mule169 Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 I am known for wanting heavy ass guns so I reached out to Patriot Defense to build me some custom brass grips and for the public and they took on the task! Here is a sneak peak of the current progress. The gun in the photos is the Phoenix Swiss Redback HEAVY DA/SA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdave24 Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Nice. How much weight do they add? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigzona Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Nice! Not to derail the thread, but tell us about that replacement you've got there for the extended safeties the pistol comes with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mule169 Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 9 hours ago, Bigzona said: Nice! Not to derail the thread, but tell us about that replacement you've got there for the extended safeties the pistol comes with. Sup Drew, it’s Dennis. Allen shaved down the safety because it activated so easy that every time I shot it, the safety would engage. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mule169 Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 9 hours ago, bigdave24 said: Nice. How much weight do they add? I believe 5-7 oz, I’m not completely sure on the specs yet but I will let you know once I have more details! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstone45 Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 23 minutes ago, mule169 said: Sup Drew, it’s Dennis. Allen shaved down the safety because it activated so easy that every time I shot it, the safety would engage. Lol. Hah I still get this problem, even after fitting the slim safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mule169 Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 Just now, Blackstone45 said: Hah I still get this problem, even after fitting the slim safety. which safety did you fit? I had just sent Patriot the flat safety to install, completely flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstone45 Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Just now, mule169 said: which safety did you fit? I had just sent Patriot the flat safety to install, completely flat. It is a factory slim left safety. Same profile as the safety on the right side of the gun in its default configuration. I don't think a totally flat safety exists as a factory option, and I can's shave the safety down like you have and still keep it legal for IPSC Production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mule169 Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 Just now, Blackstone45 said: It is a factory slim left safety. Same profile as the safety on the right side of the gun in its default configuration. I don't think a totally flat safety exists as a factory option, and I can's shave the safety down like you have and still keep it legal for IPSC Production. https://www.ericgrauffelonlineshop.com/en/cz-shadow-2-orange/948-cz-flat-safety-set-shadow-2--9384045005642.html I asked Patriot Defense to fit this however they can. Did you have any trigger work done to yours ? I don’t know if it’s because I did trigger work to it that the safety activates so often now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstone45 Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 1 hour ago, mule169 said: https://www.ericgrauffelonlineshop.com/en/cz-shadow-2-orange/948-cz-flat-safety-set-shadow-2--9384045005642.html I asked Patriot Defense to fit this however they can. Did you have any trigger work done to yours ? I don’t know if it’s because I did trigger work to it that the safety activates so often now. I have worked on the trigger, but I don't think it's related to that. I also have a stock Redback light and the safety is also easy to bump up on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mule169 Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 47 minutes ago, Blackstone45 said: I have worked on the trigger, but I don't think it's related to that. I also have a stock Redback light and the safety is also easy to bump up on that. good to know it’s the safety, I was thinking of making the safety harder to engage but unsure how. But the flat safety has fixed it temporarily but I do find my self engaging it from time to time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstone45 Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 7 minutes ago, mule169 said: good to know it’s the safety, I was thinking of making the safety harder to engage but unsure how. But the flat safety has fixed it temporarily but I do find my self engaging it from time to time There is a small safety spring - I don't know if using a higher strength spring might help. The other question is where to find such a spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGoodwin Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 Nice looking grips, back on topic! I have a Redback Ultralight that I was considering. https://lokgrips.com/phoenix/redback/specialty/phoenix-redback-thin-brass-w-g10-bogies-insert/ What kind of pricing do you expect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdave24 Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 I wish the slim safety was available in the US. I haven’t found a way to order it from Europe either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGoodwin Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 49 minutes ago, bigdave24 said: I wish the slim safety was available in the US. I haven’t found a way to order it from Europe either. Same! I kind of work around it resting my strong hand thumb off the frame on the back of my support thumb. Trying to wrap my arthritic thumb over the safety ledge is pretty painful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstone45 Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 7 hours ago, bigdave24 said: I wish the slim safety was available in the US. I haven’t found a way to order it from Europe either. I only managed to get it becaue I shoot at the PHX factory every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdave24 Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 It’s very disappointing they won’t send parts to the US. If something breaks you have a very expensive paper weight. It’s a real negative in my opinion, and I wish I knew it before I purchased the pistol (which I really like). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstone45 Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 7 hours ago, bigdave24 said: It’s very disappointing they won’t send parts to the US. If something breaks you have a very expensive paper weight. It’s a real negative in my opinion, and I wish I knew it before I purchased the pistol (which I really like). I don't understand why they don't. Have you asked their importer, The Attic Importers in Minot? They should easily be able to bring in all sorts of uncontrolled spare parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstone45 Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 On 9/26/2022 at 3:38 PM, mule169 said: I am known for wanting heavy ass guns so I reached out to Patriot Defense to build me some custom brass grips and for the public and they took on the task! Here is a sneak peak of the current progress. The gun in the photos is the Phoenix Swiss Redback HEAVY DA/SA These grips have gone live! Looks like they're using your photos as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mule169 Posted October 15, 2022 Author Share Posted October 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Blackstone45 said: These grips have gone live! Looks like they're using your photos as well they are awesome!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstone45 Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 48 minutes ago, mule169 said: they are awesome!!!! I ordered palm swells, and I'm not sure if they're too big. I think I have relatively large hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGoodwin Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Now I am regretting selling my Redback... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstone45 Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 Oh boy, to call these grips 'aggressive' would be understating the fact. I had to gently file down a few spots that were genuinely hurting my hand, but other than that, they feel amazing. Can't wait to use them in live fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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