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    Gunsmith Fit Barrel

    in Glock

    Posted

    On 7/31/2019 at 2:34 PM, Sc0 said:

    KKM does a 1:10 special order but I don't know about a gunsmith fit barrel, they might make one on request?

    I emailed. All their barrels are drop in. I think they also said all are 1:16. 

    Gunsmith Fit Barrel

    in Glock

    Posted

    4 hours ago, dskinsler83 said:

    Who are the few that do?  I have not seen a GSF barrel for a Glock from anyone in a long while other than Barsto

    BarSto does but it's a 1:16.  I'd love to find a 1:10.  

    I'm Taking a Class - What Questions Should I Ask?

    in Training Techniques

    Posted

    I emailed Aaron several weeks ago.  I do not have time this summer to compete in FT/R as it's an all day affair with the drive down to Cumberland (I'm in Bergen Cty) and a full day of shooting.  My family time is just too important to me and my wife and I have really been enjoying our time together on Sundays.  Since I don't make a living at shooting, I've decided to call this summer a wash and pick up handgun competition in the fall at Tenafly.  And, although I have no desire to get to a Master or Grand Master status, part of enjoying myself is being at least somewhat proficient at whatever I'm doing.  I've always been a fan of classes and education in general (high school not withstanding) and PB and Ronny were very helpful in pointing me toward a proficient teacher.  All that to say that after emailing Aaron, and several emails in between, we settled on a date and I started to prepare.  

    I brought:
    Lunch
    Water
    Sunscreen
    Extra clothes (JIC)
    Gun/belt/holster and pouches
    Tools for repair/maintenance
    Cleaning supplies for gun
    500 rounds of ammo (I didn't use it all)
    A willing attitude and an open mind

    Aaron supplied the rest.  We went over some basic safety when we got on the range and from there proceeded to work from the base on up.  We started with natural point of aim and establishing a firm shooting stance.  We also worked on grip and he offered several little tips which, when I applied them, really made a difference.  I changed the position of my finger on the trigger and it also made quite a difference.  

    Shortly thereafter we put the rubber to the road and started with livefire.  Aaron is extremely safety conscious but not overbearing.  If I committed an infraction he didn't yell or give me grief, he simply mentioned that "In IPSC/USPSA this is how to avoid a DQ" and I would start over.  We started out with one shot on paper as he checked to see if I know how to shoot (I don't) and how well my pistol functioned.  The gun did well enough at 10 yards but it opened up at 25 so much so that he had me shoot his gun to see if it is me or my gun/ammo.  We determined that I'm actually, marginally, more accurate than my ammo.  Plated bullets are the culprit and not good past 10, maybe 15 yards (I will be changing my load shortly).  Once that was sorted we started working on shooting one, then 2 rounds on target.  Then we started working on splits.  Then on to transitions.  Then stringing together splits and transitions.  After a good session of livefire, we backed off a bit and worked on holster draw which we had touched briefly on in the beginning and then to reloads.  

    Last was the real test.  Aaron set up a small course of fire and had me run it.  He filmed it (I didn't see it and I'm fine with that) and we considered what I did incorrectly.  He then ran it and showed me what could be improved on.  He is considerably more efficient than I am, which came as no surprise to either of us.  And so I learned.  

    10 minutes to debrief and we wrapped it up.  Aaron kept the class moving without rushing and is a master at keeping it light and fun.  And fun...  that's why I shoot.  It's a lot of fun.  

    All in all, a really solid class and a great day on the range running my gun as quickly as I could.  FUN.

    Oh, I had my first squib ever.  Crazy how fast it happened and how neither of us heard it.  Thankfully all was well as it was essentially just jammed in the end of the chamber.  No harm, no foul.  

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    I'm Taking a Class - What Questions Should I Ask?

    in Training Techniques

    Posted

    51 minutes ago, Hi-Power Jack said:

    Where are you shooting OPEN in NJ ?

    Is there a local range where you can practice from the holster ?

     

    (Not the Paramus I remember, anyway).    :( 

    Nothing "local" to me.  The range is about an hour and change from here.  

    There are some indoor ranges that allow holster draw but I try hard to not shoot indoors anymore.  I just don't enjoy it.  Except for the local club match that I will be participating in which is during fall/winter, I'm outside mostly.  

    I'm Taking a Class - What Questions Should I Ask?

    in Training Techniques

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    I'm new to the competitive handgun world.  I do NOT have any aspirations to attain Master or Grand Master status.  I'm a guy that mostly competes with himself.  I'll be shooting local, informal, club level matches.  I'll be in "Open" because my eyes suck (so I have a MRDS) and I dislocated my thumb some years ago so I am running a paddle release.  At that point, I figured "what the heck" and put a comp on the gun as well.  

    That said...

    Proficiency adds to my fun.  So in wanting to become proficient in pistol handling I am taking a class with a local, Master level shooter.  I know what to bring as far as equipment but where I'm a little lost is in what questions to ask and what skills to work on.  I'm assuming that my instructor will guide me well, however an informed session is one that will benefit both of us and I'd like to be better informed.  So I'm on here asking what to ask.  

    Thanks in advance.

    Optic Cut Prints?

    in General Gunsmithing

    Posted

    On 5/26/2019 at 2:43 AM, Yondering said:

     

    That's what I used for milling a Glock for one of these as well.

     

    FYI to the OP - 0.140" is a good depth for milling if you don't have that part figured out already. I use the same depth for RMR, DPP, and Vortex optics in Glock slides. 

     

    Those Vortex optics need locating pins. If you're not set up to mill out the pin bosses (CNC) you'll need to drill and insert pins; this is easiest to do a front and rear pin on the left side. Two pins is adequate for constraining the optic, and avoids any interference with the extractor plunger channel on the right side. 

    Thank you.  

    I am considering adding pins.  Good advice on the 2 pins on the left.  Much appreciated.  

    Building My First Glock, Looking for Advice

    in Glock

    Posted

    2 hours ago, TeamCarverCustom said:

    Looking good. If you need any suggestions for loads for your setup m, feel free to ask. I have loaded and tested many different loads from 135pf to 176pf. Are you shooting 9 major?

    I’ll just be running regular old 9. I’m not a serious competitor and don’t care about the higher points awarded to Major shooters. 

    Thank you for the offer to help with loadings . I appreciate it. 

    Building My First Glock, Looking for Advice

    in Glock

    Posted

    While I wait for the mount for my MRDS, I figured I'd make her all mine... 

    I had the time to try my hand at stippling.  I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out.  I'm sure there are some tips and tricks that I could have employed, but for the money and time spent, it works for me.  

    Glock stipple.jpeg

    Building My First Glock, Looking for Advice

    in Glock

    Posted

    My external parts are all in and on the gun.  Just waiting on a metal guide rod and springs for the pistol.  After that she should be done other than milling for a MRDS.  I'm hoping to do that in the next few weeks.  

    I shot it the other day without the comp.  It shoots really well.  My handgun technique really sucks right now.  Hoping to improve on it over the summer.  Matches start in the fall.  

    Thanks to all that helped.  I really appreciate the advice and such.  

    Building My First Glock, Looking for Advice

    in Glock

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Jamese35 said:

    RHT refused to make me a holster for my gun, so I went to lytton custom holsters. Justin built me exactly what I wanted and its fantastic. Check him out.

    I just took a look.  They look fantastic.  I'm just not sure I'm into spending that much right at the moment but I will keep them in mind for sure.  

    Building My First Glock, Looking for Advice

    in Glock

    Posted

    On 5/11/2019 at 3:41 PM, Novagunner said:

    Red Hill is also a good choice. I've never had him make one for a pistol with comp though.

    I spoke to Lindsay at RHT this morning.  I've decided to run a comp and they don't make a holster for the 19 that will accomodate a comp without taking a dremel or heat gun to it.  Honestly, I'm kind of bummed.  I guess I'll have to look around to see what I can find.  

     

    I ordered a Carver 2 port for the pistol.  I figured that I have the threaded barrel, I may as well put it to use.  We'll see how it goes.  

    Building My First Glock, Looking for Advice

    in Glock

    Posted

    9 hours ago, Novagunner said:

    so much really depends on what division you want to run.

     

    With a 19 (doable although not ideal), I would run production and just do sights, grip tape or stipple, minus connector and a red hill holster or even just a basic blade tech and have fun. Or put a red dot on it and shoot Carry Optics. Doing more than that and you are at a serious disadvantage in the other divisions.

    I'm building a "run what ya brung" local club match gun that doesn't have many divisions.  It's a casual night of shooting guns at speed.  Safely, of course.  Hence my getting a little silly with it.

    Building My First Glock, Looking for Advice

    in Glock

    Posted

    2 hours ago, Novagunner said:

    Red Hill is also a good choice. I've never had him make one for a pistol with comp though.

     

    I'm not 100% on a comp and honestly may forgo it for the time being.  We'll see.  

     

    I just wish that the holster makers would put pics of all their attachment devices in one spot on their site.  Or pics in any form.  

    Building My First Glock, Looking for Advice

    in Glock

    Posted

    Carver Custom "Tactical" magwell and Apex paddle style mag release are on the way.  

    The frame will be done once these are installed. 

     

    On to the upper.

     

    And a holster.  I'm looking for a holster.  I'd love holster suggestions.  I'll need help with a holster...  🧐

    Building My First Glock, Looking for Advice

    in Glock

    Posted

    Frame is in.

    Gun is together.  I put an Apex trigger in as I have one.  I like the trigger and will probably keep it as such.  

    I'm polishing the slide and will be cutting on it shortly as I'm getting a milling machine delivered Sunday.  Let's see what kind of mess I can make.  

    I've been looking at the SLR magwells.  That may make the cut.  Still considering what mag release.  

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