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by Weekend Shooter
Sat Nov 26, 2011 5:33 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: RE: Matchguns 5
Replies: 13
Views: 2966

I had the same problem at the start. Ernie was very kind in pointing out the procedure to take it apart. I cleaned it ans then put a little MDS grease on the pins so that they would not move around. Increased the weight of the trigger a little. Works great. I havent had a misfire for the last 2 year...
by Weekend Shooter
Fri Apr 23, 2010 9:23 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Just bought a new MG2 RF. Will this end in tears?
Replies: 35
Views: 9625

Thanks Brian, I will just do that and ring up Stefano Calzetti for that list you gave me. Otherwise my only complaint is clearing misfires or accidentally triggering in dry fire and having to pull back the slide. am wondering actually why the clearances were not designed to eject an unfired round ea...
by Weekend Shooter
Wed Apr 21, 2010 9:12 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Just bought a new MG2 RF. Will this end in tears?
Replies: 35
Views: 9625

Ah man, just broke the firing pin. Just when I was getting extra terrestial targets. Any idea where to get replacements?
by Weekend Shooter
Tue Sep 01, 2009 8:59 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Free pistol
Replies: 8
Views: 2464

Hi Rob,

We dont have an ultrasonic cleaner unfortunately though I think that would be the ultimate. I once saw my car injectors cleaned in one and it was miraculous.

Would you think that Hoppes 9 might help? Any suggestions?
by Weekend Shooter
Mon Aug 31, 2009 7:30 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Free pistol
Replies: 8
Views: 2464

Any thoughts on how to clean out the compensator. I left mine for a week in WD40 hoping to get the cemented carbon and lead out which glued the comp's stainless internal tube to the outer sleave.

Nothing much happened...
by Weekend Shooter
Sun Jul 12, 2009 9:20 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: MG5 - original compensator to be exchanged
Replies: 24
Views: 5579

Yeah you're right... not quite flat... Artistic license... Anyway, have you had any problems with your piece so far? What are your two cents on the pistol.
by Weekend Shooter
Fri Jul 10, 2009 8:34 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: MG5 - original compensator to be exchanged
Replies: 24
Views: 5579

Ernie's got a point on keeping the gun clean. The lever on mine got stuck in the open position. I took the assembly apart cleaned it and put it back inside. As the pins that hold the trigger assembly together have no circlips on the side, I suspect that they move out of place and jam the lever's mov...
by Weekend Shooter
Tue May 26, 2009 1:23 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Which is the more reliable?
Replies: 10
Views: 2779

I do have an MG5E which by the name alone might raise alarms. There is one more advantage of the electronic over the mech trigger and that it's so easy to dry fire. During comps, you may leave the firing line and when you get back, you will need to do a handful of shots to warm up again which the me...
by Weekend Shooter
Wed Mar 18, 2009 8:13 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: RE: MG5 Review
Replies: 9
Views: 2164

My level of skill can not really make the difference between the mechanical and the electronic. I tried one of the mechanical versions that we have here. Our champ however swears by the electronic trigger. I'm sure both comps are fine and it's an aesthetic matter only. My grip needed a little smooth...
by Weekend Shooter
Tue Mar 17, 2009 8:18 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: RE: MG5 Review
Replies: 9
Views: 2164

I have a 3 piece release mechanism on an electronic trigger. It has misfired but I think it's because the trigger weight was too low, the screw was practically all the way. I've increased the tension and have not gotten again a misfire yet (and improved my score too though still get my wildshot). Ex...
by Weekend Shooter
Sun Feb 01, 2009 6:13 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Weight for Second Stage
Replies: 14
Views: 2300

I m using an FWB P40. I practically unscrewed the second stage weight adjustment screw to the lightest possible. I think the Julian has a point. Coming from a 500gr total trigger makes the last grams feel like nothing. But it seems that Fred has a point in his choice (surely, his experience his more...
by Weekend Shooter
Sat Jan 31, 2009 9:09 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Weight for Second Stage
Replies: 14
Views: 2300

Sorry for the confusion. The total weight is 500gr however broken down in say 480gr for the 1st stage and 20gr for the second stage. I think that's legal.. Any thoughts if it should be say, 350/150gr or 480/20gr? The 480/20gr is closer to a FP since the final shot (which is what I feel by and large)...
by Weekend Shooter
Sat Jan 31, 2009 7:17 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Weight for Second Stage
Replies: 14
Views: 2300

Weight for Second Stage

I ve tried to do a search on the optimal weight for the second stage, but couldn't find any. I know the answer could be the usual, "As you like it..." but I wanted to ask the resident experts for their thoughts on the advantages of having a very light second stage (as to cut on my search /...
by Weekend Shooter
Sun Jan 04, 2009 2:49 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Pistol Cleaning
Replies: 25
Views: 5349

After reading this chain, I could not resist. I had to clean my Rapid Fire and Free Pistols and bond with them. But needed a quick comment if I'm doing it right or wrong. I pull small cotton balls (the size of spit balls) that were soaked in a few drops of Hoppes 9 using a nylon line inserted from t...
by Weekend Shooter
Sun Dec 28, 2008 5:53 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Options for .32
Replies: 62
Views: 18878

I'm trying to figure out if the issues on the reliability are really so problematic or if there is an issue on the rather vast array of adjustments that can be made on the gun. If you read the Italian press review, one 'defect' they point out is the amount of variability that can be introduced that ...
by Weekend Shooter
Fri Dec 12, 2008 6:10 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: MG5E Question on what to do with the moustache
Replies: 1
Views: 756

MG5E Question on what to do with the moustache

Quick question.

Any MG5E owners that use the 2 moustaches provided keep them on the pistol when boxing the same? The box provided seems to have the moustache positioned in the foam but the box does not want to close. Am I doing something wrong?
by Weekend Shooter
Wed Nov 05, 2008 10:16 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Matchguns and Morini, any major difference?
Replies: 46
Views: 13438

Even the venerable Beretta has had some problems. The current 92FS used to be the 92 F which with the the stopper S, the slide would fly off into the face of the user. I guess the discussion is whether the problems associated with the first run were really too much for a reasonable / prudent person....
by Weekend Shooter
Sun Aug 03, 2008 3:39 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Your shooting habits and costs
Replies: 5
Views: 1690

Your shooting habits and costs

Out of curiosity, who has moved away from shooting heavy disciplines to the .177 AP or the .22lr disciplines because of cost? I used to shoot 9mm and then 12ga, but I found myself happier with a .177 FWB P40. Cost of ammo was a reason. So I sold the 9mm and the 12ga Benelli is just at home for defen...
by Weekend Shooter
Fri Jul 11, 2008 10:04 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: MatchGuns worried over the low MG2 sales to this country !
Replies: 91
Views: 28843

I ll agree with TB. As mentioned, after reading all the posts, I figure that any manufacturer is allowed a lemon every now and then. I ll tell you, the Benz of my boss is a bomb. I be taking in an MG2 which appears to be the ultimate when it works as mentioned by even the worst critic and I suspect ...