scatman

So, let me get this straight, you're looking for a rear iron sight that will work on the rail in hand with the front post? Or one that is actually a mounted to the receiver and not the rail? Because I have a couple of ideas, one is simple and not that expensive, the other one involves a gunsmith who knows how to think outside the box and does custom jobs regularly.

Also, anyone realize this guy's location? Not that I care, just don't know if that is like, against the rules or something....

@CHAPPY38 use Accurate No.7 for .38, I believe No.5 or No.9 for .357, check Hornady, but of all the powders I've tested over the years, Accurate has been the best for those loads. I should have some data laying around here for .357 mag using No.7 even though its not listed, I had to make due one time and worked up some loads I can share.

@Huntin101 that book I gave you have any load data for Enforcer for .38 special?

Semis: Springfield 1911 TRP in .45, Israili Arms Baby Eagle in .45, Kimber Ultra Carry II Compact 1911 in .45, p226 in .40, Glock 19x, and last but not least CZ-P07 duty in 9mm, (these were the 1st gens that still said cz-75 on the slide and the lower frame was a little fatter in the hand without Interchangeable backstraps, I actually prefer the older style lowers than the newer, they just seem to fit the hand better.) Revolvers: Ruger Super Blackhawk S/A .44mag, Taurus Bull in .357, Taurus Tracker in .357, and owned a small 2" Taurus 5 shot .357 that was great for being on the bike.

Thank you for the input.

You are correct about the standard being around .312 its actually .310-.311 but Hornady lists .308 diameter in their manuals for an SKS, which is what I'm shooting out of, and I currently load 155gr Hornady ELD Match bullets, get great performance out of these. Also Hornady makes 7.62x39 brass.

I'm not expecting this to be a far reaching round, but more within the realm of less than 100 yards. With ideal ballistic results at 75 yards.

Well, I've seen subsonic ammo with rounds this heavy for AKs, that's why I got curious. And as far as how much room for powder is concerned, there's plenty room in case for powder and the projectile, with some to spare. I mean, you ever loaded 147gr 9mm? That bullet is practically touching the powder on some of those charges. (Yes theres room between bullet and powder still, but very very little)

He says at the base of pictures

Has anyone ever loaded heavier than 155gr in 7.62x39? Good or bad experiences? What powder and projectiles did you use?

Now this is a very tempting setup

Pin is supposed to come out by tapping it from the right side out the left. I will give your heating method a try.

It's the only ammo I run other than the loads I made myself.

Also, after some videos and pictures, I've determined that this drift pin isnt the original pin either.

I have no idea, its Olive Drab color, I would like to say cerakoting, with how some of the wear looks. I don't really know, who ever did it did a poor job, didn't remove sights, so theres spots where the sights dont sit flush to metal on the top of slide, and you can see the original black finish, as well as the bases of the sights are painted, this pin is coated, and not going anywhere. Even with the trick of keeping the firing pin in a slightly forward position while trying to tap it hasn't gotten it. I went with your method of trying to heat it, two different ways, first being cautious, heated a piece of metal to 600 degrees, and then held it to the pin until the pin reached 130 degrees, both sides of the pin. That didnt seem to work, so, I have a precision torch that I use for soldering computer parts, heated the pin to about 100 degrees, again trying to be cautious and not damage the slide, attempted to tap this lil sucker out, and no luck, so I'm saying screw it, I've got two other 226s at my dad's, one of which, the same pin is literally seized in place because it was in a vehicle fire, pistol still functions without any issues, so I know these things are built like tanks.

@nod

There should be flow chart here that might help your question.

Academy in Franklin.

Ah, no, nothing is broken, these things are practically T-90s.

A simple breakdown and cleaning of all internals isnt a bad idea every 1k rds, helps the longevity of parts. I can see through the gap in the "safety pin," (take slide from frame, looking at the inside of the slide where the firing pin is help, there is another pin that has a spring behind it, believe this pin is what goes into place when you're engaging the decocker to keep the firing pin from moving forward to the primer.) that theres a little rust on the firing pin itself. I also just acquired this 226 yesterday, and first thing I do when I gain ownership of any firearm is break it all down, learn the inner workings of every gun, and how to put them back together.

See, the reason I'm not trying to do this is I'm afraid of ruining the finish that's currently on the slide surrounding the pin, how do you suggest I go about heating the pin?

Ah, see, these would certainly help tremendously, because my punches keep slipping off because they're normal length.

Okay, so I know how to break down this pistol to the bare bones, this isn't the first p226 I've broken down, but I've run into a problem, I'm the third owner, and the original, not the owner prior to me, I believe had it custom finished, anyways, the drift pin that holds the firing pin is apparently coated finish, and I'm having a rough time getting this to tap out, any ideas on how to solve this without damaging the slide or destroying the pin itself? Thanks guys!

I feel as though the reasons as to why it isnt like this is a concern in more residential areas. You know, Joe Blow with half an acre in his back yard, but can reach out his kitchen window and high five the neighbor in their kitchen, decides to set up a mini range in his backyard. Neighbors, regardless if they're gun enthusiasts or not, might find that to be an uneasy concept, regardless of how safe the range is. I live in the sticks, my closest neighbor is a 1/4 mile on either side, everyone has a range on their property out here, and depending on what's being shot, you might think someone was on your range in your yard vs their own, so I understand as to why they leave it to individual communities to write their regulations regarding this.