@Lexie__M, I'm not a firearms expert by any stretch of the imagination. I just like firearms of all types. I don't own that many. Well not as many as some, and maybe more than some. There are still ones that I'd like to own. I guess I'm in that 'Maybe One More' category. I've been this way since my first shotgun or 22lr pistol I had at 12 yrs old. Thanks for the post.
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got to luv the eye candee@Lexie__M, I'm not a firearms expert by any stretch of the imagination. I just like firearms of all types. I don't own that many. Well not as many as some, and maybe more than some. There are still ones that I'd like to own. I guess I'm in that 'Maybe One More' category. I've been this way since my first shotgun or 22lr pistol I had at 12 yrs old. Thanks for the post.
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That I do, but I love more getting my hands on them, shooting, cleaning. Also maybe improving them, sights, triggers, grips and internal upgrades/repairs.got to luv the eye candee
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For the most capable to modify to your personal desires then Sig's with their FCU's would be the best choice as you can get so many Sig parts but many aftermarket parts to make endless changes.That I do, but I love more getting my hands on them, shooting, cleaning. Also maybe improving them, sights, triggers, grips and internal upgrades/repairs.
I've only gotten one sig, a P322 and I like it, works fine for me although on sigtalk i've seen quite a few ppl complain about them. I'm fine with the one I haveFor the most capable to modify to your personal desires then Sig's with their FCU's would be the best choice as you can get so many Sig parts but many aftermarket parts to make endless changes.
There is nothing wrong with a Sig P-322. Excellent firearm even if it is not a SA.I've only gotten one sig, a P322 and I like it, works fine for me although on sigtalk i've seen quite a few ppl complain about them. I'm fine with the one I have
Do not listen to the lame complainers as they do not pay your bills, buy your ammo and brought your gun.
You got the firearm for your enjoyment and that is all that counts.
I only recommend you practice often and enjoy it.
In the future, you may consider something else but until then.
I agree, when I was shopping for a 22lr simi-auto, I posted a thread over there and asked? got the feedback. I also searched the web for reviews. Saw both positive and negative reviews. What I ultimately found is Mag loading & ammo issues. Not bad issues, just that the mags must be loaded correctly. Ammo was secondary. I only use Federal match, CCI mini mags & Norma Tac 22. Tac 22 in my experience isn't as 'dirty' as most people say/think it is and cycles just fine for me. I've never taken just a few opinions to make my decisions. At 70yrs old, I do my own research, listen to others then make up my own mind.There is nothing wrong with a Sig P-322. Excellent firearm even if it is not a SA.
Do not listen to the lame complainers as they do not pay your bills, buy your ammo and brought your gun.
You got the firearm for your enjoyment and that is all that counts.
I only recommend you practice often and enjoy it.
In the future, you may consider something else but until then.
Come to think of it. I don't think I've ever bought a New gun the 'first year' it is on the market. I've always waited a few years so the 'kinks' are worked out of them. I'm never in that big of a hurry. I'd like a few more guns (always just a few more). Guess that how i've gotten 14 of em so far. I can only, hold, and shoot one at a time. I'm always on the look out for what 'moves' me when It comes to firearms. Being an OLD soldier kind of has that effect on a person. A Lot of experience with many things that goes 'BOOM'. Rifles, shotguns, pistols, and always stick to the calibers that I currently reload for. Except 22lr of course. 12 ga for shotguns, otherwise I'd have to setup a new press for the different gauge, with corresponding wads and hulls. Primers, powders & shot being interchangeable.
Probably not in my lifetime, but if possible I'd like to see a SA autoloading tactical shotgun perhaps something similar to the Benelli M4, or what if even a dependable AR style???View attachment 888277
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Well.... Since SAInc only license firearms, and since Benelli allowed Remington to clone, and now allows Turkish companies to clone, it's not that far fetched.
Seems to be an overabundance of 2011s now the patent expired.
Seems to be an overabundance of 2011s now the patent expired.
Except it would be more excellent if it weren’t quite so ammo picky. I own one. I love Sig, I carry a P365 daily, I own two P226’s, one in 357 Sig, it’s just a matter of time before I find the P320 that I like.There is nothing wrong with a Sig P-322. Excellent firearm even if it is not a SA.
But my $200 KelTec works more reliably, shoots as accurately, and has a threaded barrel and red dot cuts just like the $400 Sig. The Sig holds 4 more rounds, and feels more like a “real” pistol, but I’m not sure that’s worth the $200 upcharge.
The Sig won’t shoot several brands of name brand common ammo reliably, meanwhile, I still haven’t found the ammo the KelTec won’t shoot.
I’m used to having to choose the right ammo to get the most accuracy out of a 22, I own over 70 of them.
But for a $400 pistol to be unreliable on ammo that every other .22 that I own shoots without issue, even if it doesn’t group well? That’s not “excellent” at all.
I hear you about picky ammo.Except it would be more excellent if it weren’t quite so ammo picky. I own one. I love Sig, I carry a P365 daily, I own two P226’s, one in 357 Sig, it’s just a matter of time before I find the P320 that I like.
But my $200 KelTec works more reliably, shoots as accurately, and has a threaded barrel and red dot cuts just like the $400 Sig. The Sig holds 4 more rounds, and feels more like a “real” pistol, but I’m not sure that’s worth the $200 upcharge.
The Sig won’t shoot several brands of name brand common ammo reliably, meanwhile, I still haven’t found the ammo the KelTec won’t shoot.
I’m used to having to choose the right ammo to get the most accuracy out of a 22, I own over 70 of them.
But for a $400 pistol to be unreliable on ammo that every other .22 that I own shoots without issue, even if it doesn’t group well? That’s not “excellent” at all.
Over the years I've had a few pistols who did not like various types of ammo.
One particular was, I had a Colt Combat Commander 45, satin nickle.
While FMJ was fine, it did not like much else.
I then took out the dremel and went to work on smoothing out anything that I think would help.
I even had a Colt 45 book to disassemble the whole pistol. (note this is days before internet)
I even smoothed out the spur/sear on the hammer.
The end result: ye ole colt ate any type of ammo I feed it and the trigger was a smooth, less #pull.
While this may or may not work in your case, it sure could not make things worse ❓
Was part of that 'dremel' work done on the feed ramp? I've found that some simi-auto pistols, especially the 'older' ones, the feed ramp is just too steep when using some JHP ammo. I'm referring to JHP ammo that the 'jacket is lower on the ogive of the bullet. JHP ammo where the jacket goes all the way to the 'hallow point' opening, seem to have way less feed issues or no issues at all. JMO, but that's my experience.I hear you about picky ammo.
Over the years I've had a few pistols who did not like various types of ammo.
One particular was, I had a Colt Combat Commander 45, satin nickle.
While FMJ was fine, it did not like much else.
I then took out the dremel and went to work on smoothing out anything that I think would help.
I even had a Colt 45 book to disassemble the whole pistol. (note this is days before internet)
I even smoothed out the spur/sear on the hammer.
The end result: ye ole colt ate any type of ammo I feed it and the trigger was a smooth, less #pull.
While this may or may not work in your case, it sure could not make things worse ❓
OMG yes. Not just the ramp but anything that could affect ammo issues.Was part of that 'dremel' work done on the feed ramp?
The feed ramp had under magnifying glass you could see the horizontal markings of a grinding.
It took a while and many rolls using different grits of sand paper with oil to smooth that steel to a glass finish.
Thinking back on it, why didn't I do some afro-engineering and rig up some type of sander with my power drill ❓
I guess I must of had a blond hair day❓
Dremel's with the 1/8" collet and a very fine burr or stone & finish polishing with a conical shaped hard packed cotton head w/ abrasive compound. Very fine grit to finish it off. And of course 'clean' up every bit and some type of lube/metal protecting. BTW, the Dremel is power drill enough. JMOOMG yes. Not just the ramp but anything that could affect ammo issues.
The feed ramp had under magnifying glass you could see the horizontal markings of a grinding.
It took a while and many rolls using different grits of sand paper with oil to smooth that steel to a glass finish.
Thinking back on it, why didn't I do some afro-engineering and rig up some type of sander with my power drill ❓
I guess I must of had a blond hair day❓
AwesomeDremel's with the 1/8" collet and a very fine burr or stone & finish polishing with a conical shaped hard packed cotton head w/ abrasive compound. Very fine grit to finish it off. And of course 'clean' up every bit and some type of lube/metal protecting. BTW, the Dremel is power drill enough. JMO
Let us know how things work out ❓
LOL, The dremels now are not like the dremels back then.
A Dremel, is THE only power tool that I'd ever use on my guns. When I upgraded the hand guards on both my AR's with quad rails, I had to 'clearance' the area around the gas tubes. Used a tiny bit of modeling clay between the gas tube and the top quad rail, until I had at least .125" between the two. Allowing for heat expansion of the tube when firing a lot of rounds. But I keep a few spare gas tubes in stock (carbine length) for each rifle. BTW one AR is 556/223 other is 762/308. different gas tubes. Bottom line, The ONLY other power tool I've really ever used on any 'firearm' part is my Drill press 12", with a 3/8" Machine cutter and a vice w/X-Y axis controls for building/Finishing of 80% AR Lowers. They're still legal BTW.Awesome
Let us know how things work out ❓
LOL, The dremels now are not like the dremels back then.
That’s for dang sure! My old 280 Dremel from the 70’s is still going strong. I found that Cratex rubberized abrasives are the kitty’s butt for polishing work plus Mothers polish on a felt bob to finish up with.Awesome
Let us know how things work out ❓
LOL, The dremels now are not like the dremels back then.
My dremel's aren't that old, I have 3 sets, dremel (s) 3 sets of accessories, including 'flex shaft' attachments & foot pedal speed controls. I also have a 'Jewelers Type', 1/4 HP motor, flex shaft foot control, I used back in the day when I made southwestern/native silver and turquoise jewelry. I still have it somewhere. I don't do that much anymore. My back & neck can't handle the long hours of sitting, hunched over and my old eyes just can't handle it, even with magnifiers. Can't see much out of my left eye at all (cataracts). TTL I'm right eye dominate. Hopefully this year I'll get approval from the VA to have it done locally. I'm at a 5 hour round trip from the closest VA Medical Center.That’s for dang sure! My old 280 Dremel from the 70’s is still going strong. I found that Cratex rubberized abrasives are the kitty’s butt for polishing work plus Mothers polish on a felt bob to finish up with.
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