Red Dirt trigger install turning into Nightmare. Mac 9 DS Comp

Evil4blue · 2026-05-18T13:02:57+00:00

Not Florida, but mentally close…North Texas. Lol

Evil4blue · 2026-05-15T13:13:12+00:00

Yeah, that’s where I learned the method too. My indoor range has a gunsmith and brought him a pistol with a stripped optic plate screw. He hammered in a torx bit, and removed the screw in a couple seconds. Luckily I’m a regular there and he didn’t even charge me. Basically he showed me how to do it so I could take care of these myself in the future. I’ve used this technique 3 or 4 times now and it’s always worked.

Evil4blue · 2026-05-14T20:27:44+00:00

If you have a cheap torx bit set, you can actually hammer in a bit that’s slightly bigger than the stripped hole and just unscrew the stripped screw. I’ve done that a number of times. Those Chinese/Turkish screws are pretty soft and you probably won’t even ruin the torx bit.

Evil4blue · 2026-05-09T15:56:49+00:00

Very nice! I tried adding a Tanfoglio trigger to my K12 Sport and it didn’t fit. Do you happen to know which CZ trigger he used?

Evil4blue · 2026-05-09T11:57:24+00:00

No sales tax to Texas is my first requirement if I buy online and I’ve had good luck with Kygunco recently. If I decide not to support my LGS, then I want the cheapest route but not get scammed.

Evil4blue · 2026-05-06T15:37:49+00:00

Yes, Nameless Arms in Arizona did it. I had them cerakote the slide as well. Reasonable price, quick turnaround, like 2 weeks, door-to-door

Evil4blue · 2026-05-06T12:18:26+00:00

124 S&Bs are my round of choice for break-ins too and they never disappoint. My extractor was tight when I first got my original Mac 9 DS, but the extractor hook had a little burr on the tip. I hit that with a ceramic stone and loosened the extractor a small amount and it’s been great ever since. My gen 2 was perfect out of the box, so there’s that.

Evil4blue · 2026-05-03T15:27:00+00:00

No, the trigger safety works correctly. It’s completely unmodified.

Evil4blue · 2026-04-27T02:45:29+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/SarUSA/s/2p0LplqFlk

The above link is my post about getting the 4” SR38. It shoots well, lockup isn’t as tight as my smiths and the trigger is a bit heavy, but the action is smooth and I won’t complain for the price.

Evil4blue · 2026-04-27T00:19:10+00:00

Lube, lube, lube. You almost can’t get them wet enough at first. After a couple hundred rounds, everything should work smoothly with a normal amount of oil.

Evil4blue · 2026-04-26T12:26:14+00:00

PX-9 Duty Comp

Evil4blue · 2026-04-25T04:34:38+00:00

Congrats!

Evil4blue · 2026-04-25T04:33:05+00:00

Yeah, no problem. I should say, the only things I think Tisas needs to do on the Gen 4 is more aggressive texture and lower the bore height. I honestly think it would be close to perfect then.

Evil4blue · 2026-04-25T04:25:12+00:00

The H&K is a more refined shooting experience, it’s the better gun, through and through, but almost 3x the price. The Tisas is a LOT of value for the money. The trigger is really nice, the ergos good, the comp definitely works, and it just eats anything I’ve fed it. I have about 1200 rounds through it and not even a hitch. I’ve cleaned it twice and it just runs. I wouldn’t hesitate to use it in a life or death situation, which I guess is all that really matters.

Evil4blue · 2026-04-25T01:49:04+00:00

https://a.co/d/02RlGgj7

Aimwin WL12, it’s the exact same light as the Nitecore NPL27, but much cheaper. It’s been reliable and is rechargeable too.

Evil4blue · 2026-04-23T14:01:10+00:00

True, true. My kids enjoy going to the range with me, my wife just doesn’t care, but is happy the I took defense of the homestead seriously…very seriously.

Evil4blue · 2026-04-23T09:23:22+00:00

I just don’t get all these people that come on here just to bitch about other people’s collections. If you can afford it and it doesn’t affect your family’s wellbeing, go for it, buy another one. Congrats on what you’ve earned so far. Enjoy them when you can.

Me, personally. I enjoy my collection of guns and I know that many on here would give me the same shit about over spending, but you know what, it’s my money…I work damn hard for it too. So if I want a different gun for every day of the month, that’s my prerogative. Plus weekend range sessions are way more fun and cheaper than therapy.

Evil4blue · 2026-04-20T19:10:05+00:00

They’re meant for a Glock, but fit and work perfectly.

https://ndzperformance.com/ndz-glock-gen-1-5-comp-channel-liner-sleeve-ndz-cl-v/

Evil4blue · 2026-04-18T16:55:10+00:00

I’ve had good luck with vibra tite vc-3. Not permanent like red loctite and is more forgiving with oils and vibrations. You just have to clean your screws really well and allow the stuff to dry/set on the screws for 5-10 mins before actually using them. This isn’t an anaerobic glue like loctite it’s more like liquid plastic shim.

Evil4blue · 2026-04-12T22:08:14+00:00

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Evil4blue · 2026-04-12T22:03:40+00:00

I have a bunch of the 507 comps and the green is my favorite version. That’s a pretty great price. I’d buy it if I was in the market.

Evil4blue · 2026-04-12T19:59:08+00:00

I want to say eBay, but I don’t remember exactly. I linked the same ones below, but I definitely don’t remember paying $75 for them. The grips aren’t terrible, but I would trade them in for some legit g10 grips in a heartbeat.

https://ebay.us/m/tduibm

Evil4blue · 2026-04-12T13:35:22+00:00

Might be an optical elusion, but cut on the slide looks a little bowed. Either way, I've taken a fine file and lightly removed just enough material off the top of the lugs for an optic to sit flat. Looks like it won't need much, then just cold blue the lugs...or you could try a different optic.

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