P320 AXG frame safety cut pictorial Update, frame is now Cerakote Magpul FDE

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - P320 AXG frame safety cut pictorial Update, frame is now Cerakote Magpul FDE

Posted: 12/31/2020 11:03:50 AM EDT

Pic for my recent, AXG safety cut project.

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Posted: 12/31/2020 11:10:54 AM EDT

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Posted: 12/31/2020 1:13:09 PM EDT

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Outstanding!

Still in “Aw” that you went through with it but it is freaking awesome brother,

Happy New Year!
Cp

Posted: 12/31/2020 7:23:24 PM EDT

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Excellent work and result. Where did you get a (what appears to be) jig/guide for the safety notch?

Posted: 1/1/2021 4:14:57 AM EDT

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Nice work. That reaminds me, I need to get with Jayson at Lok Grips about making some of his grips for the P320 panels. I worked with him with T&Eing the Vertec style G10 grips and re-contouring the standard 92 series grips. It would be nice to get one of those black frames and out some coyote G10 bogies on it.

Side question, is there any steel inserts in the screw holes for the grip panels? Or is it just steel screws in threaded aluminum?

Posted: 1/1/2021 9:25:54 AM EDT

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@Rudikai13; bought the jig off Ebay "SIG P320 Manual Safety cut template"

CF: I’m going to cerakote both the frame and grips soon. Milos Klacko of Armory Craft already has prototype plastic grips for later production aluminum grips for these frames.

This frame has steel bushings.

Posted: 1/1/2021 10:46:20 AM EDT

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@Rudikai13; bought the jig off Ebay

CF: I’m going to cerakote both the frame and grips soon. There is a guy on FB Sig Owners group who already has prototype plastic grips for production aluminum grips for these frames

This frame has steel bushings.

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Good to know, I didn't see them as thought "yikes".

The G10 grips made by LOK are really good. IMO better than VZ. Jayson has developed multiple new patterns. I've never been a fan of aluminum grips but it would be nice to have more options for the AXG modules either way.

Posted: 1/1/2021 11:05:50 AM EDT

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I would prefer either G10 or plastic. This pistol is pretty heavy; fully loaded with an M18 slide with Delta Point Pro comes in at 2.7 lbs.

With the weight, my 3.6 XCompact/Wilson frame has been getting more holster time lately.

Posted: 1/1/2021 1:00:14 PM EDT

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I would prefer either G10 or plastic. This pistol is pretty heavy; fully loaded with an M18 slide with Delta Point Pro comes in at 2.7 lbs.

With the weight, my 3.6 XCompact/Wilson frame has been getting more holster time lately.

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That's exactly the reason I switched from carrying my supped up Berettas to the P320. My M18 with the RMR, X300 with the WC module, TTI +2 extension and 20 rounds is lighter than my stock WC Brig Tac Beretta 92 loaded. I do want to make a Carry II frame out of the AXG. Basically a 3.6" with a full size grip.

Posted: 1/1/2021 2:59:04 PM EDT

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Very cool thanks for sharing. Just bought a kit from Rainier last night and have been thinking of how to fit my FCG in.
Will be giving this a shot.

Posted: 1/1/2021 7:09:59 PM EDT

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Excellent work and result. Where did you get a (what appears to be) jig/guide for the safety notch?

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This! Awesome work and info on the jig?

ETA, saw the answer after the post.

Posted: 1/2/2021 10:34:29 PM EDT

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Great job OP. We really need a “like” option, at least for the tech forums.

Posted: 1/18/2021 6:29:16 PM EDT

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Finished this project today with a TacticalPenguin DIY cerakote kit, Magpul FDE.

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Posted: 1/19/2021 7:06:58 AM EDT

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Bravo sir

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Do the mags still slide in and out smoothly?

Posted: 1/19/2021 8:56:17 AM EDT

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Looks great. Tell me about the kit. Any prep work like bead blasting? What was the cure time?

Posted: 1/20/2021 12:24:16 AM EDT

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Yes Sir, mags slide in/out perfectly!

Prep was easy; I 1. roughed it up with purple scratch pad, 2. cleaned/degreased with acetone in a small aluminum cake pan
3. Preheated parts at 250’ for 30 min
4. Couple of light coats of cerakote
5. Cool/stand for 10 minutes
6. Bake parts at 250’ for 2 hrs
7. Reassemble/done!!

TacticalPenguin.com

Search YouTube for the same.

Posted: 1/21/2021 12:23:45 AM EDT

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Yes Sir, mags slide in/out perfectly!

Prep was easy; I 1. roughed it up with purple scratch pad, 2. cleaned/degreased with acetone in a small aluminum cake pan
3. Preheated parts at 250’ for 30 min
4. Couple of light coats of cerakote
5. Cool/stand for 10 minutes
6. Bake parts at 250’ for 2 hrs
7. Reassemble/done!!

TacticalPenguin.com

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Did you use any kind of spray gun? It sounds very much like the process I use when I alumahyde my shotguns.

Tac-14 I did awhile back using Alumahyde grey park.

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Posted: 1/21/2021 10:15:38 AM EDT

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I used a Preval Sprayer, less than $5.00 at Home Depot.

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Posted: 1/21/2021 6:25:10 PM EDT

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I used a Preval Sprayer, less than $5.00 at Home Depot.

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Nice. Thanks for the info.

Posted: 1/21/2021 7:52:19 PM EDT

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I used a Preval Sprayer, less than $5.00 at Home Depot.

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I have never known such a thing existed

Posted: 1/21/2021 8:10:50 PM EDT

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I used a Preval Sprayer, less than $5.00 at Home Depot.

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Can you recharge it? How long does the charge last?

Posted: 1/25/2021 5:36:30 PM EDT

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Can you recharge it? How long does the charge last?

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Not rechargeable, it's essentially a disposable aerosol can that screws onto a glass jar that you put paint in. I dont know for sure, but I bet there's enough in the aerosol can to do at least two handguns.

As cheap as they are, when I start another project, I'm going to have an extra or two extra on hand as back ups, just in case.

Posted: 3/28/2021 8:49:34 AM EDT

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Posted: 3/28/2021 12:53:47 PM EDT

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Hey....? That frame sure looks familiar

Cp

Posted: 3/29/2021 7:53:18 PM EDT

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BEHOLD!!!!!

The most Perfect M17 ever !

Thank you 11b4v !

Look for my post as well.

Cp

Posted: 3/29/2021 8:32:24 PM EDT

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I used a Preval Sprayer, less than $5.00 at Home Depot.

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I keep fighting thoughts about a 'proper' cheap hobby spray gun being inexpensive, but I don't know that I'd use this more than once. AND, the Preval is Cheap!