Stupid Expensive Glock 19 Build

[Battle Cock]

This is a project I have mentioned in passing on some other threads so I figured I'd create a place to document it.

I'll start this build thread by acknowledging a couple things.
Yes, I know I could buy ANY big name custom Glock 19 on the market for the price of this build.
Yes, it would have been more cost effective to buy a frame and build up from there
Yes, since technically I am starting with a complete firearm and upgrading it, this is not a true "build" thread.

That said, this is a personal project. The aim here is to build a gun that is MY perfection. Not "Glock Perfection" as it comes from the factory. I aim for this to be a learning experience and a personal challenge to push myself to producing a top tier finished product for myself. I decided early on that cost effectiveness would play only a minimal role (if any) in parts and mod selection.

* Indicates parts already acquired

Parts list:

• New Glock 19 *
• Ghost 3.5lb Edge trigger connector
• Glock extended slide stop lever *
• Lone Wolf Stainless guide rod and captured recoil spring *
• Trijicon RMR Adjustable LED - 3.25 MOA Red Dot *
• Apex Action Enhancement Trigger body
• Trijicon Suppressor Night Sights (black ring) *
• Surefire XC-1 (Possibly X300U) *
• Wilson Combat Threaded G19 Barrel
• RM63 RMR Mount Sealing Plate
• Maritime Spring Cups
• Stainless Steel Pin Set
• Pierce Grip Plug
  

Frame Mods: (Done by myself)

• Minor frontstrap reduction
• Reduced finger grooves
• Minimalist magwell cuts
• Thumb groove/web contour
• Glove bevel
• Medium mag release bevel
• Recessed stippling borders
• Speed shelf
• Brand new texture pattern, name pending
• Complete trigger guard contour
• High grade polish

Slide work

• Add top front serrations
• Enhanced rear serrations
• Add side front serrations
• RMR cut
• Slide refinish
• 45 degree corner cuts with top front serrations wrapping down to front serrations.

All told, here are my projected totals:
Parts : $1920.0 (including stock G19)
Machining: $600-$700
I value the frame work I will do at $350 (conservatively)

So all told, its looking like I'll be about $2600.00 out of pocket for this build and I can value its overall production at around $3000.00

I'll post pictures during the process even some WIP pictures during stippling.