tibbets classic customs

Cody302 · 10-20-2005, 07:06 PM

I'm gonna feel really stoooopid after this, but could someone tell me why I can not seem find a smith named Tibbets/ Tibbets Classic Customs.!? I had a 1950 Colt Commander .38 Super(flawless) stolen from me. Now I want another one, I saw his work and thought...." I like the direction he's going'', but every time I find a lead or address it turns out bogus--error404--redirected--or anywhere else other than!! Thanx for your time.

Dane Burns · 10-20-2005, 07:22 PM

Vic builds really nice guns, here ya go...

http://www.guncrafterindustries.com/about.shtml

http://www.guncrafterindustries.com/

Cody302 · 10-20-2005, 07:56 PM

Thank Ya kindly Mr.Burns!

Rich S. · 11-13-2005, 06:56 AM

Here's another question: Is Vic Tibbets still doing any custom work, or is he pretty much solely dedicated to the GI 50 project now?

Thanks
Rich

Chris Peters · 11-18-2005, 06:43 AM

I talk with Vic fairly regularly. I believe he has his hands full with the .50 GI project. That takes most if not all of his resources these days.

10mm · 11-25-2005, 02:55 AM

Vic closed his original website (and gunsmithing business), which was either www.classiccustoms.com or www.classichandguns.com, I can't remember which one, about two years ago. He and another fellow, Alex Zimmerman IIRC started Guncrafter Industries and thus the .50GI was born. I think the .50GI is great but I sure miss seeing all of the nice customs he did. I have a nice folder on my hard drive of his custom work 'cause it sure was some neat stuff.

dnovo · 12-31-2005, 04:08 AM

Vic and Alex still turn out a superb product. I acquired a Guncrafter 50 GI a couple of weeks ago. The build quality and finish are second to none. And that gun DOES shoot!!!! Also, they are still willing to speak to customers and very, very pleasant to deal with. Since they are building a 45 ACP version, and will put most 'custom' features you would want on it, you should contact Guncrafters if you still want a Tibbets built gun. (They will also do a 45 conversion for their 50. It will not work the other way, since the 50 will not 'drop in' to a smaller 45. The gun is specially built, and a tiny bit larger but not much heavier than a 'normal' 45.) Dave

agtman · 02-16-2006, 04:12 PM

It's too bad Vic no longer does the individual custom work. He's very talented. I'm glad I got my Delta to him (and back) when I did. :wink:

http://bren-ten.com/agtman/id4.html

http://bren-ten.com/agtman/id5.html

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Bill Riehl · 02-20-2006, 04:13 AM

Thats a nice gun. I like the look of polymer finishes second only to a good deep Colt blue on a pistol. Good rust blue is another matter entirely...

agtman · 02-25-2006, 04:06 PM

Thanks Bill.

I've really enjoyed this gun. Aside from it's looks, my Delta's been a real shooter - thanks to Vic.

8)

10-20-2005, 07:06 PM	#1
Cody302 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2	Excuse Me,Paging Mr. Tibbets Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm gonna feel really stoooopid after this, but could someone tell me why I can not seem find a smith named Tibbets/ Tibbets Classic Customs.!? I had a 1950 Colt Commander .38 Super(flawless) stolen from me. Now I want another one, I saw his work and thought...." I like the direction he's going'', but every time I find a lead or address it turns out bogus--error404--redirected--or anywhere else other than!! Thanx for your time.

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10-20-2005, 07:22 PM	#2
Dane Burns Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Issaquah, WA Posts: 3,830	Vic builds really nice guns, here ya go... http://www.guncrafterindustries.com/about.shtml http://www.guncrafterindustries.com/

10-20-2005, 07:56 PM	#3
Cody302 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2	Thank Ya kindly Mr.Burns!

11-13-2005, 06:56 AM	#4
Rich S. Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: MD Posts: 116	Here's another question: Is Vic Tibbets still doing any custom work, or is he pretty much solely dedicated to the GI 50 project now? Thanks Rich

11-18-2005, 06:43 AM	#5
Chris Peters Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Berryville, Arkansas (the 1911 capital) Posts: 131	I talk with Vic fairly regularly. I believe he has his hands full with the .50 GI project. That takes most if not all of his resources these days.

11-25-2005, 02:55 AM	#6
10mm Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Bel Air, MD Posts: 233	Vic closed his original website (and gunsmithing business), which was either www.classiccustoms.com or www.classichandguns.com, I can't remember which one, about two years ago. He and another fellow, Alex Zimmerman IIRC started Guncrafter Industries and thus the .50GI was born. I think the .50GI is great but I sure miss seeing all of the nice customs he did. I have a nice folder on my hard drive of his custom work 'cause it sure was some neat stuff.

12-31-2005, 04:08 AM	#7
dnovo Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 8	Vic and Alex still turn out a superb product. I acquired a Guncrafter 50 GI a couple of weeks ago. The build quality and finish are second to none. And that gun DOES shoot!!!! Also, they are still willing to speak to customers and very, very pleasant to deal with. Since they are building a 45 ACP version, and will put most 'custom' features you would want on it, you should contact Guncrafters if you still want a Tibbets built gun. (They will also do a 45 conversion for their 50. It will not work the other way, since the 50 will not 'drop in' to a smaller 45. The gun is specially built, and a tiny bit larger but not much heavier than a 'normal' 45.) Dave

02-16-2006, 04:12 PM	#8
agtman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 291	It's too bad Vic no longer does the individual custom work. He's very talented. I'm glad I got my Delta to him (and back) when I did. :wink: http://bren-ten.com/agtman/id4.html http://bren-ten.com/agtman/id5.html 8)

02-20-2006, 04:13 AM	#9
Bill Riehl Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 87	Thats a nice gun. I like the look of polymer finishes second only to a good deep Colt blue on a pistol. Good rust blue is another matter entirely...

02-25-2006, 04:06 PM	#10
agtman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 291	Thanks Bill. I've really enjoyed this gun. Aside from it's looks, my Delta's been a real shooter - thanks to Vic. 8)