Anyone gone back to steel?
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PieterCoetzee
Custom
Thats what I said about another AR when I built a HK G3K
PieterCoetzee
Custom
P38K project is progressing
The P38K was a purpose built design. It was never just a shortened P1/P38, being closer to the de-cock only P4. There were less than 3000 made. The one in the pics started as a P1 that needed some love. The barrel was shortened to 2.8" and the front sight cut and moved to the slide. Attaching the sight was more of an issue than I expected; but its finally DONE. Now the slide just needs to be blued.
No one makes a P38K specific holster. MASC makes a full size P38 holster but its overly long for the K model. They do however make a P5K holster (above). The P5K is not a direct fit for the P38K but Its a close cousin, just a little bit slimer.
P1 vs P38K-esque The full size barrel is 4.9 inches, while the K is 2.8 inches. The K is only slightly shorter but it feels much more compact. Its a perfect Tuxedo gun
Real P38K
The P38K was a purpose built design. It was never just a shortened P1/P38, being closer to the de-cock only P4. There were less than 3000 made. The one in the pics started as a P1 that needed some love. The barrel was shortened to 2.8" and the front sight cut and moved to the slide. Attaching the sight was more of an issue than I expected; but its finally DONE. Now the slide just needs to be blued.
No one makes a P38K specific holster. MASC makes a full size P38 holster but its overly long for the K model. They do however make a P5K holster (above). The P5K is not a direct fit for the P38K but Its a close cousin, just a little bit slimer.
P1 vs P38K-esque The full size barrel is 4.9 inches, while the K is 2.8 inches. The K is only slightly shorter but it feels much more compact. Its a perfect Tuxedo gun
Real P38K
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Hertervillian
Elite
Sorta an aluminum guy. But, I’ve been dallying with polymer and I’m okay with that, striker fire however I simply can’t get the appeal.
I like your taste! The Ruger SA in 45 is probably a real hoot to shoot. I used to own a 7 1/2" Blackhawk in 45 Colt that also had the extra 45 ACP cylinder. For some stupid reason, I wound up either selling it or trading it (can't remember which), but I have regretted doing so ever since. The ol' pumpkin roller was a joy to shoot!
Faulkner
Master Class
That's easy enough since Tupperware doesn't make guns.
Annihilator
Hellion
Glock is just a passing fad
Retired Bum
Elite
Plastic is plastic...
Faulkner
Master Class
And I suppose steel is steel?
Retired Bum
Elite
Are you looking for an argument or something? Shoot what you want, and I'll do the same. Not interested in the trolls.
PieterCoetzee
Custom
I still think Glocks are best (certainly on of the best) combat weapons. If I were headed to Ukraine or Iran or Baltimore City would choose a G17; but since those days are behind me and I now have choice of where I go or dont go, I get to add a bit of spice. 1911s and M9s and PKKs are spicey
Retired Bum
Elite
I know I've laughed at the HiPoint on more than one occasion, but, that projectile doesn't care what gun shot it,
Years ago, I knew a young man, married with two children and on the bottom of the pay scale and the company ladder. He bought a HiPoint in 45, probably with his lunch money, and surprise to me, it shot well!
It was his only gun, bought it from the pawn shop used, but I don't believe I would have been in front of him and his HiPoint.
Belt Fed
SAINT
Retired Bum
Elite
Much respect for not lying about them! I still stand by my thoughts, dat boolit don't care about the gun that shot it. In the early days of my career, it was more likely that I would catch one out a cheap gun than a more expensive one.i don't be lyin, i be ownin one.it sits next to da tec9 wannabe
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