The last person to post in this thread don’t get nothing.

[Zee]

[Justsomedude]

I got a chance to try the paper cartridges today, in my shop actually which turned it into a smoke cloud but they work exceptionally well. For some reason I'm getting higher velocities with them using the same powder and charge. And no paper remnants left over either.

[Justsomedude]

Made a die to punch out percussion caps. I can make primers too. It works very well.

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[CPJ 2.0]

NOICE!

Using brass or pop cans?

[Justsomedude]

Both but it's best with .006 brass shim stock. They fit perfectly on my 1858 nipples.

[CPJ 2.0]

Nipple fit is important.

[Justsomedude]

It's all about the protrusion...

[CPJ 2.0]

May have bought a G43x. And a sight. And fixing to buy holsters.

[Wambli Ska]

Excellent gun. You’re gonna like that pistol. Do yourself a favor and buy the Shield Arms 15 round all metal body mags and their mag release. They sell it as a combo for a good deal.

I’ve been running SA for 3 years now zero issues. Glock 10 round mags sit gathering dust but I use them for training new shooters.

[CPJ 2.0]

I’ve not heard 100% reliability from shield mags.

Some have no issues.
Some do.

I ain’t messing with perfection.

[Wambli Ska]

I’ve not heard 100% reliability from shield mags.

Some have no issues.
Some do.

I ain’t messing with perfection.

100% reliability with over 15 mags in use. But you do you.

[CPJ 2.0]

I’ve not heard 100% reliability from shield mags.

Some have no issues.
Some do.

I ain’t messing with perfection.

100% reliability with over 15 mags in use. But you do you.

Trust me, no one is surprised.

[Wambli Ska]

Not sure what that means but

[Justsomedude]

The local ham radio guys ran me off for asking a simple question wItHoUt a LiCeNsE. Now they get to listen to Chewbacca noises.

[Wambli Ska]

[Japhy]

The local ham radio guys ran me off for asking a simple question wItHoUt a LiCeNsE. Now they get to listen to Chewbacca noises.

What was your question?
I am licensed amateur, commercial license, and registered professional engineer. If I don’t know the answer I will look it up

[shotgunshooter3]

May have bought a G43x. And a sight. And fixing to buy holsters.

I want a G48, for very important objective reasons...

Once I put a RDS and a light on it, it dimensionally looks like I left my G34 in the dryer too long.

[Justsomedude]

The local ham radio guys ran me off for asking a simple question wItHoUt a LiCeNsE. Now they get to listen to Chewbacca noises.

What was your question?
I am licensed amateur, commercial license, and registered professional engineer. If I don’t know the answer I will look it up

I found a local Ham club on Google but there is no number listed. I got on a local repeater frequency where the same guys always talk, introduced myself and acknowledged that I only have a gmrs license but had a quick question. They immediately jumped my shìt and scolded me. It's like they don't want the hobby to grow.

[Japhy]

The local ham radio guys ran me off for asking a simple question wItHoUt a LiCeNsE. Now they get to listen to Chewbacca noises.

What was your question?
I am licensed amateur, commercial license, and registered professional engineer. If I don’t know the answer I will look it up

I found a local Ham club on Google but there is no number listed. I got on a local repeater frequency where the same guys always talk, introduced myself and acknowledged that I only have a gmrs license but had a quick question. They immediately jumped my shìt and scolded me. It's like they don't want the hobby to grow.

I agree with your assessment. I apologize on behalf of any and all amateurs that were in any way dismissive. I and many other amateurs know well are always inviting to anyone with an interest. Most I know here I have met through multiple organizations with a wide range of interests within the very broad category of amateur radio a license is not a requirement for any amateur organization that I am a member. We volunteer in the community, hold classes for those interested in becoming licensed, host social events, and other activities. I hope your take away does not brand all amateurs in an unfavorable light.

[Wambli Ska]

May have bought a G43x. And a sight. And fixing to buy holsters.

I want a G48, for very important objective reasons...

Once I put a RDS and a light on it, it dimensionally looks like I left my G34 in the dryer too long.

Yep, it does

But now that I have an RDS on mine I question the need for a longer slide. I MIGHT either buy a 43X MOS to see if there is any difference or just send my 43 slide to Justsomedude to mill and install a sight. Might…. No real reason since the 48 carries so nice it’s not really a need but…. Oh hell, I don’t know why…

[CPJ 2.0]

Yeah the extra length of 48 doesn’t make a much sense when you have an RDS.
I pondered both models, but went with the shorter because I knew I was adding the dot.

[shotgunshooter3]

Some of the real nerds out there will make note about smoother or snappier recoil impulse blah blah blah, but it's all 9mm so it can't be that different.

If I were buying again I would save the $100 or so by getting a G17 or G45 over the G34. As it stands, I already have the gun.

[Justsomedude]

3D printer wins again. Percussion cap cups are easy peasy.

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[Wambli Ska]

Nice!!!

[Chiro1989]

Is there concern about hot gasses from the powder igniting in the chamber? Or are those going to be lined with a metal?