Opinion needed...

Burrahobbit · 07-04-2001, 11:28 AM

Hello,
Wondering what (especially Mr. Burns and other smiths)thought of the "Pointman" by Krebs Custom. Have any of you inspected it? What is the quality of the parts, etc?
thanks,

-Mike

Shay · 07-04-2001, 11:37 AM

Here is a link to a thread on the Pointman
http://www.pistolsmith.com/viewtopic.ph ... 85&forum=4

Dane Burns · 07-04-2001, 11:51 AM

You have seen Tom's reply and I have seen Tom's pistol.

The parts are in general the same as used in a basic Kimber. (frame and slide and internals) The front strap treatment is original.

Any number of us (BCP, Nowlin, Krebs) offer upgraded guns based on the Jericho/Kimber parts and or guns.

Krebs is known for doing excellent 1911 work.

Burrahobbit · 07-04-2001, 11:58 AM

Thanks for your (very) quick response. I was actually thinking more comparitively, such as your FED package to the point man... I realize that you wouldn't want to put down anyone, but I was looking for an honest comparision in quality, atention to detail etc....thanks agian!

Dane Burns · 07-04-2001, 01:20 PM

I build a customer's FED from your Kimber. I do it one at a time, by myself. I build it the way I would want my personal gun built. You have the ability to pick my brain on the subject and detail your gun exactly the way you decide you want it built.

I am in the process of building some production FEDs that were offered through P-T Partners. That is not the same gun that you can get from me if you have your own FED built in my shop.

The difference? Simply, the details.

MPower · 07-05-2001, 03:10 AM

Dane, can you expand on your statement that the P&T guns not being the same as your FED package guns? I would appreciate knowing the specific differences and details between the two.

Dane Burns · 07-05-2001, 10:04 PM

One is built to my spec at a specific price point the other is built to yours.

Example? You may choose a BarSto, while I use a barrel made specifically for me. You may choose the "WAVE" or checkering while the gun comes with 30 lpi serrations. I fit wood grips, you may want Micarta or Carbon Fiber.

The production gun is a production gun with no options other than finish or night sights. Hence the price point. A custom FED from my shop has no limits on up grades or price point. Production gun you wait less than 6 months, custom FED has year wait.

Burrahobbit · 07-06-2001, 05:40 PM

Have any pics of your production pistol?

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07-04-2001, 11:28 AM	#1
Burrahobbit Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 58	Hello, Wondering what (especially Mr. Burns and other smiths)thought of the "Pointman" by Krebs Custom. Have any of you inspected it? What is the quality of the parts, etc? thanks, -Mike

07-04-2001, 11:37 AM	#2
Shay Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 407	Here is a link to a thread on the Pointman http://www.pistolsmith.com/viewtopic.ph ... 85&forum=4

07-04-2001, 11:51 AM	#3
Dane Burns Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Issaquah, WA Posts: 3,830	You have seen Tom's reply and I have seen Tom's pistol. The parts are in general the same as used in a basic Kimber. (frame and slide and internals) The front strap treatment is original. Any number of us (BCP, Nowlin, Krebs) offer upgraded guns based on the Jericho/Kimber parts and or guns. Krebs is known for doing excellent 1911 work.

07-04-2001, 11:58 AM	#4
Burrahobbit Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 58	Thanks for your (very) quick response. I was actually thinking more comparitively, such as your FED package to the point man... I realize that you wouldn't want to put down anyone, but I was looking for an honest comparision in quality, atention to detail etc....thanks agian!

07-04-2001, 01:20 PM	#5
Dane Burns Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Issaquah, WA Posts: 3,830	I build a customer's FED from your Kimber. I do it one at a time, by myself. I build it the way I would want my personal gun built. You have the ability to pick my brain on the subject and detail your gun exactly the way you decide you want it built. I am in the process of building some production FEDs that were offered through P-T Partners. That is not the same gun that you can get from me if you have your own FED built in my shop. The difference? Simply, the details.

07-05-2001, 03:10 AM	#6
MPower Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 58	Dane, can you expand on your statement that the P&T guns not being the same as your FED package guns? I would appreciate knowing the specific differences and details between the two.

07-05-2001, 10:04 PM	#7
Dane Burns Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Issaquah, WA Posts: 3,830	One is built to my spec at a specific price point the other is built to yours. Example? You may choose a BarSto, while I use a barrel made specifically for me. You may choose the "WAVE" or checkering while the gun comes with 30 lpi serrations. I fit wood grips, you may want Micarta or Carbon Fiber. The production gun is a production gun with no options other than finish or night sights. Hence the price point. A custom FED from my shop has no limits on up grades or price point. Production gun you wait less than 6 months, custom FED has year wait.

07-06-2001, 05:40 PM	#8
Burrahobbit Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 58	Have any pics of your production pistol?