tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2713994915296284642.comments2012-10-05T04:47:08.157-07:0010-8 Training BlogUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2713994915296284642.post-63333393135585148812012-10-05T04:47:08.157-07:002012-10-05T04:47:08.157-07:00I have a question concerning this test:
How do you...I have a question concerning this test:<br />How do you perform the test?<br />Drop the cartridge into the chamber and let the slide go (and let the extractor jump the rim)? Or do you insert the mag, load the gun, remove the mag, shoot... rinse repeat?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />AudriusLTSR.LThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15004561014002083999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2713994915296284642.post-47901122106601183252012-07-18T13:25:25.870-07:002012-07-18T13:25:25.870-07:00I hear they are in process of being machined now, ...I hear they are in process of being machined now, so the answer is, "soon." I am anxious for them to be made, too. I need a few more for my other Glocks.Tim Lauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12007825938905428523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2713994915296284642.post-2990385946479315682012-07-18T12:31:01.948-07:002012-07-18T12:31:01.948-07:00Any ETA on the Apex kits?Any ETA on the Apex kits?Zaakir Abdullahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07231688422886784352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2713994915296284642.post-89525409775733256392012-06-21T09:05:13.724-07:002012-06-21T09:05:13.724-07:00Thanks for the kind words. As you can see in one o...Thanks for the kind words. As you can see in one of the above photos, the ejector can be left in place when using the plunger staking tool.<br /><br />I haven't found that the Springfield MC Operators have particularly bad plunger tubes. Use a set of grip panels with good plunger tube support and, like any 1911, keep an eye on the tube during normal maintenance cycles.<br /><br />As I mentioned above, in current production Kimbers, it is very common for the plunger tube to come loose so I typically replace the plunger tubes in those guns right out the gate.Tim Lauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12007825938905428523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2713994915296284642.post-23524321899906175972012-06-20T20:35:21.665-07:002012-06-20T20:35:21.665-07:00Tim, excellent blog! Does the ejector need to be ...Tim, excellent blog! Does the ejector need to be removed to stake a new plunger tube with this tool? I heard from a coworker that this type of tool might cause interference with an ejector. Also, I have an MC Operator ready to be customized by SACS; would you recommend a preemptive plunger tube replacement?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18346762309156632007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2713994915296284642.post-63048031597287070262012-06-13T05:03:54.755-07:002012-06-13T05:03:54.755-07:00This is a good post. This post give truly quality ...This is a good post. This post give truly quality information.I’m definitely going to look into it.Really very useful tips are provided here.thank you so much.Keep up the good works. <a href="http://www.efkfiredragon.com/" rel="nofollow">conversion barrels</a>hilda dadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14687251079178494926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2713994915296284642.post-79746864557183498072012-06-11T01:22:53.272-07:002012-06-11T01:22:53.272-07:00Christopher, thanks for your input! I also use 242...Christopher, thanks for your input! I also use 242 (blue) on all adjustment screws on my Kydex holsters. You are right; they come out at the most inopportune times if not!Tim Lauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12007825938905428523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2713994915296284642.post-17723899680558668282012-06-10T23:45:48.484-07:002012-06-10T23:45:48.484-07:00I build Kydex holsters and I always make sure and ...I build Kydex holsters and I always make sure and use Blue loctite on the screws for the belt loops because they will work themselves out and not always at very good times. I also use it on the screws on knives. On the pivots and the pocket clips.Christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14615956424231157533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2713994915296284642.post-35336874814918366022012-05-12T05:18:57.967-07:002012-05-12T05:18:57.967-07:00Nice! I've been wondering how to refinish an o...Nice! I've been wondering how to refinish an old Caspian custom I picked up a few years ago. This looks great. What's the prep. you do before sending off? Complete tear down?1076Sheepdoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08884436399490024406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2713994915296284642.post-49341326301476946452012-04-26T17:49:31.161-07:002012-04-26T17:49:31.161-07:00Burke,
Glad you found the post useful. Here are s...Burke,<br /><br />Glad you found the post useful. Here are some common issues I see with the LB Operator models:<br /><br />1. Shallow feed ramp (ok for ball, but may not be tolerant with aggressive hollow point bullets)<br />2. Insufficient trigger overtravel to allow sear to properly clear half cock notch/safety shelf. Sometimes it is the overtravel screw, other times the grip safety arm needs to be clearances.<br />3. Improperly tensioned extractor. Sometimes it will not hold tension. Others come tuned correctly right out of the box. <br />4. Rear sight sometimes shoot loose or other times so tight it won't come out of gun at all. Recommend replace with machined Novak rear or better yet, 10-8 Performance Rear Sight<br /><br />Some other changes I make are purely personal preference (such as swapping out the hex head grip screws and relieving grips to expose the MSH pin.) I feel these are important for a duty gun as it allows field expedient options for tightening the grips down or taking the gun apart.<br /><br />The SA Custom Shop does really good work and is my go-to recommendation for a 1911 shop that does good work at a reasonable price and turnaround time. Talk to them about the reliability package and send them ammunition that you intend on using in the pistol.<br /><br />How many 1911 shooters at your department? If there is enough demand (12 paid shooters), we could come out to your neck of the woods and put on a 1911 Diagnostics and Operation Course for the guys..<br /><br />TimTim Lauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12007825938905428523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2713994915296284642.post-9146847282891872762012-04-26T14:06:31.924-07:002012-04-26T14:06:31.924-07:00Tim,
Thank you for the informative review. I real...Tim, <br />Thank you for the informative review. I really appreciate it as I have been considering a Long Beach Operator for my duty/SWAT handgun now that my department has authorized 1911’s. For those of us that don't personally know a master pistolsmith, what modifications would you recommend to get the LB Operator fit for duty? <br /><br />I was considering sending it to the Springfield Custom Shop for the 1911 Reliability Package, which includes: Deburr pistol internally, Tune extractor and ejector, Recut barrel throat and polish feed ramp, Check headspace, Polish breechface and Inspect and test fire for function. Is there anything else you would recommend?<br /><br />If you don’t feel comfortable making specific comments on the Springfield Custom Shop on an open website, I would greatly appreciate an e-mail. I can be reached at baldwinat@ci.durango.co.us<br /><br />Thank you,<br /><br />Detective Burke Baldwin<br />Durango Police Dept.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09984541657569837975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2713994915296284642.post-84979350965865014972012-04-12T12:31:45.671-07:002012-04-12T12:31:45.671-07:00I love my BC 1.0 and my BC 1.5...I believe my only...I love my BC 1.0 and my BC 1.5...I believe my only concern is muzzle flash in lowlight, which we saw a bit of in a recent class. It's not much worse in an A2 though, so it's not really that bad. <br /><br />The concussion seems to all go upward....away from your teammates and fellows, though I did feel it hit my flashlight arm when firing from a locked hip position with flashlight in the other extended hand. Not a huge concern, still think they do a great job of balance like you said.Auspicious Breakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05860464074031259909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2713994915296284642.post-44689019083820138282012-04-09T14:33:26.238-07:002012-04-09T14:33:26.238-07:00Awesome! My only concern is I will get spoiled by ...Awesome! My only concern is I will get spoiled by it and not want to go back to shooting a regular flash hider.Tim Lauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12007825938905428523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2713994915296284642.post-23722422054937173652012-04-09T12:19:32.791-07:002012-04-09T12:19:32.791-07:00I bought a Battlecomp 1.0 based on reviews I read ...I bought a Battlecomp 1.0 based on reviews I read and recomendations from a coworker. My buddy and I, who have near identical LWRC rifles, save the Battlecomp on mine and A2 on his, shot them both back to back and both agreed that there is a noticable difference in muzzle rise with negligible drawbacks. Shortly thereafter, I took a 1 day, 1300 round tactical rifle class and came away thoroughly sold on it. Could not be happier with my purchase! Have been recommending them to everyone since I first fired it!MSilvey#12https://www.blogger.com/profile/08936538317772049067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2713994915296284642.post-5360317108226988822012-04-02T06:42:12.676-07:002012-04-02T06:42:12.676-07:00Love that crown job on the barrel. The satin fini...Love that crown job on the barrel. The satin finish really makes that crown pop and the EGW hammer too. That hammer is very cool looking.Christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14615956424231157533noreply@blogger.com