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Originally posted by 9mmepiphany:

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Where are the critical differences between the way the Glock makes their frames and slides

the glock's frames flex

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Originally posted by 9mmepiphany:

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for $510 I could get a Glock 10mm.

...and that would do what toward obtaining a 10mm sig?

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Where are the critical differences between the way the Glock makes their frames and slides

the glock's frames flex

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can't see spend all that money for a Sig 10mm,

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Originally posted by 45R:
Hey for those of us who already have a ST and want to be able to shoot both the 45ACP and 10mm does the conversion change the frame to shoot 10mm only or can we still shoot 45ACP if we have another slide/barrel combo.

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Originally posted by clayshooter:
Serious question: How does Glock make their short slide G-29 able to handle the 10mm without any problems? Where are the critical differences between the way the Glock makes their frames and slides versus the Sig frame and slides such that the alloy frames of the full size 220 and the short slides of the 220 Carry are not up to par enough to handle the 10mm? Are the aluminum rails of the Sigs versus the steel rail tabs of the Glock the critical difference there? Just curious. Thanks!

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Originally posted by SIGnified:
Anyone have a suggestion on where to find a P220 Elite Stainless? (for this project)

The Supermatch looks great too, but has the AL frame - does the longer slide help in that regard?

I've been looking with no luck; idears welcome.

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Originally posted by StVitus:
I'm also curious, if the slide of the P220 Elite Carry is too short to handle the recoil/ pressures/ energy of the 10mm, perhaps I need to retire my S&W 1076s and My Bren Ten Special Forces?

Seriously, with the advanced metallurgy and technology that has gone into the P220 series, why not an Elite Carry? Is the simple answer that BarSto wants to keep the initial run simple?

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Originally posted by Flork:

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Originally posted by clayshooter:
Serious question: How does Glock make their short slide G-29 able to handle the 10mm without any problems? Where are the critical differences between the way the Glock makes their frames and slides versus the Sig frame and slides such that the alloy frames of the full size 220 and the short slides of the 220 Carry are not up to par enough to handle the 10mm? Are the aluminum rails of the Sigs versus the steel rail tabs of the Glock the critical difference there? Just curious. Thanks!

The big difference is the material which the frame is made from. Plastic being more flexible than Aluminum will flex and rebound when the slide smacks into the frame with enough force to rip the Mount Everest from the face of the earth.

I haven't personally seen the footage of a GLOCK 10mm under recoil, but I would be willing to guess that the slide twists and flexes like a wind sock. I've seen high speed footage of the P220 in 45 and it flexes pretty good.

The big thing is that the take down lever and locking block insert take up all the recoil and wee need to make sure those parts will hold up to GGI standards.

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Originally posted by Flork:
Momentarily, it's an issue with slide mass and recoil springs...

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Originally posted by tetchaje:
Foshizle. Time to start hunting for a 220ST...

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Originally posted by Oat_Action_Man:
Glad to see this come to fruition.

Now it's time to see how many of those "Damn it, SIG, make a 10mm" people put their money where their mouths are.

Oat

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Originally posted by Flork:

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Originally posted by clayshooter:
Serious question: How does Glock make their short slide G-29 able to handle the 10mm without any problems? Where are the critical differences between the way the Glock makes their frames and slides versus the Sig frame and slides such that the alloy frames of the full size 220 and the short slides of the 220 Carry are not up to par enough to handle the 10mm? Are the aluminum rails of the Sigs versus the steel rail tabs of the Glock the critical difference there? Just curious. Thanks!

The big difference is the material which the frame is made from. Plastic being more flexible than Aluminum will flex and rebound when the slide smacks into the frame with enough force to rip the Mount Everest from the face of the earth.

I haven't personally seen the footage of a GLOCK 10mm under recoil, but I would be willing to guess that the slide twists and flexes like a wind sock. I've seen high speed footage of the P220 in 45 and it flexes pretty good.

The big thing is that the take down lever and locking block insert take up all the recoil and wee need to make sure those parts will hold up to GGI standards.

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Originally posted by Flork:
Momentarily, it's an issue with slide mass and recoil springs. As stated in another post I just made, the locking block insert and take down lever take all the impact from the recoil of the 10mm cartridge. The problem is making the gun so that it will last.

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Originally posted by Flork:
"Own enough guns that your wife will never notice a gun or 2 being added or taken away from the collection."

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Originally posted by Anarion:
Just out of curiosity, then what is the likelihood down the road of possibly trying the SigPro? No takedown lever to be concerned about...

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Originally posted by STUGOTSIG:
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