Inlander Arms Easy Bolt device

[Nor*Cal]

Not sure if this has been posted but it didn't pop up on a quick search.

Inlander Arms is going to begin selling a bolt action device for building 80% Glocks.

Here's a link to the article with pictures and info.

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/02/20/bolt-action-glock-california/

[Inlander Arms]

Not sure if this has been posted but it didn't pop up on a quick search.

Inlander Arms is going to begin selling a bolt action device for building 80% Glocks.

Here's a link to the article with pictures and info.

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2...ck-california/

We started production early and should deliver pre-orders by the end of the month/early April.

The kit, when combined with our barrel inserts, will be compatible with both polymer80 glock frames as well as the lone wolf timberwolf frames. We're looking at designing a locking plate that will swap out and make the Easy Bolt compatible with Matrix precision Sig frames as well.

We were considering getting a table at Crossroads of the West @ the Cow Palace where we planned to offer cash discounts, but Crossroads won't allow us to sell 80% frames and receivers.

We're available to answer any questions about SSE2 or this kit:
(408)634-2248
info@inlanderarms.com

https://www.inlanderarms.com

Thanks,
Nate

[heidad01]

^^^
That is funny. They allow beef jerky and all other junk but not 80%

[iareConfusE]

If the handgun can then be converted to semi-auto after the build, what do we do with the extended barrel and the bolt action kit?... Paperweight?

[Inlander Arms]

If the handgun can then be converted to semi-auto after the build, what do we do with the extended barrel and the bolt action kit?... Paperweight?

We anticipate the Easy Bolt will likely work on the next Polymer80 Glock offerings, but if you were done with 80% builds you can always sell it on Calguns etc.

Its also not a bad idea to keep it for proof of compliance beyond just documenting your build with pictures.

[dwtt]

Is there a similar bolt action for 1911 frames? I can put one on a Caspian frame and then it would be CA legal.

[iareConfusE]

Is there a similar bolt action for 1911 frames? I can put one on a Caspian frame and then it would be CA legal.

I was just about to ask the same question about 80% 1911 frames. I'm assuming the law will require the same of home-built 1911s, except they won't need the extra piece of metal embedded for serial # engraving.

[Abu Riyah]

Around $400 for the 80% frame, long barrel, and bolt contraption and then another $300-500 for a slide and even more for a regular length barrel if I can legally convert it to semi-auto? I bought a brand new G19 for $499 with a factory warranty and no potential legal problems. If this allowed me to build a G-clone and save money, then I would be interested. As it is, I just don't get what problem this is a solution to.

[Inlander Arms]

Is there a similar bolt action for 1911 frames? I can put one on a Caspian frame and then it would be CA legal.

We recommend the Limited 10 break top upper for 1911 builds. I believe they said they will be making another batch of them soon.

https://www.l10-machine.com/products/breaktop-single-shot-upper?variant=12084090113

[Inlander Arms]

Around $400 for the 80% frame, long barrel, and bolt contraption and then another $300-500 for a slide and even more for a regular length barrel if I can legally convert it to semi-auto? I bought a brand new G19 for $499 with a factory warranty and no potential legal problems. If this allowed me to build a G-clone and save money, then I would be interested. As it is, I just don't get what problem this is a solution to.

Many of our customers have privacy concerns. They are law abiding citizens but are reluctant to trust CA government with gun databases. I would say that is a reasonable assessment given the level of contempt this state has toward gun owners in general.

[iareConfusE]

Around $400 for the 80% frame, long barrel, and bolt contraption and then another $300-500 for a slide and even more for a regular length barrel if I can legally convert it to semi-auto? I bought a brand new G19 for $499 with a factory warranty and no potential legal problems. If this allowed me to build a G-clone and save money, then I would be interested. As it is, I just don't get what problem this is a solution to.

Some people take pride in being able to craft their own products they can use. This manufacturer is helping people do it legally. Doing many DIY things are almost always going to cost you more if you want it done right and pretty, and a lot of builders/hobbyists are okay with that. It's understandable if you don't feel the same way about personal accomplishment, but myself and others certainly do.

Sure, you can say, "Oh but it's just a Glock, it'd be different if it were a custom 1911". But then I could easily respond that building a custom 1911 from an 80% lower requires much more tooling and experience than it takes to put a Dremel and some files to a plastic 80% lower.

So, there's your answer.

[Abu Riyah]

Some people take pride in being able to craft their own products they can use. This manufacturer is helping people do it legally. Doing many DIY things are almost always going to cost you more if you want it done right and pretty, and a lot of builders/hobbyists are okay with that. It's understandable if you don't feel the same way about personal accomplishment, but myself and others certainly do.

Sure, you can say, "Oh but it's just a Glock, it'd be different if it were a custom 1911". But then I could easily respond that building a custom 1911 from an 80% lower requires much more tooling and experience than it takes to put a Dremel and some files to a plastic 80% lower.

So, there's your answer.

Respectfully, I actually did not ask a question, but you are preaching to the choir about the satisfaction of DIY projects. I've been a DIY'er most of my life in a number of areas, including firearms. However, I've always focused on projects that are either going to save me money or produce something of higher quality and/or customization than would otherwise be available.

In this case, yes, I would say that this is "just a Glock" and that a custom 1911 project would be something much more appealing to tackle, regardless of the additional cost and technical challenge. This project results in a pistol that is no better than and certainly more expensive than the "real deal." Toss in the legal hoops to be jumped through and any remaining appeal is lost to me and many others.

Inlander Arms seems to be a good operation and their product looks like it is solid, but I'm not the only one on here that has commented on the negative appeal of a DIY 80% Glock, especially in light of the current legal atmosphere in California.