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Posted: 9/16/2020 12:37:54 PM EDT
Thanks to Jackal-FnM for putting the idea in my head and providing a link to the Danish-marked slide
With the help of Dominion21, I will be trying to put together a "correct" clone (if that even makes sense). So this thread will be where I document the build, and hopefully end up with a working firearm.  It will join my small collection of Danish military sidearms:  Here's what it SHOULD end up looking like:  
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Posted: 9/16/2020 12:50:29 PM EDT
[#1]
In.
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Posted: 9/16/2020 1:15:19 PM EDT
[#2]
The Dane's have an Army? Does the EU know this affront to German sovereignty exists?
EU uber Allis! |
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Posted: 9/16/2020 1:16:33 PM EDT
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When I finish it, I will send a picture to my army buddy who is still serving, and say “hey look what I have”
I imagine he will be very confused. 
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Posted: 9/16/2020 1:33:26 PM EDT
[#4]
Kind of want.
Ok I do want. |
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Posted: 9/16/2020 4:13:17 PM EDT
[#5]
Quote HistoryQuoted: When I finish it, I will send a picture to my army buddy who is still serving, and say “hey look what I have” I imagine he will be very confused. You should buy a BRDM, paint it w/ Danish markings, and tell him Denmark is getting some used ones retrofitted in the States. |
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Posted: 9/16/2020 4:42:59 PM EDT
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LOL
 Just kidding, I look forward to see the result. Especially interested to see how the grip comes out with that color scheme they do. |
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Posted: 9/16/2020 6:19:05 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/16/2020 8:09:36 PM EDT
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I received the slide, so the build has officially begun!
  
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Posted: 9/16/2020 8:15:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I received the slide, so the build has officially begun! https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/1715/2BD98AA1-5CAD-4F8C-834F-B41D78808239-1594586.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/1715/65AA7A3D-775B-408D-AE8C-DC442E0C5871-1594587.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/1715/197A3A39-2FC0-4709-BDF2-D09147DE23DA-1594588.jpg  That was quick!! And damn that is a sweet slide! |
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Posted: 9/16/2020 8:30:44 PM EDT
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I for one look forward to seeing such a build. I'd love to get Brownells to do a retro Cuban AR-10 with the seal and everything.
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Posted: 9/16/2020 10:17:16 PM EDT
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Since we can call this the *Official* Danish Defense P320 thread and no point in posting in the other thread now, we are going to need a source for the grip tape... @coregon can you get an inside scoop on who makes the grip tape for the Danish Defense P320?? The DK-Prof is gonna need it and so will I even though I am too much of a cheap ass (I got the poors
) right now to get the slide.
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Posted: 9/17/2020 5:09:41 AM EDT
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I’m not generally one for clone builds but I’m making an exception this time. ‘scribed and looking forward to watching the journey
 I’ll do what I can to help source parts if needed.On that note, I found this review (translated from the original Danish) of an actual issued Danish X-Carry where they describe the grip tape as coarse sandpaperish type material, not rubberized: “The grip comes with grip-tape parts. The coarseness of the grain is probably similar to a 120 grain, but personally I use 60 grain on my guns. I like the more aggressive surface of that, but that is personal preference.” http://www.tactical.dk/2018/11/18/sig-p320-x-carry-first-impressions/ Seems to me there would be two options for sourcing the most correct grip tape for a clone build, the first of which would be to call Sig customer service and ask if they have a genuine set of the grip tape available. If that doesn’t work, Springer Precision’s X-Series grip tape is the correct material and would have the right appearance, after a bit of trimming: .jpg) .jpg) https://shop.springerprecision.com/Springer-Precision-Sig-P320-X5-Grip-Tape-Solid-Wrap-SP5019.htm I’ll keep poking around to see if I can find the genuine grip tape hiding somewhere on the interwebz |
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Posted: 9/17/2020 9:59:11 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: ... If that doesn’t work, Springer Precision’s X-Series grip tape is the correct material and would have the right appearance, after a bit of trimming: Quote HistoryQuoted: ... If that doesn’t work, Springer Precision’s X-Series grip tape is the correct material and would have the right appearance, after a bit of trimming: That’s kind of what I was thinking as well. With some careful trimming, I think that could end up looking really close. I’ll keep poking around to see if I can find the genuine grip tape hiding somewhere on the interwebz Thanks!
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Posted: 9/17/2020 12:25:58 PM EDT
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If you need a coyote X carry grip, send me a message and I’ll sell it to you cheap. I’m picking up a Wilson grip later today and won’t need mine anymore.
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Posted: 9/17/2020 12:30:42 PM EDT
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Are you building an 80% and going to engrave an authentic Danish Army SN on it?
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Posted: 9/17/2020 12:32:22 PM EDT
[#16]
Quote HistoryQuoted: If you need a coyote X carry grip, send me a message and I’ll sell it to you cheap. I’m picking up a Wilson grip later today and won’t need mine anymore. Thanks. I appreciate the offer! ... but unfortunately I already bought one from SIG. |
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Posted: 9/17/2020 12:34:42 PM EDT
[#17]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Are you building an 80% and going to engrave an authentic Danish Army SN on it? I’ll have to ask my buddy if he is issued one. I know he is issued a pistol, but I am not sure if he had gotten the new ones. (He actually used to be issued a Glock, which was interesting because officially the Danish army didn’t issue Glocks). It would be hilarious to make an exact copy of his gun. 
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Posted: 9/17/2020 12:53:43 PM EDT
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Make a copy of a gun he's signed for that's supposed to be locked in the armory. If you're spending around $1k on a practical joke, make him crap his pants.
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Posted: 9/17/2020 1:00:18 PM EDT
[#19]
Danish issue appears to include the magazine well.
Anyone know who has the closest copy of it? (is it the Sig magazine well offered on their site?). Since DK-Prof’s slide is stripped, he needs to populate it; which seems simple enough. Sig uppers are fairly common. But what about the rear sight & cover-plate? Are they one unit? |
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Posted: 9/17/2020 1:10:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Make a copy of a gun he's signed for that's supposed to be locked in the armory. If you're spending around $1k on a practical joke, make him crap his pants. Unfortunately it doesn't work that way in the Danish army. When officers are issued handguns, they are required to keep them at home. In his job, he might actually be required to carry it at work. So he'd be able to immediately check. Otherwise, that would be priceless.
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Posted: 9/17/2020 1:12:23 PM EDT
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Talon grips sells sheets of grip tape. If you can't get the right panels you can cut your own.
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Posted: 9/17/2020 1:13:44 PM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Danish issue appears to include the magazine well. Anyone know who has the closest copy of it? (is it the Sig magazine well offered on their site?). Since DK-Prof’s slide is stripped, he needs to populate it; which seems simple enough. Sig uppers are fairly common. But what about the rear sight & cover-plate? Are they one unit? Yeah, it's one piece. Looks the same as the M18 rear sight plate. |
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Posted: 9/17/2020 1:20:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Thanks. I appreciate the offer! ... but unfortunately I already bought one from SIG. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: If you need a coyote X carry grip, send me a message and I’ll sell it to you cheap. I’m picking up a Wilson grip later today and won’t need mine anymore. Thanks. I appreciate the offer! ... but unfortunately I already bought one from SIG. No problem! I’ll throw it in my box it parts. How are you planning on doing the controls and mag well in brown? Cerakote or something else? ETA: for some reason I thought they looked brown in the picture I’ve seen, but it might just be reflection off the black coating. Anyone know for sure? |
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Posted: 9/17/2020 1:22:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Since we can call this the *Official* Danish Defense P320 thread and no point in posting in the other thread now, we are going to need a source for the grip tape... @coregon can you get an inside scoop on who makes the grip tape for the Danish Defense P320?? The DK-Prof is gonna need it and so will I even though I am too much of a cheap ass (I got the poors ) right now to get the slide.The grip tape isn't a part of our BOM (Build Of Materials) - it's added after delivery. I'm not sure where they are sourcing it from, but i'll see what I can dig up. |
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Posted: 9/17/2020 1:37:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yeah, it's one piece. Looks the same as the M18 rear sight plate. Only issue is the M18 (same as M17) cover plate has a provision for the LCI which the Danish slide does not. My guess is it is the X series cover plate. |
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Posted: 9/17/2020 1:39:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The grip tape isn't a part of our BOM (Build Of Materials) - it's added after delivery. I'm not sure where they are sourcing it from, but i'll see what I can dig up. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Since we can call this the *Official* Danish Defense P320 thread and no point in posting in the other thread now, we are going to need a source for the grip tape... @coregon can you get an inside scoop on who makes the grip tape for the Danish Defense P320?? The DK-Prof is gonna need it and so will I even though I am too much of a cheap ass (I got the poors ) right now to get the slide.The grip tape isn't a part of our BOM (Build Of Materials) - it's added after delivery. I'm not sure where they are sourcing it from, but i'll see what I can dig up. Thanks! |
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Posted: 9/17/2020 1:50:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Only issue is the M18 (same as M17) cover plate has a provision for the LCI which the Danish slide does not. My guess is it is the X series cover plate. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Yeah, it's one piece. Looks the same as the M18 rear sight plate. Only issue is the M18 (same as M17) cover plate has a provision for the LCI which the Danish slide does not. My guess is it is the X series cover plate. I think you are correct. The Danish military seems to have not yet come up with an internal designation (which should be Pistol M/19) so they are literally just calling it SIG-Sauer P320 X-carry right now. So if they are using the X-carry designation, it probably uses the X series components. |
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Posted: 9/17/2020 3:08:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Unfortunately it doesn't work that way in the Danish army. When officers are issued handguns, they are required to keep them at home. In his job, he might actually be required to carry it at work. So he'd be able to immediately check. Otherwise, that would be priceless. In that case, try to get his boss' or one of his subordinate's SN. . Email him the pic after one of your visits.
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Posted: 9/17/2020 3:26:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I think you are correct. The Danish military seems to have not yet come up with an internal designation (which should be Pistol M/19) so they are literally just calling it SIG-Sauer P320 X-carry right now. So if they are using the X-carry designation, it probably uses the X series components. If you can? The easiest way would be to try to find the correct X-Carry and swap the parts you need into the slide and frame and sell off the rest. |
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Posted: 9/17/2020 4:30:57 PM EDT
[#30]
Received the frame/grip thingy today.
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Posted: 9/17/2020 4:34:49 PM EDT
[#31]
I found two new photos of the actual guns.
 
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Posted: 9/17/2020 4:49:05 PM EDT
[#32]
I have no idea why this build is so intriguing.
But... tag!
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Posted: 9/17/2020 4:51:46 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryQuoted: If you can? The easiest way would be to try to find the correct X-Carry and swap the parts you need into the slide and frame and sell off the rest. So this is what I need? ... but apparently they don't sell it. https://www.smallgunparts.com/Sig-P320-X-Carry-Compact-9mm-Slide-Coyote-Tan |
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Posted: 9/17/2020 6:07:55 PM EDT
[#34]
Adding to the pic cache of one of the issued Danish pistols, including disassembled pics:
     The magwell is just the OEM Sig X-Series magwell that comes on the X-Five and can be purchased separately from vendors |
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Posted: 9/17/2020 6:19:16 PM EDT
[#35]
Thanks!!! That's great.
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Posted: 9/17/2020 6:21:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: So this is what I need? ... but apparently they don't sell it. https://www.smallgunparts.com/Sig-P320-X-Carry-Compact-9mm-Slide-Coyote-Tan Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: If you can? The easiest way would be to try to find the correct X-Carry and swap the parts you need into the slide and frame and sell off the rest. So this is what I need? ... but apparently they don't sell it. https://www.smallgunparts.com/Sig-P320-X-Carry-Compact-9mm-Slide-Coyote-Tan That would be the correct slide parts and sights based on the stripped pic I posted above. The problem is going to be finding the correct cover plate to fit that slide, as the Danish slide is probably cut for the Romeo1 and Sig has updated all of their optics-ready pistols to the R1Pro footprint. Perhaps @coregon could help get a line on an original X-Carry cover plate laying around Sig’s factory |
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Posted: 9/17/2020 6:37:09 PM EDT
[#37]
This may be the correct rear sight plate for the slide and it’s in stock:
https://www.midwestgunworks.com/page/mgwi/prod/1301824m-08-r |
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Posted: 9/17/2020 6:48:52 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/17/2020 7:31:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Adding to the pic cache of one of the issued Danish pistols, including disassembled pics: https://i1.wp.com/www.tactical.dk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_0481.jpg?resize=300%2C225 https://i0.wp.com/www.tactical.dk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_0479.jpg?resize=1024%2C768 https://i1.wp.com/www.tactical.dk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_1581.jpg?resize=1024%2C424 https://i2.wp.com/www.tactical.dk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/image11.jpeg?w=1022 https://i1.wp.com/www.tactical.dk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_0480-e1542490533225.jpg?resize=768%2C1024 The magwell is just the OEM Sig X-Series magwell that comes on the X-Five and can be purchased separately from vendors Definitely a metal mag well... Factory Sig part I assume? Now I am regretting selling my old P320 with the flat trigger... 
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Posted: 9/17/2020 7:59:37 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryETA: Your SN going to be an unspeakable insult to your buddy in Danish? |
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Posted: 9/17/2020 8:16:43 PM EDT
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I take it these take the regular Sig Compact/Carry barrel or is there a different X series barrel that is required for the X carry slides?
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Posted: 9/17/2020 8:24:00 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I take it these take the regular Sig Compact/Carry barrel or is there a different X series barrel that is required for the X carry slides? X series barrel (M18 barrel would work too but not worth it because of the LCI notch in the hood but those with the M18 can use the X carry barrel). |
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Posted: 9/17/2020 9:31:37 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: That would be the correct slide parts and sights based on the stripped pic I posted above. The problem is going to be finding the correct cover plate to fit that slide, as the Danish slide is probably cut for the Romeo1 and Sig has updated all of their optics-ready pistols to the R1Pro footprint. Perhaps @coregon could help get a line on an original X-Carry cover plate laying around Sig’s factory Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: If you can? The easiest way would be to try to find the correct X-Carry and swap the parts you need into the slide and frame and sell off the rest. So this is what I need? ... but apparently they don't sell it. https://www.smallgunparts.com/Sig-P320-X-Carry-Compact-9mm-Slide-Coyote-Tan That would be the correct slide parts and sights based on the stripped pic I posted above. The problem is going to be finding the correct cover plate to fit that slide, as the Danish slide is probably cut for the Romeo1 and Sig has updated all of their optics-ready pistols to the R1Pro footprint. Perhaps @coregon could help get a line on an original X-Carry cover plate laying around Sig’s factory I’m not located at the factory, so, unfortunately for you guys, it’s not as easy as running down to the factory floor and grabbing something. SIG internal part categorization Is a monster. |
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Posted: 9/17/2020 10:10:56 PM EDT
[#44]
OK - what Sig calls the “XCarry” has changed over time.
It’s also clear the Danish MOD guns differ from “some” Xcarry models. For example, the original Xcarry slide cut-out isn’t present on the MOD guns. Here is my old friend Phil introducing the original Xcarry:  P320 X-Carry As first introduced the Xcarry was one of just 3 “X” models: semi-custom, accurized variants of the P320 (the other important one was the ultra heavy X5 designed with Phil’s input to win combat pistol competition - particularly USPSA. Phil is the former president of USPSA). As mentioned, the original Xcarry featured a slide cut-out to reduce slide mass. Obviously the Danish MOD guns lack that cut out. Here is my original Xcarry slide between 2 normal P320 Compact top ends:  Attached FileThe Xcarry also has a barrel that is fitted at the back, with a target crown up front. These differences enhance accuracy of the Xcarry. You can see it is also a slightly different shape, although it’s interchangeable with a regular Sig barrel:  Attached FileUp front:  Attached FileThe other Xcarry differences are the cut out for the optic mounting plate, and the sights (the front is a much taller NS, and the rear is bigger than a normal P320 compact):  Attached File Attached FileDK-Prof’s slide looks like it will take any P320 compact barrel & parts. A real Xcarry barrel would be ideal - and it looks like that is what the MOD ordered. But we really need to source the right set of night sights. |
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Posted: 9/18/2020 6:18:53 AM EDT
[#45]
this thread probably should not be in this forum but I see enough SIS topic to let it go..
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Posted: 9/18/2020 10:07:32 AM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: this thread probably should not be in this forum but I see enough SIS topic to let it go.. Thanks. I genuinely thought the was the correct forum.
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Posted: 9/18/2020 10:08:25 AM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryQuoted: this thread probably should not be in this forum but I see enough SIS topic to let it go.. A SIG handgun build shouldn't be in the SIG handgun forum? 
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Posted: 9/18/2020 10:08:34 AM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryQuoted: This may be the correct rear sight plate for the slide and it’s in stock: https://www.midwestgunworks.com/page/mgwi/prod/1301824m-08-r Does anyone have an opinion on this? ... especially given comments that the plate/dimensions might have changed between early and later models? If this is correct, obviously I want to jump on it. |
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Posted: 9/18/2020 10:13:45 AM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Does anyone have an opinion on this? ... especially given comments that the plate/dimensions might have changed between early and later models? If this is correct, obviously I want to jump on it. Can you buy it and return it? I don't think that anyone can really tell you if it would fit given the changes in their cut |
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Posted: 9/18/2020 5:06:17 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Does anyone have an opinion on this? ... especially given comments that the plate/dimensions might have changed between early and later models? If this is correct, obviously I want to jump on it. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: This may be the correct rear sight plate for the slide and it’s in stock: https://www.midwestgunworks.com/page/mgwi/prod/1301824m-08-r Does anyone have an opinion on this? ... especially given comments that the plate/dimensions might have changed between early and later models? If this is correct, obviously I want to jump on it. I am about 90% sure that is the right one, because: Looks like Sig has transitioned to the “Pro” cut slide - which has a dove tail separate from the cover plate. See Here. I also remember either a youtube from Shot or a post on another forum talking about slide cuts in transition, but: - the hole pattern should not matter. DK-Prof is seeking to finish a fixed sight MOD gun, not an RDS equipped one. Anyone else? |
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