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[dvoncock]

Ok that’s a painful comparison to call an EMP a Prius. How about a Nissan engine in a Cuda.

Also never heard of Heine straight eight before today; but I like them!

In hindsight, it was a harsh analogy. Switch Glock 26 or 43 for EMP. Glocks are definitely the Toyota of guns … not that there’s any wrong with that.

 

[RustVendor]

Wu

In hindsight, it was a harsh analogy. Switch Glock 26 or 43 for EMP. Glocks are definitely the Toyota of guns … not that there’s any wrong with that.

th the EMP you would have to use a period correct metal flashlight or else you get arrested by the fashion police if you ever posted it online

 

[Ragnvaldr]

Heinie does straight 8 gold bead

I love the gold bead Nighthawk put on my TRP, it's like a fiber optic in clearness without the glaring brightness in daytime. It's such an underrated pick

 

[Brandon Breeze]

$20 Amazon Grips FTW!

I bought these for my MC Operator, but since I can't pick it up until Friday I wanted to check them out beforehand.

More grippy than the OEM grips. Easier access to the mag release, still look cool, feel well made. May have to order another set for the TRP in Black/Gray to keep with the original color scheme.

Only down sides that I'm seeing is that they are a little short and have a gap at the bottom between the grip & magwell, as well as they are not as long (front to back) to you can see a little wear on the finish where the OEM grips would actually cover.

Overall pretty solid deal IMO. I may still wind up getting the GridLOK grips like I originally intended, but they don't have as cool of a color scheme like these.

 

[dvoncock]

Wu

th the EMP you would have to use a period correct metal flashlight or else you get arrested by the fashion police if you ever posted it online

I knew it! You are secretly Eli Duckworth, aka 1776_duck from Alchemy Custom. (I get such a kick out of that guy’s retro, early ‘80s range dude vibe. Especially because he was born in the late 90s! )

 

[WSS01]

but you could just put a glow in the dark dinosaur sticker

I have learned the two dots are in the rear and the single dot is in the front and muscle memory react appropriately. Your comment is funny though!!

 

[dvoncock]

I have learned the two dots are in the rear and the single dot is in the front and muscle memory react appropriately. Your comment is funny though!!

Hey, if it’s stupid, but it works, then it’s not stupid. I’m on the same page with tritium sights too, even though the hive mind disapproves. Getting oriented before activating a light is actually a smart move. If the BG you plan to illuminate is armed, flashing that light gives him an excellent point of aim.

 

[dvoncock]

$20 Amazon Grips FTW!

I bought these for my MC Operator, but since I can't pick it up until Friday I wanted to check them out beforehand.

More grippy than the OEM grips. Easier access to the mag release, still look cool, feel well made. May have to order another set for the TRP in Black/Gray to keep with the original color scheme.

Only down sides that I'm seeing is that they are a little short and have a gap at the bottom between the grip & magwell, as well as they are not as long (front to back) to you can see a little wear on the finish where the OEM grips would actually cover.

Overall pretty solid deal IMO. I may still wind up getting the GridLOK grips like I originally intended, but they don't have as cool of a color scheme like these.

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Sick! This is exactly what I mentioned above as a nightstand gun I’d consider. I’m currently still in the last century with a K-frame “tachicalized” with orange nail polish on the front blade.

Do you not like the Pachmayer wraparounds that come with the MC Operator?

 

[Brandon Breeze]

Sick! This is exactly what I mentioned above as a nightstand gun I’d consider. I’m currently still in the last century with a K-frame “tachicalized” with orange nail polish on the front blade.

Do you not like the Pachmayer wraparounds that come with the MC Operator?

The Pachmayr grips are great... but it has a magwell on it and it just doesn't look right with them since they are not designed to be used with a magwell. I also don't like the exposed mainspring housing retaining pin. Additionally, I want them to be set up similarly since I plan on shooting L10 & Single Stack with this pair. Keeping them as close as possible will make it easier to switch back and forth between them.

 

[WSS01]

$20 Amazon Grips FTW!

I bought these for my MC Operator, but since I can't pick it up until Friday I wanted to check them out beforehand.

More grippy than the OEM grips. Easier access to the mag release, still look cool, feel well made. May have to order another set for the TRP in Black/Gray to keep with the original color scheme.

Only down sides that I'm seeing is that they are a little short and have a gap at the bottom between the grip & magwell, as well as they are not as long (front to back) to you can see a little wear on the finish where the OEM grips would actually cover.

Overall pretty solid deal IMO. I may still wind up getting the GridLOK grips like I originally intended, but they don't have as cool of a color scheme like these.

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Dang it! Now I want one, in the worst way.

 

[Brandon Breeze]

Dang it! Now I want one, in the worst way.

I've had this on gotta be around 20 years, never even been a remote consideration to let it go. My favorite 1911 by miles and miles. Highly recommend you get one, two or three