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Not an Arex owner, but if anyone reads Gun Tests, a mag that does not have any advertisers, the latest issue reviewed the Alpha. They like it but had a major faiilure, hammer broke where slide cams against it during recoil. Perhaps heat treat left it too brittle?

Will probably get more responses if you post your question in the Multigun Shotgun-Technical subforum

Thanks for spending the money for the comparisons, so that some of us may save money and just get the one that is superior! Mark

Am guessing they think 3gunners are a small market and not worth catering to, so minimizing options suitable for our needs. Probably a lot more money to be made catering to the crowd at SH so they have more choices. Was hoping the 223RD in SFP would have been a worthy competitor to the Vortex Razor with JM reticle, but not meant to be at this time. Mark

Website needs to be amended, seems they are limiting illuminated SFP options to Kdot and 4C initially due to perceived demand. Am now looking @ FFP MRAD2 reticle. Think the 223RD in SFP would have been a great option for 3gun, maybe it will become available in the future.

Crap, just heard from Meopta that the 223RD will not be available in the SFP 1-6 Weird decision, as it would have been an appropriate and popular option. Think the FFP version would have too large a center dot at longer ranges... Mark

Yup, won't know actual weight till they are out in the field. Suspect the 20 oz is for turreted models and 18 oz is the capped versions.

Same situation here, waiting for actual user feedback. Also curious about brightness of center dot as well as its size in SFP. The info i have is limited to the FFP version of the 223RD and center dot is 1.2moa, a bit large for precision work at long range but good enough for fast close in shooting. Strelok does not list this reticle yet. Mark

So Meopta is going to be producing a lower priced line of scopes called Optika6, the 1-6X is of most interest those into 3GUN, me included. Not a whole lot of info other than SHOT Show propaganda as they have not yet filtered out into private hands. https://www.meoptasportsoptics.eu/en/rada/optika6-13153-2 Seems the 1-6X will be available in both FFP and SFP flavors, with various reticle options, illuminated and not. Advertized weight seems very reasonable at 18oz, and if glass is as good as Euro glass has been in the past (says its made in Czech Republic) should be a strong contender in the mid range price category; maybe a Razor quality at the price point of a PST? Retail prices are slated to be $500 and $600, the FFP versions are the higher price point. All come with a power change lever, the FFP versions have open locking turrets, the SFP have capped turrets. Am especially interested in the MRAD2 in FFP and the 223RD in SFP. The attached 223RD is in FFP, but think the SFP version will be very similar, other than not being magnified as power is.223.pdfTried to attach a Reticle Guide from Meopta but its too large...Any thoughts? MRAD 2 RD 1-6.PDF Mark

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I would contact S&W and ask for a prepaid shipping label, as this is not normal. My EZ functions just fine with Blazer 95 gr FMJ ammo. Mark

Look at the tip of the decapping pin, see if the surface is rough or if the edges have a burr. Used to have same problem, rounded off the tip and polished it to remove sharp edges. No more primer pull backs. Mark

I did the spring switch on the OEM rod, cap is threaded so a bit of locktite and money saved. Think I went w 14lbs, believe factory is 15lbs, not certain. Mark

They allow you to switch recoil spring easily, as a typical replacement rod does not capture the spring like the OEM guide rod. Mark

Interested as well, especially in the second focal plane version. Supposedly it's made by LOW in Japan to Sig's specs.

Rotella T6 5W40, already in the garage for the motorcycle. I try not to drink it as its probably not nontoxic. Seems to work well on all firearms. Mark

Nice! Glad it worked out for you. Mark

Suspect no responses because its so rare that anyone finds a 0.009" difference in the dimensions you referenced. If it doesn't work out, I would test fit the barrel extension to as many upper receivers as needed till you get an acceptable fit before Cerakote is applied. Good luck, mark

With latest version I did not need to remove any material from muzzle end of barrel, only trim the part contacting breech face and the pad contacting locking block. After fitting 1911 barrels, thisbwill be a walk in the park for you, just watch the videos by Apex. They recommend a hard fit, where initially you need a few lbs of pressure on rear of slide to complete return to battery. Slide closes fine during live fire.

I assume the part starts as a casting, so that deformity is probably the sprue cut off. Not hard to round off with a stone. Mark

There is an "H" marked trigger bar for the gen 1 m&p, supposedly the newest version, perhaps that is what is meant by heavy. Got mine from Brownells. Mark

Since the 22Compact is a single action system, I removed material from the hammer to reduce engagement and what is perceived as creep. Even w polishing, trigger pull is not much lighter, around 4 lbs, but much shorter. I also built up a small dome of JB weld behind trigger on the frame, which I sanded down till hammer is released, to reduce over travel. Trigger pull is much improved. Mark

Agree, a JP can be set up to be super crisp, as in no takeup, minimal to imperceptible travel and no overtravel, reset is about .03". Plus with hardened components, does not change over time. Does take some time to install and adjust.

Am far from a great shooter but found out a "skinny" front sight not very accurate, perhaps because so much light on each side leads to inconsistent alignment w rear, compared to narrow light bands. Mark

Also running Glock striker springs, no noticeable increase in trigger pull weight, probably because in the M&P the trigger pull only rotates the sear, does not push striker back compressing striker spring, unlike the Glock system, which does further compress striker spring. Wolf 5.5 or 6lb Glock striker springs usually available from Brownells, or Wolff directly.