-But cartridges are only supposed to travel in a single direction. Perpendicular ridges are probably not a good idea in this case,
If you're polishing with something that creates ridges, you're definitely, definitely doing it wrong!
-But cartridges are only supposed to travel in a single direction. Perpendicular ridges are probably not a good idea in this case,
it's actually quite funny now, video after video is popping up now for polishing the ramp, and some to polish the bore.The dremel is just a tool. The secret to using tools is to learn to use them correctly. I have three dremels and a knock-off and, yes, I've used them on guns for certain things without damage because I know how to use one correctly and also what to use it for. A trigger job? NEVER. Cleaning? NOT needed.
I like to chuck a q-tip in the dremel for polishing (not cleaning). Even less likelihood of hurting something than the polishing wheel, and is easier to get some spots.
I've gotten a few calls from people wanting to buy their first gun (or their first gun in a long time), and that's exactly what I've been doing.
...do any of you have say for instance, a Dremel tool, and lightly buff out the feed ramp.?
If that were true we wouldn't even HAVE feed ramps. The whole point of the ramp is to turn forward movement into upward movement.-But cartridges are only supposed to travel in a single direction...
As far as I know, the plating type/thickness is the same on all of the Glock parts you mention. It's just much easier to tell when you polish through the plating on the striker.Glock trigger bars, disco's, and striker safety can use a little polish as well. Avoid polishing the striker much, it's coating is thin and you'll wear through.
Even taking that as truth, for the sake of argument, reshaping isn't the only way to damage something. Removing a protective coating or plating can also be problematic....too gentle to reshape anything.
i know you guys have seen this Glock tool but i thought that rather than to get the extended slide piece, i got this instead, and i like it. saved my fingers from getting messed up, which has happened to me.
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both the CZ and Glock has been completely cleaned and lubed just a short time ago. i know some of you have it down pat as far as time goes for cleaning and lubing, but i am a bit slower, if not only due to me being a newbie, but also, as back in my mechanic days, i try to be as thorough as i can be with anything that i do
yes, with my older hands, i had a hard time pulling down the slide lock release. this tool (to me) is fantastic. maybe someday i might go for the extension, but for now, the tool will do me well.Dremel tool - “The Gunsmith’s Friend”
They are called that because people like me bought them, tried them and then the Gunsmith made money fixing what got damaged.
Dremel tools are fine tools. You just have to know what you can do with it and what you shouldn’t. New to guns? New to gun cleaning? New to Dremel tools? Keep the Dremel away from the guns.
What exactly is that you are trying to accomplish with this tool? Never mind. Found it.
https://www.concealedcarrypro.com/c...id-2382/glock_slide_removal_tool_by_gtul.html
I had not seen one of these before. I prefer to buy an extended slide release. The factory slide release can be a pain until you find “the knack” for getting it pulled down with no nails and calloused finger tips. I tend to have little tools like this at the ready when not in use so that I have something to look for when they are needed.
Things like that help fill up my precious off time helping to make me appear busy as I go about trying to figure out where it went.
yes, with my older hands, i had a hard time pulling down the slide lock release. this tool (to me) is fantastic. maybe someday i might go for the extension, but for now, the tool will do me well.