[Alphonso]

I have my slide out for milling, having it cut for a RMS-c. Armorycraft trigger on order, custom stippled grip module, and a gee-plate for my flush fit 10rd mag. Definitely not a stock p365. Can't wait to get my slide back :-0

I looked up the Gee plate. Boy oh boy I'd like to sell $.04 worth of plastic for $15.00.

Not saying that it doesn't work well, but holy cow...

 

[Buds]

LINK: https://lakesidegripworks.com/

I looked up the Gee plate. Boy oh boy I'd like to sell $.04 worth of plastic for $15.00.

I agree..the Geeplate, the P320 fillers for the Romeo 1's the Mag Baseplates they are all made via 3D Laser Printers..
You could always go out and buy a 3D Laser Printer.

 

[jgilfor]

It's not a 3D "Laser" anything; it's a 3D Printer.

Every single cheap plastic (or "composite" product on the market carries with it a significant (sometimes on the order of a thousand percent) markup from production to retail costs.

You are NOT paying for raw goods. You pay for the concept, design, and production, plus some pocket money for the person who sells the things.

It's called capitalism. A wonderful system!

 

[Tnronin]

Several of us helped/suggested/encouraged the maker to pickup where GAP Industries left off. He has made many design changes for the G26/27/G43 versions and went from there.
I was a plastics QC engineer in another life and another life. The maker started out using cavity molds etc for the first gee plates. That is very expensive, and the cost is offset over time. He was encouraged to do different models but imagine that? Ouch! He's using shape ways, and of course they need their cuts.

I'd really like them cheaper and the cost of shipping is STUPID, but it's the only game in town and they work!

Sorry for the hijack.

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[Buds]

Since making the above statement I have been on youtube investigating 3D Printing.
and
Yes there is Laser 3D Printing (see #2 Below: SLA)

I have learned that there is a few different technologies in 3D Printing.

1) The first is FDM:

It 3D Prints using plastic filament such as PLA, ABS, Nylon, Flexible PTG and on and on
Here is a example of a FDM 3D Printer:

2) Next is SLA: 2 kinds: UV Laser & Resin or UV Light on Light Hardening Resin.

*This 3D Printing base has a vat / container filled with UV Curing Resin and a UV Laser.
The UV Laser is located below the UV Resin and cures the UV Resin a layer at a time.

* There is also a Resin that hardens in UV light (different from the resin used with a UV Laser) usually in dark light resistant bottles because the resin will begin to harden once in UV light and a UV light source from below cures the 3D image.

This IS a LASER 3D Printer:

3) Color Jet 3D Printing:

This IS what ShapeWays uses...
It prints layer by layer in a bed of Powder.
It uses a glue to hold it together.
The glue also holds the pigment and then the piece is dunked in like a Super Glue to give it it's strength and then coated with a UV resistant coating.
This is not generally done at home and is more of a professional 3D Printing solution but that will probably change with time.

If you go to the link for ShapeWays what happens is a Designer / Developer sends the Software Design for whatever is being printed and ShapeWays prints the object and then it is sold with both gaining revenue.
I do not know what ShapeWays charges for the manufacturing of the 3D object.

So if you see a Mag baseplate or other 3D Printed gun part at ShapeWays it's not being sold from someone sitting at home with a 3D printer and making the part for .04c
It's more of a Symbiotic relationship between the parts Designer and ShapeWays Manufacturer.
Like most free enterprise: Design, Manufacturing Costs then Sales & Distribution.

ColorJet 3D Printing Video:

Video discussing 3D Technologies.

There is also 3D Printing with Clay and others not listed here..but I think this is a good start with the most common forms of 3D Printing.
So there you have it...
If you wonder how that gun part was 3D printed you now know more.
You can of course Design it and just do it yourself
OR
Maybe be a bit happier just paying the $$$ and let someone else do it for you... because you have much better things to do! LOL!

 

[watchguy]

I got this tool for my Glock mags. Works great and cost only $11. Found it on ebay. NcStar VISM VTGLMAG MagPopper Magazine Disassembly Tool for Glock Magazines

 

[Tnronin]

Quick and dirty of the gee plate installed. I'll be getting rid of my picky extension. The plates were snug going on. I removed the spring and worked then off and on until they went on reasonably easily. Doesn't feel like a cheap part at all.

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[LandyLou]

How does it run with those aluminum casings? That's what I used to shoot when out plinking, but I've heard mixed reports about it the 365 does ok with them...

 

[DarthPaul]

So, adding the Hogue grips counts as a modification, then?

 

[Commo]

Anyone else want a slightly extended magazine release?

I have medium-large hands but struggle to get the release pressed without shifting my hand way too much, and when I get there my palm is keeping the magazine from dropping free.

I’ve been experimenting with dropping the mag with my support hand before reaching for the spare on my belt, which lets me loosen the palm contact with the magazine so it drops freely.

I’ll probably pick up a spare stock release and see if I can build it up with something – or has anyone in the aftermarket offered one yet?

Otherwise only contemplating changing to an orange front sight...how are folks liking their Night Fision sights?

Commo

 

[Ravenbravo]

Anyone else want a slightly extended magazine release?

I have medium-large hands but struggle to get the release pressed without shifting my hand way too much, and when I get there my palm is keeping the magazine from dropping free.

I’ve been experimenting with dropping the mag with my support hand before reaching for the spare on my belt, which lets me loosen the palm contact with the magazine so it drops freely.

I’ll probably pick up a spare stock release and see if I can build it up with something — or has anyone in the aftermarket offered one yet?

Otherwise only contemplating changing to an orange front sight...how are folks liking their Night Fision sights?

Commo

I just made this suggestion the other day to a member on this forum about using the support hand thumb to release mag. He said in his 57 years he never seen or heard of this. So I guess you cant teach an old dog new tricks?

Also try this see if it helps.
https://www.full30.com/watch/MDA5ODI5/pistol-reload-made-easy

Good luck

 

[canonguy]

what makes the Gee Plate so much better? and why does it come to somewhat of a point?

 

[velvetfoot]

I think the geeplate would help with a draw from a pocket holster while not adding size. It might help you get and keep a grip on it while drawing. I thought about getting one for my g26 but never did.

I have the Lima365 green laser back on, and put a drop of hot melt on the button with a piece of electrical tap wrapped around the grip to help ease the activation. Maybe a manufactured grip might fit over the button and look better, but I'm not sure the added thickness and tackiness would help on the draw, or even if it would work.

All these mods don't really cost that much when compared to the cost of ammo....or restaurants....or whatever. You only go round once in life. Blah, blah, blah. That's what I tell myself.

 

[Tnronin]

what makes the Gee Plate so much better? and why does it come to somewhat of a point?

The gee plate gives the advantage of a pinky rest without the extra length. On a g26 for example it is very helpful. On the p365 it isn't necessary. With that said it acts a hook under the ring finger and acts as a pinky extension. I have them and love them.

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[jbenedetto2]

How does it run with those aluminum casings? That's what I used to shoot when out plinking, but I've heard mixed reports about it the 365 does ok with them...

Over 1300 rounds of aluminum without any problems. They run great slow or rapid fire.

 

[doubloon]

I knocked down the texture on the grip with some sandpaper.

I also tried the Hogue grip but the finger molding doesn't leave enough room under the trigger guard for it to be a comfortable grip. I may smooth it out by shaving the finger groove off it and try it again later.

 

[Commo]

Extended Magazine Release folo

I just made this suggestion the other day to a member on this forum about using the support hand thumb to release mag. He said in his 57 years he never seen or heard of this. So I guess you cant teach an old dog new tricks?

Also try this see if it helps.
https://www.full30.com/watch/MDA5ODI5/pistol-reload-made-easy

Good luck

Springer Precision makes a nice aluminum extended mag release for the P320 but they say it won't fit the P365...would be perfect..maybe a Geeplate project??

I watched that video, wherein Mr. Full30 suggests using the off hand to pivot the gun to the strong hand thumb...I'll try it but seems that if I'm going to involve the off hand I'm just going to hit the release with my off hand thumb as I move it toward the magazine on my belt...seems like less wasted motion but certainly worth a try..

Commo

 

[DStar6]

Here is my list of completed and planned P365 modifications:

1) GeePlate on magazines
2) Lima laser on order. Will return immediately and wait for Crimson Trace, if any issues.
3) TruGlo TFX Pro sights, when they are released in Summer 2019.
4) Robar NP3 coating of internals (barrel, striker, etc.).

 

[Buds]

Rather than a Gee Plate why not try using a 12 round Magazine.

I really do think that it "Completes" the P365 and gives you not only the best feel in your hand but 2 extra rounds to boot.

I would bet that if you went to your LGS and they had the 12 round magazine and the P365 that they would let you put the two together so you could actually feel how the the P365 feels in your hand with a 12 round magazine.

Or better yet just buy a 12 round magazine and take it to the range...
It will at the least give you a couple extra rounds before you have to Reload.
I bought four 12 round magazines so when I am at the range I can shoot almost an entire 50 round box before I have to Re-Load.
I hate Re-Loading at the range!

I sold both of my 10 round magazines to a fellow SigTalk member.

The 12 round magazine does not increase the 365's printing.
I used to carry the M&P Shield and I still EDC my P320c RX so the P365's printing with a 12 is way less than both of those.

Does anyone here get the USCCA "Concealed Carry" magazine?
There is a good article in the January "True Stories Issue" (page 36) entitled "Flakka" talking about Synthetic drug's that can hype individuals up so much that they can just keep coming (at you) after being shot many times over.
You may want those 2 extra rounds before you have to reload.

 

[velvetfoot]

Alas, being in commie NY state, 10 is all I can hope to have.