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Posted: 5/9/2022 2:58:55 PM EDT
[Last Edit: crusherdestroyer]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dodge223: @crusherdestroyer Mark 2 or 3? If it's a three have you removed the LCI? If it's a 2 have you cleaned it really well? I ended up replacing my recoil spring to get it reliably feeding It does need to be cleaned. |
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Posted: 5/16/2022 2:13:29 PM EDT
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Volquartesen has some more MKIV uppers on the cheap if anybody was looking for one.
https://volquartsen.com/clearance |
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Posted: 5/16/2022 9:25:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NWRed: I had EastTXhunter/class3 machining cut mine. https://www.ar15.com/forums/equipment-exchange/Barrel-Threading-sale-50-PTR-91-Aug-Scar-Sig-MPX-Beretta-21A-FAL-PAPM92/143-1029861/ He did a real nice job on mine. I'll try to get some pictures up soon. |
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Posted: 5/18/2022 12:21:24 PM EDT
[#4]
Embarrassingly, my MaddMacs 2.5” would not cycle for shit yesterday while shooting with Thunderbeast over their meter
Federal bulk pack and CCI quiet. |
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Posted: 5/18/2022 12:43:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bradpierson26: Embarrassingly, my MaddMacs 2.5” would not cycle for shit yesterday while shooting with Thunderbeast over their meter Federal bulk pack and CCI quiet. You may want to try a reduced power spring. I can't remember the last time I shot my stubby but I have one of these around. |
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Posted: 5/21/2022 6:19:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Plasticseng: He did a real nice job on mine. I'll try to get some pictures up soon. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Plasticseng: Originally Posted By NWRed: I had EastTXhunter/class3 machining cut mine. https://www.ar15.com/forums/equipment-exchange/Barrel-Threading-sale-50-PTR-91-Aug-Scar-Sig-MPX-Beretta-21A-FAL-PAPM92/143-1029861/ He did a real nice job on mine. I'll try to get some pictures up soon. Replying to my own post to add pictures. As delivered. The machining looks crisp, and he put a nice undercut at the shoulder.  Attached FileI put a little cold blue on it to keep the rust away:  Attached FileThe final product. I also added the MaddMacs center mount and dumped the pic rail.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/21/2022 6:25:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Plasticseng: Replying to my own post to add pictures. As delivered. The machining looks crisp, and he put a nice undercut at the shoulder. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/247941/20220521_121156_jpg-2392162.JPG I put a little cold blue on it to keep the rust away: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/247941/20220521_123959_jpg-2392164.JPG The final product. I also added the MaddMacs center mount and dumped the pic rail. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/247941/20220521_174431_jpg-2392171.JPG Looks nice! 
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Posted: 7/23/2022 2:18:05 PM EDT
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I have a stainless Ruger MK3 Target that my father gave me. Want a short barrel MK to suppress, but didn't want to cut the original setup due to sentimental value.
Jumped on GunBroker, and found an identical stainless upper. Should be on the way to my FFL on Monday. All I really need to do is clean it up, put in a LCI filler, get it cut/threaded... and then add a red dot/mount. Once that's done, will be another option for my Rugged Oculus than the Beretta Covert. I have another shop that I found, which I'm going to send a message to once I have the upper in hand. Will post up info on what I find out/end results. |
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Posted: 7/23/2022 6:20:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Screwball: I have a stainless Ruger MK3 Target that my father gave me. Want a short barrel MK to suppress, but didn't want to cut the original setup due to sentimental value. Jumped on GunBroker, and found an identical stainless upper. Should be on the way to my FFL on Monday. All I really need to do is clean it up, put in a LCI filler, get it cut/threaded... and then add a red dot/mount. Once that's done, will be another option for my Rugged Oculus than the Beretta Covert. I have another shop that I found, which I'm going to send a message to once I have the upper in hand. Will post up info on what I find out/end results. ONE OF US. |
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Posted: 7/23/2022 6:55:39 PM EDT
[Last Edit: mr_big_jm]
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Here is my Mark 1 Stubby. Morgan did the threading and Vincent at Stonebridge Gun Works here in KC put the front sight on for me.
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Posted: 7/24/2022 9:14:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mr_big_jm: Here is my Mark 1 Stubby. Morgan did the threading and Vincent at Stonebridge Gun Works here in KC put the front sight on for me. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/298003/upload_1_jpg-2463285.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/298003/upload_2_jpg-2463286.JPG Very nice! Great, clean look. |
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Posted: 7/26/2022 9:26:51 AM EDT
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Since DWilson dropped it from his catalog, where is the go-to place to get a factory MK III 22/45 upper cut?
I've had a 4.5" threaded TacSol for years and factory upper has just sat in the safe since the TacSol arrived. I'd like to go even shorter for giggles. Probably a pipe dream, but are any OEM MK III 22/45 frames available anywhere so I could avoid disassembly to swap between the TacSol and factory upper if/when it gets chopped and threaded? |
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Posted: 7/26/2022 10:28:47 AM EDT
[#13]
There are places that will sell a frame but they usually cost the same as a used gun. I bought a used gun specifically to keep the frame but didn’t break it up because I’m a sucker
The cycle continues |
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Posted: 7/26/2022 10:48:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ALASKANFIRE: There are places that will sell a frame but they usually cost the same as a used gun. I bought a used gun specifically to keep the frame but didn’t break it up because I’m a sucker The cycle continues haha, that's what I'm worried about. I'm invested in the MK III 22/45 at this point with holster, mags, loader, etc, but wouldn't mind a second OEM frame for a shorter barrel and suppressor combo. Would probably get another/shorter holster as the one now is similar to the Black Dog offering linked further up and it'd be ridiculusly oversized for a 2" barrel and Spectre II combo. Though if I do the chop job I'll almost certainly get a Bowers Bitty or another of the tiny suppressors with baffles. |
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Posted: 7/26/2022 12:22:30 PM EDT
[#15]
There a 3-D printable frame yet?
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Posted: 7/29/2022 8:01:43 PM EDT
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So I got my upper today… which the GB seller said it was stainless. Look under the rear sight, someone took a wire wheel and removed the black finish.
For what I need, it is fine. Barrel cleaned up well. It is soaking in my ultrasonic right now, and will probably see if there are any sharp edges to take down. Will probably send it to CCR after the cut/thread, and have it plated. Question for those who know… the black MK3 Target models… are the receiver/barrel carbon steel or blackened stainless? Just for personal knowledge. |
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Posted: 7/29/2022 8:51:56 PM EDT
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I'm not positive but I'm pretty sure they were all blued.
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Posted: 7/29/2022 9:09:09 PM EDT
[Last Edit: akethan]
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Got my Sicario today. Pretty quiet
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Posted: 7/29/2022 9:09:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ALASKANFIRE: I'm not positive but I'm pretty sure they were all blued. So pulled out a magnet to compare… I get some stainless is magnetic. Stainless upper… sticks to barrel, but not receiver. GB upper… sticks to both barrel and receiver. Weird thing, same prefix on both (227), but the GB upper is 700ish higher than the stainless. It’s a stamped serial on the GB upper verses laser engraved on the stainless. Barrel looks great after the ultrasonic. I’ll clean it up on my next set of days off and contact the threading company. Will worry about the plating after that. |
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Posted: 8/26/2022 7:50:36 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Screwball]
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    Very happy with how it came out. Jim from JP Grips & Machine did an awesome job with the work. Have a Holosun 507C that should be here tomorrow. Want to go to the range to mess around without the can to confirm rounds aren’t keyholing, but the suppressor alignment is good to go with my .22 rod. Got an OWB holster that seems to work, but the red dot might push it a little higher than desired. Trigger looks like it will be covered, so should be good. Once I know it’s runs, I’ll get the upper to CCR so it doesn’t rust. |
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Posted: 8/30/2022 7:31:24 PM EDT
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https://imgur.com/a/I9DLxAB
Shoots like a dream, even without sights. Federal bull would not cycle out of the 2” barrel. CCI MiniMags did. All rounds hit the paper dead on… so it stabilized them. Put the can on, and I was impressed. 1,260 FPS rated ammo didn’t get supersonic. Cleaning the can now. Going to toss the upper in the ultrasonic, and clean it up well for refinishing. CCR still has a 20% sale going on, so I want to get it in for that. Can’t wait to get it back and toss the red dot on. |
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Posted: 10/27/2022 4:39:14 PM EDT
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All done…
  
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Posted: 10/27/2022 4:53:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Screwball: All done… https://i.imgur.com/Y70ueO4.jpg https://i.imgur.com/733vM5X.jpg https://i.imgur.com/cSrJE3Y.jpg Very cool to see another shop doing the super short chop. Any chance you can run some CCI SV to see if it cycles with the can on? |
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Posted: 10/27/2022 6:23:35 PM EDT
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2” barrel on mine will cycle CCI Suppressor Sub 45grns with a reduced power recoil spring without a can attached.
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Posted: 10/27/2022 7:05:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By towerofpower94: Very cool to see another shop doing the super short chop. Any chance you can run some CCI SV to see if it cycles with the can on? They will run. Only time I didn’t have it functioning was with the can off… mainly Federal bulk. I just tend not to run the subsonic loads because CCI MiniMag is subsonic in this. Rather save the subsonic ammo for something that needs it (8” barrel on my M&P15-22). |
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Posted: 10/28/2022 10:27:36 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Screwball: They will run. Only time I didn’t have it functioning was with the can off… mainly Federal bulk. I just tend not to run the subsonic loads because CCI MiniMag is subsonic in this. Rather save the subsonic ammo for something that needs it (8” barrel on my M&P15-22). Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Screwball: Originally Posted By towerofpower94: Very cool to see another shop doing the super short chop. Any chance you can run some CCI SV to see if it cycles with the can on? They will run. Only time I didn’t have it functioning was with the can off… mainly Federal bulk. I just tend not to run the subsonic loads because CCI MiniMag is subsonic in this. Rather save the subsonic ammo for something that needs it (8” barrel on my M&P15-22). Thanks, and that makes sense ref Minimag vs SV or subs I bought 15k of CCI SV a number of years ago when Midway USA had a crazy sale on it so it's what I've been using in all my .22s since. |
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Posted: 3/2/2023 8:57:20 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/4/2023 11:39:48 AM EDT
[Last Edit: airgunner]
[#28]
So with d.wilson refusing to do these anymore, is there a go-to shop for this work now?
@Screwball - Who did yours? |
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Posted: 3/4/2023 1:09:20 PM EDT
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On my list to do since I have a few non threaded barrels. Hoping I can find a reputable local place that’ll do the work. Suggestions around Puget Sound area would be appreciated.
 
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Posted: 3/4/2023 2:31:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By airgunner: So with d.wilson refusing to do these anymore, is there a go-to shop for this work now? @Screwball - Who did yours? @mr_big_jm too as he had one done too. |
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Posted: 3/4/2023 2:32:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By towerofpower94: @mr_big_jm too as he had one done too. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By towerofpower94: Originally Posted By airgunner: So with d.wilson refusing to do these anymore, is there a go-to shop for this work now? @Screwball - Who did yours? @mr_big_jm too as he had one done too. Standing by. I think I need one. |
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Posted: 3/4/2023 3:25:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By airgunner: @Screwball - Who did yours? JP Grips & Machine. |
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Posted: 3/4/2023 3:26:09 PM EDT
[#33]
MK3 Firearms has a Ruger MK0 package.
No idea on cost or turnaround time, but their instagram is full of pictures of their work. |
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Posted: 3/4/2023 5:44:41 PM EDT
[Last Edit: towerofpower94]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Plumber576: MK3 Firearms has a Ruger MK0 package. No idea on cost or turnaround time, but their instagram is full of pictures of their work. They say MK4 on their website, but also mention ‘like models’. Wonder if they’d take my factory MK3 in for a chop and thread job. I just emailed them asking if they do Mk3s and asking about estimated cost and time for a factory MK3 chop and thread. |
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Posted: 3/4/2023 6:52:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By airgunner: So with d.wilson refusing to do these anymore, is there a go-to shop for this work now? @Screwball - Who did yours? my friend was happy w/ Grumpy's service & turnaround https://grumpysguns.com/barrelthreadingservicePistol.aspx |
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Posted: 3/4/2023 7:59:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By towerofpower94: They say MK4 on their website, but also mention ‘like models’. Wonder if they’d take my factory MK3 in for a chop and thread job. I just emailed them asking if they do Mk3s and asking about estimated cost and time for a factory MK3 chop and thread. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By towerofpower94: Originally Posted By Plumber576: MK3 Firearms has a Ruger MK0 package. No idea on cost or turnaround time, but their instagram is full of pictures of their work. They say MK4 on their website, but also mention ‘like models’. Wonder if they’d take my factory MK3 in for a chop and thread job. I just emailed them asking if they do Mk3s and asking about estimated cost and time for a factory MK3 chop and thread. I don't see any reason why they wouldn't, but I haven't used them before. Very happy with my d.wilson upper. |
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Posted: 3/4/2023 8:25:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Plumber576: I don't see any reason why they wouldn't, but I haven't used them before. Very happy with my d.wilson upper. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Plumber576: Originally Posted By towerofpower94: Originally Posted By Plumber576: MK3 Firearms has a Ruger MK0 package. No idea on cost or turnaround time, but their instagram is full of pictures of their work. They say MK4 on their website, but also mention ‘like models’. Wonder if they’d take my factory MK3 in for a chop and thread job. I just emailed them asking if they do Mk3s and asking about estimated cost and time for a factory MK3 chop and thread. I don't see any reason why they wouldn't, but I haven't used them before. Very happy with my d.wilson upper. Humble D Wilson brag
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Posted: 3/5/2023 12:59:08 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Plumber576]
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By towerofpower94: Humble D Wilson brag Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By towerofpower94: Originally Posted By Plumber576: Originally Posted By towerofpower94: Originally Posted By Plumber576: MK3 Firearms has a Ruger MK0 package. No idea on cost or turnaround time, but their instagram is full of pictures of their work. They say MK4 on their website, but also mention ‘like models’. Wonder if they’d take my factory MK3 in for a chop and thread job. I just emailed them asking if they do Mk3s and asking about estimated cost and time for a factory MK3 chop and thread. I don't see any reason why they wouldn't, but I haven't used them before. Very happy with my d.wilson upper. Humble D Wilson brag 
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Posted: 3/5/2023 10:06:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By towerofpower94: @mr_big_jm too as he had one done too. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By towerofpower94: Originally Posted By airgunner: So with d.wilson refusing to do these anymore, is there a go-to shop for this work now? @Screwball - Who did yours? @mr_big_jm too as he had one done too. Morgan with class 3 machining did my Ruger and another barrel. He does great work and is good to deal with. He will get all my threading work moving forward. https://class3machining.com/ |
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Posted: 3/5/2023 10:37:51 AM EDT
[#40]
Thanks for the leads guys
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Posted: 3/5/2023 11:40:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mr_big_jm: Morgan with class 3 machining did my Ruger and another barrel. He does great work and is good to deal with. He will get all my threading work moving forward. https://class3machining.com/ Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mr_big_jm: Originally Posted By towerofpower94: Originally Posted By airgunner: So with d.wilson refusing to do these anymore, is there a go-to shop for this work now? @Screwball - Who did yours? @mr_big_jm too as he had one done too. Morgan with class 3 machining did my Ruger and another barrel. He does great work and is good to deal with. He will get all my threading work moving forward. https://class3machining.com/ Grassy ass |
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Posted: 3/5/2023 12:09:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By towerofpower94: Grassy ass Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By towerofpower94: Originally Posted By mr_big_jm: Originally Posted By towerofpower94: Originally Posted By airgunner: So with d.wilson refusing to do these anymore, is there a go-to shop for this work now? @Screwball - Who did yours? @mr_big_jm too as he had one done too. Morgan with class 3 machining did my Ruger and another barrel. He does great work and is good to deal with. He will get all my threading work moving forward. https://class3machining.com/ Grassy ass Pretty sure Morgan stopped doing these |
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Posted: 3/5/2023 3:40:27 PM EDT
[Last Edit: towerofpower94]
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bradpierson26: Pretty sure Morgan stopped doing these Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bradpierson26: Originally Posted By towerofpower94: Originally Posted By mr_big_jm: Originally Posted By towerofpower94: Originally Posted By airgunner: So with d.wilson refusing to do these anymore, is there a go-to shop for this work now? @Screwball - Who did yours? @mr_big_jm too as he had one done too. Morgan with class 3 machining did my Ruger and another barrel. He does great work and is good to deal with. He will get all my threading work moving forward. https://class3machining.com/ Grassy ass Pretty sure Morgan stopped doing these I emailed and he replied with the below less than 3hrs later. Can cut, crown and thread it for 90 if just upper is sent. Then just include a prepaid return label, most of my customers use pirateship.com 5-7 business day turnaround Might take him up on that and get my OEM MK3 cut down and sell my TACSOL upper. |
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Posted: 3/5/2023 4:08:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By towerofpower94: I emailed and he replied with the below less than 3hrs later. Can cut, crown and thread it for 90 if just upper is sent. Then just include a prepaid return label, most of my customers use pirateship.com 5-7 business day turnaround Might take him up on that and get my OEM MK3 cut down and sell my TACSOL upper. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By towerofpower94: Originally Posted By bradpierson26: Originally Posted By towerofpower94: Originally Posted By mr_big_jm: Originally Posted By towerofpower94: Originally Posted By airgunner: So with d.wilson refusing to do these anymore, is there a go-to shop for this work now? @Screwball - Who did yours? @mr_big_jm too as he had one done too. Morgan with class 3 machining did my Ruger and another barrel. He does great work and is good to deal with. He will get all my threading work moving forward. https://class3machining.com/ Grassy ass Pretty sure Morgan stopped doing these I emailed and he replied with the below less than 3hrs later. Can cut, crown and thread it for 90 if just upper is sent. Then just include a prepaid return label, most of my customers use pirateship.com 5-7 business day turnaround Might take him up on that and get my OEM MK3 cut down and sell my TACSOL upper. Nice Glad I’m wrong |
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Posted: 4/17/2023 5:42:57 AM EDT
[Last Edit: EARRNHARDT3]
[#45]
I know this is an old thread. But I just had Volquartsen cut down my MKIV down to 2”
It runs perfectly with the suppressor on. But it will not run on standard velocity with out the suppressor. I don’t plan on shooting it much with the suppressor off.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 4/17/2023 10:43:59 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By EARRNHARDT3: I know this is an old thread. But I just had Volquartsen cut down my MKIV down to 2” It runs perfectly with the suppressor on. But it will not run on standard velocity with out the suppressor. I don’t plan on shooting it much with the suppressor on. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/66213/46FD4B43-E657-4E1F-95EF-9FA9B994A4DA_jpe-2785844.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/66213/F4D306B3-88F8-4C46-B12A-3817352E7C3A_jpe-2785845.JPG Presume you meant "I don’t plan on shooting it much with the suppressor off." That looks great. Mind if I ask how much Volquartsen charged you for the chop job? |
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Posted: 4/17/2023 12:03:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By EARRNHARDT3: I know this is an old thread. But I just had Volquartsen cut down my MKIV down to 2” It runs perfectly with the suppressor on. But it will not run on standard velocity with out the suppressor. I don’t plan on shooting it much with the suppressor on. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/66213/46FD4B43-E657-4E1F-95EF-9FA9B994A4DA_jpe-2785844.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/66213/F4D306B3-88F8-4C46-B12A-3817352E7C3A_jpe-2785845.JPG A lighter recoil spring from VQ may improve reliability. |
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Posted: 4/17/2023 12:43:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By towerofpower94: Presume you meant "I don’t plan on shooting it much with the suppressor off." That looks great. Mind if I ask how much Volquartsen charged you for the chop job? Yep I can’t write today for some reason VQ charged me $118 to cut and thread and ship back to me. |
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Posted: 4/17/2023 12:45:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Outrider: A lighter recoil spring from VQ may improve reliability. I was going to try different springs but it runs fine with the can on so I am not worried about it. I plan running the can 99% of the time. |
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Posted: 4/18/2023 10:20:09 AM EDT
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It's still amazing that the actual firearm component of Ruger MK pistols is practically disposable, but the grips are hens teeth, lol. Magpul could make a mint with polymer lowers.
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