I wanted to give a quick update on the Dry Fire Device. There have been several developments recently.
Mag Catch Issue
I finally have the mag catch issue figured out. It ended up being a combination of several factors.
1. The slot wasn't long enough.
2. The body has an inward bow due to the plastic flexing when it was machined. The machine shop has figured out a better way to fixture the parts to prevent the bowing.
3. Some magazine wells have more room than others. My design should have been robust enough to handle all of the variation. I feel that if a standard magazine locks into your lower, then my Dry Fire Device should too.
Corrective Action
I have made the slot longer, worked out a better machining process, and I have also added a raised protrusion to the front of the device to give the mag catch more purchase.
Raised Protrusion.jpg
As an added bonus, there is a bigger chamfer on the leading edge, so you won't have to press the mag release button to get the device started into the lower.
Plan
The new front blocks will be made Monday (July 1). I am having enough to replace all of the existing blocks.
If you already have a Dry Fire Device, I will send you the new front block, free of charge, even if it works as is. I don't want anyone to have a lesser product, because they were one of the first to support me and buy one.
If you are interested in buying a Dry Fire Device, I should be able start shipping again on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Just send me an email at dmsims21@gmail.com
Also, I have two videos on youtube. Just search for "Dry Fire Device" and you should find them. My youtube channel is Friendsville Precision.
Mag Catch Issue
I finally have the mag catch issue figured out. It ended up being a combination of several factors.
1. The slot wasn't long enough.
2. The body has an inward bow due to the plastic flexing when it was machined. The machine shop has figured out a better way to fixture the parts to prevent the bowing.
3. Some magazine wells have more room than others. My design should have been robust enough to handle all of the variation. I feel that if a standard magazine locks into your lower, then my Dry Fire Device should too.
Corrective Action
I have made the slot longer, worked out a better machining process, and I have also added a raised protrusion to the front of the device to give the mag catch more purchase.
Raised Protrusion.jpg
As an added bonus, there is a bigger chamfer on the leading edge, so you won't have to press the mag release button to get the device started into the lower.
Plan
The new front blocks will be made Monday (July 1). I am having enough to replace all of the existing blocks.
If you already have a Dry Fire Device, I will send you the new front block, free of charge, even if it works as is. I don't want anyone to have a lesser product, because they were one of the first to support me and buy one.
If you are interested in buying a Dry Fire Device, I should be able start shipping again on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Just send me an email at dmsims21@gmail.com
Also, I have two videos on youtube. Just search for "Dry Fire Device" and you should find them. My youtube channel is Friendsville Precision.
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