451_Detonics
Grandmaster
Well after a long wait, much longer than I was really comfortable with, I finally received my conversion in the mail. Before ordering from them again I would want to know they have what I am ordering in stock, I really dislike waiting 7 weeks after they have accepted my money before shipping.
First impressions...
It is a lightweight unit but looks well made. No sharp edges and the DuraCoat is well applied. The finish is even and free of runs or thick spots. The 3 dot sights come up nicely with the rear adjustable for windage tho my was dead on as far as the POI being centered on the target. Slide serrations are deep and just sharp enough to be non-slip. Magazines have an alloy body with poly base plate.
The kit was simple enough, slide, barrel, recoil spring and rod. It went together very easily without any work or binding.
The barrel has a very generous ramp which seems to aid in reliabilty in feeding.
At the range...
Took the unit out to the range and loaded upo with Federal Auto Match...only ammo I had with me. Out of the first 20 rounds I had 5 failures to function. I realized it was my fault...I was holding the gun like I would many 22 rimfires, with a somewhat loose grip. I tightened up and for the next 200 rounds it performed perfectly. Windage was spot on but with the Federal Auto Match it is shooting a couple inches high at 10 yards. Groups size was very good when I did my part and concentrated on the long double action trigger. I will bench it at 25 and see just what the gun is capable of later this week weather permitting.
Felt recoil was non existent and it was a lot of fun to shoot. I had 3 others shoot it today after the match and all were impressed with the feel and how well it shot. I am very pleased with the units performance so far. My future plans are to bench it for accuracy as well as trying some different brands of ammo in it. Hopefully it will perform as well with HPs like CCI Mini Mag.
Twisted Industries has plans to produce a conversion for the Kel Tec P-11 and the KelTec P3AT in the near future. Price was $200 with one magazine, extra mags are $35 each.
Is it worth it? I would have to say yes. First it makes a great trainer for teaching newcomers. Second if you like to practice with your carry gun the price of the conversion can quickly be made up in ammo savings, especially if you don't reload. I can also see this serving as a kit gun on the trail or in the woods. And if for no other reason it is just a lot of fun to shoot and not have to worry about finding your brass.
I give this unit a big thumbs up!
First impressions...
It is a lightweight unit but looks well made. No sharp edges and the DuraCoat is well applied. The finish is even and free of runs or thick spots. The 3 dot sights come up nicely with the rear adjustable for windage tho my was dead on as far as the POI being centered on the target. Slide serrations are deep and just sharp enough to be non-slip. Magazines have an alloy body with poly base plate.
The kit was simple enough, slide, barrel, recoil spring and rod. It went together very easily without any work or binding.
The barrel has a very generous ramp which seems to aid in reliabilty in feeding.
At the range...
Took the unit out to the range and loaded upo with Federal Auto Match...only ammo I had with me. Out of the first 20 rounds I had 5 failures to function. I realized it was my fault...I was holding the gun like I would many 22 rimfires, with a somewhat loose grip. I tightened up and for the next 200 rounds it performed perfectly. Windage was spot on but with the Federal Auto Match it is shooting a couple inches high at 10 yards. Groups size was very good when I did my part and concentrated on the long double action trigger. I will bench it at 25 and see just what the gun is capable of later this week weather permitting.
Felt recoil was non existent and it was a lot of fun to shoot. I had 3 others shoot it today after the match and all were impressed with the feel and how well it shot. I am very pleased with the units performance so far. My future plans are to bench it for accuracy as well as trying some different brands of ammo in it. Hopefully it will perform as well with HPs like CCI Mini Mag.
Twisted Industries has plans to produce a conversion for the Kel Tec P-11 and the KelTec P3AT in the near future. Price was $200 with one magazine, extra mags are $35 each.
Is it worth it? I would have to say yes. First it makes a great trainer for teaching newcomers. Second if you like to practice with your carry gun the price of the conversion can quickly be made up in ammo savings, especially if you don't reload. I can also see this serving as a kit gun on the trail or in the woods. And if for no other reason it is just a lot of fun to shoot and not have to worry about finding your brass.
I give this unit a big thumbs up!
