[Looking for good dual purpose defense/competition sights for G17]

For me the Defoor set is better, but think that's partly because for the past few months i've been all about the "back-to-basics" approach with the all-black irons, the thinner .115" front and narrower notch is better for me as my shots at distance were my weakest area, and, I happen to be in the camp that doesn't think night sights are an absolute necessity, YMMV... They teach you that the light bars and alignment is what's important, not gimmicks. As far as low-light is concerned, if you're looking through the sights they're either the best thing ever (more light in front than behind you) or kinda harder to find but still pretty good (more ambient light behind you), if you can't find 'em you can't make your target and probably should't be shooting, close-in under SD/SHTF instances it's 100% index and training, not sights IMHO.

All-black irons are super crisp and are actually very fast if you give them a chance, I'm a believer now for sure.

The Hack set-up is great too, could be very slightly faster and easier to pick up but not by nearly as much as you might think if you've never shot all-black's before, but it's a wider overall picture so shots at say 15-25+ yards are tougher with that wide front.

Guess if I was going to use tritium I'd get their Defoor rear and their .125 trit front (GL-400 + Gl-112T I think) to have a bomb all-around set-up. Get the taller GL-401 rear if you want POI to be at the top of the front blade instead of at the dot.

I would like to tr the defoor sights as well. I have used the Heinie sights with great satisfaction, but I bought a Roni stock for my glock to use

in low velocity carbine indoor matches (pistol calibers) The heinie sight doesn't fit , it's to high.

So my best option are the Defoor sights as they are low enough. If somebody could send me a set i would be in heaven. of course I'll pay shipping and the sights. Ameriglo doesn't send to belgium

David

[V-Tac modular hand guard]

How solid is the new handguard?

I like the JP one but had to use blue loctite between the free float tube and tenon to keep it very solid.

I am a bit worried about the small screw holding everything in place. (this tube is installed on a very heavy barreled upper, so the load on it is heavy). The screws alone wouldn't take the load.

David

[Trijicon TR24 reticle dimensions (the triangle)]

Acording to my TR24 Owners manual the triangle = 4.2 moa (The TR21 is listed at 3.4 moa)

For a 100yd zero:

My ballistic table shows a 4.1 moa drop (-13.0 inches) for both my 75gr and 55gr load, at 300 yds. This would mean if i held the bottom of the triangle on the center of a 300yd target I should hit it dead center.

I use a 214 yd zero:

My ballistic table shows a 4.1 moa drop (-15.0 inches) for my 68gr load at 350 yds.

I am doing the same . It works for me

[Trijicon TR24 reticle dimensions (the triangle)]

A 200 m zero at the top off the triangle combined with the 4 moa height gives you a 300 m zero at the bottom off the triangle.

Off course this also depends on the bullet and velocity.

On small targets at short range I use the center at 50m and the bottom off the triangle at 25 m

It's a simple reticle but for me very usefull

[TTI Eliminator Muzzle Brake - where to buy?]

Yes,

He said he couldn't ship it to me

[TTI Eliminator Muzzle Brake - where to buy?]

I tried to get a Titan shipped to Belgium...no such luck

If you can make it work please tell me how to as I need one also.

David

[scope mount question]

I am using the Burris at the moment. If I lengthen my stock a bit and don't shoot nose to the charging handle it works.

I hope it's just getting used to.

Nose to the charging handle is still the way to go I think as a repeatable position behind the scope elliminates possible parallax at the short distances.

A friend told me not to warry about it.

David

[scope mount question]

Which mount places the scope the furthest to the front?

I have a PEPR mount and it's a little bit to short for mounting the Trijicon TR24 for me.

La Rue is to expensive over here (if you can get it)

JP mount is available but don't know if it's better in the eye relief then the Burris mount

Thanks,

David

[Good Article on Muzzle Brakes]

Looking forward for the tuning info.

00bullet did suggest adding a top port for more down trust.

I'll start the modifying when I have all the info.

Thanks

[steel or alu gas block]

I have ordered the alu one as the steel one wasn't available in the .936 size.

Guess I can alway's replace it when I find another one. (That stuff sure is expensive over here $180)

David

[Badger Ordnance]

Ok I'll keep searching for a JP unit.

The Hogue units are available here. Are they good also? Are there heat issues or does the rubber helps here?

[Good Article on Muzzle Brakes]

My Miculek comp doesn't have an expansion chamber as described in the article.

Would the comp work better when I machine the comp so it has a barrel thread size expansion chamber till the first barrel.

You could eliminate the locking nut in the proces also as the comp can be screwed on further.

Good idea or .....Not

[Badger Ordnance]

What do you folks think about the Badger ordnance Stabilizer free float?

Is it good for 3 gun applications?

David

[steel or alu gas block]

I have a brand new JP tactical comp (big one) for a .875 barrel so I need a gasblock with .936 bore

Should I look for a steel block or an aluminum one. Probably the steel one will be more durable but I am a bit concerned

about the weight. The barrel is large and the comp is also rather heavy. Which one should I get ?

Is a muzzle heavy weapon ok or should it be balanced?

[JP Large-Profile Tactical Compensators]

I picked up the comp.

It's quite a handfull ! This piece is huge ! Hope it works as good as it looks.

[JP Large-Profile Tactical Compensators]

I'll buy it.

Thanks for the reply's.

Can't test it at the moment, still looking for a handguard

David

[JP Large-Profile Tactical Compensators]

I have to act fast or it's gone.......other opinions???

How does it compare to the Miculek?

[JP Large-Profile Tactical Compensators]

I can buy the following brake for $180

JP Large-Profile Tactical Compensators

In addition to our standard JP Tactical Compensators, we also offer a larger 1.2”outside diameter tactical brake that provides the same level of efficiency as the original JP Recoil Eliminator for those who prefer the more conventional appearance of this style of compensator.

Is it as good as they tell on the website?

There isn't much available over here and one has to take what there is.

What do you guys think? Is it a good one? Is it better than the Miculek brake?

Thanks,

David

[ACOG TA11]

About 15 ft...or 5 yards. for my two. KurtM

Thanks for the info Kurt .

Now I can continue searching a dealer that can ship me one to Belgium

David

[ACOG TA11]

Hello owners of the TA11.

Can you tell me which is the shortest distance that still gives a clear view. (30, 25, 20 yards.....)

I know I have relatively clear view with the Meopta at very short distance when set at 4X . Is the Acog comparable?

David

[16 2/3 barrel blanc which length gas system]

00bullitt

I'm pretty sure CPWSA will ship overseas and he has them in stock.

Yes I know he has them, but he told me he can't ship them....

Can you help me ?

[16 2/3 barrel blanc which length gas system]

Thanks everybody for the suggestions.

I am going to try the rifle length system. If nothing goes wrong with chambering etc I will have more then 3 inch after the

gas port. Theoretically it should work.

I'l keep everybody informed.

Anybody having a secondhand or new SJC Titan comp (blued model) for sale?

I'll pay the new price if you ship to Belgium !

Best,

David

[16 2/3 barrel blanc which length gas system]

This I have found n another forum

Is this valid info?

So I've been doing some research on the AR-15 Intermediate Gas system for 18" 5.56 barrels. I've been doing some in that length with rifle length gas systems but really like the idea of a gas system that ends up between a mid-length and rifle length in order to increase the dwell time.

So do any of you all have any experience with this system?

I have the port location at 11" and .086. Any of you all know where to get gas tubes

David

[16 2/3 barrel blanc which length gas system]

I'm with Peter on this one. I'd run the midlength port.

I've seen some 16" rifle length ports,but very few that work reliably. I am certain the midlength will still give a smooth enough impulse and be totally reliable in that configuration.

I run a 17" rifle length and have had no issues with it.

And then....there is also the intermediate port position that Noveske started. I don't know a whole lot about it but its longer than midlength and shorter than rifle.

Could be a viable compromise and worth more investigation.

That sounds interesting. I'll check out the noveske site.

If anybody has some info on the intermediate position (gas port size, gasbloc position, etc....)

Please contact me.

OObullit thank you for the tip !

[16 2/3 barrel blanc which length gas system]

I have a stainless 1-8 Lothar Walther blanc that I want to turn in an upper for IPSC shooting. (max range is 200 m)

Of course I am looking for the less possible recoil. (Brakes available in Europe are Miculeck,JP tank,Jp Cooley, and even a few Rolling thunders)

From reading and searching on this forum I know that the rifle system is the way to go, but isn't the barrel to short for this? (after threading and turning the finished length will be 16 inch)

I was thinking that maybe when starting with a gas port on the large side and then using a adjustable gas bloc one could make it work.

The lightest bolt carrier I have found over here is one from a Colt rifle (semi circel rear end) If needed I can still lighten it by machining.

I want to go with an adjustable carbine stock so my girl friend can use the same rifle.

Hope you guys can give me some suggestion on what works really well.

David