I went through 75 rounds (or more) of ammo settling on the 3rd largest back strap panel for the Arex Gen 1 Delta – The Gen 2 only came with the largest back strap panel – and I really did not care for it – got the FDE frame kit today – grabbed my roll punches and my hammer and 3 minutes later I had the panel switched out . . .
Here’s what I started with – the FDE frame not only looked strange color wise – but felt pretty strange shooting it for function testing . . .
The black #3 panel is the one on the Gen 1 pistol – so I swapped out the large grip panel for the #3 on the FDE frame . . .
And now they both have the same grip panels and both feel “right” to me – can’t hardly wait to get to the range and run them side by side to see which one actually “feels” better when shooting, and yes, I know that is for the most part a subjective thing . . .
But grip angle / thickness / length from back of grip to trigger and other things can and does make a difference in how a given pistol “fits” you – or me – and how that impacts your ability to shoot it . . .
Major Tease Alert!
The next Sig P232 vs installment is going to give you a look at two real sweet little pistols – a pair of CZ 2075’s . . .
Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!
Found this for you folks for something really different for Friday – This is GREAT stuff – kick back and Enjoy!
Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!
And if you ever wonder where I come across “stuff” – music and news – music? – check out Radio Cancao Nova – located in Cachoeira Paulista SP in Brazil – at at 6105 on the 49 meter band – some really good music most nights – and if the conditions are good they come in solid in the mid-west here in the U.S.A. . . .
I run the eton ELITE 750 or the Realistic DX-160 to go find stuff – they lend themselves a lot better to search with and for general listening but I run the Grundig SATELLIT 800 if I get some good music – the 800 has a pretty good speaker in it – Have Fun out there folks . . .
All wrapped up in bubble wrap and packing – from Global Ordnance – the FDE frame kit – YAY!
Here is why I ordered it – to get the complete back strap set – now I can match the back strap on the Gen 1 – then take both to the range and wring them out side by side . . .
Bruce – How come all this stuff always leads to another trip to the range?? Amazing how that works – Isn’t it??
Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!
Got the Ruger Blackhack out to the range for shits and grins – It was GOOD and a life lesson at the same time . . .
The two on the right were shot with Fiocchi 158 grain 357 Jacketed Hollow Points – rated at 1220 fps – what passes nowadays for 357 mag ammo – real smooth out of 2 lbs of Ruger – The ones on the left? PPU 158 grain 357 Jacketed Hollow Points – rated at 1608 fps – Still manageable but quite a bit more recoil – I would go so far as to say “vigorous” – and it was a great time right up to where reality kicked in and presented a life lesson at no extra charge . . .
Warning : Old Fart Life Lesson Incoming!!
I am going to have to get out the sight paint and add a bit of bright color color to the front sight – black rear sight / black front sight / black aiming point – couldn’t see a fucking thing! – my old Mark One eyeballs ain’t what they used to was – Shit AND old age happens – and the old age part happens only if you live long enough – LOL!
These were at 10 yards – thought about doing some 25 yard stuff – maybe after the sight paint . . .
And having the 9mm cylinder along for the ride I shot a few out of it as well – like shooting a 22 rimfire – a real hoot . . .
Fresh out of the “bath”
All rubbed down with CLP – a little story read – and tucked into bed – it’s a tough life . . .
Each one fits a variety of firearms and they have about a zillion different models – and they work – they hold the pistol securely – and cover the trigger – and they are inexpensive . . .
Springfield XDS 9mm . . .
CZ 2075 D Rami . . .
I wonder if either of those sub compact 9mm pistols are going to show up in a Sig P232 vs post in the next week or so?? Hmmmm . . .Bruce – you are teasing again! – And your point? – LMAO!
Folks – all I can tell you is trot your collective happy asses to the range – practice – have a little fun – take a class – almost every range offers classes to improve your skill set – but if nothing else go and have some fun – it truly pisses some ( using the term loosely ) people off if they see YOU enjoying yourself . . .
Support your local range . . .
Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!
I knew there was a review out there for this little darling – I just had to remember where I saw it. If you get a chance go over to Sootch00 – videos for days . . .
I’m not sure what he is talking about the extended mag being 17 round – both of mine are 15 round mags . . .
They are the same mags – just different base plates – from the time I bought my Gen1 up to today – I never tried to load more than 15 rounds in the magazines – after all they do say 15 rounds . . .
So . . . I went to Global Ordnance’s website and did some explorating – and the website claims that the extended base plate is a plus 2 extension – Shazamm – it is!
I had to use my Uplula Loader to get numbers 16 and 17 in the mag – but it works – the thumb thing – maybe after the spring breaks in a little bit – but for now I am using the Uplula Loader to load them – never even tried for 17 rounds – the mags are marked 15 rounds – LMAO!
And I got the email from Global Ordnance that my FDE frame kit is on the way as soon as USPS picks it up – OH BOY! Now I will be able to run both set up the same side by side – yeah I know – any excuse to go to the range! . . .
Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!
Eric over at IV8888 (go check him out/videos for days!) does a nice review of the Arex Delta Gen 2 L – which except for size gives you a real good look at the Delta Gen 2 M – when I get the new back straps for mine, it may in fact replace the Delta Gen 1 as my go to choice for carrying a pistol that throws europellets – 9mm for you un-initiated folks – LOL!
Bruce – don’t you ever just shoot for grins and giggles? Either you’re helping someone with their “problem child” or trying to reduce split times and increase accuracy – REALLY? – What about shooting for FUN!?
I freely admit I spend time attempting to improve my skill set, and for me it is fun. But I do occasionally shoot just for the fun of it – and today is one of those days – have some rat killing house and run around stuff to do today and the run around stuff ends with a range session.
And so it is a play day for me . . .
On the left is a Ruger Blackhawk in .357 Magnum and it came with the europellet cylinder as well – I added the Altamont grips – Neat ain’t it?
On the right is a Uberti Cattleman Birds head frame 3 1/2 inch barrel – “snubby” – Hey – the barrel is less than 4 inches so that makes it a snub nose in my book – LOL! . . .
The Ruger is a good looker – the grips make it even better – and of course when I carry it it just doesn’t get any better looking than that! – Heh Heh . . .
And the Uberti in 45 Colt/255 grain flat nose is a real thumper – and no I have not gotten so cowboy gun hardcore that I load black powder in the cartridges . . . yet . . .
Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!
You folks are in trouble now – I’m going to expose all y’all to some of my thoughts – Consider Yourself Warned! – LMAO!
The Sig has just about everything beat for sheer elegance – yes I said it – elegance – the little darling is a good looker – let’s just get that out of the way right up front. At about 6 1/4 inches long and and 4 1/2 inches tall it’s can fit in a pocket – easy to conceal inside or outside the waist band – and is far better looking “in the flesh” than any picture of it. A lot of people do not like double action / single action pistols – on this you start with a double action pull that averages about 6 lbs – smooth all the way through – after the pistol cycles you now have a single action pull that averages just under 2 lbs – and there is some take up – you have to lift the firing pin block – then a nice crisp break. But you have two different trigger pulls – unless you are willing to take the time to PRACTICE with it – you are going to be inconsistent between your first and second shot – How you say?? – load it – chamber a round – decock it – then start doing the reps – fire two then decock – fire two then decock – fire two then decock – do that 2 or 3 hundred times and you shouldstart to get a feel for it . . .
This first pic should start you thinking about “Why did this go away?”
Just pure sex – and of course I make it look so much better when I carry it – LOL!
That is an Arex Delta Gen 1 virtually hiding under the Sig – Same footprint – Arex / 15 +1 of 9mm vs Sig / 6 + 1 of .380 . . .
The .380 is no slouch – but let’s be honest here – 9mm is a marked improvement ballistically across the board over the .380 – And as this “series” goes on and I compare a few more compact pistols to the Sig, you have to stop and ask yourself “why would I carry this – or any other .380 ??” But there are a number of valid points to be made for .380’s . . .
.380 caliber pistols are generally easier to rack the slide on them (not in the case of the Sig – direct blowback) and easier to carry and manipulate than the larger caliber pistols. Which for older folks with less hand strength is a biggie. The Glock model 42 is a very soft shooter – recoil wise – really good sights out there for it – easy to rack the slide . . .
The .380 pistols do have a place in the grand scheme of things – and IF that is where you go – get out and practice with them . . .
The Arex Delta Gen 1 that was hiding under the Sig – Looks wise – you either love it or hate – very few folks are lukewarm about the looks of it – I mean seriously – did Darth Vader and the F-117 stealth fighter have a love child – or what??
I personally like it – the “faceted” look – the almost square stipples on the back strap -front and sides of the grip give a great purchase on it – the trigger finger index point on the frame just above the front of the trigger guard – the stippling at the top of the grip for your thumb – front and rear slide serrations – minimal slide release & mag release all really work good – and it’s totally ambi – neat as can be – Arex Delta’s are GOOD stuff – Glocks? – except for the oddball conversion calibers – .460/40 Super/9×25 Dillon (to name a few) I have pretty much given up on Glocks for carrying europellets – 9mm for you uninitiated folks – LOL!
The Arex Delta Gen 1 comes in at 21.6 oz empty . . .
The Arex Delta Gen 2 – somehow they managed to shave almost a full ounce off of the weight – changed the stippling – along with a few other changes – I will do a review on the Gen 2 and compare it to the Gen 1 later – the FDE color I could have done without but the price point (it was sold as used) was to good to pass up – Big Plus – it has the slide factory milled for a red dot sight . . .
The Sig comes in at just under 1 1/2 lbs – but thanks to the weight and the fact that it is a .380 makes for a real decent shooter.
I had 3 pistols to shoot that day – so I didn’t spend a lot of time with the Arex Gen 2 – dumped 4 mags (60 rounds) down range to check function – then fired 2 mags – 30 rounds – right at 3 rounds every 2 seconds – think a controlled mag dump @ 7 yards . . .
The bottom part of the target was first – and the “extended” mag is just a little taller base plate – no extra rounds / top part of the target is the flush mag.
I have a frame kit coming for the Gen 2 from Global Ordnance – it did not come with all the different sized back straps – can’t just buy them alone – Oh well – it was a good price @ $51.99 – so now I have a spare FDE frame as well – when I get the parts in I will put the same back strap on it as the Gen 1 has and then I will get to the range and run both of them side by side and let you folks know which one works better for me – remember – Your Actual Mileage May Vary . . .
Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!
