Comments for The Brasstard http://brasstard.com A blog for gunnies. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:05:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Comment on In Review: The Venerable Glock 20 by testicon http://brasstard.com/2010/08/11/in-review-the-venerable-glock-20/comment-page-1/#comment-80 testicon Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:05:00 +0000 http://brasstard.com/?p=555#comment-80 I have to chime in and say that while theres nothing I love more than shooting 10mm, my wife cant stand it and much prefers something in 9mm. So starting with a 17 would probably be a much better fit. I have to chime in and say that while theres nothing I love more than shooting 10mm, my wife cant stand it and much prefers something in 9mm. So starting with a 17 would probably be a much better fit.

]]> Comment on In Review: The Venerable Glock 20 by admin http://brasstard.com/2010/08/11/in-review-the-venerable-glock-20/comment-page-1/#comment-76 admin Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:57:14 +0000 http://brasstard.com/?p=555#comment-76 Tyler, The G17 is a great and classic handgun. They are very reliable, durable and accurate. The G19/G26 is also a great option if you intend to get your CCW permit. I have to admit, I have never been much of a fan of the "C" models for defensive use. If you ever have to fire it from a lowered position, the flames will come straight up into your face. Also, having shot them at night, they add to the flash blindness because the muzzle flash is far more pronounced. The ports also make for yet another place for dirt to get in if you are packing it around. In my humble opinion, they are OK for competition or target use, but that is where it ends for me. The difference in recoil is not remarkable enough to justify it IMO. If you want your lady to like the gun you choose, take her with you and let her try a few. I know Doug's Shootin Sports in WVC rents guns, so she can try several out. They will even credit your rental fee towards your purchase if you decide to buy. Good luck, and feel free to email me if you have any questions. Tyler,
The G17 is a great and classic handgun. They are very reliable, durable and accurate. The G19/G26 is also a great option if you intend to get your CCW permit.

I have to admit, I have never been much of a fan of the “C” models for defensive use. If you ever have to fire it from a lowered position, the flames will come straight up into your face. Also, having shot them at night, they add to the flash blindness because the muzzle flash is far more pronounced. The ports also make for yet another place for dirt to get in if you are packing it around. In my humble opinion, they are OK for competition or target use, but that is where it ends for me. The difference in recoil is not remarkable enough to justify it IMO.

If you want your lady to like the gun you choose, take her with you and let her try a few. I know Doug’s Shootin Sports in WVC rents guns, so she can try several out. They will even credit your rental fee towards your purchase if you decide to buy.

Good luck, and feel free to email me if you have any questions.

]]> Comment on In Review: Sig P226 .22 Conversion by admin http://brasstard.com/2009/12/18/in-review-sig-p226-22-conversion/comment-page-1/#comment-75 admin Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:40:26 +0000 http://brasstard.com/?p=75#comment-75 Jeff, sorry to hear about the troubles. I too noticed that there is some binding of the slide during takedown. I found that you have to wiggle the takedown lever back and forth a bit while you push the slide forward. This is likely a design issue, and I doubt the factory will fix that. The rest should be fixed... maybe there is a tiny burr in the chamber that is causing the issues. I have to admit, it is not the most reliable .22 platform. However, it should work well enough to make plinking fun and affordable. Keep us posted on how they take care of you. Jeff, sorry to hear about the troubles. I too noticed that there is some binding of the slide during takedown. I found that you have to wiggle the takedown lever back and forth a bit while you push the slide forward. This is likely a design issue, and I doubt the factory will fix that. The rest should be fixed… maybe there is a tiny burr in the chamber that is causing the issues. I have to admit, it is not the most reliable .22 platform. However, it should work well enough to make plinking fun and affordable.
Keep us posted on how they take care of you.

]]> Comment on In Review: The Venerable Glock 20 by Tyler http://brasstard.com/2010/08/11/in-review-the-venerable-glock-20/comment-page-1/#comment-74 Tyler Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:35:24 +0000 http://brasstard.com/?p=555#comment-74 I'm kind of a gun rookie and was looking into the Glock 17C as my first owned firearm. I was looking for something that my lady could fire as well if I am out of town and shit hits the fan. Would this be a little overkill for her? Would I be better of getting the 17C? I’m kind of a gun rookie and was looking into the Glock 17C as my first owned firearm. I was looking for something that my lady could fire as well if I am out of town and shit hits the fan.

Would this be a little overkill for her? Would I be better of getting the 17C?

]]> Comment on In Review: Sig P226 .22 Conversion by jeff http://brasstard.com/2009/12/18/in-review-sig-p226-22-conversion/comment-page-1/#comment-73 jeff Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:13:23 +0000 http://brasstard.com/?p=75#comment-73 Mine went back to Sig 4 days after I got it. The trigger felt like it had been buried in a sandbox and the upper would not come off the frame. Multiple FTF, and the first round, almost always, had to be struck twice by the firing pin in order to discharge. Major disappointment. Mine went back to Sig 4 days after I got it. The trigger felt like it had been buried in a sandbox and the upper would not come off the frame. Multiple FTF, and the first round, almost always, had to be struck twice by the firing pin in order to discharge. Major disappointment.

]]> Comment on In Review: “Tactical” Lumen Master Flashlight by Techlite by WeAreNotAlone http://brasstard.com/2010/04/13/in-review-costco-tactical-lumen-master-flashlight-by-techlite/comment-page-1/#comment-71 WeAreNotAlone Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:33:36 +0000 http://brasstard.com/?p=422#comment-71 Some additional info: Just got thru inspecting (9) Costco_-_Tech Lite High-intensity CREE XPC L.E.D.100 lumens Tactical Flashlight, item_531804 (3pk)_$17.89. Out of (9) (3 packs) 1: I have (1) good battery carrier, on the other (8) carriers the (3) screws which hold the carrier together were tightened down TOO MUCH. On some the back plate is cracked, on other the legs that the screws "screw into" (That holds the carrier together) have cracks in them. :-( 2: Switch assemblies... on (1) of the switches a resistor needs to be resoldered. 3: On another switch, the ON-OFF switch is not parallel, it's soldered at a angle. 4: There is excessive clearance, lens assembly to body on (6). 3 are ok. Not a big issue, affected is focus of beam.... and possible water intrusion. (Water intrusion is my biggest concern) Q: Would anyone happen to know what kind of glue could be used on the battery carriers? It's a clear plastic. . Some additional info:

Just got thru inspecting (9) Costco_-_Tech Lite High-intensity CREE XPC L.E.D.100 lumens Tactical Flashlight, item_531804 (3pk)_$17.89.

Out of (9) (3 packs)

1: I have (1) good battery carrier, on the other (8) carriers the (3) screws which hold the carrier together were tightened down TOO MUCH. On some the back plate is cracked, on other the legs that the screws “screw into” (That holds the carrier together) have cracks in them. :-(

2: Switch assemblies… on (1) of the switches a resistor needs to be resoldered.

3: On another switch, the ON-OFF switch is not parallel, it’s soldered at a angle.

4: There is excessive clearance, lens assembly to body on (6). 3 are ok. Not a big issue, affected is focus of beam…. and possible water intrusion. (Water intrusion is my biggest concern)

Q: Would anyone happen to know what kind of glue could be used on the battery carriers? It’s a clear plastic.

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]]> Comment on In Review: “Tactical” Lumen Master Flashlight by Techlite by WeAreNotAlone http://brasstard.com/2010/04/13/in-review-costco-tactical-lumen-master-flashlight-by-techlite/comment-page-1/#comment-70 WeAreNotAlone Sun, 08 Aug 2010 23:13:29 +0000 http://brasstard.com/?p=422#comment-70 Aug 8-2010 For general info: Costco sells /is selling (2) versions: (160 version as of 8-2010 no longer available) Costco_-_Tech Lite High-intensity CREE XPC L.E.D.160 lumens Tactical Flashlight, item_406343 (2pk)_$19.99 (Some people got these for $14.99 after a $5 coupon/instant rebate was applied May+/-2010) Costco_-_Tech Lite High-intensity CREE XPC L.E.D.100 lumens Tactical Flashlight, item_531804 (3pk)_$17.89 1: Plan on throwing them in the glovebox/toolbox? Think again as the low-battery circuitry will DRAIN the batteries. If you are planning on LONG term storage: 1: Remove end cap, drop in a piece of plastic/ other type of insulating material. When you need to use the flashlight take out insert. 2: Replace switch assembly with a regular ON/OFF type. Dealextreme (dot) com Clicky Switch for Flashlights (16mm 5-Pack) sku.5632~r.53733725 3: O-rings... should be lubricated with SILGLYDE LUBE COMPOUND (Sources:NAPA, Advance Auto, Autozone, Wally Mart, etc.. It's a Silcone based lubricating compound.) Product Description Lubricates, Silences, Freeze proofs. A longer-lasting, high film strength lubricant for all surfaces. Use on rubber, metal, wood, and glass. Weatherproof. Performs from -20 F to +500 F. Tube sizes SG-2, SG-4, SG-8 are recommended for contact points on brake backing plates. Grease consistency stays put. Wont drip off like silicone oils. Other uses for SILGLYDE LUBE... Put a light coating on rubber door/trunk seals during the winter months. Keeps seals from sticking to door jam. :-) . Aug 8-2010

For general info:

Costco sells /is selling (2) versions:
(160 version as of 8-2010 no longer available)

Costco_-_Tech Lite High-intensity CREE XPC L.E.D.160 lumens Tactical Flashlight, item_406343 (2pk)_$19.99
(Some people got these for $14.99 after a $5 coupon/instant rebate was applied May+/-2010)

Costco_-_Tech Lite High-intensity CREE XPC L.E.D.100 lumens Tactical Flashlight, item_531804 (3pk)_$17.89

1: Plan on throwing them in the glovebox/toolbox? Think again as the low-battery circuitry will DRAIN the batteries.

If you are planning on LONG term storage:

1: Remove end cap, drop in a piece of plastic/ other type of insulating material. When you need to use the flashlight take out insert.

2: Replace switch assembly with a regular ON/OFF type. Dealextreme (dot) com
Clicky Switch for Flashlights (16mm 5-Pack)
sku.5632~r.53733725

3: O-rings… should be lubricated with SILGLYDE LUBE COMPOUND

(Sources:NAPA, Advance Auto, Autozone, Wally Mart, etc..
It’s a Silcone based lubricating compound.)

Product Description
Lubricates, Silences, Freeze proofs. A longer-lasting, high film strength lubricant for all surfaces. Use on rubber, metal, wood, and glass. Weatherproof. Performs from -20 F to +500 F. Tube sizes SG-2, SG-4, SG-8 are recommended for contact points on brake backing plates. Grease consistency stays put. Wont drip off like silicone oils.

Other uses for SILGLYDE LUBE…

Put a light coating on rubber door/trunk seals during the winter months. Keeps seals from sticking to door jam. :-)

.

]]> Comment on In Review: “Tactical” Lumen Master Flashlight by Techlite by rabbit http://brasstard.com/2010/04/13/in-review-costco-tactical-lumen-master-flashlight-by-techlite/comment-page-1/#comment-69 rabbit Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:57:54 +0000 http://brasstard.com/?p=422#comment-69 I bought a 3 pack for 17.40 just now b4 I read this in-depth review. Granted they're not the best tactical lights, but I'm not into worst case scenarios either. Good enough. I bought a 3 pack for 17.40 just now b4 I read this in-depth review. Granted they’re not the best tactical lights, but I’m not into worst case scenarios either. Good enough.

]]> Comment on In Review: “Tactical” Lumen Master Flashlight by Techlite by MarSan http://brasstard.com/2010/04/13/in-review-costco-tactical-lumen-master-flashlight-by-techlite/comment-page-1/#comment-68 MarSan Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:37:22 +0000 http://brasstard.com/?p=422#comment-68 I returned my first set when one of the seals started to come out as I tried the beam adjustment before I left the Costco parking lot. The second one suffered the same fate as Jaybobb's. Fresh batteries, but the light won't come on. If I unscrew the cap to disconnect the batteries, it will come on for a few seconds then turn off. Very disappointed. These are going back to Costco. I returned my first set when one of the seals started to come out as I tried the beam adjustment before I left the Costco parking lot. The second one suffered the same fate as Jaybobb’s. Fresh batteries, but the light won’t come on. If I unscrew the cap to disconnect the batteries, it will come on for a few seconds then turn off. Very disappointed. These are going back to Costco.

]]> Comment on In Review: “Tactical” Lumen Master Flashlight by Techlite by admin http://brasstard.com/2010/04/13/in-review-costco-tactical-lumen-master-flashlight-by-techlite/comment-page-1/#comment-66 admin Thu, 01 Jul 2010 01:22:57 +0000 http://brasstard.com/?p=422#comment-66 Jaybobb, I guess I am not the only one that this happened to. I was hoping it was a freak occurrence. It happened to me with the same light I use in the photos above... just days after I wrote this post. Less than 2 months old, no drops/damage. After 2 or 3 sets of batteries, it won't turn on at all. The low batt light just flashes even with fresh batteries. I tried interchanging the parts with the other light to see if I could isolate the issue, and it appears that the problem is with the power switch assembly. The only thing you can do is return it to Costco. They have a great return policy. I wish I could be more help, but I doubt this problem can be fixed at home. Needless to say, it is very disappointing, and brings further scrutiny to the companies so-called "tactical" claims. Ain't nothin' tactical about a light that stops working for no apparent reason. Best of luck. Jaybobb,

I guess I am not the only one that this happened to. I was hoping it was a freak occurrence. It happened to me with the same light I use in the photos above… just days after I wrote this post. Less than 2 months old, no drops/damage. After 2 or 3 sets of batteries, it won’t turn on at all. The low batt light just flashes even with fresh batteries. I tried interchanging the parts with the other light to see if I could isolate the issue, and it appears that the problem is with the power switch assembly. The only thing you can do is return it to Costco. They have a great return policy. I wish I could be more help, but I doubt this problem can be fixed at home.

Needless to say, it is very disappointing, and brings further scrutiny to the companies so-called “tactical” claims. Ain’t nothin’ tactical about a light that stops working for no apparent reason.

Best of luck.

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