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Post by ToddSig on May 21, 2022 13:16:59 GMT -5
In addition to the 1911 alloy framed commander, you should also consider adding an alloy Hi Power frame together with an FM Detective slide to your wish list. Many consider it to be the ultimate Hi Power carry platform and configuration. Image of my 75C alloy frame, FM Detective slide with Garthwaite/Nighthawk trigger and hammer, and C&S safety. Todd, when adding a slide from one gun to a frame from another, is the best practice to have it fitted by a gunsmith? I'm always a little uncertain about such things. Beautiful example you have there, by the way. Hi Mr C. I have switched many Hi Power slides onto different frames, and rarely had a problem. In a few cases the slide was too tight on the rails and would not cycle all the way back, and on another I believe I had an issue with the bottom of the barrel lug hitting a part of the frame. Probably just slight variances in tolerances. With those few exceptions, I have switched FEG slides to FN frames, Detective slides onto FN frames etc. Most of the time with no issues. I just check to make sure all seem to fit and cycle, run a few snap caps to check before hitting the range. Perhaps Bob Reed can comment from an armorers perspective as well as others who have switched and replaced slides. Unless there seems to be an issue, too tight or lose, I think you can safely switch without the services of a gunsmith.
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Post by Bob Reed on May 22, 2022 9:07:17 GMT -5
Hello, Todd and Mr. C,
As Todd mentioned, you'll rarely have a problem when switching frames and slides. However, you might (rarely) have a slight problem with the fit when swapping in a barrel, but it will only take a minor amount of fitting for it to work. FN has the manufacturing tolerances down so cold on the High Power that you can probably disassembly 100 of 'em and mix-up the parts, frames & slides and reassembly 100 perfectly functioning guns.
With that said, always make sure you have clearance between the tip of the extractor and the face of the chamber when installing a Pre-94 barrel (w/out loaded chamber witness cut) into a slide, whether the slide is Pre or Post '94. What can happen without clearance is, the tip of the extractor will contact the face of the chamber and keep the barrel from fully going into the slide for assembly - and again, this problem will be more rare than common, but does crop up from time to time and it's probably more likely to happen when installing a Pre-94 barrel into a Post-93 slide.
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Post by ToddSig on May 22, 2022 12:01:08 GMT -5
Hello, Todd and Mr. C, As Todd mentioned, you'll rarely have a problem when switching frames and slides. However, you might (rarely) have a slight problem with the fit when swapping in a barrel, but it will only take a minor amount of fitting for it to work. FN has the manufacturing tolerances down so cold on the High Power that you can probably disassembly 100 of 'em and mix-up the parts, frames & slides and reassembly 100 perfectly functioning guns. With that said, always make sure you have clearance between the tip of the extractor and the face of the chamber when installing a Pre-94 barrel (w/out loaded chamber witness cut) into a slide, whether the slide is Pre or Post '94. What can happen without clearance is, the tip of the extractor will contact the face of the chamber and keep the barrel from fully going into the slide for assembly - and again, this problem will be more rare than common, but does crop up from time to time and it's probably more likely to happen when installing a Pre-94 barrel into a Post-93 slide. Thanks Bob, always beneficial (and safe) to get info and instructions from a pro.
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Post by Bob Reed on May 22, 2022 13:42:16 GMT -5
Hello, Todd and Mr. C, As Todd mentioned, you'll rarely have a problem when switching frames and slides. However, you might (rarely) have a slight problem with the fit when swapping in a barrel, but it will only take a minor amount of fitting for it to work. FN has the manufacturing tolerances down so cold on the High Power that you can probably disassembly 100 of 'em and mix-up the parts, frames & slides and reassembly 100 perfectly functioning guns. With that said, always make sure you have clearance between the tip of the extractor and the face of the chamber when installing a Pre-94 barrel (w/out loaded chamber witness cut) into a slide, whether the slide is Pre or Post '94. What can happen without clearance is, the tip of the extractor will contact the face of the chamber and keep the barrel from fully going into the slide for assembly - and again, this problem will be more rare than common, but does crop up from time to time and it's probably more likely to happen when installing a Pre-94 barrel into a Post-93 slide. Thanks, Todd. I forgot to mention: When installing a barrel w/out the witness cut, even if the barrel seems to drop right in - still check for clearance between the extractor's tip and the face of the chamber. Some can be just long enough to kiss the chambers face when the slide/barrel goes into battery. And again, this will more than likely happen when using a Pre-witness cut Bbl. with the Post-witness cut built guns (1994 and newer). Reason being (maybe?) is because FN didn't need to worry as much about the tip's OAL because of the witness cut providing plenty of clearance and, be good-to-go providing the extractor's tip-end doesn't hit the case at the bevel. Obviously, one would also check for clearances when installing a new extractor - especially when using a Pre-witness cut barrel.
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Post by danno on Dec 30, 2022 11:56:42 GMT -5
Springfield XD in .45. I have the version with a thumb safety. In addition to that, the grip safety gives me all the benefits of a 1911 and a Glock 21 in one gun. It’s been my everyday/everyplace carry since the day I left LE eleven years ago.
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Post by CXM on Dec 31, 2022 14:58:32 GMT -5
In keeping with the festive season, I have been carrying one of SIG's newish (announced over a year before it became available a few months ago... standard SIG procedure) P210 Carry models. IT has a nominal 4" barrel, improved sights, U.S. style mag release, a very usable thumb safety with an improved shape to make it easy to control.
It has a nice blue finish, not as nice as the U.S. made P210 target guns being somewhat dull which I suspect will hold up better than the high polish.
It is every bit as accurate and well made as all the other P210s... As you would expect.
Mag only holds 8 rounds, but in truth I think if I ever am in a gun fight that needs more than 8+1 rounds I have probably gotten myself into a no-win situation anyway, though I do carry a spare mag for backup. If I suspect I will need more than that and I can not simply go somewhere else, I'll probably grab one of the Wilson upgraded Remington 870 shotguns... buck shot speaks with authority... as do slugs...
Happy new year to all...
FWIW
Chuck
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