Williams v Blackburn bottom metal

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30 December 2020, 21:30

Tex84

Williams v Blackburn bottom metal

Is a Blackburn unit worth the extra money over a Williams unit? What are the main differences in terms of function and fit?

30 December 2020, 23:49

setters5

Can you even buy a Williams anymore?

31 December 2020, 01:20

Tex84

quote:
Originally posted by setters5:
Can you even buy a Williams anymore?

I believe they are out of business. I found one NIB on another forum. Debating that over a Blackburn unit.

31 December 2020, 04:00

Gringo Cazador

If I had to guess Williams bottom metal has not been around in quite a few years. With that said someone will have some in a box somwwhere.

Billy,

High in the shoulder

(we band of bubbas)

31 December 2020, 05:43

DavidReed

What is your end goal?

Having had both in my possession I would take Blackburn over Williams. The Williams were functional but noticeably looser in the floor-plate yoke and the latch engagement in the triggerguard. There’s also a few different variations of the Williams units out there. Blackburn units have a much tighter fit in these areas as received, but they need to be fit and finished by a competent individual.