Building the new Bridge (76%) frame ?

[Racer88]

I'd love to hear reasons! I'm not very creative with names. BTW, the Boss already named this one but you are welcome to take a crack at it:

I have an idea for a name. But it's a bit beyond "R-rated!" It rhymes with "long!" LOL!

 

[Bongo Lewi]

John Holmes.

 

[polomare]

Well at first I was gonna say...

The Joker

https://www.pewpewtactical.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Batman-joker-revolver.gif

But then I thought, nah, it deserves better than that. How about...
"Excalibur"

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It seems like Shapeways is defunct. I last used them a couple of years ago.
I can spare a G29/30 Gee Plate for the cause. It would be awesome if you could get someone to produce them again! Maybe even out of aluminum? And while I am wishing, it would be nice if the 2.0 version were more rounded and less pointy for a little more support. I don't know why the original producer made them pointy. The M&P subcompact magazine with a full size baseplate is where I first experienced how much additional control it gives to have that ledge. Make GP 2.0 rounded like the M&P, but long, like the Gee Plate.
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Now you're cooking with gas!
And Aluminum? duh! Even better. And yeah I never liked the asthetics of the pointy tip either. I assume it was to try to make it easier to holster... maybe...?

I just saw a new sign when I was driving home last night for a new machine shop/fabricator in my area. They just happen to be occupying a location where a machinist gunsmith used to be. I wonder if they've inherited some of his tools...

And I already researched 3-D printers in my town. There's was only one about an hour away from me that said they could do 3-D scanning from an existing object. The others all said they needed an existing digital file.

I would love to not have to take my only one off of the magazine it is on because MAN it is on there. The lil Glock ears really snap it on... I'm sure I'll burr it up. If you could send me one of yours for copying, I'll do my absolute best to try to get you an aluminum one made.

In the meantime, DM me your PayPal address, I'll happily pay you for it plus shipping!

 

[Alex]

Ok, searching around the forum it seems like I came up with the name, "Dachshund", a dog who's belly is in the gutter, not his mind.

With the help of a bench vise, channellock pliers, glock magazine tool, plastic hammer and the Keebler Elves I got a Gee Plate swapped out with one of the seemingly dozens of OEM 10mm baseplates littering my resource pile. I can mail that and an original baseplate so you have an accurate starting point to create the baseplate of my dreams. Lemme know where they can go. I don't need to get anything for them other than a hope for a Better Baseplate, someday.

 

[polomare]

cute

 

[Bongo Lewi]

I'm too lazy to switch baseplates. My pinky doesnt care. . I don't add extensions that provide an extra round or two. Although I have a few of those. In most cases, they came with the gun. Most gun-related incidents are over in less than one minute, conducted at a distance of 5-7 yards, with an average three shots fired.

I have added extra heavy metal baseplates to mags used in matches. They drop easier and faster. I'd never use them on a carry gun.

When I feel the need to get a better purchase on a handgun, I switch guns. I have average sized hands and own a few small, pocket guns. Some 9mm but most 380's. I don't care so much about trying to lengthen the tiny grips because these pistols are designed to be used up close and personal.

 

[Racer88]

I'm too lazy to switch baseplates. My pinky doesnt care. . I don't add extensions that provide an extra round or two. Although I have a few of those. In most cases, they came with the gun. Most gun-related incidents are over in less than one minute, conducted at a distance of 5-7 yards, with an average three shots fired.

I have added extra heavy metal baseplates to mags used in matches. They drop easier and faster. I'd never use them on a carry gun.

When I feel the need to get a better purchase on a handgun, I switch guns. I have average sized hands and own a few small, pocket guns. Some 9mm but most 380's. I don't care so much about trying to lengthen the tiny grips because these pistols are designed to be used up close and personal.

As it pertains to concealability, it's the grip that "prints" the most. At least when it's carried on the hip. So, if I'm going to extend the grip, I might as well just carry a bigger gun.

 

[polomare]

As it pertains to concealability, it's the grip that "prints" the most. At least when it's carried on the hip. So, if I'm going to extend the grip, I might as well just carry a bigger gun.

That's what I've always said. The *only* gun I've ever settled on a +2 baseplate for was my little PeaGlock 42. In that one and only instance, it makes sense.

As for the GeePlates Alex and I are talking about, that's whole 'nother animal. I literally couldn't shoot my subcompact 10mm without it, and I shoot my 40 and 9 worlds better with it. I have occupational nerve damage in my hands, so I need all the help I can get! And the GPs don't increase printing any.

 

[Racer88]

That's what I've always said. The *only* gun I've ever settled on a +2 baseplate for was my little PeaGlock 42. In that one and only instance, it makes sense.

As for the GeePlates Alex and I are talking about, that's whole 'nother animal. I literally couldn't shoot my subcompact 10mm without it, and I shoot my 40 and 9 worlds better with it. I have occupational nerve damage in my hands, so I need all the help I can get! And the GPs don't increase printing any.

I had a similar baseplate on my G27 when I carried it. Actually, it was on the spare mag, which made it easier to draw. The G27 had a normal mag in it. I didn't find it to make a difference in my grip or shooting the G27. But I kept it on my spare mag, because it did make that easier to draw.

An old photo:

 

[Alex]

Gee Plates may improve your draw and gun handling without affecting printing.
If you see no improvement with Gee Plates, see a doctor. You may need a bigger gun.

You could say I am the #1 Gee Plates Fan.

I'll be taking this thing to Gunsite in a couple of months. There will be considerable opportunity to shoot from concealment in that class. I'll let you all know if Gee Plates and I survive the creative forms of abuse, err, Super Hi Intensity Training, those rangemasters can dish out.

 

[Bongo Lewi]

In days of old when knights were bold, small Beretta pistolas shipped with a flippity-do on one mag along with a flush mag. I have a number of these in the 'never shoot em' section of my collection. Most are 25 auto or 32, a couple 380s. Very well made guns from another era.

 

[Bongo Lewi]

I prefer a bowl of ghee vs a plate.

 

[polomare]

I didn't find it to make a difference in my grip or shooting the G27. But I kept it on my spare mag, because it did make that easier to draw.

+1 for the bonus hack I never even thought of!

If you see no improvement with Gee Plates, see a doctor. You may need a bigger gun.

In days of old when knights were bold, small Beretta pistolas shipped with a flippity-do on one mag along with a flush mag. I have a number of these in the 'never shoot em' section of my collection. Most are 25 auto or 32, a couple 380s. Very well made guns from another era.

I have 2 Beretta Minxs, both 950BS models (so post '68 w/frame safety) a nickel and a blued, the blued has the longer barrel, I love them both, but I didn't fully appreciate how beautifully hand crafted they were until I bought a couple of new aftermarket magazines for them. Comparing the new mags to the single Italian mag that came with each, really revealed the difference in hand fitting. I had to do 45 mins of hand filing on the feed lips of both of the new mags to get them to fit and function, as well as some pliers pinching and belt sanding to the sidewalls to get them to drop free. And each gun had a slightly different fit to its mag. But the original Italian mags that came with each fit its respective gun to satisfying click perfection.
Unlike you, I shoot mine whenever I can. Usually when I'm introducing a new shooter, just for grins and giggles, I love to pull them out and the person is always charmed by how tinycute they are. Of course, these new shooters I'm talking about are usually female friends. So bigger isn't always better, guys

 

[seniormoment]

I have an idea for a name. But it's a bit beyond "R-rated!" It rhymes with "long!" LOL!

Someone may have already taken the name, but “Biggus Dickus” comes to mind.

 

[Bongo Lewi]

Long John Nitride

 

[meistermash]

Pine weasel.

 

[ItsWAWGaming]

After doing the front hole with the 2.8, I assume use the 3.2 bradpoint to open it up? or default p80 bit?
Figured I'd see what the best recommendation was.

 

[seniormoment]

After doing the front hole with the 2.8, I assume use the 3.2 bradpoint to open it up? or default p80 bit?
Figured I'd see what the best recommendation was.

I used the p80 bits in a pin vice to finish the holes. Don’t need any pressure just turn the vice slowly and let the bit do the work.

 

[ItsWAWGaming]

I used the p80 bits in a pin vice to finish the holes. Don’t need any pressure just turn the vice slowly and let the bit do the work.

There is a tad bit in the center still too, that I assume will just dig out when you ream it?

 

[seniormoment]

There is a tad bit in the center still too, that I assume will just dig out when you ream it?

Sorry, don’t quite follow. “tad bit in the center”. ? The supplied bits are 3mm and 4mm. I haven’t done a 76 frame yet so not exactly sure the size of the “front” hole is, I kinda think it’s 3mm on the full and compact. Maybe someone else can advise on that one, don’t want to mislead you.