Glk21C
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On 1/11/2019 at 7:33 PM, PharmDShooter said:
I have been reloading for the past couple years and shoot 10-15k/yr. I’m finally tired of spending more time fixing my press than loading. I am considering a Dillon, probably a 650. I was wondering where/who was the best to buy from? And everyone’s opinions about which press to get.
I load 9mm (currently working on), 40SW (stock piled for next season), and the occasional 223 and 45acp.
Not sure where you are in WV but there is a dealer in WV who has been a sponsor at the Area 8 match the past few years. R.S.P Gun Shop, Falling Waters, WV. Nice guy. Good luck
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The design/how the barrel locks up of cz /tangs is such that the slide stop pin is designed to break. Using a hardened pin not a good idea
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No worries. If you need 9/38 let me know because I think I answered 40
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At least I think I did let some other thread somewhere
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3 minutes ago, Glock17open said:
What we the internal width, supposed to be
However this thread originally started (caliber) I answered the question earlier in the Thread
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On 12/17/2018 at 9:32 PM, Glk21C said:On 12/19/2018 at 12:51 AM, cconnection said:
I have checked them, and they are in tolerance, and they drop free?? Plus when I put grams follower on TTI spring loaded fine to 28? My mistake may have been to cut the little nub off the front left corner ( that should be for lock back ) which I did not want?? It seems the Ultra-thin follower wanted to catch in the slot for the mag catch when the nub was not cut off??
I've been looking for this text, found it, here it is:
· You need to measure the inside of the tube between the control ribs. The ideal width between the control ribs is 0.815” for
typ. Reloaded ammo, no narrower than 0.790”, no wider than 0.825” and keep tube square. Too narrow left to right and there is less capacity. Too wide left to right and the rounds can start to stack incorrectly and bind on each other. Squeezing a tube in a smooth face vise is doable, but if needing to squeeze it you have to go further than what is needed for the metal to take a new shape. Need to be very careful.
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http://www.trippresearchinc.com/t2-modular/
another pending entry into the open gun scene from one of the originators of the 2011.
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I've talked at length with Bevin about his BP's. He's called the mag master for a reason; he figured out a long time ago all the intricacies about the 2011 double stack mags and how to make them work reliably and with the extra capacity most want.
It's critical the bottom of the tube is within spec (size) just like the middle of the tube and the top of the tube (feed lips). If the bottom of the tube is too wide, and you install the u-pin into the BP and it's really tough to push in the BP will inevitably crack when the mag hits the ground. That extra friction of the u-pin fit creates a lot more stress on the material he uses to make the BP's. If the u-pin slides in when the BP is on the tube just as easy as when the BP is off the tube, the tube is within spec. When fitting correctly the BP then acts more like a shock absorber when the mag hits the ground, taking the majority of the impact, putting less stress on the tube itself, keeping all those other dimensions about the tube within spec. Aluminum BP's, giving the impression of being stronger because they are metal don't absorb all that impact energy, instead transfers that energy through the tube, which will more negatively affect al those critical dimensions.
Yes, he will replace cracked BP's, he's good that way, but when you contact him about it he will ask how the u-pin fit in the BP when on the tube.
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Grams
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I've found the 38 super powder funnel (Dillon) to be just a tad to large which leads to the brass having a ID that is just a little too large. Chuck up the powder funnel in a drill press and while it's spinning take a fine file to the outside of the funnel where it expands the brass in order to take a small amount of material off. Then some wet/dry sandpaper to polish it up while still spinning in the drill press. Taking a small amount off of the OD of the funnel will reduce the ID of the brass, thus eliminating the setback.
I got this from someone else here on the forum after doing a search as I was having the same problem you are. Of course, I am under the assumption you are loading on a Dillon.
Good luck
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8 hours ago, bigboy69 said:
I would like to drill holes in the back of my magazines to show when I have 10 rounds in the mag, for steel shooting and steel challenge. Did anyone do this?
Or the people that have the new STI mags, can you tell me what qty the window holes are at and measurements so I can drill my own???
I've done it, all depends on the guts inside your tubes. Plus you really need a drill press that can be adjusted to a really slow speed in order to drill the stainless tubes and NOT burn up your, what should already be, sharp drill bits. Or of course, bore them using a mill.
I've also heard the holes in the back of the newer STI tubes are not accurate in their location. I've only heard that, have not witnessed it myself.
Don, if you want to give me a pm with your phone number and I'll give you a shout next week.
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Malibu, he's been gone for over four years, still miss him terribly.
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On 10/14/2018 at 7:36 PM, Jfitz427 said:
Hey guys,
just got some 140mm gen 2 sti mags in 9/38. I’m thinking grams springs and followers, but which base plate will give the greatest increase in capacity?
1Grams (my personal favorite) and TTI (was Bolen's originally) provide the most capacity per given like size. PM me for more info if you like
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SPS mag tubes are notorious for being out of spec in regards to side to side width and/or the double stack to single stack transition area being too wide. Your best bet is to contact SPS or the US importer and ask for replacement tubes.
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Wide enough so the rounds don't pop out upwards past the feedlips
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6 hours ago, 36873687 said:
I saved this while back when I was shooting sc
if you don't mind push-through sizing (I personally don't), this is the answer.
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It was, been moved to so. MD
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You can do it with a Lee 9x18 makorov fcd die. Do a search here on be.com. I've done 1000's of 9mms this way.
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23 minutes ago, Piracy85 said:
Anyone have experience with a .40 cal Major open gun? Seems like a cheaper way to get into open with the risk of 9mm Major.
Do a search on the subject, you'll find lots of info
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The method of squeezing the forward control ribs in the double stack to single stack transition area of a double stack mag is not something unknown to fix nose dive issues. Do a search here on be.com and you'll find this mentioned on a whole host of different types of double stack mags. What you have to be careful of is keeping the tube square while squeezing it, which they don't show you in the video. If you're not careful you'll create many more problems with the tube while trying to just squeeze that one area.
Good luck
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The core issue is the tube is a little too wide. If you are not mechanically inclined don't attempt to squeeze it down a little, you'll wind up causing more issues to the tube. I'd contact infinity and see what they'll do.
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Grams on mine
AA5 for 9 Major??
in Open Pistols
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Back when I had a small frame Tanfoglio open gun(just a small three port comp, no barrel holes) I exclusively used aa5 for major loads. Worked great. It was the choice of many top shooters in the 90’s shooting this style of open gun. Today though with radically different open gun designs it does not work so well, like those v4 and v6 Tanfoglios, or 2011 with barrel holes and better comps. Minor loads for steel, better suited.