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I've been looking at the B&J tool. Looks like you've got the Standard Universal. Most of the places I've seen reviews say that you really need the Pro Universal to avoid problems. Lots more money. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/658993/b-and-j-machine-p500-pro-universal-front-and-rear-sight-tool?cm_vc=ProductFinding Did you have any issues using Standard? I know the front staked sight on the Brig and 92A1 can be a pain. Dave

JasonS, the B&J tool is very good but you really need to get the whole set up to use it properly. That's called the Pro Universal and ups the cost to 280.00 http://www.midwayusa.com/product/658993/b-and-j-machine-p500-pro-universal-front-and-rear-sight-tool?cm_vc=ProductFinding The MGW Universal is also a very nice tool. Make sure you can get the proper shoes for any pistol you may have. Dave

Disclaimer: I don't have any expereince with this one but I'll pass on what I wrote down. Got this from a fellow shooter at a GSSF match. 147.g MG CMJ, VV N320 3.6g. OAL1.131. Shooter was using a G17. I got to shoot a few practice rounds thru my G17 and it was a pretty soft shooting round. I've stuck with the same round you are using AE 147g. Sorry, I don't have any chrono data for you. Dave

Like NuJudge said, run well lubed. I prefer grease on the rails. Just about everyone replaces the standard hammer spring with a "D" spring. That's the one used for Beretta's DAO version. It should get the DA pull to 9lb or under. Also check to see if your Lanyard Loop Pin is a solid or a roll pin. If a roll pin replace it with a solid pin. It will be easier to work with. Links for parts: http://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/trigger-group-parts/hammer-parts/hammer-springs/hammer-spring-d-version-hammer-spring-d-version-sku913-100-493-27930-58423.aspx http://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/frame-parts/frame-hardware/lanyard-loops/lanyard-loop-pin-90-series-sku913100547-28359-58427.aspx?sku=913-100-547 Lots of good stuff at the Beretta Forum, which NuJudge linked. Also check help videos here. https://www.youtube.com/user/childofjuly/videos Dave

I use a mesh bag like TennJeep1618 shows in post #2. The cords will still get a bit tangled in the dryer, but I wash four of them together. Still not hard to separate. Don't wash them with other stuff, you don't want residue on your undies. Dave

Should be fine but not the other way around. The F would need to be machined for the bigger hammer pin. Dave

There are a couple of people at my range that use the Harbor Freight cleaners on their AR bolts with great results. I don't think the model they have will fit a full sized pistol frame. Dave

Here's a video I found. Dave

David Olhasso has a Beretta Factory D spring for 7.50. http://www.olhasso.com/PS/parts.htm Wolff is good too, especially if you want to get a spring pack to test different weights. Dave

I've been using a Lyman digital for a couple of years. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/220725/lyman-trigger-pull-gage-electronic-digital-0-to-12-lb If you're going to use it a lot, it's worth the money. If you use it once or twice you can probably re sell it and get most of your money back. It will average several pulls if you like. Most times you will get pulls varying by a little because of where you put the gauge and how straight you pull it back. Different guns need the gauge arm at different places depending on where you put your finger, but once you get the hang of it, it's very consistant. Dave

I usually use a 15 round magazine with my Compact but I also use an extended CZ SP-01 baseplate which I don't think would solve your problem. XGrip also has a sleeve but I haven't tried it. Since you probably can't adjust your grip much, I'd just go with the full size magazines and try without an extended cover or sleeve. Can you go into a local shop and just try one before you buy? Dave

I use this drift with replaceable tips from Brownells. http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/general-gunsmith-tools/punches/nylon-brass-drift-punch-prod512.aspx I use a brass tip filed flat to give more surface area contact on the base of the sights. You can get aluminum or nylon tips too. I wouldn't drift night sights with this. To avoid possibly breaking the vials on night sights I would use something like jimreed1948 built. Good job, jimreed1948. Dave

See post #15 above, DakotaGlockGuy. Glock also still listed it in the 2014 Glock Annual, so they haven't given up on it yet. Dave

That's really great news, thanks for the update. Happy shooting! I bought my first Glock in January of 2009 after reading on line comments and repair hints. To me it seemed like the Volkswagen of pistols. Dave

I hope they do too. Someone at my local range told me he thought Glock had recently done a run of the 17L. Keep us posted. Dave

I'd contact Glock, see what they can do for you. You may have to pay for shipping to them, but I've seen guys have pretty good results getting upgrades. And, since the 17L is prettyscarce you may come out on top. I saw a thread over at Glock Talk about the 17L and people were paying pretty high prices for them when they could find them. Almost made me want to sell mine, almost. Good luck Dave

Yes the P938 has a firing pin block. I agree with Fullauto_Shooter, that assuming you will be able to cock the hammer is a bad idea.It's definitely easier to push the safety off. Many people start off uncomfortable with the cocked and locked idea, and if that's your friends issue I understand. Once you get a working knowledge of the firing mechanism of a 1911 style pistol, you realize that a lot of things have to fail before the pistol could ever discharge when you don't want it to. Dave

The one that the OP was interested in was updated and the new model didn't have a way to disable the "auto shut off" feature. Dave

I've used the My Weigh scales for other applications and they've always been great. They have a pretty good guarantee as I recall. I'll have to check it out. Dave

Glad the link clarified things, JD. I can sympathize with you. I do like a balance beam scale but still want a digital and the field is so wide with so many pros and coons, it's tough to choose. I guess at some point I'll just pick one in my price range and go with it. Dave

I found this thread, also has a link in it to a poll. http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=179446&hl=%2Bscale#entry1983234 Dave

There was a thread a while back where BE was asking people if they would buy the scale if you couldn't turn off the "auto-off" function. In other words, it would go off after a set time and you couldn't stop it. Apparently the new production of the scale was set up like that. I guess no one wanted it so he closed out what he had left. That's my guess any way. Sorry you couldn't get the scale. Dave

Thanks, good info! Dave

I voted no in the other thread's poll. Funny thing is, I've been gathering data for reloading purchases to get started and that scale was high on my list. I've heard people on another forum call it a great scale that everyone over looks. The only other scale I own now is a kitchen scale and I disable the auto shut off on that. Too hard to work something up when things shut down in the middle of your work. Dave

Like dskinsler83 said, it sounds like a broken trigger return spring. The only other thing I can think of is if you've had the frame detail stripped recently. If so, the return spring could have been put in upside down and then slipped off the trigger bar. The spring should for an S when installed properly. I've got a picture but it's not the best to demonstrate. Just give you an idea of what to look for. Hope it helps Dave