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by calinb
Wed Oct 12, 2011 7:46 pm
Forum: Handgun Talk
Topic: Integral P38/P1 for best performance : length ratio?
Replies: 17
Views: 3165

Re: Integral P38/P1 for best performance : length ratio?

I thought of a couple more P1 questions. 1. Are the sleeved P1 barrels too thin for all appropriate threads or are they only problematic with "standard" threads (1/2 x 28, etc.)? I'm interested in doing a Form 1 build so I could use any thread that I desire. 2. If the sleeved P1 barrels ar...
by calinb
Wed Oct 12, 2011 12:40 pm
Forum: Handgun Talk
Topic: Integral P38/P1 for best performance : length ratio?
Replies: 17
Views: 3165

Re: Integral P38/P1 for best performance : length ratio?

<snip> In general, the P38 cycles well with out a booster. Don't use a P1, definitely get a real WWII P38. The P1 has a barrel liner pressed into the barrel and will screw you when you go to thread it. The early ones were not sleeved. You can get a Russian refurb for reasonable money and it will be...
by calinb
Wed Oct 12, 2011 1:09 am
Forum: Handgun Talk
Topic: Integral P38/P1 for best performance : length ratio?
Replies: 17
Views: 3165

Re: Integral P38/P1 for best performance : length ratio?

I found this P38 integral: http://www.waltherforums.com/forum/classics/12717-new-projekt-p38-sd.html It doesn't appear to have a Nielsen / inertial decoupling device and it sure doesn't look to be terribly light weight! The museum piece and the figures of the pistol below the German text appear to b...
by calinb
Wed Oct 12, 2011 12:16 am
Forum: Handgun Talk
Topic: Integral P38/P1 for best performance : length ratio?
Replies: 17
Views: 3165

Re: Integral P38/P1 for best performance : length ratio?

Is short your highest priority? Short generally != quiet. Well...short is relative. ;) Short is not the highest priority, but I'm willing to dedicate a suppressor to single application use (integral) to gain short(er), if necessary. It doesn't have to be a 9mm, but going much smaller isn't terribly...
by calinb
Tue Oct 11, 2011 10:39 pm
Forum: Handgun Talk
Topic: Integral P38/P1 for best performance : length ratio?
Replies: 17
Views: 3165

Integral P38/P1 for best performance : length ratio?

I'll be using a Form 1. I'd like to reduce handgun length as much as possible in a 9mm or larger caliber. From my review of existing designs, it appears that a ported barrel with an integral is the way to do this. I've searched high and low on this forum and the P38 forum and I can't find a definiti...
by calinb
Tue Sep 27, 2011 6:37 pm
Forum: Rifle Discussion
Topic: Metal mag mods for longer COAL / bullet seating?
Replies: 9
Views: 1065

Re: Metal mag mods for longer COAL / bullet seating?

Thanks, Todd.

I'll probably be most interested in the 110 gr TTSX and V-Match for supersonic and the 247 gr NOE for sub. I guess seating these bullets deeply enough to avoid the problem is no problem, given bullet length vs. powder volume requirements.
by calinb
Tue Sep 27, 2011 11:56 am
Forum: Rifle Discussion
Topic: Metal mag mods for longer COAL / bullet seating?
Replies: 9
Views: 1065

Metal mag mods for longer COAL / bullet seating?

I remember reading a few forum threads about cutting back the mag side ribs in plastic mags, but it looks like it would be a simple matter to "adjust" them back in metal mags too. Then the bullet could be seated longer to put the bullet shank up against the ribs without cocking the cartrid...
by calinb
Tue Sep 27, 2011 2:00 am
Forum: Rifle Discussion
Topic: Lee Dies Shipped!!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 852

Re: Lee Dies Shipped!!!!

My dipper has a hole in the bottom, not good for anything but to look at and wonder what they were thinking. :wink: I phoned Lee Precision for some parts so I asked them about the hole in my 300 Blackout die set dipper. The nice lady said the hole is there because they can't recommend a powder char...
by calinb
Tue Sep 27, 2011 1:40 am
Forum: Rifle Discussion
Topic: Cleanest burning powder for SubSonic?
Replies: 19
Views: 1800

Re: Cleanest burning powder for SubSonic?

Seems like I'm seeing many of the same powders that work in the Beowulf here. How about another 'wulf staple--Lil'Gun?
by calinb
Wed Apr 27, 2011 11:06 pm
Forum: Rifle Discussion
Topic: 300 blackout barrels manufactures and questions
Replies: 84
Views: 12823

Re: 300 blackout barrels manufactures and questions

Delta Company Arms, LLC <snip> Military/LE discounts. If you can provide a department letterhead stating that you will be using our product to keep illegals on the other side of the border, we give an even better discount. . I cannot provide that letterhead but am military and you can expect an ord...
by calinb
Wed Apr 27, 2011 11:03 pm
Forum: Rifle Discussion
Topic: 300 blackout barrels manufactures and questions
Replies: 84
Views: 12823

Re: 300 blackout barrels manufactures and questions

I just spoke to Aaron at Delta Company Arms today. I'm in the queue for a 9" 300 Blackout barrel for an Olympic OA93 pistol conversion. I can't wait! To get the most out of it I'll have to wait anyway, because I'm also springing the bucks for a Form 1 to build a suppressor too.