bonglee0507 Posted December 28, 2012 Author Share Posted December 28, 2012 double plug your ears, so you dont hear it rattle, and shoot the crap out of it, or sell it. If you start trying to fix it you could get into a chunk of change and if you are going to drop a chunk on it then you should start over, also are you sure it is the slide rattleing ??? Im sure bec im not wearing any ear plugs Sent from my iPhone 5 using Tapatalk I was just kidding about the ear plugs,but really just shoot it until it falls apart Was just joking also man! I'll be doing that in a while! Sent from my iPhone 5 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toothguy Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 If the sights are on the slide and the barrel to slide fit is good, slide to frame fit - within reason - is immaterial as far as accuracy is concerned. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParaGunner Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Buy ammo instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonglee0507 Posted December 28, 2012 Author Share Posted December 28, 2012 Just changed the barrel and rattle went away Sent from my iPhone 5 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paopao Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Bring it to toni olinarez bro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonglee0507 Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 Bring it to toni olinarez bro Fixed already boss Sent from my iPhone 5 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudden Death Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 So..... it wasn't really slide to frame fit......sheuuuuu, glad we got him fixed up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonglee0507 Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 So..... it wasn't really slide to frame fit......sheuuuuu, glad we got him fixed up Yes it was. The kkm barrel os oversized that is why it tightened the fit Sent from my iPhone 5 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltdmstr Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Doesn't actually tighten the slide to frame fit. Just uses the barrel lockup to force things into place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonglee0507 Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 At least it's not moving anymore Sent from my iPhone 5 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 So do you notice any difference in accuracy since the change ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonglee0507 Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 So do you notice any difference in accuracy since the change ??? so damn noticable. the kkm barrel is superb! http://www.kkmprecision.com/custom_pistol_barrels/product.php?productid=104&cat=12&page=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 So, I guess, we can assume the problem was the barrel and not the slide to frame fit ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonglee0507 Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 So, I guess, we can assume the problem was the barrel and not the slide to frame fit ??? no, since the replacement barrel was oversized in diameter it tightened the slide to frame fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonglee0507 Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 shooting plates @ 30 yards http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnhwmNehhDU&feature=youtu.be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltdmstr Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Most likely the barrel is linking up higher, either because the bottom lugs/feet are taller, the link is longer, or a combination of the two. That forces the slide to frame to their max tolerance, which tightens everything up. It's not the right way to build a gun, but it works most of the time. Could also cause problems depending on frame dimensions. You would think after building thousands of guns, STI would know how to do it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonglee0507 Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 Most likely the barrel is linking up higher, either because the bottom lugs/feet are taller, the link is longer, or a combination of the two. That forces the slide to frame to their max tolerance, which tightens everything up. It's not the right way to build a gun, but it works most of the time. Could also cause problems depending on frame dimensions. You would think after building thousands of guns, STI would know how to do it right. Well, that's the problem with mass produced guns sometimes you get a lemon one. Kkm barrels are very hard to install unlike schuemann bec it is oversized so that the gunsmith can fit it right. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonglee0507 Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 Apply slide glide then shoot the hell out of it. Send me one hahahaha Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParaGunner Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Apply slide glide then shoot the hell out of it. Send me one hahahaha Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Sounds like you fixed the issue. Ideally you want the gun to lock up tight for accuracy and be loose when it cycles for reliability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonglee0507 Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 Apply slide glide then shoot the hell out of it. Send me one hahahaha Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Sounds like you fixed the issue. Ideally you want the gun to lock up tight for accuracy and be loose when it cycles for reliability. I will never buy a factory gun again. I'll just get one from a custom shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchool45 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 this is the philippines bro, you just can't return it just like that it's your's for life or sell it at a 2nd hand price. the warranty center of sti here will just do peening and squeezing of the frame and slide. searched the net and i found out that tig welding is the best way and that's only $73 here. If the STI warranty center will squeeze/peen the rails, then I wouldn't hesitate letting them do it. Especially if it's at no charge. I had an old school gunsmith do that to my Colt Gold Cup 30 years ago and tens of thousands of rounds later, it's still tight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchool45 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Most likely the barrel is linking up higher, either because the bottom lugs/feet are taller, the link is longer, or a combination of the two. That forces the slide to frame to their max tolerance, which tightens everything up. It's not the right way to build a gun, but it works most of the time. Could also cause problems depending on frame dimensions. You would think after building thousands of guns, STI would know how to do it right. ^^^^^^^^^ This! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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