing the fake pin hole from the inside on mine... Link to post Share on other sites
RacingManiac Posted February 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 I think worst case I can easily get a small hole on the back side. Compare to a couple years ago when I was building GBBs I do have lot more tools now....lol Link to post Share on other sites
RacingManiac Posted February 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 I made this post answering some questions elsewhere, might as well share it here too: For modification on the Guarder steel bits... For the front chassis: The wide part of the rail, I basically trim back both sides a bit with a dremel metal cutting disc, making the width "x" smaller. Slowly testing the slide with it. Until it can be slid over that portion without resistance, then I sand and polish both machined portion. For the rear chassis: Both of the thicker spot, I use the same dremel bit and trim back that distance "x" on both left and right side of the chassis. Doesn't need a lot. And I did it from the bottom up. I think you can maybe trim back more, but I don't want the slide to be too loose. Other things I've been finding, Guarder grip does not fit RS magwell or grip plug. Now I am waiting for airsoft magwell now...which sucks because Agency Arms makes a nice grey color one. Link to post Share on other sites
RacingManiac Posted February 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 So you can punch those fake "pin heads" out. So I did and got the FI style ones....also polished the extractor "pin" part of the the fake extractor....and got the PTS Magwell after trying 2 RS ones that didn't work. Link to post Share on other sites
RacingManiac Posted February 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 Got a couple of shooting vid to show how it runs. This is honestly the best running steel slide gun I've put together. And honestly surprising since its a longer slide with a RMR and smaller piston...Full mag dump, did run out of gas, finished all the BBs though: https://youtu.be/3OJ9DMLP7Tw Real Cap(17 BBs): https://youtu.be/EPyUgzMkXK8 Full gas charge, 68F indoor temp. Link to post Share on other sites
aznriptide859 Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 Is there a G17 version of this slide? Looking at this build makes me want to make one as well lol. Link to post Share on other sites
hitmanNo2 Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 For G18 but close enough. https://shop.jkarmy.com/ready-fighter-fi-style-mark-2-premium-slide-set-for-marui-18c-series-titanium-grey.html Link to post Share on other sites
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