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Looking at thing again today and I REALLY like it. I'd be interested in playing around with a prototype if you intend to field test it.

To me, the idea is a nice one and I don't find the prototype ugly at all. From a marketing perspective, you'll run into obstacles with regards to install, left grip panel relief (replacement?), and hanging up on holsters.

I still look forward to seeing its progress!

People regularly use a 17# spring with no unintentional mag drops. Any lighter than that and your single action would be too light, I think.

Best thing to do is try a few different weights in your specific gun.

Man, you have some of the coolest toys! I love that 45, though.

The mainspring is responsible for tensioning the magazine catch.
See the exploded views for the relationship that this spring plays.

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Like the other guys said, the firing pin wasn't intended to travel the full length of its channel. Combine that with a thin piece of old, possible brittle steel, and you could experience a break. I'm not an expert either, but I believe the safety breaks under dry firing because the hammer isn't slow...

I don't have any input to offer on your issue except to try the old parts again.

I do want to say that the gun sure turned out pretty! Who did the cerakote?

Dennis wrote:It is the same gun but with a better safety. I would wait next year, Zastave is coming out with the PPZ a pistol that holds 18-20 rounds of 7.62x25mm.

Looks interesting.

Curly, that thing is awesome!

I looked into having new parts machined a year or two ago, specifically the safety and firing pin, and I was quoted a price that was completely cost prohibitive. Something like $125 per part, in lots of 100 pcs. The safety could've been much better designed, requiring less tooling.

I had an opportunity to put a few downrange and this little guy is a keeper! I knew it would be a soft shooter, but had no idea it was going to be so accurate. This one isn't going anywhere! Thanks for the tips, guys!

I think gun broker is the first stop, but some show up here from time to time. I'd say keep a watchful eye on GB and hopefully you'll score.

Roger that. The Tapatalk app is really nice and an easy way to browse the forum.

This was EXACTLY what I needed. Thanks so much!
Going to run through these tonight.

Well, I wasn't really looking to buy anything. He brought it out with a few others to show me and I could tell he didn't have any connection with it. I offered to take him shooting and the idea didn't do anything for him. He said it just sat around and collected dust, so my knee jerk reaction was &q...