ken792
Ultimate Member
the lpk i received had an extra pin in it that was made of nylon. any chance yours did too, and you installed a nylon pin instead of a metal one?
The rear pin on a factory Glock is plastic, so that's probably it.
the lpk i received had an extra pin in it that was made of nylon. any chance yours did too, and you installed a nylon pin instead of a metal one?
Just to be clear, the ReadyMod version of the PF940C (note the suffix C) has only just entered the supply chain. The same model, but with the already textured grip has been available for more than a month. So if you refer to that as the earlier version, there's no difference in difficulty in the build. And the pre-textured grip is SO GOOD, you're leaving yourself extra work with the ReadyMod version. And if you stipple (not ME!!) you'd better be VERY GOOD just to match the Polymer80 texture...
BUT, if you're referring to the PF940 (no suffix) also known as the Spectre this is the full size G17 version that indeed was the very first Polymer80 Glock clone. And while this isn't difficult to build, the PF940C (G19) is indeed easier and it addresses many of the initial criticisms of the Spectre. Namely, a full set of metal rails vs the half polymer rails of the initial offering.
Bottom line, choose the PF940C.
But you still have a choice to make: textured grip or ReadyMod.
And if you really like a full sized frame, be patient. The suppliers are "blowing out" v1.0 of the Spectre in anticipation of v2.0 which everyone believes will include improvements learned from the PF940C.
I completed a 940C in about an hour. I used a dremel I do not recommend using the end mill provided. It doesn't offer enough control. After using the dremel i used a file to remove excess then fine wet dry sand paper to finish. I also used a clamp and drill press to drill the holes ONE SIDE AT A TIME. A hand drill all the way through is asking for an un-repairable mistake.
Are you using the end mill in a milling machine or...?
Not using the end mill bit at all, much like I've done - if I'm reading him right.
I can understand saying the endmill doesn't offer enough control in a say a drill but in a mill on a vice? ehhhh
Issues arise when you try to stand that sucker up on end to mill it with a conventional mill. It is not a very stable setup, even with tall vise jaws. There is a lot of room for the jig and frame to move about, that's why I set mine up for milling the top of the frame and used a ball end mill to cut the barrel block while it was sitting down in the vise. That worked very well..I can understand saying the endmill doesn't offer enough control in a say a drill but in a mill on a vice? ehhhh
I can understand saying the endmill doesn't offer enough control in a say a drill but in a mill on a vice? ehhhh
I can't comment on the supplied bit in a real mill - with a good machine vice, as I have neither.
But, I can say that I've had good luck (and results) using the most basic of tools to complete these - aside from my Spectre80 runaway.
HE DID IT!! Metal rails from pf940C in a Spectre frame....
not a walk in the park, but it is possible!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41qnbpfrcLM
Police seized and destroyed guns are also a good source of parts.