larry1096

If you're going to mount an optic that incorporates a minimalist rear sight, having it at the rear of the slide might work. I had Wager Machining do a direct cut on my G48 (so I didn't have to mess with the MOS stuff) and it's great, though I left the rear sight behind the optic. $100 and shipping. I've got a P365 with a non-optic slide right now, and I'm debating the same thing, but aftermarket Sig slides are less common and more expensive than Glock slides, so I'll likely have Wager cut this one as well. Larry

The gun show in Knoxville today had either two or three 'knifemakers' selling similar knives as 'made in the USA custom' knives. One tip is each table had 2-300 hundred knives, something a single 'custom knifemaker' would takes a LONG time making. Second tip was the pricing, which wouldn't have allowed for a $10/hour pay rate for a custom maker. Third tip was the identical knives on the different tables. To be fair, some looked really nice-but going into a transaction with an obvious lie makes it pretty hard to trust anything else you're told, whether about materials or construction. Larry

This one isn't the impressive one. The one they'll come out with 18 months from now, that is 1/5 the size and 1/2 the cost, will be the impressive one. There's an arc to electronics, and this is the very beginning to that arc. Larry

The Bugbite is awesome, especially for NPE's. It really does hide better than the best ankle holster. As for the draw, yeah it's pretty tricky. Not fast access by any means, but a damned sight faster than running back to your car for your gun. Larry

Follow-up; I decided to head out today only because the wife is working and I was bored. Long story short, you were both completely correct. I have no idea what the point is of people setting up a booth at a gun show and asking 20% more than what I'd pay at Rural King or Dunham's for a gun, or why they think I'll buy Amazon-level junk for more than I can get it from Amazon for. I did see one young guy walking around with a newly purchased AR asking vendors if they sold a 'top' for it; he apparently meant an optic or a light (he didn't know which), but knew he needed something 'on top of it' to complete the look he was after. Holy smokes.... Larry

Thinking about going to look around. Any opinions on whether it's worthwhile, or should I just plan on buying some beef jerky? Larry

I've got one, and like it a lot. I struggled with the super-wide rear sight, though; I was swimming in it. I figured out that the rear sight from the original BG would fit the dovetail, and would retain the backplate correctly. This has a 'normal' size rear notch, and I find it much easier to shoot. I'd note that, using an MGW professional sight pusher, it was *very* difficult to remove the original rear sight. Toughest I've ever done. Note that the sight is off-center to zero the gun; that's a pretty well-noted issue with this gun. Larry

If she wears tights, look at Lethal Leggings; my wife got a pair, and they're high quality and pretty sturdy. Actually keep a lightweight pistol up without any trouble, and makes it much easier to hide on a female body than any holster we've found. We bought ours from the owner who was set up at a gun show; she even let my wife take a pair to the restroom to try on, which was a great help in choosing the size. Larry

I've got a METE SFX that shoots light out. I also found the grip too large, however. Then I found a guy on REDDIT who makes custom backstraps in extra small sizes, and it solved the issue completely. I even got mine covered in carbide grit, so it's REALLY non-slip. If you go to the REDDIT Canik sub and search for 'backstraps' I'm sure you can find him. After the grip mod, here's 5 shots at 33'. Larry

One of the proposed causes of these 'non-commanded discharges' is incremental or vibrational effects on the sear; in other words, enough vibration or minor jarring could microscopically move the sear out of engagement (like a tiny little bit of a jar-fire) until cumulatively they leave the sear barely engaged. This doesn't explain why the FPS isn't catching these, but it's about the most logical explanation for what could be happening I have seen, and one I haven't seen tested. It would also make sense that this affects LEO's most, since their guns tend to lead a bit rougher life than civilian's guns, and critically, can go long periods without be fired or unloaded (i.e., resetting the sear engagement.) I've seen a SIG-produced manual that acknowledged the risks of vibration, but can't find it again. Larry

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Welcome! We're also in 'Crossville', though about 12 miles outside the actual city limits. Great place to live. AFA shops, I've had good experiences ordering through Molon Labe on Miller Ave. They don't stock much, but will get just about anything, including Class 3 stuff. Nice folks, good prices. Larry

I'd first try a copper (pre 1986) penny with oil; that's been used for years to remove rust without damaging any remaining bluing, and only costs about a penny. Larry

I could do one in leather for you, but I'm all the way in Crossville-not sure if that would work? Larry (larry1096 AT hotmail)

One thing you have to come to grips with is that S&W J-frames, with their coil springs, can't typically get the sort of triggers a well-tuned K, L or N frame can. Geometry, along with the spring type, makes it more challenging to get a smooth, light trigger, though Ken's suggestion will likely be a significant improvement. Larry