Hi,
Is it as "clunky" or loose, as the original, or...
Did they tighten/smooth it up???
Type: Posts; User: seagiant
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Hi,
Is it as "clunky" or loose, as the original, or...
Did they tighten/smooth it up???
Forum: Vintage Reloading Gear
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Just sold this one on the Bay...
They bring a good price.
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Hi,
Roll crimp is usually for Revolver Cartridges and Taper are for Auto...
99% of the time.
Might want to look at a few Vids to get some ideas on getting a good roll crimp!
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
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After some cold blue, to get rid of the shine!
(click pic!)
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
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I could care less about Bill Wilson or any other expert really...
When you rack the slide your hand naturally moves back till it hits the slide mounted safety.
While pulling the...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
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Yep, if anyone wants to use the Beretta Type 92 for Self Defense...
The usual OEM Safety (non "G") can get you in trouble, in the heat of the moment...
No matter how hard you train....
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGiRTwxTmjs
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
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That is on my mind, it would give some rust protection.
Guess I could always shine it back up if I wanted!
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
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Have not shot it yet...
Setting it up to what I like.
Doubt it will shoot any better than with the Factory Crown but I like it better and think it is a better crown (sharper!)...
...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SKDklaUvG8
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
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Was not impressed with the Crown on my Regard (fully functional, but...)
I also wanted the Barrel flush with the slide.
I have a 80 year old Lathe with only a 3/4" thru hole, in the...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
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You guys are not factoring in, anything and everything can go out the window when the REAL SHTF!
Pulling the slide back after a mag change and not noticing you put the pistol on safe...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
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This might help...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LA8btM5RFp4&t=1s
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
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To get your Damp Box working for you...
You want an 80/80, for humidity and temp, that seemed to give me the best results...
You can go to a Pet Store and buy the combo meters there...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
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I think what happens is the safety is put on, accidently, when people go and drop or rack the slide after a mag change.
Then the pistol will not fire, till the slide mounted safety is pushed...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
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Just put in a Beretta "G" Safety, on my Girsan Regard...
I would like to use it as a truck gun, and did not trust it with the regular safety.
The "G" Safety is a "Decock Only", so if you...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Hi,
Should of saved the pic, but saw where a guy trying to remove a barrel nut...
Ripped the face, with the threads, right off!
To the OP, yes, put it together yourself!
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
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I built this pistol with a 12.5" Barrel for that reason.
I also have a KAW Diffuser, on the Muzzle that will direct the blast forward.
These two things should help with a pleasent...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
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Depends on if you think a cartridge close to a Win. 30-30, is better than the 223/5.56?
I would rather have the 5.56 an actual great CQB round, light, accurate, cheap, and readily...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
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There is no drilling, I just took a drill bit the size of the hole to make sure there was no burrs in the hole...
Then tapped for a set screw and cut the spring and used a SS ball in...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
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Well my used DD Fixed sights came in and glad I went that way.
The Sellers Rail must of been off somewhat as the Windage was set way to the side.
See how good I do when I sight in?
So...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
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Thanks!
Thought I would show what I use to do a Bolt Catch Install.
The slave pin is made out of 3/32" welding rod.
Don't know, but a piece of coat hanger, would probably work...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
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Installed the Pivot Pin and thought I would show a tool I picked up to make the install very easy...
Compared without it, which is an exercise in frrustration and detents circling Pluto!
...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
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I had a little problem with my Ambi Mag Release install this morning.
The Mags were hard to slip in, actually the Magpuls would be hard to go in and the metal mags would hardly go in at all...
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