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  1. Mcoop8

    Hunting Head Shots

    I saw the pig ear shots on the SH photo gallery. Made me want to start a new thread. This was shot from +/- 100 yrds wit a 300win mag. 165 gr noz ballistic tip. My friend said all he saw was a red puff of mist...
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  2. Mcoop8

    what are you using for 3gun comp?

    Re: what are you using for 3gun comp? Tac ops: JP Ctr-02. 18" barrel w/ extended hand guard topped w/ a night force 1-4 Salient benelli 21" barrel an 11+1 Nordic tube SV Infinity 9mm 5" Limited: Swap the JP for 1 that I built w/ Eotech or sometimes Leupold Prizmatic.
  3. Mcoop8

    Gunsmithing Is there a good blueprint for 80% AR15's

    Re: Is there a good blueprint for 80% AR15's This should get you what you need to know. http://www.ar15.com/content/manuals/lowerblueprint.pdf
  4. Mcoop8

    Sidearms & Scatterguns Do any of your guns have a decocker? Check this!

    Re: Do any of your guns have a decocker? Check this! Nice Video. I do a similar test every time I clean any of my competition pistols but I use the eraser end and as long as it comes out of the barrel I know it will go bang the next time the buzzer sounds. Mine is more of a correct...
  5. Mcoop8

    Gunsmithing Lathe Help / Questions

    Re: Lathe Help / Questions This is the contact info I mentioned in my other post from the other thread..... As it mentions Ted knows his stuff about SB lathes. I wish I had a 13 I would be trying to buy the turret and collet holder from you. I Like for production.............. The SB guy...
  6. Mcoop8

    Gunsmithing Lathe Help / Questions

    Re: Lathe Help / Questions This is a post from another thread. Ill follow up with contact info. I have a SB 14 that came with an off brand 3 jaw chuck and it is not so bad to indicate in. I wanted a 4 jaw and was looking all over for the correct D1-3 back. I found a few and was going to go...
  7. Mcoop8

    Member Link Up TEXAS

    Re: TEXAS I have shot in 3 matches at Spartan Tactical's range near Jacksboro. (2 3 gun and 1 IDPA) the range is a fantastic facility especially for the 3 gun matches (this is the host range for the Fallen Brethren 3 gun match) using natural terran and 7 or 8 tactical bays. I want to say...
  8. Mcoop8

    Gunsmithing barrel misalinged with upper AR

    Re: barrel misalinged with upper AR I bet you will learn a lot just by pulling off the the hand guard. most standard contours on AR style rifles result in parallel or non tapered surfaces through out. you can use a few straight edges to evaluate alignment of all the above mentioned potential...
  9. Mcoop8

    Gunsmithing Lathe chucks

    Re: Lathe chucks one more thing, If you are just getting started and you want to get a crash course with out crashing your lathe. You may want to look into a DVD series called "Lathe Learnin" by precision measurement supply. It is a poorly produced video (dogs barking and phone ringing kind...
  10. Mcoop8

    Gunsmithing Lathe chucks

    Re: Lathe chucks The SB guy I mentioned earlier said it would be ok to post his contact info as he would be glad to help. His name is Ted Pflugner and his email is [email protected] He is a wealth of knowledge and he has access to all kinds of SB parts.
  11. Mcoop8

    Gunsmithing Lathe chucks

    Re: Lathe chucks I have a SB 14 that came with an off brand 3 jaw chuck and it is not so bad to indicate in. I wanted a 4 jaw and was looking all over for the correct D1-3 back. I found a few and was going to go with a buck + a backing plate. Then I ran across a gentleman that used to work...
  12. Mcoop8

    Suppressors SOT liscensed fireamr dealer?

    Re: SOT liscensed fireamr dealer? If they have the can in stock???? they will give you the paper work to send in to the ATF and then all you have to do is wait for them to approve. I hear this is now taking 7 months.do a search for atf approval lead time on this forum and you should be up to...
  13. Mcoop8

    Suppressors Texas Ranger 1911

    Re: Texas Ranger 1911 The only thing like that I have ever seen in person was a custom build and it looked like $6500.00 :-)
  14. Mcoop8

    Suppressors Difference between the 92FS and M9?

    Re: Difference between the 92FS and M9? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Turk</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: VAJayJayPunisher</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I could have...
  15. Mcoop8

    Suppressors Glock 22 - Needing Trigger Help

    Re: Glock 22 - Needing Trigger Help If its not for carry, Do the polishing as mentioned above and get a Wolf competition spring kit for it (smooth and crisp +/- 3# for $9). I have had good luck with this. I have also used the glock works custom drop in trigger with the wolf spring kit...
  16. Mcoop8

    Suppressors Safe distance for shooting armored steel with 9mm?

    Re: Safe distance for shooting armored steel with 9mm? Its always a good idea to inspect a plate for yourself before shooting is at close (never closer than 10-12'). If you see signs of craters or surface flaws it needs to be replaced. Frag is common but the only serious one I have seen...
  17. Mcoop8

    Suppressors Difference between the 92FS and M9?

    Re: Difference between the 92FS and M9? Anyone know when they started making them in USA? Mine is a 92fs and has made in Italy on the side. It has metal parts and was purchased new in 96. I think??? SN# L67xxxx.
  18. Mcoop8

    Suppressors Pocket Holster Ideas for a Kel-Tec P32/ Ruger LCP?

    Re: Pocket Holster Ideas for a Kel-Tec P32/ Ruger LCP? I use a holster called the Holdster. I have one for each of my Keltecs. I do not have one for my CLP yet and I dont know if he currently makes one. I do know that he will make you whatever you want but you may need to send the pistol to...
  19. Mcoop8

    Gunsmithing Any Glock People here?

    Re: Any Glock People here? Used properly it should not cause damage. Maybe if the firearm is just sprayed down (without disasymbling) and the solvent gets into the striker area and cause damage if it is allowed to sit for an extended amount of time????? I know it is designed to evaporate...
  20. Mcoop8

    Gunsmithing expedient 1911 frontstrap

    Re: expedient 1911 frontstrap All it takes is 30-40 hours to learn how to checker a front strap. oh, and +/-$200 in files and fixtures from Brownells. Oh and Advil for the sore muscles and a cortisone shot or 2. I now know why they charge big bucks to do this.
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