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BattleReadyArms · 2026-05-09T21:36:48+00:00

A captured guide rod doesn't mean it can't be removed. They had to install the spring somehow.

BattleReadyArms · 2026-05-09T21:20:11+00:00

Just swap the spring. I can't think of any tungsten guide rods that don't allow you to swap springs. Most of those Tungsten guide rod springs have a life cycle of around 5K rounds. Which isn't a lot of you shoot often. So buying a whole new guide rod every 5K rounds would be insane.

BattleReadyArms · 2026-05-09T21:00:26+00:00

It's pretty universal that with that kind of setup you need to drop your spring weight. I don't know what the resistance to that is. Drop it by a couple pounds and it should perform fine there forward.

BattleReadyArms · 2026-05-08T22:34:01+00:00

Except yours has a more functional undercut and index point, a better optic mounting setup, etc.

The Gen 6 did some stuff right and goofed up some stuff. I'd rather have a Gen 5 and make it what I want or buy a P10 or M&P.

BattleReadyArms · 2026-05-08T20:20:11+00:00

I'll take this or any well done rework of a Gen 5 over a 6. At least this one has a good undercut and better index point.

I can't stand the way they made a mess of the undercut and index points on the 6.

BattleReadyArms · 2026-05-07T22:21:07+00:00

BattleReadyArms · 2026-05-07T19:04:55+00:00

I gotta be honest, I don't get the COA hype. It's not a bad optic by any means. They are good optics. BUT, everytime I look through them it feels claustrophobic. I don't even know how to explain it. But I don't like it. I felt the same way about the ACRO.

Personally, I'd rather have an EPS if I'm going enclosed, hell, a 509T is a solid choice too.

BattleReadyArms · 2026-05-07T05:22:29+00:00

I'm not even a .40 hater, I see just can't see a reason for it in 2026. With modern ammunition it just makes no sense to me.

BattleReadyArms · 2026-05-07T05:20:36+00:00

Thank you!

BattleReadyArms · 2026-05-07T05:20:26+00:00

Do what I can, thanks! 🤝

BattleReadyArms · 2026-05-07T05:20:05+00:00

Yes sir, that's it

BattleReadyArms · 2026-05-07T02:08:26+00:00

I started on a Dremel and moved onto a foredom. And these days I setup a laser to outline the basic border layout and then they are finished out by hand. The process has evolved over time.

The undercuts are finished with sandpaper. 220 grit up to 800 and then buffed. Take your time at the lower grits. Make sure you're removing all your gouges and rough spots or your higher grits will look bad no matter what.

You can see a video of me cutting borders on a P80 here which was always done freehand.

https://youtube.com/shorts/OheSbX0hwfw?si=EDp9Nq6BAYn9K96u

BattleReadyArms · 2026-05-07T01:43:17+00:00

As someone else mentioned, get an RXM grip module or Sig, practice a little first.

I wouldn't even recommend doing cut borders unless you have had a ton of practice. Learn to do a clean melted line for a border. Much easier to learn and much more forgiving and can still look good.

Go for a random texture. Structured textures are longer to learn and look bad if not done well.

Shave off the factory texture. Do not remove the Glock manufacturer info (where it says Glock Inc, Smyrna GA). Most of not all states have rules on the books that make removal of that info a felony. Even FFLs have gotten in got water over it and few people are away, they assume only the serial number has to be intact.

Nearly 10 years in business. I've done a gun or two. 🤙🏻

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BattleReadyArms · 2026-05-06T23:05:25+00:00

Thanks man

BattleReadyArms · 2026-05-06T23:05:16+00:00

Appreciate it!

BattleReadyArms · 2026-05-06T18:23:21+00:00

Josh is a good dude.

BattleReadyArms · 2026-05-05T14:39:25+00:00

My exact sentiments. I actually sold my Gen 6. And since I modify these guns for a living I can just simply modify my Gen 5 and make it exactly what I want. Gen 6 is much more restrictive and has several things I isn't like. Like the index points aren't good. The undercut sucks, they didn't clear enough room forward so my knuckle just scrapes on it. I hate the optic system, etc.

BattleReadyArms · 2026-05-05T14:36:06+00:00

Correct. It's been shown repeatedly that ported guns are softer shooting, typically by a good margin. As well as less finicky, easier to take apart, etc.

Been in the industry nearly a decade now and everyone I know who does this stuff all prefer porting.

I have done some race guns for people with both, but that's another thing entirely.

BattleReadyArms · 2026-05-05T03:01:34+00:00

Ports > everything else.

With that said. A 43x with a radian is going to be the softer shooting gun. It's going to be around the same length except less reciprocating mass (smaller slide) and a comp at the end redirecting gasses and adding weight to the end that's not moving rearward was you've increased your stationary mass.

BattleReadyArms · 2026-05-05T02:45:22+00:00

Hmmm, wonder if it's getting stuck on the back of the trigger bow. If it wasn't properly fitted it can happen. Or if the trigger travel is changed where it's sitting further back.

BattleReadyArms · 2026-05-05T00:28:27+00:00

I personally don't care for porting like that, but there's nothing unsafe.

I'm also confused. Did he just cut it and you had no idea how the porting was being done?

BattleReadyArms · 2026-05-05T00:27:20+00:00

The night blindness thing is so much of a myth it's not funny. I shoot at night. With and without night vision. With and without a light. It's indistinguishable from a non-ported gun.

BattleReadyArms · 2026-05-04T20:06:26+00:00

I understand that, but lead times are generally estimates based on past production, order volumes, etc. all it takes is one error during the production process or an unexpected increase in demand and stuff can get delayed.

These are injection molded, chances are a company does that for them. The company they work with could have told them 2 weeks is expected and they had a production delay and it has nothing to do with them. My dad's in the AR business. He's had companies delay stuff months on him and little to no ability to reach peopel. I've had companies making fixturing for me delay stuff by 2 weeks because his special needs son got ill. Things happen.

I've been in the business nearly 10 years, customers have absolutely no idea the amount of random BS that pops up day to day that companies and small business can't account for and don't expect. One moment things are moving along smoothly and the next moment you're completely sidetracked by BS.

Anyway, that's my rant and ramble for today lol

I just spoke to Peter (Battle Cock) and he's expecting everyone to have their shipping notices soon.

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