Ever Purchase Slide/Barrel Combination Separately?

Jetpilot007

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I am curious if any one has ever purchased a Slide/Barrel combination followed by a frame assembly purchase thereafter.

Your input is greatly appreciated.
 
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Yes, I bought a Beretta 96D Brigadier stainless slide, followed by a stainless 96 Elite barrel. They are currently being treated with melonite. I will eventually find a 96G-SD frame, convert it to DAO, and mate it with the top end. This will be the 3rd Beretta I have built this way.
 
It seems that the frames are difficult to find when compared to the slide.

I guess the worst case scenario would be to purchase a new frame assembly frame a manufacturer assuming that it i available.

It does seem like a viable project to engage in. I look at it as a treasure hunt!
 
I have done it with Smiths, but the Beretta 92/96 series has a strong following that loves to mix and match uppers and lowers to create something special. I see it a lot with Sigs as well.
 
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