cybrosh Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 (edited) I was wondering of the difference between the two? what are the advantages and disadvantages?. Edited October 14, 2005 by cybrosh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgtsvi Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 The sight tracker barrel on the right is supposed to cause less sight bounce and faster recovery since the sights do not move like they do on top of a slide. Hope that helps. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybrosh Posted October 14, 2005 Author Share Posted October 14, 2005 Isn't the sight tracker barrel exposed to more 'wear out'? every time the slide returns, it hits the top side of the barrel(sight tracker). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgtsvi Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 I am pretty sure that the tolerances that Sandy puts in his guns will prevent that from happening. I dont think the slide actually hits the raised portion of the barrel when returning to battery. If he had developed the sight tracker when I bought my limited gun, I would have jumped on it. His hybrid open barrels have been out for some time now and I have never heard of any excessive wear on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybrosh Posted October 15, 2005 Author Share Posted October 15, 2005 Hey Sgt.Glock. Thanks for the replies. My SPS blaster, with lothar arms barrel, is a hybrid comp(sleeve)with a 'sight tracker'(of course, not SVI original), and it has more than 20000 rounds through it. There's no excessive wear, but you can see where the slide "hits" the sleeve. I'll try and post a pic or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radical Precision Designs Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 The "Sight Tracker" design is a definite improvement in many ways. It is true that this design will increase friction areas within the firing cycle. Proper lubrication is essential. (but I didn't have to remind you of that!!!) The advantages go beyond the obvious. It is true that the extra weight forward will help with muzzle flip, and that is as far as some individuals will take it. Fixing and holding your eye in the front sight as you "track" your shots "was/is" the original intention, as there is but only a small amount of travel to the rear as opposed to a sight mounted in the slide. But another overlooked advantage is that of increasing your accuracy by "tracking the barrell in "two" points rather than one. Normally as you fire, the bullet causes "torque" rotation which is stopped/managed by your barrel's feet and the frame as the barrel moves back to unlock. This of course causes some wear in the frame and barrel's feet, although mostly insignificant. The proper fitting of the top "tracker rib" actually "mirrors" the same purpose in the opposite end to balance the short rear travel of the barrel where the torque forces are dampened by both the barrel's feet and the rib. This in some amount helps improve your accuracy. When a "hybrid" barrel with a front compensator cycles, that "rib" also assist in managing the torque transferred to it. I love the rock solid "bank vault" feel of a hybrid/tracker system, as it helps track much more than the sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 I think it is more like the golf set, thinking they can buy more strokes. The guy's who win mostly shoot "standard guns" real good with a lot of practice. We cannot all be great & that is why they make classes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRBean Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 (edited) I like the lite weight limited guns myself. It might be a good choice for some shooters but spending extra money on ammo and practice will get you a lot further than spending money on the next hot gadget. Another reason I would try to stay away from something like the hybrid barrels is parts replacement later on. Such as cracked slides, sheared lugs or anything that would involve a slide or barrel replacement. Edited October 20, 2005 by JRBean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulm540 Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 I like my regular bull barrel in my SV. Accurate as hell even after a couple of thousand rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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