Nathanb Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 So as I was tinkering last night I had a thought. Has anyone approached polishing the mags and magwell for reloading assistance? I'm thinking it may be walking the line of legality and not return any gains Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_RAD Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 47 minutes ago, Nathanb said: So as I was tinkering last night I had a thought. Has anyone approached polishing the mags and magwell for reloading assistance? I'm thinking it may be walking the line of legality and not return any gains I've thought about polishing the magwell. Never done it. Don't think it'd be illegal. Though, if it's really even possible and you could get it looking like wet chrome I bet you'd get questions thinking you removed material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanb Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 That's where I'm going with it. Not sure how well it would shine or worth it. But I hadn't touched the blue magic for a bit and was starting to twitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_RAD Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 18 minutes ago, Nathanb said: That's where I'm going with it. Not sure how well it would shine or worth it. But I hadn't touched the blue magic for a bit and was starting to twitch Do it and let us know how it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanb Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 That's where I'm going with it. Not sure how well it would shine or worth it. But I hadn't touched the blue magic for a bit and was starting to twitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I've always found 22.4 to be one of the most poorly worded rules in existence... Does this say you can flare the well out 1/4" longer and wider than the mag body? Or that those are maximum dimensions? How much beveling COULD you do before it was considered external? None? Anythingg not visible as viewed from the sides or top of the gun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_RAD Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 (edited) 40 minutes ago, MemphisMechanic said: I've always found 22.4 to be one of the most poorly worded rules in existence... Does this say you can flare the well out 1/4" longer and wider than the mag body? Or that those are maximum dimensions? How much beveling COULD you do before it was considered external? None? Anythingg not visible as viewed from the sides or top of the gun? I read that to say you CAN make mods to the internal portion of the mag well. (e. g. flare) The last sentence makes it seem like as long as you're not doing anything to the outside. Edited January 13, 2017 by B_RAD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 (edited) 56 minutes ago, B_RAD said: I read that to say you CAN make mods to the internal portion of the mag well. (e. g. flare) The last sentence makes it seem like as long as you're not doing anything to the outside. That's the way I want to read things, too. I'm just not sure an RM at a major match will agree... Someone post a photo of their Tanfo's magwell so I can attach it to the email I'm sending to DNROI for a definitive ruling - in writing. Edited January 13, 2017 by MemphisMechanic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbu Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Pretty fresh one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbu Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Beat one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissionaryMike Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 A definitive ruling would be a good thing. I concur that the language in 22.4 leaves too much to be interpreted by the individual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 (edited) I will let you know what reply I receive. Based on the DNROI reply in this, I think flaring it is legal: My email: "To: dnroi@uspsa.org Section 22.4 is somewhat ambiguous in it's wording. It seems to indicate that as long as the opening isn't enlarged more than 1/4" away from the body of the magazine in any direction, *mild* flaring of the magwell on a metal-framed gun with a file is permitted. By extension, polishing that surface would be permitted as well. Is this a correct interpretation? Our local RM isn't certain. The sticking point appears to be the word "external" whenever I discuss this... Does the rule perhaps refer to the frame of the gun being factory profiled as viewed from the sides, front, and rear? What is used to determine if work is External, and therefore put a gun into Open division?" Edited January 13, 2017 by MemphisMechanic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanb Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share Posted January 14, 2017 Thanks for taking that on. It's good to know that I wasn't the only one concerned with the not being clear and concise rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryridesmotox Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 I was thinking about the mag well the other day. Let us know, one more thing for me to shine up like a mirror Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanb Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share Posted January 14, 2017 I was even considering the mags. Or the ribs of the mags. I've got a boat load though so it may not be the best idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 (edited) I don't want to polish the frame. I want to carve it like Thanksgiving turkey. So it looks like the post from the Sig group that is linked. A 1/8" thick flat ridge left all the way around, the rest of the magwell angled inward at 30+ degrees... (My gun isn't hard chromed, and is getting cerakoted) Edited January 14, 2017 by MemphisMechanic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissionaryMike Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 16 minutes ago, MemphisMechanic said: I don't want to polish the frame. I want to carve it like Thanksgiving turkey. So it looks like the post from the Sig group that is linked. A 1/8" thick flat ridge left all the way around, the rest of the magwell angled inward at 30+ degrees... (My gun isn't hard chromed, and is getting cerakoted) I want to bevel my magwell too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryridesmotox Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 The Sig carving is a bit much. You would be working for a while on steel unless you used a mean file or a decent grit wheel on a dremel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegionShooter Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 20 hours ago, johnbu said: Beat one It'd look better without that Packer junk in the background... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegionShooter Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 On a side note, I recently decided to have a go at Production again and got a new Stock 2. I'v never owned a Tanfo and the maiden voyage is in a couple hours so I'm hoping all goes well. The only thing I really want to add, having only played with it at home, is a fiber front sight. Beautiful gun and it fits me great though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 (edited) 18 hours ago, ryridesmotox said: The Sig carving is a bit much. You would be working for a while on steel unless you used a mean file or a decent grit wheel on a dremel. Oh if it's approved per DNROI... That letter is getting laminated and kept in my range bag. And this thing is getting carved up like Thanksgiving turkey I want my Tanfo scratched to hell and hopefully rusty in a place or two in a few years. I actively dislike pretty guns, so mine can be the guinea pig. Iffffff they say it's okay. Edited January 15, 2017 by MemphisMechanic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryridesmotox Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Send it to me... I'll throw it in the Ocean for a few days... It will look like hammered dog droppings after Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 2 hours ago, ryridesmotox said: Send it to me... I'll throw it in the Ocean for a few days... It will look like hammered dog droppings after I'll enjoy applying the patina myself, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryridesmotox Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 I apply patina to my pistol every night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbu Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 10 hours ago, LegionShooter said: It'd look better without that Packer junk in the background... Everything is better with the Da Pack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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