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Posted: 4/26/2015 9:28:41 PM EDT
Here's a couple pics taken earlier from my brother in laws machine shop of the slide lightening. It's basic and he could have done much much more with it but frankly we were both in a rush. (The CNC we were using was SUPPOSED to be working on a big production job actually making money - not doing free brother in law work. Lol)
Anyway, we'll be milling for the Deltapoint tomorrow then Tuesday it'll be off to be cerakoted. Will post more pics along the way for those interested. 
PS: Yes the pics were taken from my crappy cell phone meanwhile there was a nice Nikon camera in the background I could have used. |
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Posted: 4/26/2015 10:03:29 PM EDT
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Your balls clank dude. I'd be scared shitless to do that.
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Posted: 4/26/2015 10:04:55 PM EDT
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Your balls clank dude. I'd be scared shitless to do that. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile If you saw the kind of parts that come out this shop... Let's just say milling a gun slide ain't shit. I have 110% confidence in his machining capabilities. |
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Posted: 4/26/2015 10:20:59 PM EDT
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Looks pretty sweet. Do you know what kind of RSA you will be using, or will you just have to test different weights until you get a reliable one?
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Posted: 4/26/2015 10:40:50 PM EDT
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Looks pretty sweet. Do you know what kind of RSA you will be using, or will you just have to test different weights until you get a reliable one? Not sure. From what I gather, SS rod with a 15lb spring seems to be a pretty common setup for lightened slides. Probably going to see how it runs with factory RSA and go from there. |
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Posted: 4/27/2015 9:13:59 AM EDT
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Not sure. From what I gather, SS rod with a 15lb spring seems to be a pretty common setup for lightened slides. Probably going to see how it runs with factory RSA and go from there. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Looks pretty sweet. Do you know what kind of RSA you will be using, or will you just have to test different weights until you get a reliable one? Not sure. From what I gather, SS rod with a 15lb spring seems to be a pretty common setup for lightened slides. Probably going to see how it runs with factory RSA and go from there. I have seen slide lightened run stock springs no issue but since you are toying with it I would order a few different weight springs and tune it. It can make a difference if you plan on this being a comp pistol. |
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Posted: 4/27/2015 9:22:58 AM EDT
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The work looks nice and clean, but I have to ask why do this?
If you just want a different looking pistol, then you definitely have one. |
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Posted: 4/27/2015 9:27:32 AM EDT
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The work looks nice and clean, but I have to ask why do this? If you just want a different looking pistol, then you definitely have one. Lighter slide = flatter shooting gun. |
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Posted: 4/27/2015 9:35:36 AM EDT
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The work looks nice and clean, but I have to ask why do this? If you just want a different looking pistol, then you definitely have one. Lighter slide = flatter shooting gun. This and what color cerakote? And why Deltapoint over RMR? Serious question. |
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Posted: 4/27/2015 9:38:49 AM EDT
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The work looks nice and clean, but I have to ask why do this? If you just want a different looking pistol, then you definitely have one. Lighter slide = flatter shooting gun. To a point, I suppose. The 34 is inherently a laser as designed. As I said, it looks nice, and it's yours. Have at it. I too would like to know the color, and will you choose a contrast for the barrel, as more will be visible through the lightning holes? |
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Posted: 4/27/2015 9:53:44 AM EDT
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This and what color cerakote? And why Deltapoint over RMR? Serious question. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The work looks nice and clean, but I have to ask why do this? If you just want a different looking pistol, then you definitely have one. Lighter slide = flatter shooting gun. This and what color cerakote? And why Deltapoint over RMR? Serious question. Sniper grey. And I like the features of the Deltapoint over the RMR. Not to mention a considerably bigger window than the RMR offers. Barrel is being done in TiN, so gold. |
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Posted: 4/27/2015 10:02:06 AM EDT
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Sniper grey. And I like the features of the Deltapoint over the RMR. Not to mention a considerably bigger window than the RMR offers. Barrel is being done in TiN, so gold. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The work looks nice and clean, but I have to ask why do this? If you just want a different looking pistol, then you definitely have one. Lighter slide = flatter shooting gun. This and what color cerakote? And why Deltapoint over RMR? Serious question. Sniper grey. And I like the features of the Deltapoint over the RMR. Not to mention a considerably bigger window than the RMR offers. Barrel is being done in TiN, so gold. Friend of mine and I are researching the mini rds What features other than window over the bigger window? He seems to think the dot on the RMR is too big. He likes ultra small dots for some reason. |
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Posted: 4/27/2015 10:16:02 AM EDT
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Friend of mine and I are researching the mini rds What features other than window over the bigger window? He seems to think the dot on the RMR is too big. He likes ultra small dots for some reason. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The work looks nice and clean, but I have to ask why do this? If you just want a different looking pistol, then you definitely have one. Lighter slide = flatter shooting gun. This and what color cerakote? And why Deltapoint over RMR? Serious question. Sniper grey. And I like the features of the Deltapoint over the RMR. Not to mention a considerably bigger window than the RMR offers. Barrel is being done in TiN, so gold. Friend of mine and I are researching the mini rds What features other than window over the bigger window? He seems to think the dot on the RMR is too big. He likes ultra small dots for some reason. Too small is going to be a pain in the ass to pick up between shots IMO. I'm going with the 3.5MOA. I feel like that's a nice size for shooting 25 yards an in, which is about all I do with pistols. Deltapoint also offers an automatic off and on. When you pick up the gun, it has a motion sensor that automatically puts the dot on, as well as automatically adjusts brightness. You can go to Leupolds website and see all the features. IMO, it's a nicer sight than the RMR. Plus the RMR is a steep price. The Deltapoint is every bit as sturdy, if not more sturdy than an RMR, beings it has a magnesium housing. |
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Posted: 4/27/2015 8:14:22 PM EDT
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Here is the Deltapoint cutout for those following:
Instead of pocket milling it like a lot of people do, I had him mill it so that the back of the Deltapoint will be flush with the slide because as some of you know, the Deltapoint has set screws that have to be accessed from the rear and if it isn't accessible, requires you to pull the sight off - I'm not down for all that bullshit. I'm not running a rear sight obviously. The Glock I shot with an RMR didn't have a rear and I loved it. I feel like it would just take up unnecessary space in the red dot window. I will be running a front sight though just to aid in picking up the dot. Sending off to be cerakoted tomorrow. Next pics will be when it returns from there. |
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Posted: 4/27/2015 9:24:56 PM EDT
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Looking good man. Looking forward to seeing the completed pics.
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Posted: 4/27/2015 9:27:09 PM EDT
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Looking good man. Looking forward to seeing the completed pics. Thank you sir! |
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Posted: 4/27/2015 10:00:06 PM EDT
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Here is the Deltapoint cutout for those following: http://i.imgur.com/wCQjlFA.jpg Instead of pocket milling it like a lot of people do, I had him mill it so that the back of the Deltapoint will be flush with the slide because as some of you know, the Deltapoint has set screws that have to be accessed from the rear and if it isn't accessible, requires you to pull the sight off - I'm not down for all that bullshit. I'm not running a rear sight obviously. The Glock I shot with an RMR didn't have a rear and I loved it. I feel like it would just take up unnecessary space in the red dot window. I will be running a front sight though just to aid in picking up the dot. Sending off to be cerakoted tomorrow. Next pics will be when it returns from there. Looks cool. You could always do a vertical white line on the back of the deltapoint for a rear reference point with the front sight in case the leupold goes down. Did you take your own measurements for the optic milling or are the specs for all them out there? My buddy owns a machine shop that does lots of stock pieces for a big bow company and think he could do it. I'm using an rmr and often see that done with bosses that I don't see in yours. |
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Posted: 4/27/2015 10:08:03 PM EDT
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Looks cool. You could always do a vertical white line on the back of the deltapoint for a rear reference point with the front sight in case the leupold goes down. Did you take your own measurements for the optic milling or are the specs for all them out there? My buddy owns a machine shop that does lots of stock pieces for a big bow company and think he could do it. I'm using an rmr and often see that done with bosses that I don't see in yours. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Here is the Deltapoint cutout for those following: http://i.imgur.com/wCQjlFA.jpg Instead of pocket milling it like a lot of people do, I had him mill it so that the back of the Deltapoint will be flush with the slide because as some of you know, the Deltapoint has set screws that have to be accessed from the rear and if it isn't accessible, requires you to pull the sight off - I'm not down for all that bullshit. I'm not running a rear sight obviously. The Glock I shot with an RMR didn't have a rear and I loved it. I feel like it would just take up unnecessary space in the red dot window. I will be running a front sight though just to aid in picking up the dot. Sending off to be cerakoted tomorrow. Next pics will be when it returns from there. Looks cool. You could always do a vertical white line on the back of the deltapoint for a rear reference point with the front sight in case the leupold goes down. Did you take your own measurements for the optic milling or are the specs for all them out there? My buddy owns a machine shop that does lots of stock pieces for a big bow company and think he could do it. I'm using an rmr and often see that done with bosses that I don't see in yours. We didn't do the bosses simply because I didn't have the red dot on hand to know what kind of tolerances we were dealing with. I had someone give me the drawing of it. I won't disclose who it was because the company did me a huge favor and I don't think they'd want me telling anyone they gave me the info. BTW - I asked a LOT of companies for the info before someone would come off of it. |
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Posted: 4/28/2015 10:37:16 AM EDT
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At this point the gun won't be shootable for at least 4-6 weeks as Leupold is seriously dragging their feet on fulfilling a seemingly country wide back order on Deltapoints.
I've only found a couple random places in stock asking 30-40% above normal prices... |
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Posted: 4/28/2015 10:57:17 AM EDT
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Looks good so far. I'd buy a Zev guide rod and assortment of springs from 11 lbs to 17 lbs. Start with the stock weight (17 lbs) and keep going lighter until it has problems, then go back up to the next heaviest spring.
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Posted: 4/28/2015 11:01:17 AM EDT
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Looks good so far. I'd buy a Zev guide rod and assortment of springs from 11 lbs to 17 lbs. Start with the stock weight (17 lbs) and keep going lighter until it has problems, then go back up to the next heaviest spring. Thanks. It'll be great when I can find an optic to mount on it to actually shoot it. |
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Posted: 4/28/2015 12:08:57 PM EDT
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Found what I'm 99% sure was the last one in existence. (lol)
White Owl optics had ONE left. Paid $400 for it which was higher than if I waited 2 months for back orders but screw all that. I really hope this place is good to go because I've never heard of them and couldn't find anything on them online good or bad.... Website seemed legit and all. |
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Posted: 4/30/2015 9:38:05 PM EDT
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Slide will be back from being cerakoted tomorrow. Will post pics as soon as it's in my possession of course. Deltapoint should be here Monday. Also ordered a ss guide rod and different ISMI springs to try out. Gave in and ordered a Lone Wolf billet locking block too. All I'll be waiting on is the barrel which is about a week out still for TiN.
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Posted: 5/1/2015 1:19:08 AM EDT
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The work looks nice and clean, but I have to ask why do this? If you just want a different looking pistol, then you definitely have one. Lighter slide = flatter shooting gun. It is a balance between parts and ammo. Why do you think they make tungsten guide rods to get the weight out front? There will be less reciprocating mass...so that should help a bit with recoil...to your point. |
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Posted: 5/1/2015 4:21:12 AM EDT
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Looking good.
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Posted: 5/1/2015 9:29:45 AM EDT
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Looking good. Thanks man. |
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Posted: 5/1/2015 2:07:30 PM EDT
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Cool. Slide just came in.
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Posted: 5/1/2015 3:33:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryDammit need assembled pics! 
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Posted: 5/1/2015 3:40:29 PM EDT
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Dammit need assembled pics! Everything will be here by the middle of next week EXCEPT the barrel so I STILL won't have a fully assembled pic. :( Barrel is still approximately a week out. |
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Posted: 5/3/2015 7:36:51 PM EDT
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As long as UPS AND USPS don't drop the ball, I'll have tomorrow: Lone Wolf Billet locking block, Lone Wolf SS guide rod and 15lb ISMI recoil spring, Deltapoint 3.5MOA, and I figured what the hell, let's throw a Surefire X300 Ultra under it too. Oh, and a new holster to accommodate the gun w/ Surefire X300.
Then Thursday things went well for me in court with my son's custody and I now pay a tiny fraction of what I was paying in child support....so I said screw it and ordered a case of 9mm, some 5.56, and some more Glock 17rnd 9mm mags. :D |
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Posted: 5/3/2015 8:02:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryLooks pretty fuarking juicy m8. TST |
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Posted: 5/3/2015 8:21:04 PM EDT
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Looks pretty fuarking juicy m8. TST You're one cheeky kunt m8 I swear. |
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Posted: 5/3/2015 9:04:38 PM EDT
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myron
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Posted: 5/3/2015 9:08:42 PM EDT
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Woodberry dat slide in my angus....
Hhhnnngggggggggggg |
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Posted: 5/3/2015 9:19:56 PM EDT
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Looks pretty fuarking juicy m8. TST r3port3d |
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Posted: 5/3/2015 10:37:48 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/3/2015 10:51:44 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/3/2015 11:25:48 PM EDT
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Looking pretty good so far.
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Posted: 5/4/2015 1:54:13 PM EDT
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Well, everything got to me. Just waiting on that pesky barrel which should ship out Thursday so I'll have it early next week.
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Posted: 5/4/2015 2:16:10 PM EDT
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Nice. No concern that the fiber optic front sight will be confusing with the red dot? I have plain black sights on mine as I would think the sight picture could get confusing with a colored front sight.
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Posted: 5/4/2015 2:18:40 PM EDT
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Nice. No concern that the fiber optic front sight will be confusing with the red dot? I have plain black sights on mine as I would think the sight picture could get confusing with a colored front sight. Guess I'll find out, but I don't foresee any issues with confusion. The red on the f/o front still has some black around it where it's held in place so it's not like it's a floating red dot like the red dot on the Deltapoint is. If any issues come up I'll swap it with a serrated black front. |
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Posted: 5/5/2015 9:39:53 AM EDT
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Went ahead and ordered a Zev Tech lightened striker and some WOLFF 4.5lb striker springs as well. Should yield 100% ignition with any primers and make for about a 3-3.5lb trigger along with everything else already done to it. (Polish, lightened plunger spring, etc...)
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Posted: 5/5/2015 2:06:26 PM EDT
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Also, this 1K of Blazer Brass I just got in makes just over 3K rounds of Blazer Brass I'm sitting on. So that gives me plenty of CCI primers to try out to see how reliable primer ignition will be with the 4.5lb striker spring since CCI primers are the hardest to set off.
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Posted: 5/5/2015 4:15:38 PM EDT
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Looks GEAT!!!!
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Posted: 5/5/2015 4:18:39 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/5/2015 9:34:50 PM EDT
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Also, this 1K of Blazer Brass I just got in makes just over 3K rounds of Blazer Brass I'm sitting on. So that gives me plenty of CCI primers to try out to see how reliable primer ignition will be with the 4.5lb striker spring since CCI primers are the hardest to set off. http://i.imgur.com/Cu98co9.jpg 3K that like 3-4 range trips? |
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Posted: 5/5/2015 9:39:11 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/5/2015 9:41:23 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/5/2015 9:46:03 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/5/2015 9:55:54 PM EDT
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My two main calibers are 9mm and 5.56. Averaging about 600 rounds a month in 5.56. I don't shoot my rifles nearly as much as pistols. Used to be the other way around, but the last year or so I've been getting deeper into my pistols for some reason. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Posted: 5/8/2015 4:27:40 PM EDT
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Barrel tracking info says Monday. Hoping USPS will run a little early like they do occasionally and deliver it tomorrow.
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