In OT related, but non-related news, my son and I went to the range the other day to function-test and sight-in some firearms.
All of which as configured are "illegal" in NYC for civilians.
Daggerwolf (TWC1 w/Dagger RDS slide) was working fine and accurate, we ran a box then back in the case. This is my "play" gun for Action Steel and will do its part if I do mine.
Firstborn (PF940C w/USPA slide kit) had to have the Guard D sights checked out and they aimed well. Well enough that I'm going to leave them on. For defensive use I think they will work good. I wouldn't consider them for target use, though... This is my "car" gun.
I put the Taurus PT111 9mm slide and "chassis" back in the frame from having "converted" over to .40S&W PT140. I fired ONE round of .40 before I had received the magazine for it. After I received the mag, I decided I would rather keep the gun in its current state and just get a G27 slide down the road for the PF940SC. The PT111 fired a box for us no problem. Not the most accurate gun but it goes bang every time. Also function-tested with a box of Norma MHPs I'll be keeping in it. This is my "toolbox" gun.
My son's 21Gun (TWC3 w/Dagger DLC regular slide) seemed to be functioning well since I tweaked and reinstalled the LW trigger parts that came with the (replaced under warranty) FW. I had put an OEM trigger in to get the FW to function initially. I swapped in a 3.5 connector while 21Gun was apart. About the only trigger issue is the LW shoe is a little sloppy in the slot, IMO. Sear engagement was full speaking of which, I'm going to need a replacement backplate for the slide because the existing PSA is a PITA to get off to put the half-plate on.
We put at least 2 boxes through it with maybe 2-3 misfire issues, one of them being a limpwrist.
This gun really isn't broken in yet but it is a LOT better than it was. I think it is going to work out for him...
The main reason we went was to sight-in and practice with the S&W M&P 15-22 rifle. It has a Monstrum 1.5x dot prism on it that we had to figure out close (21') and far (45') adjustments for. The only mods are I put in a PSA "polished" trigger that breaks at about 4lbs and a Hogue finger-groove pistol grip. I also have a $6 import "BAD" lever I chopped the "L" off of because it didn't align properly but the leftover pad and nub ease bolt release and lockopen.
We also practiced left-handed and one-handed shooting. We also determined a NEW magazine I bought in December is not working...
I'm excited that he will be going to a Zombie Match with me this Saturday! It will be his first and my third. We will be sharing the rifle with Daggerwolf as backup. The guy that runs it will no doubt have some kind of Easter theme going.
The last one was Christmas-themed.
This is as close to "paramilitary" training we will see around here without joining a militia.
The second pic was from the first Zombie match I went to and involved shooting out "ports" cut into the side of the van.