October 31, 2017, 02:11 PM
joel9507People this stupid shouldn't be allowed to live - LDC related
Other than a bit more metal/weight/mass to absorb some recoil, is there an advantage in extending the dust cover?
November 03, 2017, 12:01 PM
David Leequote:
Originally posted by Grayguns:
To clarify my comment regarding the use of the white 228-9 recoil spring in the 226LDC9, this is what we've long observed as SIG SAUER practice when down-springing certain P-Series target sport models, such as the old Sport Stock, AllRound or other Master Shop builds. The shorter 228 spring is intended to serve as a de facto reduced rate spring for such heavy, 15mm barrel, tight full size 9's which may not otherwise cycle reliably with standard orange springs. Alternatively, you'll also encounter purpose-designed reduced rate springs (in both single strand and multi-strand styles) in such pistols. The LDC is no different.
-Bruce
Which leaves me quite confused Bruce. Seems with the heavy barrel and, full length rails adding more friction to cycle, wouldn't a heavier spring be called for ? Affraid I dont get the idea of down springing as it applys to cycling. I do for reduced power loads but when there is a lot more metal to move, I dont quite get that.
November 03, 2017, 12:28 PM
Cous2492LDC Sigs are the best looking.
November 03, 2017, 12:54 PM
Pipe SmokerDavid – With a locked breech pistol, the heavier the slide and barrel, the less kinetic energy that slide and barrel receive from a discharge. This is by the physics conservation law of momentum, and E = (MV^2)/2. Hence, a weaker spring suffices to retard the rearward motion of the slide and barrel.
November 04, 2017, 12:13 AM
soggy_spinoutquote:
Originally posted by Cous2492:
LDC Sigs are the best looking.
I like the look but I wouldn't go that far. The black finished example kinda reminds me of the typical look of a
polymer gun, only with sharper edges.
November 04, 2017, 05:29 AM
David Leequote:
Originally posted by Pipe Smoker:
David – With a locked breech pistol, the heavier the slide and barrel, the less kinetic energy that slide and barrel receive from a discharge. This is by the physics conservation law of momentum, and E = (MV^2)/2. Hence, a weaker spring suffices to retard the rearward motion of the slide and barrel.
. Thank you. That math is over my head but I now understand.
November 04, 2017, 07:07 AM
PGTIs this basically as close as we'll get to a Sig-imported X5 these days? Just wondering about the price on these vs. my 226 Combat. (steel frames?)
November 04, 2017, 02:50 PM
12131quote:
Originally posted by PGT:
Is this basically as close as we'll get to a Sig-imported X5 these days? Just wondering about the price on these vs. my 226 Combat. (steel frames?)
All stainless.
Close to the German X5s? I don't know how you define that, but to me, not even. Until I have Burke work on the action/trigger, not even close.