BASE772 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Anyone see a reason you couldn't put a subcompact slide on a compact (15 round) grip module if you just cut the front off to match? I don't like those short grips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R34PER Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 It would work just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alma Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Yes, I have modded a few grips for this. Works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASE772 Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share Posted January 9, 2016 Cool. Still wish Sig would offer a thumb safety Model for the carry sizes. But seriously leaning toward the re-released P225-A1. Can't wait to get one in my hand. Has a thinner grip than my 1911's. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planner Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Cool. Still wish Sig would offer a thumb safety Model for the carry sizes. But seriously leaning toward the re-released P225-A1. Can't wait to get one in my hand. Has a thinner grip than my 1911's. Thanks They had thumb safety models on display at SHOT Show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASE772 Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 Cool. Still wish Sig would offer a thumb safety Model for the carry sizes. But seriously leaning toward the re-released P225-A1. Can't wait to get one in my hand. Has a thinner grip than my 1911's. Thanks They had thumb safety models on display at SHOT Show. Really? Was it just for Military and Police? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alma Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Cool. Still wish Sig would offer a thumb safety Model for the carry sizes. But seriously leaning toward the re-released P225-A1. Can't wait to get one in my hand. Has a thinner grip than my 1911's. Thanks They had thumb safety models on display at SHOT Show. Really? Was it just for Military and Police? No, this one will be hitting the civilian market sometime this quarter. I only saw Compact models but suspect full size would be available as well. I think this will help with compliance in some states, but also there seems to be a demand from some of the carry crowd to have this additional safety measure for reassurance. I took one apart. It looks like the mod is just in the FCU and two new vertical slices in the grip module. I suspect the slides are unchanged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planner Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Cool. Still wish Sig would offer a thumb safety Model for the carry sizes. But seriously leaning toward the re-released P225-A1. Can't wait to get one in my hand. Has a thinner grip than my 1911's. Thanks They had thumb safety models on display at SHOT Show.Really? Was it just for Military and Police? No, this one will be hitting the civilian market sometime this quarter. I only saw Compact models but suspect full size would be available as well. I think this will help with compliance in some states, but also there seems to be a demand from some of the carry crowd to have this additional safety measure for reassurance. I took one apart. It looks like the mod is just in the FCU and two new vertical slices in the grip module. I suspect the slides are unchanged. In addition to what Alma said, I also suspect they are competing in the Army's new handgun search, and an external safety is a requirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASE772 Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 Great news about the thumb safety. Haven't heard much lately on he military's MHS Program. Last I heard the P320 was doing well. Only put about 8000 rounds through a 320 so far but I'd take it to war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alma Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I think the submission deadlines for the FBI and MHS were sometime towards the end of this month. Actually, the base pad that was on the Target model was referred to as the FBI base pad. I noted in the RFP that the FBI wanted the base pad to extend some specified distance in front of the magwell. I assume SIG must have made other small tweaks to assure that it was meeting the letter of the RFP as much as possible. Who knows how long the competition will take and it's hard to believe that there won't be a bid protest but I can't wait to see the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p7fl Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I CCW a subcompact grip on a compact slide. It hides well in S Florida clothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usa259 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 (edited) I was thinking of going with the subcompact with a compact magazine for ccw. Interesting, you did basically the opposite... Makes some sense in that when I have carried my full size, its the grip and magazine that potentially stick out/ print... hmmm. Edited January 26, 2016 by usa259 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usa259 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 So under this same approach... a subcompact grip would also mount a full-size slide/ barrel... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alma Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 It would and the gun would still function but you are left with a gap under the slide where the recoil spring is visible when using a full size slide on a subcompact grip. For best results you should use a full size or Compact grip and cut it down to fit subcompact magazines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAFO Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 It would and the gun would still function but you are left with a gap under the slide where the recoil spring is visible when using a full size slide on a subcompact grip. For best results you should use a full size or Compact grip and cut it down to fit subcompact magazines. alma is spot on with this. Using a SC frame and FS slide, if anything gets caught in that gap during recoil, the gun would very likely malfunction. Assuming you would be considering this swap for a carry pistol, it would not be a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usa259 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Cool. Thanks you both. Not having the parts in front of me, not purchased yet, I was a wondern... Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usa259 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 (edited) I picked up a compact conversion kit for my P320 and in looking at it, noticed that the Guide Rod Hole in the compact slide is bigger. Anyone know the reasoning? Pic attached, compact slide is on the left. Edited February 12, 2016 by usa259 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alma Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I picked up a compact conversion kit for my P320 and in looking at it, noticed that the Guide Rod Hole in the compact slide is bigger. Anyone know the reasoning? Pic attached, compact slide is on the left. The Compact and Subcompact use a dual captured spring instead of the simple captured single spring used on the FS. The width may be to accommodate the dual spring system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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