PP700 adventure started(Artemis PP700s-a)

[TleVta]

I like the MkII grip, but couldn't help putting a Glock sleeve on.



Went on easier than I expected. Fits Great.

[Kid Shelleen]

I like that Glock sleeve. The great thing is that since the PP700 grip is one piece, it doesn't have to be taken off when you need to remove the grip.

I also tried Bob Pratl's method of degassing the the PP700 and it worked great.  I did it sightly different.  I shot it down to about 100- 90 PSI, then held the gun in a left handed shooting grip and pushed the hammer in with my right thumb.  If the knurling on the hammer is too rough, you could put on a glove.

[sawtoothscream]

Ok, going to order this, just need to decide between mrodair and that Spanish website.     $234 from Spain vs $269 mrodair.      Having a us distributor incase issues arise would be nice, idk how good there support is though as I never used them.   

Also all that special  built to their specs stuff listed on  Mrod air, is it just a trick to make it sound like theirs is more special then others? Or do they really have different features?

[SilentMatt]

I'm pretty sure they're all the same.

[Wayne52]

Ok, going to order this, just need to decide between mrodair and that Spanish website.     $234 from Spain vs $269 mrodair.      Having a us distributor incase issues arise would be nice, idk how good there support is though as I never used them.   

Also all that special  built to their specs stuff listed on  Mrod air, is it just a trick to make it sound like theirs is more special then others? Or do they really have different features?

If it's the PP700S-A it's the same exact gun!  I would like to see Mike from Mrodair give the same $234 deal because I'm sure that his orders would rise considerably but that's his business.  If he was selling them for $239 shipped I'd order another one from him and who knows I might even get the .177   I admit that I was getting very anxious when I got the preorder but it was well worth the wait and a very good deal for a great gun.

[sawtoothscream]

Looks the exact same as the one listed on Mrod airs website. 

[Wayne52]

I highly recommend getting a good stainless probe (especially if you're a paper puncher) because the original brass (way too soft) won't hold up long.

Here's one that I ordered from TRRob less than a week ago and it came in the mail yesterday.  If I had a lathe I'd start making them myself

[sawtoothscream]

Well ordered a .22 from Spain.  Now the wait begins.   Guessing two weeks before it gets through customs?

[sawtoothscream]

Have to figure out if a want a bug buster or pistol scope now as well.     

[Wayne52]

Have to figure out if a want a bug buster or pistol scope now as well.     

I have been tempted to put the Bugbuster I've got on my Prod right now (really love that scope) but without the long eye relief that's so handy with a pistol I'm more tempted to get a better pistol scope than what I've got.

[Bob Pratl]

I'm pretty sure they're all the same.

I have both that I received within a day of each other and the only difference that I found, after stripping them both 100% down, was that the European one had a 3mm set screw in in bottom of #21 - Moveable Connector (PP700s-a Schematic) and the Mrodair one didn't. This set screw prevented the breech door from closing too far and allows a positive TP alignment. Other them that I could not see or measure a difference between the two of them.  Bob

[Rocker1]

I highly recommend getting a good stainless probe (especially if you're a paper puncher) because the original brass (way too soft) won't hold up long.

Here's one that I ordered from TRRob less than a week ago and it came in the mail yesterday.  If I had a lathe I'd start making them myself

He did a great job on the fill probe But will say stainless is not very easy  to work with and time consuming work. David

[Wayne52]

David even cold rolled steel would be better than brass, you'd just have to make sure you kept it dry to keep it rust free though.

[TleVta]

I'm starting to have issues with the stock probe myself. Quick release on fill whip is getting stuck on it. I may take some scotchbrite to the brass (after I remove the o-ring) while I'm waiting for a new one.

Don't see TRRob on the member list.

[wimpanzee]

Have to figure out if a want a bug buster or pistol scope now as well.     

I have been tempted to put the Bugbuster I've got on my Prod right now (really love that scope) but without the long eye relief that's so handy with a pistol I'm more tempted to get a better pistol scope than what I've got.

After trying two pistol scopes, and a 2x30 red dot sight, I found NCStar has a 2.5x pistol scope with 10.5" eye relief. In reality, I am finding the eye relief to be useful at anywhere from about 8 to 12 inches. It is pretty generous. I threw that on with a UTG offset QD mount, and it is really nice. I am able to be substantially more precise than when I had the dot on there, even though the magnification is nearly the same - the scope is a lot clearer and brighter.

The offset mount keeps the scope away from the loading area. The eye relief is perfect for bent elbows, and as I intend this for a woods pistol, it should work well for leaning on a tree and whatnot.

Still got that truglo 2x30 dot if anyone is interested in buying it from me. It's a nice sight!

Pic with the scope and mount:

[Ozarkairgunner]

I'm still using the 2x red dot right now, I did mount the Bugbuster and shot some groups with a solid rest I had better groups, but until I get the stock built for it I put the red dot back on for now. I like it a bit more for quick target acquisition and the eye relief at any distance for any shooting position. Just got UPS notification that I should expect my blank to arrive today. Won't be long now

[bandg]

Very interesting work with the stocks.  Not something I'm interested in personally but it would make a good carbine length.  I have always shot my pistols with arms relaxed but extended and any intentional bend in my elbows feels quite foreign to me so short eye relief scopes are out.  If you are not looking for a specifically small and light scope (of which there are many available) then I can highly recommend the UTG 1.5 to 4 power pistol scope which I have on my pp700.  It has excellent eye relief range from near 10" out to well beyond 20" and is quite clear and sharp.  It is red/green illuminated and being also variable power it is relatively large and heavy for a pistol scope but it fits my needs very well.  Keep up the good work with the stocks.

[SilentMatt]

I'm pretty sure they're all the same.

I have both that I received within a day of each other and the only difference that I found, after stripping them both 100% down, was that the European one had a 3mm set screw in in bottom of #21 - Moveable Connector (PP700s-a Schematic) and the Mrodair one didn't. This set screw prevented the breech door from closing too far and allows a positive TP alignment. Other them that I could not see or measure a difference between the two of them.  Bob

Mine is from Mrodair and it has that set screw. Maybe there are early and later MkII's?

[dan_house]

Keep up the good work with the stocks.

working on the next couple versions.... but they keep calling the house and wondering why Ive not come to work,a dn the wife is yelling to mow the grass...... Geezzz people I got real work to do!!!    

[shultz]

wimpanzee,

Is that Rocker1's new LDC design? How's the noise level?