Alfa Proj Stainless models....fit / finish???

Right on, but I'm guessing most IPSC shooters don't have 30 mags for their Semi's do they?
It's pretty easy to unload and load the clips if you get a break in the action.
 
No, I don't subscribe to that concept as revolvers have 6 chambers (mine anyway).
I've found that after I load a moon clip I drop it in the cylinder, then rotate one and drop it in again, then rotate one and drop it in again, etc...
It has to go "thunk" every time; if one index sticks it will screw your stage.
Loading the clips at the match does not allow you to do this cylinder check (I've done it and it has bitten me).
Bottom feeders only have one chamber and are not afflicted with this issue.
My 2 cents, YMMV.
 
Actually my millage doesn't vary that much even though I don't compete in IPSC.... :)
I've found some of the clips to be less reliable then others and sticky to extract but it could have been the steel cased cheap ammo I was shooting at the time.
Makes sense to test them first when the clock is running.
 
It's a few years old.

One thing about it , the trigger is not as nice as a K frame.

You'll like the AP triggers a lot more.
 
cableguy said:
Here's an article that will touch on erosion.


http://www.all4shooters.com/en/home/technics/2012-articles/Titanium-cylinders/


Titanium's strength to weight ratio will always beat out steel.

But resistance to abrasion, it will always lose to steel.

Being a knife guy for 25 years, this is my limited metallurgy knowledge.
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Ok I see where they went with it. Since I own a S&W 929 and have fired over 1000 rds with standard 9mm loads I see no erosion at all.

Here's what S&W say quoted from that article:

To conclude, we would like to relay Smith&Wesson’s reply to us:

“Hi, the reason why we recommend you don't shoot .357 magnums under 120 grain in that gun is because the quick burning powder that is associated with the lighter grain bullets presents the possibility of eroding the face of the titanium cylinder. This only applies to the .357 magnum round, below 120 grain is fine for the .38 special”.
 
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cableguy said:
Not a fan of titanium cylinders.

I've personally seen titanium cylinders pit and with ugly flash burns.
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Light bullets being pushed at high speeds will cause this...never a fan of loading ammo in such a way, I like heavier bullets if anything. Smith and Wesson revolvers that have titanium cylinders tell you, sometimes on the gun itself to avoid such loads. Shooting the "regular" loads in these revolvers, ie. 158gr .38 Special vs 110gr +P .38 Special will not to ANY harm to the gun. Over cleaning and really scrubbing the front of these cylinders can also cause damage.
 
I was at the shooting edge the other day and they had the 4.5 inch .357 stainless. I was able to compare it with the S&W 686 and Ruger GP100 side by side and have to say I actually prefer the Alpha-proj.

The grip was nice, the construction was excellent and the finish was beautiful.

And yes it has more of a brushed stainless finish to it.

I'm trying to track down the 6" barrel version.
 
I just emailed AlfaProj to inquire if they make any stainless guns and what their current chrome process is..... Their web site only lists Blue/Chrome as finish options.
 
AlfaProj redirected me to the importer in Vancouver and I had a nice chat with one of their salesman.
They are set up to do warranty work if needed and he confirmed that the guns are indeed stainless. I asked him about the moonclips ( some of mine are to tight) and he mentioned that the last batch to come in got a different heat treating due to some complaints of the clips being to soft but he had not heard of any changes or problems with the dimensions...?
Here's the importer's website if anyone's interested.

http://blsolutions.ca
 
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