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if it's the surplus 9mm subgun ammo it is very hot. Story I heard was it was originally intended as cold weather ammo for (maybe sterling subguns) when I used to be able to get it regularly I shot it in my hybrid barreled open gun.. made about 175 in cool weather.. about 168 in hot weather.
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It would be nice to have some new mags that work well, that don't date from before the high cap mag ban (or that didn't have to be cut and welded to make them longer. ) I tried some of the new mags caspian was selling but they never worked as well in my guns as the old ones did. I have some mbxs for one of my STIs and if these are the same quality, i'll buy a set of them.
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when scheuman was starting out I believe the rib was a seprate piece that was silver soldered onto the barrel, then the ports were put in. the rib doesn't look like it would be too challenging to make and I am sure the right gunsmith could do it for you. Having said that I wouldn't see the point for what you want unless you were going to port the rib... the advice above to thread the barrel and put on a sight block is a better approach I think.
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Right I am talking about the head of the guide rod where it interfaces to the frame. I have seen cases where the head of the rod didn't fit the recess in the frame it is supposed ride in. That can lead to battering of the guide rod head which can cause issues with the slide cycling or the barrel moving freely. Like most things on 1911 style guns the guide rod isn't necessarily drop in. I think bob at brazos may have had an article on it but I am not sure.I didn't replace the guide rod plug. It almost seems like the barrel isn't completely dropping down.
Caspian guy. Where are you in birmingham? I'm a match director at the CMP Talledega.
And I live in Hoover. I shoot the uspsa match at CMP pretty regularly.
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did the head of the new guiderod fit the pocket in the frame correctly? Look for signs of battering on the head of the guide rod... that could cause an issue.
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Fusion. Let me think about that one.
No worries... always looking for more things to print out with my toy.
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What did you model them in? Mind sharing the model?
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Delta point (original) I have one on my m&p core. It has several thousand rounds on it and has held zero well. It seems to have the least amount of fisheye and one of the larger windows of any of the MRDS I tried. I chose it after trying all of the MRDS sights anyone would let me borrow.
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For single mags I use h&k steel 30s nothing I have found reloads or falls out as smoothly... a pair of gi style 20 rounders coupled with Aredondo mag couplers for where that is required, magpul 40 with extension or cproducts steel 40 with the orange follower. And when absolutely required (rarely) a genuine beta c-mag. I'd be interested in trying one of the magpul drums but haven't had the opportunity.
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Look at where he finished in the combined results (shooting minor 10 round)... umm pretty sure you can tell (if you didn't know already) Max doesn't need to do much hiding :-)
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Lead shot mixed with jbweld in the bottom of the mag? Particularly since you can have 141.25 mm mags (if I read the rules correctly)
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If you keep the gun clean lubed and well adjusted it works just fine without weights (i believe the original design used a plastic or nylon rod as a spring guide. ) However... if it bothers you; you can always take one or more of the weights out and do as Will suggests... I take an aluminum rod (you can buy at home depot or lowes) cut pieces about the same size as the weights and put them back.
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Great post beerbaron
Agreed! Very good post indeed!
Yep... when it comes to open guns there is very little new under the sun... (and if you go back far enough the had steel frams and grips... we though goingnto plastic grips was progress... :-) go figure)
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6.5 grendel... I just get amused at being able to shoot to almost 1k with something that fits in a small framed ar that has almost no recoil.
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HK Expert 9mm
in H&K
OK, so I ran the Expert in a local Thursday night USPSA match. I was using factory 115gr stuff that is pretty hot. While the gun is really accurate I was outrunning the gun and was waiting for the follow up shots. Other shooters were commenting on how they could see the slide moving back and forth.
I switch back to my VP9 on the last stage and finished 4 overall on the stage I did win production that night but I usually place a lot higher then 8th overall. Usually in the top 5 of all shooters.
Needless to say I will try to find a way how I can lighten the recoil spring. Just giving everyone an update.
Thanks,
Adam
Yep I found the same thing when I tried one. Decent trigger, wonderfully accurate, handles well, but way over sprung. I'll be interested in what you come up with.
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So I just got an email from uspsa that said that current classifier written stage briefings on the webpage are updated to show the pcc stuff... I went and looked at classifier list page and I don't see the updated course descriptions? Does anyone have a link to the amended course descriptions. (I was particularly interested in 99-07, 99-21, 99-11)
Thanks
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Steve RA, I prefer the earlier Guide Lamp to the Ithaca
Funny how I thought the same thing when I saw the title.
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Pete, you have such a fantastic collection of toys. One day when I grow up...maybe...
Never too late to have a happy childhood...
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PCC are not in their infancy? The term PCC is new. SMG's have been around since shortly after WWI. MP 40, Thompson, Grease Gun, UZI, MP5, UMP, and many others have been evolving for almost a century. Experience with these systems has been relegated to those who work with them and those who could afford them.
You are forgetting that last sentence about "closing the gap." Technical improvement will help close the gap with pistols.
Don't forget something that is under $1I am not a PCC shooter, but it will be really fascinating to watch gun development if PCC really takes off.
My guess is that if this becomes a seriously competitive division, then M4 based platforms will be replaced by something that:
1) Reloads through the pistol grip (easier reloads and shorter carbine). Perhaps even with a magwell.
2) Something that is gas powered and not blow back (less felt recoil).
3) Perhaps (and I could be very wrong here) something that does not have a stock in line with the bore, but rather an M1 carbine type stock that would allow you to put the optic very close to the bore line to reduce bore offset. However, this may increase felt recoil to the point that this is a non-starter.
4) Comps that actually work for a 9mm (not sure if this is really feasible).
5) Something that comes with 35+ round magazines as standard equipment.
6) Something that reliably locks back on the on an empty mag (nice to have).
7) Something with very ergonomic controls for the bolt release, magazine release, and safety.
8) Something that has lots of barrel length options for the NFA guys.
I know of no PCC that would have all of these attributes.
Some of these things would help PCC close the gap with pistols in some areas.
Or maybe with magic beans or a golden goose... or never misses
That was a low and said in jest, but I am confused how all that, ties into this thread. How "PCC is harder than it looks".
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At my club, we have about 7 regular PCC shooters (huge club). About 5 of those guys have issues with their guns. Probably 3 of them have serious issues.
Part of what is hard about PCC is that the guns themselves are in their infancy in terms of development. It is making PCC look harder than it really is right now, although shooting a carbine on pistol stages presents its own special set of challenges.
And honestly there were not a lot of civilian venues to use them. That leads to ignorance. I don't disagree that guys are having issues with guns, but I put my money that it ain't the guns but the individual using it. Whether they went out and bought the cheapest one they could find, or built one not knowing what they were doing. These serious issues you eluded to are not specific to PCC's especially in USPSA, every match their are always issues with guns. And no type of gun is immune. Someone is cussing at their gun somewhere.
The issue is that shooters who don't have a lot of experience shooting carbines in confined position while moving fast are getting to drink from the fire hose. learning it ain't as easy as they think, and thus why it is great for the sport. If it was easy everyone could do it.
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I have an hk94 (semi auto 16" mp5) that is quite pleasant to shoot and if kept even halfway clean is bet your life on reliable...
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I removed the front and rear sights from my m&p core when I installed the delta point. Being an openshooter by nature to me at best the sights are unncessary at worst they are a distraction.
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I have an 18" predatar barrel I am pleased with.
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What style of can do you have, is it direct attach or quick disconnect?
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I have a buddy going up to shoot the zombie match... I'll send him by to see y'all.
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So were Jamie and Adam at the very beginning (think way back in the beginning when those shows were on tech tv if any of y'all remember back that far).Ha that's awesome. Both the thread and resurrection.
Just an FYI if folks didn't know. Grant from Myth Busters was on Battle Bots, did pretty well if I recall.
Hirtenberger 9mm
in Pistol Caliber Carbine
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thanks for the info grump... I appreciate it. When I get back off the road I'll see if I have any of what I had left (maybe a box or 2 in the back of the cabinet)