TX22 FRTs

[medphys]

For those of you successfully running suppressors on your TX22, what model is working for you?

I have the full-auto rated Spectre 2, and Thompson Machine Wasp (2.6oz) & Zephyr L (3.2oz). But the latter are not full auto rated which makes me worry about killing the blast baffle.

But the lighter the better I suspect.

Help

*with or without additional slide weight.

 

[root]

I'm using the 3d printed weight box with 405 grns packed tight in it.
And a OG heavy ass SWR Spectre.
Strobro is using more weight same box.

 

[strobro32]

I came down to 30 grams. Still not perfect. I want a number that will allow subs and HV with a can. We are working on it. I think the best solution would be to have the striker housing, plate retention pin and back plate made from metal. I'm still worried that LEO might think I have a switch with that box on the back of the pistol. I want it took look OEM.

Ok, so here's the weird thing. I've been do a lot of testing. It looks like when the same weight is added to the top of the slide and to the back of the slide, I get different ROF numbers. Not sure why.

 

[medphys]

I've only been able to function check mine so far, but I've noticed that if you squeeze together the front of the barrel and the bottom of the front of the frame, you can jam the slide/barrel/recoil spring rod & actually stop the slide from fully closing. I wonder if a suppressor hanging off the end or weight forward on the slide is causing some binding in the system? Just an observation. And there is that area where the barrel diameter decreases about 3/4" from the front of the barrel that might contribute to it as well.

Spring/mass systems are interesting.

I just watch a YT video where the guy said that as it gets dirty, it runs better and he uses grease as a lube. Dirt + grease actually slows the slide down a bit.

I'd try some grease between the slide & barrel.

 

[strobro32]

I try with some red sticky grease.

 

[root]

Ok, so here's the weird thing. I've been do a lot of testing. It looks like when the same weight is added to the top of the slide and to the back of the slide, I get different ROF numbers. Not sure why.

If I remember correctly it is because the weight behind it is directly in line causing the function to engage in line = less resistance.
While it is moving the same mass it is off center causing it to have to use more energy = more resistance.
Been a very long time since I read about that theory or did any math on it.
Like college years 30+ years ago.

Think of it as a fulcrum or lever.
Depending where the handle is mounted decides how much force is used to move it.
In this case the handle is the weight.

Or:
I'll just go with on top it acts like a spoiler on a race car and is creating air flow drag

 

[strobro32]

I could definitely be true with some of those large optic red dots.

 

[strobro32]

I just watch a YT video where the guy said that as it gets dirty, it runs better and he uses grease as a lube. Dirt + grease actually slows the slide down a bit.

I'd try some grease between the slide & barrel.

Red sticky grease under the barrel and lugs did not work with a suppressor. The gun was not that dirty. Made a little bit of a mess though.

 

[medphys]

Brief range report.

Tried 5 brands of ammo (in order of appearance in the video): CCI Mini Mag (36 grain), CCI Standard Velocity (40 grain), Remington Golden Bullets (36 grain), Federal Copper Plated Suppressor (45 grain), and the older Winchester Wildcats (36 grain).

This gun was fired right out of the box, no cleaning or lube, and with the SDIGF (Strobro Drop-In Go-Faster).

Each initial mag was loaded to 15 rounds.

First mag was finicky, but as I progressed, it got more better. Most fun I've had shooting in a very very long time.

She loves the hot stuff, that's for sure.

Suppressors were a no-go. The Thompson Machine Wasp has the most potential, but still wasn't reliable at all.

Enjoy:

https://flic.kr/p/2ryAM2Q

2.5 minutes of suppressor malfunctions (and some good examples of "first round pop":

https://flic.kr/p/2ryuNLA

 

[strobro32]

I happy you got that sticky slide on video. Thank you. With some of the free web bad FRTs designs this has been a big problem. It's very hard to get replacement striker housings from Taurus.

My PSA:

Remember to USE LiGHT TRIGGER PRESSURE with the TX22 FRT. On every shot the FRT is pivoting upward into the plastic striker housing. Be sure to oil the rails and FRT before every outing. Hold the pistol firmly but use light trigger pressure. My design limits the damage to the housing but it can't stop people from digging the FRT into the plastic with strong trigger force. It's very similar to the 1st gen Rare Breed AR15 FRTs. With enough force you can stop the slide.

I know a fix for FRT and suppressors.

 

[medphys]

*someone should machine the striker housing out of tungsten

 

[strobro32]

I very much recommend mak91's TX22 adapter for the McFadden Lightning loader. The Mcfadden adapter is OK but its very fragile. My wife broke it the first day. I shot 800 rds in 40 minutes with mak91's adapter and 8 mags.

 

[strobro32]

*someone should machine the striker housing out of tungsten

Ditto or Stainless steel.

 

[medphys]

Just curious, sending info to a friend; did Tuarus stop producing the non-T.O.R.O. model that most are using? I don't see it on the website. And it shows $400!

Sold out at PSA.

 

[SecondAmend]

*someone should machine the striker housing out of tungsten

Machinable tungsten alloy was expensive and in the last couple of years has now gotten very expensive. As an example, the KAK Industry AR bolt carrier weight that used to be $35.00 is now listed at $52.50.
MHO, YMMV, etc.

 

[medphys]

Yep. And no one is going to put a $300 part in a $200 gun lol

 

[root]

Wonder when the KAK buffer went up?
I ordered in August and it was 35.99 then.
Haven't gotten around to using it in the Colt carbine yet though.

Wonder how big those novelty tungsten cubes are they sell as gifts?
Off to check.

 

[strobro32]

I had that thought myself.

 

[Caverpete]

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[Caverpete]

Finally got my hands on a TX22 and raced home to install strobro32’s frt. Worked like a charm! Now to slow it down some. Hahahaha, now I get to giggle too!