Range Report: Glock 22 ATOM mount Aimpoint T1 combo. [Archive]

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CFII

07-13-13, 16:10

My Glock 22 project is now complete and back from its initial range session. The pistol is a 3 month old Gen4 Glock 22. I had only fired 50 rounds through it before the extensive slide modifications, which are listed below:

Vickers Slide Stop
Vickers Magazine Release
Glock factory minus connector
KKM compensated barrel
Unity Tactical ATOM mount installed by Mark Housel
Front cocking serrations
Sniper Gray Ceracote.

I shot 200 rounds through the pistol today in a combination of optic zeroing and drills. When I assembled the pistol on Thursday I adjusted the red dot to match the top of the irons. I was pleasantly surprised that at 25ft my 5 round group was only 1" low and 1" left. All 5 shots were in a neat hole. I then pushed the target to 50ft and again fired 5 rounds. The group was perfect in elevation and 1" left. All rounds piled onto each other. Lastly I pushed to 75ft and again fired 5 more rounds. The group was 2" high and 1" left. The rounds were in roughly a 3" spread. Not bad for 165gr CCI blazer.

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After these three groups I made my adjustment on the T1 to bring the group left and a little lower at 25m. This pistol with a perfect 75ft zero will shoot 1.5-2" low at 25ft, which highlights the ballistics of the cartridge. I settled for 1" high at 75ft as it was the best zero overall.

As for the shooting qualities of this setup, they are superb. The guns tracks quickly in recoil, with minimal flip. I am able to track the dot in recoil and see my hits on paper in real time. Shooting pistols with RDS will highlight any trigger abuse. The setup will keep you very honest with your trigger pull.

Finding and tracking the dot upon holster presentation is quite easy. The tall front sight catches your eye, and the rear of the sight centers your eye. I find it much faster and easier to pick up than some of the other RDS on the market.

Shooting quickly is a snap. Shooting on the move is too easy. I find it very similar to shooting my carbine with a T1. I look forward to shooting this setup further, and perhaps taking a pistol class or two with it. I think the future will have many, many more people running RDS on pistols.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/akscott60/image_zps32f10a4a.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/akscott60/media/image_zps32f10a4a.jpg.html)

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Dos Cylindros

07-13-13, 17:38

Nice setup. The only thing I would opt out of is the comp, but taht is purely a personal thing. Thanks for the heads up. I'm dying to give the RDS set up a go on one of my guns, but I am holding out for confirmed reports that RMR's are holding up to the abuse. Trijicon allegedly upgraded the internals recently & as soon as I hear they are holding up, I'm going to take the plunge.

CFII

07-13-13, 18:11

The comp is easy to remove. :cool:

Dos Cylindros

07-13-13, 19:09

The comp is easy to remove. :cool:

I know. I wasn't trying to trash talk, it's just not my cup of tea. You do have a really nice setup there.

NCPatrolAR

07-13-13, 19:19

what kind of comp is that?

CFII

07-13-13, 19:24

what kind of comp is that?

Its a KKM compensator.

Swag

07-13-13, 20:04

CFII

07-13-13, 20:11

Nice set-up. How quick can you place it on target with the T1? How's the recoil, double taps/follow up shots? Encountered any cycling or feeding issues with the T1's weight? Sorry for all the questions but I'm seriously interested. I have a G24 with a KKM 9mm conversion barrel that I might try this set-up on.

If I draw and push out while looking at the front sight, the dot falls natually into view as the pistol locks out. I find it quite easy to do. The recoil in the 40 isnt bad, especially with the KKM Comp. I only have 200 rounds through this setup, but its been 100% reliable with the X300 and T1. The net weight increase is 2oz accoring to Unity Tactical.

Swag

07-13-13, 20:23

Thank you good Sir. I've had an aversion to pistol mounted RDSs but this has me thinking twice.

Swag

07-13-13, 21:23

Their site is under construction. If you don't mind, how much to mill the slide for the mount and refinish only?

CFII

07-13-13, 21:25

http://www.landmprecisiongunworks.com/wordpress/documents/ATOMForm.html

This is the order form to use. It will give you prices for services and product.

Swag

07-13-13, 21:27

Gracias

jaxman7

07-13-13, 23:25

Nice! Was just looking at that slide on their website tonight.

Alright Unity Tactical. Time for an M&P version!

-Jax

okie john

07-14-13, 00:33

I settled for 1" high at 75ft as it was the best zero overall.

Thanks for mentioning the zero. What load did you use? Where did it hit at 25 and 50 feet? Where does it hit beyond 75 feet?

Sorry, but I'm a zero geek.

Okie John

CFII

07-14-13, 08:56

goteron

07-14-13, 09:22

Nice! Was just looking at that slide on their website tonight.

Alright Unity Tactical. Time for an M&P version!

-Jax

M&P RMR and T-1 adapter plates will be available this fall. After our aftermarket slides.

Nice Gun!

okie john

07-14-13, 14:39

With 165gr Blazer, the 25ft impacts 1" low, it's perfect at 50ft, and it's 1" high at 75ft. If I left the zero perfect at 75ft, the close range work was quite a bit low. Too low IMHO.

I have no shot farther as I was at the limit of the indoor range.

Thanks for the response. I'd bet that you'll see some impressive groups at 50 yards and farther once you give that a try.

Okie John

jaxman7

07-16-13, 19:47

M&P RMR and T-1 adapter plates will be available this fall. After our aftermarket slides.

Nice Gun!

Thanks goteron. Looking forward to long term reviews of this setup.

I have a RMR coming in the next couple of weeks and honestly before I saw this thread I had one place in mind to send my M&P slide off to to get milled for the Trijicon. This has me second guessing that decision.

Yes I am working on a review of Unity Tactical's Fusion picatinny rail accessories but honestly I hadn't even looked at their Atom option until very very recently.

I do like the fact that if I go with the RMR it is not a completely permanent solution to mounting a red dot. If bigger and better MRDSs become available I can change out mounts without changing out an entire slide.

-Jax

SpankMonkey

07-16-13, 20:20

OP how is the Sniper Gray Ceracote holding up. Thoughts, impressions, it looks great.

CFII

07-16-13, 23:51

OP how is the Sniper Gray Ceracote holding up. Thoughts, impressions, it looks great.

So far so good. I just got some holsters for it so I imagine I will get some holster wear soon. The breechface is slightly polished by the cases, but not worn through. Im impressed so far.

SpankMonkey

07-18-13, 00:47

So far so good. I just got some holsters for it so I imagine I will get some holster wear soon. The breechface is slightly polished by the cases, but not worn through. Im impressed so far.

Glad to hear it. The slide looks good, really like the color. Let us know how it holds up.

CFII

07-21-13, 22:20

New holster. So far the finish is pretty damn indestructable.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/akscott60/image_zpsb881b60c.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/akscott60/media/image_zpsb881b60c.jpg.html)

Krull

07-21-13, 22:48

I can't help but think this set up on a 34 with a 30 round mag would be something amazing!

Nola_Jack

07-22-13, 20:05

Who made that holster?

CFII

07-22-13, 20:54

Who made that holster?

Friend of a friend. I got two. One with the X300, one without. Nice kydex work.

Nola_Jack

07-22-13, 20:58

Friend of a friend. I got two. One with the X300, one without. Nice kydex work.

Very nice work, think he would be interested in doing more? I've got an atom 17 I'm looking to get a holster made for.