ChrisMcCracken
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I'm interested in shooting PRS. I just built an AR-10 in 308 with the intention of shooting PRS some day. I'm trying to sell my AR-15 to get glass for the AR-10. Any resources or suggestions for someone getting into it?
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I have a 22 LEO trade-in. I thought it was a good deal but wish I had just bought new from the start. I got it sight unseen over the internet. It was the dirtiest and most cosmetically worn glock I've ever seen. I sent it to GA for warranty work and refinish, so I'm 100% certain it will run like every other glock. It's still not pretty though. I'll be using it as a Limited gun.
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It's been a while in the making, but here is my finished Limited gun. I didn't bother changing the barrel, but I'm happy with it. I still need a holster rig and reloading caliber change.
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I just finished building my G22 Limited gun!
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I did that with my G22 Open when I switched from the SJC mount to the Carver mount. It worked pretty good.
Don't see how it would be illegal. I've had a thought of taking an SJC lug used to mount the scope and screwing a thumb rest to them.Since thumb rests are legal for limited, would one that somehow clamps onto the bottom rail be legal?
Pics?
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I just tried Tac-Grip as my first option for improving my grip, and its not sticking well. Is there some trick to get a piece that doesn't want to stick to stick better, or should I just peel it off re-clean and put on a new piece?
Someone mentioned a hair dryer earlier, so I may try that before I get rid of this tac-grip.
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I see on sjc's sight they have a dowel thumb rest for glocks but I can't see how it attaches. Anyone tried it? Does it use an existing pin hole or does it require drilling?
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Since thumb rests are legal for limited, would one that somehow clamps onto the bottom rail be legal?
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Yeah, I probably should give him a call, but pretty much any extra shipping for less than perfect upgrade would send me further into the hole on this deal. If it were just some rust in the sights or holster wear, I would be way less disappointed. The gunk on the slide and all of the grime and holster lint show he didn't even look at the gun he was selling or likely even check that it was functional. It was like orange juice was dripped on the top of the slide and allowed to get sticky and collect grime. In the end though, it's a glock. It will operate and meet all my needs after some upgrades. I want to send to the factory to let them give it a once over as well. I'm hoping the internals will get replaced but not holding my breath.
Chris
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Sorry, I sent you that way. I have only bought mags from the guy, no guns. I have never seen any complaints till now.I won't ever post his link again. Can't you return the gun?
Again, I'm apologize.
I don't blame you. I blame the dealer. If it was for anything other than a Limited gun that was going to get reworked and if it was something other than a Glock with swappable parts, I would send it back. However, I'm going to get it looked over and swap out a bunch of parts. I suspect it will turn out well anyway in the long run.
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I would buy one of these instead! $369
Anyone else looking at this, don't do it! Buyer beware. The gun they sent me was disgustingly dirty and in pretty bad condition. I expected some wear, but I got no disclosure ahead of time to prepare me for the amount of wear or the fact that it hadn't even been wiped off since taking it out of the officers duty holster. The dealer should be ashamed for selling a gun in this condition.
It was covered in holster lint/dust with some unknown crud along the top of the slide. The sights are rusty. The rear of the slide has no finish left, likely from the retention strap of the holster. The metal part in the frame that the barrel locks up with is losing its finish exposing some coppery color underneath. All of the dust on the sights and behind the trigger was present throughout the inside as well. The back of the grip is worn very smooth to the point that I suspect the officer who had it kept his hand on the gun as a habit while just standing around.
The only thing that was actually clean was the bore and chamber. I have no way of guess how many rounds have been put through it, but my guess is it was used to qualify and not much else.
Between the $422 it cost to buy, ship, and transfer this gun and the $530 it would have cost to buy one brand new, I would pay the $530 if I had it to do over again.
Presently, it will be going back to Glock to refinish the slide and barrel for $60 and get a once over by their gunsmiths. Hopefully it will come back as a refurbished like new gun.
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Well, I got the Glock in from my FFL yesterday. I don't recommend anyone buy the $369 LE trade-in listed in the other thread. I can't believe how dirty this gun was and that a dealer would send out a gun in this condition without so much as a wipe off or cursory cleaning. I'll post pictures later. At least it is going into a Limited build where I'm going to be changing out a bunch of parts anyway.
If I had it to do over again, I'd just spend the $100 more to get a brand new gun.
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Maybe it will be self explanatory when I get my glock, but can anyone shed light on how the SJC magwell locks into the grip? It didn't come with any instructions. Does the plug just snap in place, or do you just push it in so tight it doesn't come out easily?
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I'd put on a Dawson heavy ice magwell instead. It will make the gun balance better and help absorb some recoil.
We'll see since I've already ordered the SJC. If I don't like it I'll post it to sell.
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Build Update:
Gun Ordered:
Glock 22 - LE used trade in - $422
SJC Magwell - black - $85
ZEV Tech Fulcrum Trigger Ultimate Kit - $230
ZEV Extended Mag release - $36
Gun needed:
KKM Drop-In Barrel $165
Warren/Sevigny Sights $85?
Grip Tape
3 more mags for a total of 5
3 Dawson Basepads for 20+1
Reloading:
Have:
VV320
Brass
Need:
.40 Caliber change for my 650XL
.40 Dies
.40 Bullets
Belt Rig:
Have:
CR Belt
2 CR mag pouches
Belt NeedWant:
DAA Belt
DAA Racer Pouches x 4
Holster - going to borrow a Manny Bragg
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Chris, give the Bar-Sto barrels a good look as well. Warren/Sevigny sights as well. Oh oh oooooh....and give the Glockworx mag release button a good look to! Your wife is gonna hate us all!!! Keep us posted on your build, brother!
Yeah, the Warren/Sevigny sights are definitely on my list. I'm not sure about which drilled release to get or which button to use.
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I tried both OEM and KKM barrels in my G35 Std guns
While KKM is good, the OEM Glock barrel is as good and more than enough in function and accuracy for my IPSC needs.
My main reason for the barrel is to have a fully supported chamber for reloading. With money being tight, this is probably the last thing I'll get.
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I'm finally building my full fledged Limited gun.
Here are the details on what's ordered so far:
Glock 22 - LE used trade in - $422
SJC Magwell - black - $85
ZEV Tech Fulcrum Trigger Ultimate Kit - $230
Still needed:
KKM Drop-In Barrel $165
Sights - still completely undecided on what to get
Mag release with button
Grip Tape
3 more mags for a total of 5
2 or 3 mag basepads and internals to get 20rds each
I'll post pics as things come in and updates as I make changes. Input is welcome on alternate options for the things I still need to order.
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Update, got one of those Glock 22s for $369+18s/h+ $35 to FFL. I can't wait to see how it turns out.
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Wow, that's quite a deal. I might have to jump on that!!!
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I want to build a top notch Limited Glock in .40. I'm hoping to find a 35, but my local gun shop has a G22 for $530 after tax. Between the G35 being hard to come by and more expensive, should I just take this deal on a G22?
Is the 35 that much better suited to competition that the 22 to justify the cost? Is the only difference the longer barrel and sight radius?
Thanks
Chris
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I wonder what others consider easy to start. My sales rep at the store told me to do 4 pumps of the fuel priming bubble and 4 cranks with the choke on and 4 pumps and 4 cranks with the choke off to heat up the engine. It always starts on that last pull as expected. Are the other brands build differently? Is that the normal protocol for a small 2 stroke engine?
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I picked mine by finding the only place in down that does in house service, as I don't want my equipment mailed away to be fixed. It so happened that they sell mostly stihl trimmers and Honda mowers, so that's what I bought. I fully expect them to last a good while so long as I take care of them.
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I got a Stihl FS-90 about a month ago, couldn't be happier.
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Looks like they've got whole divisions just for gas guns, so I assume I'd be shooting against people with the same handicaps. I'd love to have a RPR or some other bolt gun eventually, but I chose the AR-10 to keep at least one AR in the safe.