Recommendations for milling 226 slide for the new Aimpoint Acro?
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Robert Burke did my 227, not sure why he couldn't do your 226 but it's worth a call.
Again closing the loop on above comments. Robert Burke milled your 227 for an Aimpoint ACRO? If so he certainly could easily do a 226. But I sincerely doubt he did that. But if he did its exactly what is needed here so let's here the specifics.This message has been edited. Last edited by: hrcjon,
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March 07, 2022, 06:13 AM
DaBigBR
Vulcan Machine Werks lists the P226 and ACRO together. There is a note that variant restrictions apply. My ASSUMPTION was that they were trying to get ahead of the guys with folded slide guns, but I don't see the same note under RMR.
I've only seen one of their cuts in person and it looked great. I had a buddy who had them cut a Staccato and he said they were very responsive to his questions.
March 07, 2022, 06:22 AM
DaBigBR
As I think about it more, I'm curious if the long extractor slides and an issue with the size and depth of an ACRO cut. A lot of places are pretty aggressive in the cut for an ACRO or 509T because of the clamp-on nature of the optic. They can mill the sides lower them the center without risk to the slide and the clamp style optics happen to be lower on the sides then the center. The ACRO body is relatively long as well. Perhaps that's the issue.
March 07, 2022, 10:52 AM
jljones
You’re thinking along the same lines that I am. I want it for a T&E project, and having it cut to be able to only use the Acro doesn’t bother me.
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March 07, 2022, 08:53 PM
CPD SIG
I don't know JL, but this might be an excellent DIY project!
A dremmel tool, a good bastard file, maybe some epoxy or JB Weld.
Start nipping at the bottle before you start, it will steady your hands and give you better judgement.
Let me know if you want some help, I got a sawsall !
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March 07, 2022, 10:17 PM
hrcjon
Not that jljones might care but looking at that pictures on Vulcan machine, its not clear to me that you can get a set of backup irons on this ACRO mill. That's pretty much my no go on milling anything. But you might have to ask.
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March 12, 2022, 03:26 PM
Davenator
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Originally posted by jljones: You’re thinking along the same lines that I am. I want it for a T&E project, and having it cut to be able to only use the Acro doesn’t bother me.
Vulcan Machine Works in Plano does good work. They've done RMR cuts in a couple of my CZ P-07/09 slides. I believe Robert Burke outsources his slide work to Vulcan and according to Wayne Dobbs (co-owner Hardwired Tactical Shooting, Aimpoint LE sales rep), they've done a ton of work for various Texas LE agencies.
Or, what about a SIG Pro Series replacement slide and a C&H Precision plate? I'm not entirely sure it's a thing. It's certainly more expensive.
March 12, 2022, 03:30 PM
jljones
Not a fan of the Pro slides. Will probably use PMM to have it cut for an RMR and go from there.
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March 12, 2022, 03:46 PM
Davenator
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Originally posted by cslinger: This is probably a stupid question but bear with me please.
Having a slide cut for a specific optic, while giving you the lowest and most secure mount, limits you to that optic. (Correct??)
Assuming the above thought process doesn’t make more sense to cut the slide for some kind of modular plate system since dots are a quickly changing and evolving tech on handguns and in as little as a decade or less the Acro(just as an example) may be obsolescent or conversely say it dies and Aimpoint no longer offers it because now they offer the micro magic holographic 2.0 whatever, you are kinda screwed correct?
I realize I am being a little facetious but the overall thought stands.
You're not wrong. On the other hand, modular plate systems add another failure point, and most use very shallow screws. So what are "your" priorities? I'd expect the Aimpoint P-2 to be relevant for at least five years. SIG's website shows replacement slides for $250, so you're not completely screwed.
March 12, 2022, 03:50 PM
Davenator
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Originally posted by jljones: Not a fan of the Pro slides.
Is that an aesthetic or functional preference?
March 12, 2022, 03:58 PM
jljones
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Originally posted by Davenator:
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Originally posted by jljones: Not a fan of the Pro slides.
Is that an aesthetic or functional preference?
Function. Not all slides can adapt to various optics and cool guy cuts without significant change ups in the springing.
Fact of the matter is, with any gun manufacturer, cool guy cuts give them curb appeal on an item that won’t get shot much for your average consumer. The consumer that will shoot it a lot will either ditch it for something else, or seek out the proper fix to make it run.