If you're using 5.56 ammo then change to 223rem. Try that 1st before changing parts. Different ammo willing make a difference in how the reliable it will cycle. Adjustable gas block will get you a finer tune per ammo used and if truly wanting to get a lesser felt on recoil it will cost...
i've been looking at maybe buying 1, but at the price of the ts2 blue 40s/w i'll pass for now? offer it in 10mm , 45acp or 357sig and i'll sell someone else's kidney for it
Working on buying some rifle powder from a member on another forum. With that and what I already have that could get me 1,500-1,800 rounds? Hoping it will be good in either 6.5prc or 7saum as they use less of the powder.
there are rd bases that can either be installed on dove-tail/novak or other similar type rear sights even with adjustable rear sights. i've done this on a p226 and an xdm precision 5.25" 10mm. some use a set screw and some are pressure fitted/drift fit.
i had to look up to see how to remove the factory grips. the tool in the top pic in the lower right hand corner is what's used. with the grips, medallion, care kit and shipping those were around $270.