Glock 19

[Dave Sheldrake]

And" don't forget to watch them heavy loads

I recall a shooter first time progressive reloader using fast powders in a .44 fired from a Smithy 29 8 3/8th stainless. She had run out of powder but kept pumping building a few squib loads until she refilled the hopper and ended up double charging (and compressing) some of the rounds.

At the range we wondered why this hand canon of a gun was just going poop poop until she stuck a double charge up behind the 3 jammed slugs.

The details of what she had done only came out at the inquest we had to attend

On a lighter note, I have some old receivers (de-milled M4's) that I may chuck in the laser to see what happens to them.

The glocks look nice though that's for sure

cheers

Dave

[Dan Hintz]

Looks good, Mike... what kind of machine is that in the background. All I can read is "40W" and what looks like "Made USA".

[Glen Monaghan]

Prolly Epilog's Zing

[Chris DeGerolamo]

I've found that sometimes doing a high[er] speed / low[er] power pass the first pass[es] can brighten an engraving and offer more contrast. Such was certainly true on my 1911 slide.

[Randy Digby]

Bill, I've just reloaded my first five rounds and waiting to get to the range to try them out. I've read so many horror stories about kabooms that I pulled the bullets on the first five and reloaded them again. Hope to get to the range tomorrow night and try them out.

[Andrew Stow]

I have a related question...

I do custom 1911 grips on a CNC mill. In the past, I've done some very small amount of engraving with one of those tiny v-bits (thinkandtink), but the problem I run into is that since it's a 3 axis machine, the bit is only ever perpindicular to the work at the highest point. As long as the curve isn't too steep and I don't go too far from the peak, it's manageable. But I certainly can't use it to checker the entire grip with.

Am I going to run into a similar problem with my Epilog Legend 32? I can foresee it not being in focus anywhere except for the point on the curve where I focused the beam. How much height difference can I get away with?

[Dave Sheldrake]

Roughly 1.5mm of drop Andy with a 50mm focal length lens.

best wishes

Dave

[Tim Bateson]

...Am I going to run into a similar problem with my Epilog Legend 32? I can foresee it not being in focus anywhere except for the point on the curve where I focused the beam. How much height difference can I get away with?

I've done several of these grips. Find the highest point & lowest point. Focus in the middle of that. A 1/8 inch variance shouldn't be a deal breaker. Note - I find it better to be too high with focus than too low, so you may find a better focus between the high & middle points. You'll have to find the sweet spot on your machine.

[Chris DeGerolamo]

I have a related question...

I do custom 1911 grips on a CNC mill. In the past, I've done some very small amount of engraving with one of those tiny v-bits (thinkandtink), but the problem I run into is that since it's a 3 axis machine, the bit is only ever perpindicular to the work at the highest point. As long as the curve isn't too steep and I don't go too far from the peak, it's manageable. But I certainly can't use it to checker the entire grip with.

Am I going to run into a similar problem with my Epilog Legend 32? I can foresee it not being in focus anywhere except for the point on the curve where I focused the beam. How much height difference can I get away with?

When I do checkering, I run the job three times at various focal planes to ensure the most even result. I agree with Tim in the fact that you will likely experiment to find your own sweet spot.

[Pete James]

It looks good, but the S is backwards, the Y is upside down and the V has a little line across the middle

[Bill Cunningham]

Bill, I've just reloaded my first five rounds and waiting to get to the range to try them out. I've read so many horror stories about kabooms that I pulled the bullets on the first five and reloaded them again. Hope to get to the range tomorrow night and try them out.

If your shooting a wheel gun, you can load very light..Some of the guys that shoot PPC can actually put a dent in the cardboard backer..ha.. I haven't reloaded for a while now, but I think I was using 5.5 to 7gr of bullseye or red dot in a 40sw casing w/copper plated 180 gr. load.. It was enough to cycle the 1911 para and could get at least 1000 rounds from a lb of powder..

[Dave Sheldrake]

hehe I turned a couple of Smith Wheel guns into "Top Break" revolvers using a light load that had flashovers (fast powder in the case laying flat that was ignited by an uncovered primer)

The scariest experience was a chap with a Calico that malfunctioned, went full auto, so he dropped it!! turned into a 9mm Catherine Wheel! there were rounds in everything except the other shooters and me

Legacy of a miss-spent youth and a distant memory these days.

cheers

Dave

[Bill Cunningham]

hehe I turned a couple of Smith Wheel guns into "Top Break" revolvers using a light load that had flashovers (fast powder in the case laying flat that was ignited by an uncovered primer)

The scariest experience was a chap with a Calico that malfunctioned, went full auto, so he dropped it!! turned into a 9mm Catherine Wheel! there were rounds in everything except the other shooters and me

Legacy of a miss-spent youth and a distant memory these days.

cheers

Dave

I thought the U.K. confiscated all the pistols? Except from the criminals of course.. Ahh wait .. you did say a distant memory.. I guess that answers my question..

[Dave Sheldrake]

Long time ago my friend The ban came into effect in the late 90's.

cheers

dave