Beamhit glock modifications - part 2

Randy · June 8th, 2008, 07:17 PM

I am making this post with reference to a previous thread regarding beamhit conversions and the glock R model.

The original thread has been closed for some reason. It is at the following link.
beamhit glock modifications

I don't know how suitable the R model glocks are for using with the beamhit system but they will provide for an automatic trigger reset.

Here are images of the key components.

Let's start with the firing pins.

The trigger housing has the drop safety removed.

The special trigger spring.

Guys, I hope this helps. If you would like to have any additional images or dimensions, please let me know.

Sorry I've been such a slacker in getting these posted.

Randy

JD · June 8th, 2008, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy

I am making this post with reference to a previous thread regarding beamhit conversions and the glock R model.

The original thread has been closed for some reason.

Due to default thread age cut off, if a thread goes "X" amount of time with no posts, it is closed, the last post of the thread listed was sometime in '07, hence it was auto-closed.

sojourner · June 9th, 2008, 09:41 AM

Randy - thanks. It still looks like I would have to go somewhere to get the parts. (new firing pin, new trigger spring). Glock won't sell them to me (non-leo). Beamhit will not sell their modification to me alone. I have to send the whole gun into them.

Is there anywhere I can order the parts for the R version (to put into my model 23)?

If not, I think I may have to send the 23 to beamhit for them to do the modification.

This is apropos to me. I am about to pull the trigger on sending my 23 to beamhit. but if I can get the parts cheaper and not send in my 23, i would much rather do that.

Do you have any lead on where I can buy those special R parts?

Again thanks Randy.

Rob72 · June 9th, 2008, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sojourner

Randy - thanks. It still looks like I would have to go somewhere to get the parts. (new firing pin, new trigger spring). Glock won't sell them to me (non-leo).

Edit: let me check something beforehand...

Randy · June 9th, 2008, 11:28 AM

Does the beamhit system require that the firing pin contact the primer of the 'cartridge'?

Randy

sojourner · June 9th, 2008, 01:15 PM

Rob72 - I hope to hear good news from you soon.

Randy - I was told by beamhit that parts would be added (and that I would have my original parts to convert the gun back). And that with their parts it would not be possible to fire the weapon. So, I guess the firing pin wouln not contact the primer.

Rob72 · June 9th, 2008, 03:56 PM

Randy, do you have the "R" parts part#'s available, from the Glock manual? If so, I may have a source. Please let me know. Post, PM or email. Thanks!

A few thoughts: a group-buy may be the way to go, assuming the dealer can access the R parts. I can't see it being more than $20/ea, unless they're going regular rate on the FP. The trigger spring could certainly be mod'ed to something closer to stock, with a little help from Wolff. If we can indeed get these, I'll get the spring taken care of, assuming its someting others would be interested in...

sojourner · June 9th, 2008, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob72

Randy, do you have the "R" parts part#'s available, from the Glock manual? If so, I may have a source. Please let me know. Post, PM or email. Thanks!

A few thoughts: a group-buy may be the way to go, assuming the dealer can access the R parts. I can't see it being more than $20/ea, unless they're going regular rate on the FP. The trigger spring could certainly be mod'ed to something closer to stock, with a little help from Wolff. If we can indeed get these, I'll get the spring taken care of, assuming its someting others would be interested in...

SO count me in on this!!!!!

My dryfire practice with the beamhit is only one shot at a time before resetting the pistol. Being able to actuate the beamhit laser without racking the slide any length would be invaluable for me!!!

sojourner · June 9th, 2008, 04:39 PM

I should add to my last post on the originally referenced closed thread.

The airsoft, as is, is not viable. When the slide reciprocates it "wiggles" and the in-barrel laser actuates and makes a laser streak across the target (not a small pinpoint dot). So I could aim 6 - 8 " low and still actuate the beamhit target because I have painted a long swath of red laser on the target (and not a dot).

If the airsoft would work, i would never be pursuing the glock mod option.

I still don't know how other beamhit customers were able to set up their airsoft guns to correctly actuate the laser (displaying only a red dot on target while airsoft gun is shot).

Edited to add: Maybe I will call beamhit this week and see if they can give me any recommendations on fixing the airsoft issue. Even so, I would like to be in on the group buy for the glock mod.

Randy · June 9th, 2008, 04:54 PM

According to the patent on this device, it registers the firing of the handgun acoustically. Nothing should have to contact the "primer".

Randy

June 8th, 2008, 07:17 PM	#1
Randy Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Staunton, Va. Posts: 184	Beamhit glock modifications - part 2 I am making this post with reference to a previous thread regarding beamhit conversions and the glock R model. The original thread has been closed for some reason. It is at the following link. beamhit glock modifications I don't know how suitable the R model glocks are for using with the beamhit system but they will provide for an automatic trigger reset. Here are images of the key components. Let's start with the firing pins. The trigger housing has the drop safety removed. The special trigger spring. Guys, I hope this helps. If you would like to have any additional images or dimensions, please let me know. Sorry I've been such a slacker in getting these posted. Randy __________________ Defensive Training Concepts, Inc. Staunton, Va.

June 9th, 2008, 11:28 AM	#5
Randy Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Staunton, Va. Posts: 184	Does the beamhit system require that the firing pin contact the primer of the 'cartridge'? Randy __________________ Defensive Training Concepts, Inc. Staunton, Va.

June 9th, 2008, 04:54 PM	#10
Randy Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Staunton, Va. Posts: 184	According to the patent on this device, it registers the firing of the handgun acoustically. Nothing should have to contact the "primer". Randy __________________ Defensive Training Concepts, Inc. Staunton, Va.

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June 9th, 2008, 09:41 AM	#3
sojourner Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: PA Posts: 977	Randy - thanks. It still looks like I would have to go somewhere to get the parts. (new firing pin, new trigger spring). Glock won't sell them to me (non-leo). Beamhit will not sell their modification to me alone. I have to send the whole gun into them. Is there anywhere I can order the parts for the R version (to put into my model 23)? If not, I think I may have to send the 23 to beamhit for them to do the modification. This is apropos to me. I am about to pull the trigger on sending my 23 to beamhit. but if I can get the parts cheaper and not send in my 23, i would much rather do that. Do you have any lead on where I can buy those special R parts? Again thanks Randy.

June 9th, 2008, 01:15 PM	#6
sojourner Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: PA Posts: 977	Rob72 - I hope to hear good news from you soon. Randy - I was told by beamhit that parts would be added (and that I would have my original parts to convert the gun back). And that with their parts it would not be possible to fire the weapon. So, I guess the firing pin wouln not contact the primer.

June 9th, 2008, 03:56 PM	#7
Rob72 VIP Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,924	Randy, do you have the "R" parts part#'s available, from the Glock manual? If so, I may have a source. Please let me know. Post, PM or email. Thanks! A few thoughts: a group-buy may be the way to go, assuming the dealer can access the R parts. I can't see it being more than $20/ea, unless they're going regular rate on the FP. The trigger spring could certainly be mod'ed to something closer to stock, with a little help from Wolff. If we can indeed get these, I'll get the spring taken care of, assuming its someting others would be interested in...

June 9th, 2008, 04:39 PM	#9
sojourner Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: PA Posts: 977	I should add to my last post on the originally referenced closed thread. The airsoft, as is, is not viable. When the slide reciprocates it "wiggles" and the in-barrel laser actuates and makes a laser streak across the target (not a small pinpoint dot). So I could aim 6 - 8 " low and still actuate the beamhit target because I have painted a long swath of red laser on the target (and not a dot). If the airsoft would work, i would never be pursuing the glock mod option. I still don't know how other beamhit customers were able to set up their airsoft guns to correctly actuate the laser (displaying only a red dot on target while airsoft gun is shot). Edited to add: Maybe I will call beamhit this week and see if they can give me any recommendations on fixing the airsoft issue. Even so, I would like to be in on the group buy for the glock mod.