hwansikcjswo Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 On 3/14/2017 at 6:55 PM, 3djedi said: For my Q5 I used 124g blue bullets and they have to be loaded SHORT. Something like 1.095 if I recall. All the MG JHP's I have loaded for my glocks (1.135") don't fit. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk My Q5 is complete stock gun (except the front sight). I have 2 of them and both shoots 124gr coated bullet (Leatherhead) at 1.135 no problem. I don't think mines are short chambered comparing to Tanfos or CZs. My tanfo max length was 1.08 OAL with Xtreme 124 HP. Q5 runs at 1.2 OAL all day long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3djedi Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 I guess bullet profile makes all the difference in the world. That's why it's important to do the plunk test.Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOA1911 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 3djedi, yes bullet profile is very important, and the plunk test is a very useful "tool". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavagai Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Where would you get work done on Walthers? Do they have a specialist smith, like say Springer for XDMs? Also, what would be the best 140mm base pads for CO? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3djedi Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Where would you get work done on Walthers? Do they have a specialist smith, like say Springer for XDMs? Also, what would be the best 140mm base pads for CO?You are the gunsmith. Lol..... I don't know of anybody offering services.I had the Taran base pads for mine. They are pretty awesome. Comes with high power springs.Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinUSA Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 I use the Taran Tactical, though the Springer Precision ones work well too. I'm using some modified Grams 140mm magazine springs/followers that were designed for the Sig, the followers had to be lightly dremeled to stop the follower catching on the slide stop. With this setup I can get 22 (23 if I lock the slide back to load). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavagai Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Thanks for the info. I tried to rent one at the range today but they didn't have one. Went to the LGS and fondled one though. Darn the grip is ergonomic. It's the first gun I've ever been able to release the mag without breaking my grip. Trigger was nice enough (I'm not a trigger snob), and it points great. Now I have to decide whether it's worth waiting on the X5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpipe9 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 On 3/23/2017 at 1:48 AM, hwansikcjswo said: My Q5 is complete stock gun (except the front sight). I have 2 of them and both shoots 124gr coated bullet (Leatherhead) at 1.135 no problem. I don't think mines are short chambered comparing to Tanfos or CZs. My tanfo max length was 1.08 OAL with Xtreme 124 HP. Q5 runs at 1.2 OAL all day long Are you still using prima v powder? If so what is your load data. I started using prima v and was getting a 2" group at 20yrds with the first batch then I bought 20lbs but it has a different batch number and now I can't get anything better than a 8" group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwansikcjswo Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Superpipe9 said: Are you still using prima v powder? If so what is your load data. I started using prima v and was getting a 2" group at 20yrds with the first batch then I bought 20lbs but it has a different batch number and now I can't get anything better than a 8" group I am still using the 1st batch at 3.8gr (135pf) I bet the grouping should be improved with the new batch when you load them to 135pf. I don't know how many grains of powder for the new batch to reach 135 pf but it's going to be more than 3.8gr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillGarlandJr Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 1 hour ago, hwansikcjswo said: I am still using the 1st batch at 3.8gr (135pf) I bet the grouping should be improved with the new batch when you load them to 135pf. I don't know how many grains of powder for the new batch to reach 135 pf but it's going to be more than 3.8gr. I've been experimenting with the Prima V lately and have found the same thing....if you load it a tad hotter, 133-136ish pf range the groups tighten up without any appreciable increase in felt recoil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpipe9 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 On 3/28/2017 at 4:11 PM, hwansikcjswo said: I am still using the 1st batch at 3.8gr (135pf) I bet the grouping should be improved with the new batch when you load them to 135pf. I don't know how many grains of powder for the new batch to reach 135 pf but it's going to be more than 3.8gr. What's your batch number Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillGarlandJr Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 On 3/22/2017 at 10:48 PM, hwansikcjswo said: My Q5 is complete stock gun (except the front sight). I have 2 of them and both shoots 124gr coated bullet (Leatherhead) at 1.135 no problem. I don't think mines are short chambered comparing to Tanfos or CZs. My tanfo max length was 1.08 OAL with Xtreme 124 HP. Q5 runs at 1.2 OAL all day long What height and width front sight did you replace your factory sight with? I'm finding the factory front sight too wide and the fiber optic too big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwansikcjswo Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 On 7/14/2017 at 11:23 AM, BillGarlandJr said: What height and width front sight did you replace your factory sight with? I'm finding the factory front sight too wide and the fiber optic too big. I am using 0.1" Dawson fibor optic frontsight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtimelarry Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 What is the Width of the Rear Sight ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicToaster Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 .123" -ish on mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeviSS Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 What's the deal with the stepped chamber on the Walther? Is it something to be concerned about when reloading? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinUSA Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 I've never had issues with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuckinMS Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 On 1/9/2016 at 5:49 PM, BritinUSA said: Interesting; Yet another gun manufacturer jumps on the Production Optics bandwagon.... So now we have S&W, Glock, Sig Sauer, FNS, Walther... I wonder if Springfield Armory will come out with a model too? The Springfield Armory competition model 5.25 can be used. Dawson makes basepads and with grams spring and followers you get 23 round capacity. Remove the rear adjustable sight and install an optic. I am using the burris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdawgbeav Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 13 hours ago, StuckinMS said: The Springfield Armory competition model 5.25 can be used. Dawson makes basepads and with grams spring and followers you get 23 round capacity. Remove the rear adjustable sight and install an optic. I am using the burris. SA also has their OSP pistol now. Removable plate for optics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mig1 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I handled an SA OSP in the store last weekend. I felt the optic sat fairly high.Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Well. Looks like my Tanfo might end up in the classifieds very shortly... Magwell sucks something horrible, though. I'll be caressing it gently with a dremel to bevel all those flat surfaces inward: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHAVEGAS Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 52 minutes ago, MemphisMechanic said: Well. Looks like my Tanfo might end up in the classifieds very shortly... Interest peaked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 1 hour ago, IHAVEGAS said: Interest peaked. ...For $1,800 ? I mean hell, it has custom cerakoating, man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHAVEGAS Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 12 minutes ago, MemphisMechanic said: ...For $1,800 ? I mean hell, it has custom cerakoating, man! Interested in why you prefer the Q5. Kind of addicted to fiddling with CZ's and now Tanfo's, so buying one that worked already would be a huge disappointment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 (edited) 26 minutes ago, IHAVEGAS said: Interested in why you prefer the Q5. Kind of addicted to fiddling with CZ's and now Tanfo's, so buying one that worked already would be a huge disappointment Maybe I'll become that guy and sit down at a table with both and lecture YouTube on the thinking behind it. Short version is that my Tanfo proved that the gun doesn't matter. Hand someone a Glock, M&P, AccuShadow2, or Walther, give them a month of hard dryfire... and they'll shoot the same match score as long as the gun groups well. I carry plastic guns. I'm used to plastic triggers which roll backward between the wall and the break. I'm gonna go back to competing with one, and the ergos on the Walther are even better than my Tanfo - it feels amazing to my hands. It's also the most left-friendly gun I've ever touched. Both the mag catch and slide release are ridiculously huge and easy to operate without moving my grip. Edited August 23, 2017 by MemphisMechanic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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