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What did you do to your firearm today.
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Don't throw the old spring away.
CatSnoutSoup
NES Member
Recently put Ameriglo I-Dot Pro sights on my G30.
Front post has a tritium dot surrounded by florescent orange, back sight has a single tritium dot.
I really like this configuration of stacking the dots to aim.
I pick up that front sight quickly in day/low light and the tritium vials glow well in the dark.
Like it so much I just bought a set for my G42 and will put them on this coming weekend.
Front post has a tritium dot surrounded by florescent orange, back sight has a single tritium dot.
I really like this configuration of stacking the dots to aim.
I pick up that front sight quickly in day/low light and the tritium vials glow well in the dark.
Like it so much I just bought a set for my G42 and will put them on this coming weekend.
1) Converted my sub 2k to take sig mags.
2) Added "buy more sig226 prebans" to the 'to do' list
2) Added "buy more sig226 prebans" to the 'to do' list
Recently put Ameriglo I-Dot Pro sights on my G30.
Front post has a tritium dot surrounded by florescent orange, back sight has a single tritium dot.
I really like this configuration of stacking the dots to aim.
I pick up that front sight quickly in day/low light and the tritium vials glow well in the dark.
Like it so much I just bought a set for my G42 and will put them on this coming weekend.
I've been using XS sights (post and dot) and I agree it is much faster for me than 3dot style.
Nothing. I'm in China until the end of May, No firearms allowed. But I did bring my bow with me. Maybe I can go hunting some free range dog. ![[rofl]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/013.gif "ROFL [rofl]")
CatSnoutSoup
NES Member
I snapped it into a "Guardian" trigger guard holster from Aegis Armory.
Mock me if you will
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I have this rule that a loaded handgun should always be in a holster. The only reason I take it out is the fire it or unload it.However, I also like to keep a gun sitting on the desk in front of me when I am working late at night and that can be awkward when it is in a big OWB holster.
Enter the trigger guard holster -- well formed 0.08 Kydex fits tightly, pops off with a yank on the cord.
Bought one for the G30 and one for my wife's P938 for her to use in combination with her corset holster.
They were $15 a piece and $6.99 flat rate Priority Mail. Took 12 days from order to my door.
I will probably buy a couple others.
http://aegisarmory.us/shop/kydexholsters/the-guardian-kydex-trigger-guard/
71montess
NES Member
Can we see a pic of the corset holster too ?I snapped it into a "Guardian" trigger guard holster from Aegis Armory.
Mock me if you will
However, I also like to keep a gun sitting on the desk in front of me when I am working late at night and that can be awkward when it is in a big OWB holster.
Enter the trigger guard holster -- well formed 0.08 Kydex fits tightly, pops off with a yank on the cord.
Bought one for the G30 and one for my wife's P938 for her to use in combination with her corset holster.
They were $15 a piece and $6.99 flat rate Priority Mail. Took 12 days from order to my door.
I will probably buy a couple others.
http://aegisarmory.us/shop/kydexholsters/the-guardian-kydex-trigger-guard/
CatSnoutSoup
NES Member
It will probably be difficult for me to squeeze into, but if you insist.
Renewed range membership yesterday, been busy with work and other hobbies, realized I hadn't been shooting since November!!!! Time to remedy that this week.
71montess
NES Member
Perfect weather for the range this weekend... NOT...
cjrubes
NES Member
The wife and I went to the range for a bit today. Wasn't too bad out once the rain stopped...just a little chilly. Now I just need to give everything a cleaning once we're done with Mother's Day activities.
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dwarven1
Lonely Mountain Arms
Cleaned it. And if you don't think that's a big to-do... heh. Try taking down a Remington R51 without the manual. (wait - actually, don't. it's worse than a Ruger Mark III. Even WITH the manual!)
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Isn't the manual online??
dwarven1
Lonely Mountain Arms
Yes. And I have the paper manual, as I just got this a week ago (Remington realizes just how badly they've ****ed up in recent years and they've been offering some of their new guns to gun shop owners and employees at prices under wholesale just to get them out there so people can see them and use them and (hopefully) sell them better.
Here's the manual: https://www.remington.com/sites/default/files/documents/R51_MANUAL_REV_12-2015_FINAL_sm.pdf
Here's the OFFICIAL how-to video from Remington: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK3Wtng5od8
As for how it shoots... shoots great. Wish you could feel the trigger reset (you can't) but it runs nicely. When you have a good magazine... Lupis42 and I took mine to the range Wednesday night. One of the two mags I have started not feeding properly - had to keep smacking the butt of the mag to get it to feed. I haven't contacted Remington yet because today's been a bear at work. If the mag gets fixed? I'd carry it. Shoots great; sights are pretty good. Nice little gun.
Sucks to strip and reassemble so you can get it clean, though.
Installed the 8.5# hammer spring on the Shadow 2 which has dropped the DA trigger pull even more. I don't have a trigger pull gauge but I'd have to imagine it's around 4.5ish pounds. BUT I need to test fire it as I don't use Federal primers. Just figured I'd gamble and try it out. Worst case I switch back to the 11.5# spring...
Also did a detail strip/clean of my Dan Wesson Pointman 9. It was pretty rotten after 600-700 rounds without a cleaning.
Also did a detail strip/clean of my Dan Wesson Pointman 9. It was pretty rotten after 600-700 rounds without a cleaning.
Replaced the hammer and grip safety on the Wilson Combat. Apparently when the grip safety part is listed as "drop in", it doesn't really just drop in and fit. The reviewers on Brownells stating these fit perfectly are damn liars. Instead it took hours of dremeling and filing to make it fit.
No more hammer bite:
No more hammer bite:
I just received my Glock 17 back from Primary Machine. I had them mill the slide for my Vortex Venom, add Dawson Precision suppressor height night sights (for perfect co-witness), and cerakote the slide. It came out awesome - they did a phenomenal job and I would recommend them to anyone. Total cost was ≈ $300
The reason that I sent it out for milling is that I had been using a mounting plate for the red dot that fit into the rear dovetail. The sight sat so high that I was always searching for the dot. Now when I draw the dot seems to naturally land on the target. Off to the range to see how she runs.
The reason that I sent it out for milling is that I had been using a mounting plate for the red dot that fit into the rear dovetail. The sight sat so high that I was always searching for the dot. Now when I draw the dot seems to naturally land on the target. Off to the range to see how she runs.
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I just received my Glock 17 back from Primary Machine. I had them mill the slide for my Vortex Venom, add Dawson Precision suppressor height night sights (for perfect co-witness), and cerakote the slide. It came out awesome - they did a phenomenal job and I would recommend them to anyone. Total cost was ≈ $300
The reason that I sent it out for milling is that I had been using a mounting plate for the red dot that fit into the rear dovetail. The sight sat so high that I was always searching for the dot. Now when I draw the dot seems to naturally land on the target. Off to the range to see how she runs.
That looks amazing
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Loving it.
Gidge
NES Member
Put a nylon bolt buffer in the 10/22 -- Cost : 65₵
Might be better to buy the nylon rod in bulk, but which type do I choose ?
Might be better to buy the nylon rod in bulk, but which type do I choose ?
nstassel
NES Member
Got a Springer guide rod and 13 lb spring for the X5. Even with a 14 lb it had an occasional stoppage.
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Gidge
NES Member
Put about 100+ rounds through the 10/22 with the nylon bolt buffer -- didn't really notice a difference. Next I'm looking at replacing the trigger group, from what I've seen, this can cost as much as I paid for the rifle !
If you are in any way mechanically inclined there are several tutorials on how to tune your trigger group yourself for a fraction of the cost. I took a bone stock brand new un-fired trigger group from 5+lbs to ~2.5lbs on my first go around attempt. I made no attempt to adjust any sear engagement yet... it was mainly fit and finish work and cleaning up any rough edges. I have plans to shoot with it a bit then refine it more should it need it.
tuna
NES Member
After 5 months of Numrich being sold out, I found Popperts and got my Savage 520 working again. Broken operating rod handle had it out of commission, but its back on track again.
dwarven1
Lonely Mountain Arms
Cleaned the S&W 15-22 I took in trade, printed a label for it and put it on the rack. And sold several other guns at the Rutland VT show this weekend.
I bought 3 more mags for my 22/45 today. Ran 10 rounds each through them then tuned them up ran 20 more rounds through them and called it good for now. All fed without issues. One had trouble latching and dropping free, but is getting better. I'll have to keep an eye on that one. It will be last in rotation unless the problem clears up.
NoWin
NES Member
Got to the range to make noise on the 3rd before the 4th!
I have five packages arriving in the next few days. My wife is going to be pissed. Switching competition platforms from a .45 1911 to a 9mm Glock. Needed parts for the Glock, belt setup, and to convert my press. Don't know if it would have been better for everything to arrive at once, or to trickle in. My order from Ben Stoeger's Pro Shop certainly would get her attention.
