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Heirloom Precision, LLC
2118 E. 5th St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 804-1911
(480) 804-7411 - FAX
©2008
Heirloom Precision, LLC
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Frequently Asked Questions
Often times the simplest of questions and/or issues can be resolved
by referring to our frequently asked questions section below. Our
most important goal as we serve you is for your complete satisfaction
with our products and work, so should you still have a question,
inquiry, or comment please feel free to email and we'll reply in
kind.
Are you currently accepting work?
Yes. Our doors are never closed and, although we do have a waiting
list, we continue to take on new projects everyday.
How does your waiting list work and what are your current lead times?
Getting a place in line is easy... unless other arrangements are
made, your place in line is secured once we have received your base
gun. When it's your turn at the bench and we're ready to start your
project we'll contact you to solidify the details of the build.
Currently we are quoting delivery at approximately 12 months from the
day we receive your base gun with some projects running a bit faster
at 10 months or so. Of course, the lead-time quote is just an
estimate and certain variables may dictate that delivery times
fluctuate one way or another.
To get the wheels moving on your project and/or to secure a place on
our waiting list please email or call Jason at the shop....
Jason@hp1911.com or 480-804-1911
Are any deposits required to be placed on your waiting list?
No deposit is required up front, the only things needed to secure
your place in line are a suitable base gun/frame and your complete
contact information.
How should I ship my pistol to your shop?
You can use either UPS or FedEx to send your pistol to us. Both may
have specific requirements when shipping firearms so it is best to
refer to their respective websites for instructions. Our shipping
address is:
Heirloom Precision
2118 E. 5th Street
Tempe, Arizona 85281
480-804-1911
Which brand of pistol/frame do you prefer to build on?
We make no bones about it, we're big fans of using Colt pistols as
the basis for our custom 1911s. However, in addition to Colt most any
quality base gun/frame such as those from Springfield Armory, Les
Baer, and Caspian will make a beautiful custom gun once we're done
with it. With that said, we have found that using a specific brand or
model of base gun may better suit certain projects either
stylistically or functionally and we're always happy to lend a hand
or a bit of guidance when choosing your base gun.
For Browning Hi-Powers we will only work on Browning or FN made
pistols.
Who will build my pistol?
As you probably have already noticed there are only three `smiths at
our shop and only two of them (Ted and Jason) build full time. Should
you want a specific `smith to build your gun or to have two or more
of the builders collaborate on your project we will make every
attempt to accommodate that request.
Do you do small jobs or piece-meal work?
As a general rule of thumb we do not do any "small jobs" or
"piece-meal" work such as sight installations, trigger jobs, safety
fits, or the like and instead concentrate our efforts on complete
custom builds of the 1911 and Browning Hi-Power.
Which front sight height will work with the Yost Retro rear sight?
It's not really possible to say what front sight height will be
required for every pistol as each gun can be different as there are
many variables that will determine exactly what height front sight
your particular gun will need. That said, the Yost Retro rear sight
was designed to work with the stock front sight height on the current
Colt 1911 pistols, .175". Additionally, if your existing rear sight
is the same height as the Retro rear and your gun currently shoots
POA/POI then your front sight height will remain the same.
Will dry firing damage my pistol?
No. It has been shown through our experience that dry firing a
properly maintained 1911 or Browning Hi-Power will cause no undue
wear to the pistol. In the past, and with certain rim-fire firearms,
dry firing was frowned upon but with a properly functioning and
maintained pistol dry firing should not cause any major issues and
instead is a valuable tool that can help improve and maintain trigger
control.
Is the use of a shock buff recommended?
No. Using a shock buff shortens the stroke of the pistol and can lead
to erratic ejection and malfunctions. We have found that with proper
maintenance and regular recoil spring replacement intervals there is
no substantial value to having a shock buff installed in ones
pistol.
Is letting the slide slam home on an empty chamber bad for my pistol?
Basically, yes it is. While an occasional or accidental occurrence
may not damage ones pistol the repeated act of the slide slamming
closed on an empty chamber can have an adverse effect on the pistol's
hammer and sear geometry as well as cause battering between the
frame, slide stop, and barrel feet. Whenever possible ease the slide
home when not chambering a round.
When chambering a round should I "ride" the slide into battery?
No. When actually chambering a round always let the slide return to
battery under the complete forward force of the recoil spring. Do not
run the slide home by hand.
Can closing the slide on a loaded/live chamber cause damage?
Basically, yes it can. Whenever possible one should never allow the
extractor to snap over the rim or a cartridge or dummy round, such as
the case when closing the slide on a live or loaded chamber. The act
of doing this forces the extractor to operate outside of its intended
range of motion and can lead to a loss of extractor tension,
premature extractor fatigue, and/or failure/breakage of the
extractor.
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