xtian999 Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 I found some Remington RP9 magazines for $17.81 each at Blue Target Firearms in Ohio. Best price I have seen lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmeehan19 Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 (edited) I purchased Nickle MECGAR mags (MGP164010N) from Greg Cote alond with Springer Precision base pads. They were a tad shorter than factory mag and with the base pads they would not seat without a slam and the basepad is pressed tight against the magwell allowing no movement. I then purchased the TF Fattie magwell and TF basepad. Those both fit perfect! The clearance with the slightly shorter mag is very close, like it rubs the magwell from the force of shooting and you can see a little residue rubbing off the magwell onto the TF basepad. With the slide locked back the mag inserts smooth and freely with just a tad room to wiggle around and slight movement up n down. Perfect fit! Fed 200 rds reliably and locked slide back after last round every time. No tuning was needed. Edited May 12, 2018 by Bmeehan19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulbyte Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 I purchased Nickle MECGAR mags (MGP164010N) from Greg Cote alond with Springer Precision base pads. They were a tad shorter than factory mag and with the base pads they would not seat without a slam and the basepad is pressed tight against the magwell allowing no movement. I then purchased the TF Fattie magwell and TF basepad. Those both fit perfect! The clearance with the slightly shorter mag is very close, like it rubs the magwell from the force of shooting and you can see a little residue rubbing off the magwell onto the TF basepad. With the slide locked back the mag inserts smooth and freely with just a tad room to wiggle around and slight movement up n down. Perfect fit! Fed 200 rds reliably and locked slide back after last round every time. No tuning was needed. Good to know! I have some of the shorter mecgar mags. Hoping those will work too. Your mag setup looks nice!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulbyte Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Update on the 6 inch 40 project. Limited 10 just finished lightening the slide and making the barrel. Just waiting on the custom barrel to get fitted. The upper will also get a Dawson precision extended firing pin and EGW full length Tungsten guide rod. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtian999 Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Wow, I like the TF extensions. Going to order a couple ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmeehan19 Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 4 hours ago, soulbyte said: Good to know! I have some of the shorter mecgar mags. Hoping those will work too. Your mag setup looks nice! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Wish they’d help me shoot better!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc90 Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Got mine back from HCG Love this thing even more now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtian999 Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Those boys at HCG are great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulbyte Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 A couple more progress shots sent to me by Limited10 with fitted barrel. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfiddy Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 That thing is looking sharp. Nicely done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItZallGooD Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 I ordered some of the MecGar MGP1416015B mags and the Taylor Freelance basepads as well as the Fattie magwell. As stated at the Gregcote the mags hit the factory magwell. With the new TF basepads they fit just fine with the factory magwell. I haven't put the TF magwell on yet but it is pretty big. Reloads should be effortless. I'm real excited to try this set up out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtian999 Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 On 5/3/2018 at 5:47 PM, xtian999 said: I found some Remington RP9 magazines for $17.81 each at Blue Target Firearms in Ohio. Best price I have seen lately. Update: It is the 22nd and I have not seen the mags yet. Even if they show up, I would not do any more business with Blue Target Firearms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtian999 Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 My experience ordering from Blue Target Firearms sucks. They waited 3 weeks to admit that they backordered the magazines even though they showed as in stock on the website. I have asked for a refund. I don’t expect the truth to be forthcoming from Blue Target Firearms. I apologize if anyone else here ordered from them based on my info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boot Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Those that went with Hayes Custom, how was the experience and the pricing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc90 Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Boot said: Those that went with Hayes Custom, how was the experience and the pricing? Very professional and I feel worth the money on upgrades. They take it 10 steps farther than what the RIA shop can/will do. Highly recommend them over the factory upgrading it. Pricing seems a bit steep when you see it but after having it back in my hands and shooting it. That told me I made the right decision Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boot Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 My biggest question, do the upgrades cost more than the gun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc90 Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Boot said: My biggest question, do the upgrades cost more than the gun? Depending on what you want (package) and what you paid for the gun. Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteekay Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Time to dive in! I just picked up a used 9mm Tac Ultra (the full rail one) and I'm curious about a few things. So, I figured I'd ask the people who have been running them for a while! - It seems like a new extractor is a must-have. Has that been everyone's experience? - What spring weights have people settled on? I'll be shooting 147's at around a 131 PF if that matters. - Any reason to not change the MSH to something that's... not plastic? I already picked up TF basepads to use on MecGar mags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc90 Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 10 hours ago, matteekay said: Time to dive in! I just picked up a used 9mm Tac Ultra (the full rail one) and I'm curious about a few things. So, I figured I'd ask the people who have been running them for a while! - It seems like a new extractor is a must-have. Has that been everyone's experience? - What spring weights have people settled on? I'll be shooting 147's at around a 131 PF if that matters. - Any reason to not change the MSH to something that's... not plastic? I already picked up TF basepads to use on MecGar mags. Yes. Replace the extractor and retune I’m also shooting 147 around the same PF. And if I remember correctly I’m running an11lb spring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteekay Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 (edited) Nice, good to know. Aftec competition only? Or will any decent one work (like Wilson or EGW)? Edited June 29, 2018 by matteekay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon75 Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 https://forums.brianenos.com/topic/201265-rock-island-hi-cap-pistols/?do=findComment&comment=2871399 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteekay Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 5 hours ago, Talon75 said: https://forums.brianenos.com/topic/201265-rock-island-hi-cap-pistols/?do=findComment&comment=2871399 Thanks for that! I've tuned the extractor on a 45 before and this was a great refresher. I'll order the Wilson unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rader1812 Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Should have my HI Cap from Hayes Customs soon. Bought brand new, unmodified Remington double stack mags for it as per the recommendation from Ben Hayes. Will be posting a review on it once I get about 500 - 1k rounds through it. Note: This gun went from Rock Island factory directly to Hayes Custom, so no previous tinkering or shooting done prior to getting the HCG package. I'll be comparing it to the DVC 3-Gun, get trigger pull weight, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteekay Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Got my Wilson extractor today. It is going to need a LOT of work to get it to fit. It doesn’t drop all the way into the tunnel and stops about 1/16” short of allowing the firing pin stop from sliding into place. I guess my only option is to file down the “shoulder” of the extractor until it slides all the way in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon75 Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 (edited) That's odd, mine fit in but the rear stuck out the slide about 1/8th inch and had to be filed flush. I've had to file on the stop plate to get a good fit, are you sure the extractor is not going in all the way, they should be pretty snug. Edited July 10, 2018 by Talon75 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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