GeorgeD

I want to change the front sight on a 986 pc 2.5” barrel , it is a dovetail front sight. does anyone have the dovetail dimensions of the vcomp front sight or know if it’s the same as the 986? I measured the 986 front .380w x .100d and appears to be 60° dawson makes a sight for the 627 vcomp, I emailed Dawson for dimensions but only got back, “it won’t fit” thanks

I can’t speak to the bushing, fp or your gun… But since my dept has switched to pmc for training ammo, we have seen a huge increase in light strikes . Pmc bronze 45 out of our g21s. We are seeing multiple light strikes in every training block , almost all of them will ignite with a second strike. FWIW

My first 2011 was built with two top ends one in 40 and one in 9. The gun was built by Dan Bedell (Bedell custom.) Both top ends were tight and ran flawless. It can definitely be done. I fit the 9 top end to a new frame a couple years back because I’d rather have two guns than one.

Colt has nicely optioned guns that are under $1k . I have 3 colts, all have been modified extensively at this point, but they ran just fine when they were stock too. Used sti could be an option as well. I will also concur with much of what’s mentioned above that I have experience with. Remington, Springfield, Dan Wesson are all nice in my opinion

I just had a 9mm conversion done by https://pinnaclehighperformance.com he did great work, was reasonably priced, answered my call and emails, fairly quick too.

My first thoughts of my Brekke Custom PCC setup. I do not shoot pcc but I wanted an AR to practice with at work on the indoor range. Queue the 9mm pcc. I snatched up a aero epc receiver set, which is nothing special, but has a last round hold open that I wanted since it needs to mimic an AR15. I bought Brekke Customs 12.5” barrel, break and carbon fiber handguard combo. I’m running a stern bolt, a 308 buffer spring and 5.5 oz carbine buffer. Guns empty weight with a primary arms dot is 1 oz short of 6 lbs. It may not be the best combination of parts ever but i am very pleased with the results. Shooting my pistol reloads (147 BBI over 3.0g clay dot) the gun is a bit sluggish, I’m sure just a result of not having enough gas. But shooting factory ammo the gun runs soft and flat, just as good as any properly tuned 5.56 that I own. The dot barely moves while shooting. I can’t say enough good things about the customer service at brekke and the quality of product he puts out. I’m sure his comp is most of the reason this gun runs so well. I have around 1k stoppage free rounds through the gun with many more to come I’m sure. So far I have used Glock, magpul and ets mags. Glock and magpul mags run fantastic. My opinion of ets is they are junk. First time I dropped them with ammo the base plates exploded off the mag leaving guts and ammo all over the floor. The springs bind in the tube, the follower look like they’re going to flip over if you look at them wrong.

Out of 10 or so various streamlights, only one has stopped working on me. A $15 aaa micro. The rest have been great. I have a new 500 lumen tlr7 , I would say borders the limit for interior use. My work gun light is 200ish , an old insight, but works well inside. Not so much outside. I’ve been told we’re getting new 1000 lumen streamlights but haven’t see it yet. Overall great products, maybe not the best , but they work well for me.

Is anyone running an ALS holster with a railed 2011 with light. The closest thing I can find that might work is for a Springfield operator with a surefire x300. But I’m not to keen on wasting $100+ on trail and error. So if anyone is running a similar setup let’s hear what your using. I only want a safariland als, no hood. Want it similar to my work holster. It will be going on a qls so I can mess around on the range while at work. thanks!

https://www.amazon.com/HOPPES-No-9-Lubricating-Oil/dp/B082DFQ3HF I dump these out and fill with motor oil. Haven’t had one leak yet

http://www.jabuie.com/ionbond.html If you’re looking for black, ive used these guys for ionbond. Did a nice job.

I agree with above. Good bullets, no more smoke than any other brand. He is also shipping fairly quick right now.

http://clubcustomguns.com/ check these guys out, couple local shooters here used him. Did a good job, think it was $60 or $75 for black ionbond.

Whatever works in your gun. Some guns are finicky. I use Chip McCormick power mags and factory Colt mags that came with my guns. I use metalform in my 9mm wilson, Tripp are good choices too. I have kimber tac-pros that work surprisingly well too

I like the double alpha racer double stack with a spacer. Get more versatility for your money. I rarely shoot production (maybe 2 times ever) but I can quickly change my SS rig to production or ipsc standard

I finish sand with some fine-ish grit 600-1000, like mentioned above, you cant even tell