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by Toynut
03 Feb 2018, 04:35
Forum: NFA Weapons
Topic: 5.7 suppression
Replies: 34
Views: 77274

Re: 5.7 suppression

Finally able to log back in to reply. I was shooting factory 197s. I was wondering if changing the springs to your heavy duty versions would do the trick, as I know no other way, short of loading tuning specifically for suppressor applications that would improve the situation? Another thought would ...
by Toynut
04 Jan 2018, 19:53
Forum: NFA Weapons
Topic: 5.7 suppression
Replies: 34
Views: 77274

Re: 5.7 suppression

I realize that I am jumping in to this thread a year and a half late, but I have a question based on my recent experience with my SBR’d PS90. I installed a couple of different SilencerCo suppressors on my rifle and found one that balanced suppression with size and handling qualities. I went to the r...
by Toynut
14 May 2012, 15:35
Forum: FN Tactical Rifles
Topic: SCAR 17S @ 50 yards
Replies: 13
Views: 15202

Re: SCAR 17S @ 50 yards

Here is a write up on the aluminum stock latch on this thread: http://fnforum.net/forums/fn-scar-16s/27474-tango-down-buttstock-latch-worth.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; You can also buy a stock stopper which locks the stock to keep it from folding (making it California complia...
by Toynut
12 May 2012, 11:30
Forum: FN Tactical Rifles
Topic: SCAR 17S @ 50 yards
Replies: 13
Views: 15202

Re: SCAR 17S @ 50 yards

I finally got to shoot a scar I really loved everything but the folding stock... Just can't trust it. Why can't you trust the folding stock? I understand your concern about the folding stock...fortunately there is a solution available: http://tangodown.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=140" onc...
by Toynut
17 Oct 2010, 18:28
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Dillon 650 reloading
Replies: 43
Views: 52658

Re: Dillon 650 reloading

I would also be interested providing you can figure out a way for all of the 650 functions/stages to work consistently and with a high degree of accuracy. I am currently using a 550 but would love to have the case feeder and auto index features of the 650.
by Toynut
05 May 2010, 15:58
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: Five-seveN offered with black controls
Replies: 20
Views: 12289

Re: Five-seveN offered with black controls

I believe that their current OD and FDE version come with black controls from the factory. Would it be possible to purchase those parts separately (perhaps in a GB) and swap them out? Perhaps if the right person or well respected company president was to do it for us (pinging Jay :) ) He just might ...
by Toynut
26 Feb 2010, 16:53
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Anyone see the Lee Bulge Buster kit?
Replies: 2
Views: 4073

Re: Anyone see the Lee Bulge Buster kit?

The system was designed to "iron out" the bulge left near the case rim when firing certain not fully supported cartridge cases in certain pistols i.e. 40SW in a Glock. The reworked cases will feed properly when they go through the process, HOWEVER< in high pressure rounds there is always the possibi...
by Toynut
09 Feb 2010, 10:08
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Reloading equipment for 5.7x28mm
Replies: 235
Views: 421876

Re: Reloading equipment for 5.7x28mm

Thanks for the tip and info
on the cream of tartar. I always Thought it was a starch ofsome kind and have some in the kitchen cabinet for cooking purposes and making whipped cream and such :ponder:
BTW,
How much of it do you put in the solution per quart?
by Toynut
06 Feb 2010, 20:50
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Reloading equipment for 5.7x28mm
Replies: 235
Views: 421876

Re: Reloading equipment for 5.7x28mm

What does the cream of tartar do to the cleaning solution? Thicken it? :ponder:
by Toynut
24 Jan 2010, 05:07
Forum: PS90 & Other 5.7x28mm Rifles
Topic: Anyone doing competent trigger work on the PS90 ?
Replies: 13
Views: 11532

Re: Anyone doing competent trigger work on the PS90 ?

Thanks Jay, I am sure he will have plenty of work from forum members if he can figure it out.
by Toynut
23 Jan 2010, 10:32
Forum: PS90 & Other 5.7x28mm Rifles
Topic: Anyone doing competent trigger work on the PS90 ?
Replies: 13
Views: 11532

Anyone doing competent trigger work on the PS90 ?

I know the bull pup design does not lend itself to excellent trigger feel. I am used to nice crisp triggers on all of my weapons, even if I have to change the trigger group with aftermarket (usually Timney) units or have my gunsmith tweak them when possible. The PS90 just feels a bit toylike in oper...
by Toynut
22 Jan 2010, 09:33
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: Got a BUG friend for my 5.7 today.
Replies: 10
Views: 7777

Re: Got a BUG friend for my 5.7 today.

http://www.pocketholsters.com/Ruger_LCP_380_Pocket_Wallet_Ho/ruger_lcp_380_pocket_wallet_ho.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; +1 :clap: I have one of their holsters with the CT. They profile just like a wallet once they are broken in a bit. My SIG P238 fits in it very nicely as wel...
by Toynut
17 Jan 2010, 14:29
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: not having good luck with my shellholder
Replies: 13
Views: 9987

Re: not having good luck with my shellholder

I think welding up the slot in the die is a bit on the extreme side. I have never heard of anyone having to do that. The most i have had to do to alter a shellholder was tyo relieve the bottom a bit so it would fit different ram arms on different brands of presses. I would contact the die manufactur...
by Toynut
17 Jan 2010, 06:08
Forum: Factory Loaded Ammunition
Topic: 44 Layers of Kevlar...
Replies: 14
Views: 12393

Re: 44 Layers of Kevlar...

He should have preempted firing that gun with "Hey everybody, watch this"!

Unbelievable video!

And the dummy goes on smoking a cigarette afterwards, too. :p

These meth lab "technicians" are starting to get pretty serious about their personal protection, eh?
by Toynut
17 Jan 2010, 05:18
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Hornady NTX
Replies: 5
Views: 5824

Re: Hornady NTX

Looks like Hornady's version of the Varmint Grenade, just a bit heavier, though. :ponder:
by Toynut
16 Jan 2010, 13:59
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Old age, Stupidity and Luck
Replies: 21
Views: 13127

Re: Ole age, Stupidity and Luck

Always bring a squib rod with you to the range, just for these little "accidents".
Could have been worse, a double charged case would have also ruined your day!
by Toynut
16 Jan 2010, 13:55
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: Feb 2010 isssue of Combat Handguns magazine
Replies: 4
Views: 4529

Feb 2010 isssue of Combat Handguns magazine

I happened to catch the cover of the current Combat Handguns magazine on a magazine rack at Cabela's today. While I don't subscribe to this magazine ( mostly Handloader, Rifle), I decided to purchase it for the article on the Five Seven that was listed on the cover. It turned out to be a nice write ...
by Toynut
15 Jan 2010, 16:43
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Lacquer coating solution
Replies: 150
Views: 133178

Re: Lacquer coating solution

Extraction issues. More then likely rip a case neck off with the first magazine ran through. I just came back from the range with some test loads of 35 grain Vmax bullets and True Blue charges of 6.2 through 6.8 grains. The 6.2 loads were mild and shot well. Stepping up to 6.4 grains and 6.6 grains...
by Toynut
15 Jan 2010, 16:21
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: How many ????????
Replies: 51
Views: 27644

Re: How many ????????

Under my pillow, one in the tube, safety on. No kids, but does a 1 year old Akita count? I highly advise against storing a gun under your pillow. Once I woke up in the morning, went to the bathroom, came back into the bedroom and saw my pistol on the floor about 3 feet down from where my pillow wou...
by Toynut
14 Jan 2010, 16:27
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: RCBS Universal Hand Priming tool
Replies: 11
Views: 8801

Re: RCBS Universal Hand Priming tool

Do you think RCBS makes a chuck will fit the 5.7 on the Rotary Case Trimmer-2 Kit. It would go faster and easier than using the die and a file. It wont hold the 5.7 with the three different chucks that came in the set. Elite ammunition makes the correct shell holder for the RCBS Trim Pro case trimm...
by Toynut
11 Jan 2010, 20:00
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: New to the Five Seven USG pistol
Replies: 19
Views: 11975

Re: New to the Five Seven USG pistol

Not to inject my two cents here, but... I have 3 different .380 ACP pocket pistols. While I generally carry a Ruger LCP with a Crimson Trace in a front pocket holster daily, the Sig P238 is one of the best shooting 380's out there by far. The gun is very similar to a miniature 1911 or a Colt Mustang...
by Toynut
10 Jan 2010, 05:58
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: RCBS Universal Hand Priming tool
Replies: 11
Views: 8801

Re: RCBS Universal Hand Priming tool

I wish I could get the RCBS APS loader to work as it is only designed to work for cartridges cases as small as the .32 ACP. That tool has a superior feel and feed function to the tray type tools. I will try to see if I can have the cartridge support fingers custom made somewhere. I also have he benc...
by Toynut
08 Jan 2010, 20:52
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Tumbling brass
Replies: 23
Views: 14041

Re: Tumbling brass

You can now very easily segregate all non- fluorescing brass to pistol- only loads.
by Toynut
08 Jan 2010, 20:47
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: Crimson Trace grip mount for the Five-Seven
Replies: 32
Views: 29077

Re: Crimson Trace grip mount for the Five-Seven

One more request for CTC on the list.
You think they might see some kind of pattern with all of these requests over a short period of time? :ponder:
:D
by Toynut
07 Jan 2010, 16:06
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Tumbling brass
Replies: 23
Views: 14041

Re: Tumbling brass

All you need now is a disco ball in your workshop and your ready to go! :cool:














(In all actuality, you seem to have latched onto a pretty good idea, there). :thumb:
by Toynut
06 Jan 2010, 11:15
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: Elite Ammunition Trigger Work Questions, Comments, Concern
Replies: 120
Views: 200254

Re: Elite Ammunition Trigger Work Questions, Comments, Concern

One minor point, Jay.
whatever you typed in blue (and occasionally yellow font, too) is almost impossible to read on most pc monitors (especially on glossy monitors).

Really!
by Toynut
05 Jan 2010, 18:00
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: Larger safety and slide lock levers?
Replies: 0
Views: 2029

Larger safety and slide lock levers?

Has anyone sourced aftermarket control levers that are larger than the stock, low profile OEM levers on the 57 pistol? The mag release button is the only one that I find easy to hit (all of the time) and would like to find some taller profile and perhaps longer slide release and safety levers. This ...
by Toynut
02 Jan 2010, 20:48
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: Pink FN 5.7 pistol
Replies: 105
Views: 62243

Re: Pink FN 5.7 pistol

Or......


You can keep the gun OEM black and just paint the last inch of the muzzle with bright orange paint and it would still appear as a toy copy! :ponder:
by Toynut
02 Jan 2010, 05:45
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: Pink FN 5.7 pistol
Replies: 105
Views: 62243

Re: Pink FN 5.7 pistol

Interesting shooting stance your daughter is using at the range.


What is it.............., :ponder:


Standing Flamingo??
:D
by Toynut
21 Dec 2009, 19:33
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: Removing the mag "safety"?
Replies: 112
Views: 210726

Re: Removing the mag "safety"?

I redid the mod the other day. I had to tweak the tip of the load bar a bit upward with some curved needle nose pliers. This time the magazine locks in place as long as I give them a very firm shove to fully seat it (firmer than the unmodified gun, at least). The release catch then engages the slot ...
by Toynut
17 Dec 2009, 08:27
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: New 5.7 owner
Replies: 39
Views: 21247

Re: New 5.7 owner

Get bore snake. The FN kit sucks. It is nice and small, but it sucks. done. thanks :thumb: the fn kit looks hokey from the pics i've seen. While you are at it, make sure you have a few cans of spray brake clean to degum/decrud the action and barrel. Try this product to get your barrel clean: http:/...
by Toynut
16 Dec 2009, 04:25
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Lacquer coating solution
Replies: 150
Views: 133178

Re: Lacquer coating solution

Is it a uniform increase in diameter throughout the case body? If so, by how much? There is always some case spring back after sizing. Generally, +1-3 thousand is the norm. It is also (remotely) possible that the cases are bulged a tiny bit during your crimp operation. That should not add to any eve...
by Toynut
15 Dec 2009, 19:36
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Brass $33/1000 if anyone looking
Replies: 88
Views: 51434

Re: Brass $33/1000 if anyone looking

It's interesting that there are some variations in the primer types in these cases. I thought FN-loaded product would be more consistent in their components (I know they sub contract out to Federal). I also noticed that some of the cases do not have the primer pockets staked.
by Toynut
15 Dec 2009, 19:30
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Lacquer coating solution
Replies: 150
Views: 133178

Re: Lacquer coating solution

What about trying some powdered mica first? It's almost as slippery and it won't stain your hands, clothes, (and everything else) black.
by Toynut
15 Dec 2009, 19:25
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: Removing the mag "safety"?
Replies: 112
Views: 210726

Re: Removing the mag "safety"?

The magazines and gun are fairly new with about 500 rounds through the gun (using all three mags), so I don't think wear is an issue yet. The magazines locked up solid with the spring bar back in it's original position. The only think I can think of is that in the modded position, the transfer bar i...
by Toynut
15 Dec 2009, 15:33
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: Removing the mag "safety"?
Replies: 112
Views: 210726

Re: Removing the mag "safety"?

The picture pretty much looks like my post mod (sans pretty colors, of course).

So...

Any ideas as to why my magazines would not stay locked in place?
by Toynut
15 Dec 2009, 12:19
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: Removing the mag "safety"?
Replies: 112
Views: 210726

Re: Removing the mag "safety"?

You need it to put upward preload on the trigger transfer bar, removing it will not make that happen at all.
by Toynut
15 Dec 2009, 07:01
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: Removing the mag "safety"?
Replies: 112
Views: 210726

Re: Removing the mag "safety"?

Just curious, I recently performed the modification as shown in the link. When I went to the range I found that the pistol would no longer retain the loaded magazines in the grip frame. I reversed the modification on the spot with the tip of a knife blade and the gun worked perfectly. I also noticed...
by Toynut
12 Dec 2009, 06:07
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Swaging the primer pocket
Replies: 6
Views: 6238

Re: Swaging the primer pocket

I just came on this thread as I think I found an easy remedy for the swaged primer pockets causing occasional interference in the priming process. I originally started to use my RCBS power case prep to clean and open up the primer pocket. It was tedious and sometimes difficult (finger cramps) to hol...
by Toynut
10 Dec 2009, 11:09
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Power casefeeder for Dillon 550, is it adaptable to the 5.7?
Replies: 2
Views: 2861

Power casefeeder for Dillon 550, is it adaptable to the 5.7?

I prefer to use a power casefeeder when decapping or loading large quantities of cartridges cases, particularly for semi-automatic firearms. I was just wondering if anyone has used the optional 550 Dillon power casefeeder along with Elite's shellholder kit to reload large quantities of 5.7s. If so, ...
by Toynut
08 Dec 2009, 16:38
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Primers in stock
Replies: 36
Views: 20190

Re: Primers in stock

Here ya go....,

Grafs has Magtech small rifle primers in stock.

http://www.grafs.com/product/265277" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by Toynut
05 Dec 2009, 22:18
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Redding Dies
Replies: 2
Views: 3748

Re: Redding Dies

They are truly excellent die sets.
You can buy a very worthwhile upgrade by buying their carbide sizer buttons.

http://www.redding-reloading.com/pages/sizebuttons.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by Toynut
05 Dec 2009, 08:03
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Accurate # 7 frustration
Replies: 16
Views: 9998

Re: Accurate # 7 frustration

Just curious, AA#5 shows somewhat higher velocity figures relative to True Blue for the same pressure levels (although, granted, not as high as AA#7) What has been your experience with that powder as it does meter quite nicely in most powder measures ? Which one of the different powders mentioned in...
by Toynut
02 Dec 2009, 08:00
Forum: PS90 & Other 5.7x28mm Rifles
Topic: Time to get a PS90..need help choosing the right package
Replies: 13
Views: 10166

Re: Time to get a PS90..need help choosing the right package

Thanks for the tips, Sabotteur. I currently handload for about 25 different cartridges, as I have a fairly large collection of firearms and many are custom chambered in non traditional calibers. Varmint shooting mandates thousands of rounds be available for any western trip. I have been saving my 5....
by Toynut
01 Dec 2009, 05:38
Forum: PS90 & Other 5.7x28mm Rifles
Topic: Time to get a PS90..need help choosing the right package
Replies: 13
Views: 10166

Re: Time to get a PS90..need help choosing the right package

Thanks for the advice. I wanted to make sure the factory optics were easily swapped out for improved/magnified models that I already use on my other rifles (Eotech, ACOG, etc.) let alone a varmint scope. After further study, the straight-combed stock design on the PS90 alleviates my concerns of rais...
by Toynut
30 Nov 2009, 12:50
Forum: PS90 & Other 5.7x28mm Rifles
Topic: Time to get a PS90..need help choosing the right package
Replies: 13
Views: 10166

Time to get a PS90..need help choosing the right package

I am having quite a bit of fun with my 5.7 pistol and would like to get the carbine to compliment it. I like the idea of the optic version of the PS90, but would also like the flexibility of adding optic magnification in the future for prarie dog shoots, etc. Does the optic version have a picatinny ...
by Toynut
19 Nov 2009, 05:02
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Cleaning 5.7 brass in media/polishing compound?
Replies: 5
Views: 5887

Re: Cleaning 5.7 brass in media/polishing compound?

Thanks for the input. I will try the green magic rout in my 2 quart ultrasonic cleaner, for starters. I will also try a few test rounds with the coating removed as well, just to check for functional differences. I will follow up with a Flitz honed chamber should it be necessary (I have successfully ...
by Toynut
18 Nov 2009, 11:24
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Cleaning 5.7 brass in media/polishing compound?
Replies: 5
Views: 5887

Re: Cleaning 5.7 brass in media/polishing compound?

Thanks for the reply, however..., How would that be different in this application than any other small bore bottleneck or straight autoloading/ blowback application? If the brass prep through the polishing media and polishing liquid left it bright and shiny, wouldn't that be equally if not more slip...
by Toynut
18 Nov 2009, 10:46
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Cleaning 5.7 brass in media/polishing compound?
Replies: 5
Views: 5887

Cleaning 5.7 brass in media/polishing compound?

Hi guys. This is my first post on this forum, although I have been lurking around here for a few weeks for a bit. I currently reload quite a few cartridge sizes for my ever increasing gun collection, generally between 10-20 thousand rounds/ year, both pistol and rifle . I am curious as to the reason...