K22 Long Barrel Pistol from Caledonian Classic Arms- initial review plus Youtube vid

[marlin444]

To make cleaning easier I use a small amount of bearing grease on the inside of the mod end caps where they slip over the barrel, and a small amount on the muzzle thread (and I do mean a small amount). Helps removing those caps a lot easier after firing.

As for the inner mod tube, I ditched that, the spring, and the washer. I use a tube consisting of fine bronze mesh (roughly 150 holes per inch or finer) rolled several times over the ported portion of the barrel which I have small zip ties holding it together. Hard to explain (I'll take a pic at some point), but I personally think it's more effective than the original design and makes the gun easier to clean. Many older mod/suppressor designs used mesh so it's not a new idea.

The later whispers don't use an inner tube etc at all, the barrel is ported only just back from the muzzle and the whole mod body works as a big expansion chamber in a similar manner to a reflex mod. Pics of both older and newer whisper mod guts are in Airbrushes and my own posts one or two pages back in this thread.

Hi I now have had time to look at the pictures of the 2 versions of the whisper barrels it seems that having only got mine a week ago I have the older version. Thanks for your reply Paul.

[Frag Muppet]

Just an update on my sticking Mag problem.

I took the Mag apart, quite easy just tap out the pin on the base.
Apart from the spring and the pin, all the parts are plastic.

I found that the two buttons you hold to pull down the spring to load ammo is made of round plastic in the middle.
This was rubbing against the body of the Mag & wearing a grove into it.
I used a small fine file to rub down the inside of the body of the Mag & to try & round off the button again in the middle.
Stretched the spring very slightly, cleaned it all off & reassembled.

The Mag is no longer sticking & appears to be working properly again.

How long it lasts though, before it does it again?

Will have to contact Caledonia Classic Arms to see if they sell replacement internals for the Mags.

Stuart

[Hairydavey]

To be honest I bought two of the 19 round extended mags and never looked back. Trying to find a couple more so I can toss the 10 rounders in the bin or set fire to them depending on how my mood will be when the time comes. I've had so many problems with them and hate them that much.

The 13 and 19 round magazines are far better, made of different and more sturdy plastic. No idea why they went to the 10 rounders but I suspect penny pinching.

Shame as it's a well made gun and great with decent mags.

[stonecutter]

Hi Guys just an update about me & my X Trim.

From day one I have struggled with shooting my X Trim not from any issues with the gun but from old age!

As a “senior” practical pistol shooter from before the 97 ban I really enjoyed my pistol shooting and when the X trim first came on the scene I took the plunge and bought one even though you have to put up with a very long barrel and that stupid rod hanging out the back.

I have to say that although the barrel & the rod get in the way when you are on the range, once that buzzer goes off and you start shooting you don't really notice it.

The problem I have had is with my tired old eyes, if I put my reading glasses on I can see the sights perfectly but the targets are a complete blur and when I put my proper glasses on I can see the targets but not the sights.

The answer to my problem came in the form of the new mini red dot sight mount from.

http://www.customguns.co.uk/shop-pag...-mount/9700063

As I already had a Shield Mini Red Dot Sight sitting in the drawer, it was just a case of removing the original sight and fitting the new mount and then the sight on top.

And then off to the range to sight it in which took all of 5 mins, I have to say I was amazed with the results I was able to shoot much faster, tighter groups almost straight away.

The trouble is when I miss now I have no more excuses it's all down to me and the lack of trigger control.

Back in the days before the 97 ban I tried shooting my pistols with red dots on but I could never find the dot as back then the mounts were always to high, but with this new mount and Shield mini red dot it's as close to the bore line as physically possible so I found it easier to pick up the red dot.

I tried to take some pics of the set up but I think my daughter has been messing with my camera as the pics all look blurred to me!

I will try and add them if i can asap. Cheers

[kippers]

Based on all these rave reviews and input from other BBS members I've decided to go for an Xtrim with the integrated moderator. Just wanted to ask before ordering, does the moderator slow down the action and is it more sensitive to ammo?

Many thanks