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Stand-off Devices for 1911 and Glock Pistols
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| Watch a Glock pistol fail to fire when it is pressed into a firm surface. This can be a critcal problem during CQB activities. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Watch a Glock pistol equipped with a D&L Sports inc. standoff device function properly when pressed into the same firm surface. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Many autopistols will not fire when the muzzle is pressed into contact with a target and the slide is pushed back and out of battery. This is a serious problem when defensive situations get into contact distance and or muzzle strikes are used as part of entry team tactics. The 1911 stand off device solves the problem by placing a checkered strike plate in front of the muzzle end of the slide. With the standoff device in place any muzzle end force is shouldered by the pistol frame, not the slide, so the pistol will keep firing even when in direct contact with the target. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The stand off device was designed to fit 1911 pistols which have integral light rails and at least three cross slots. The standoff device itself has 5 crossslots so your light and or laser can still be mounted, and positioned behind the strike face to avoid damage. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The 1911 stand off device is best fit the first time by a competent pistolsmith. Once initial fitting is complete, then the device can be attached and detached at knowledgeable operator level. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Note: Completely unload the pistol, including the chamber before standoff fitting. Never cover the muzzle of the pistol with your hand. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, a direction that will safely contain a fired bullet. Remove all ammo from your work area. The first time you install the standoff device on G17 pistols, during the initial fitting stage, it is best to completely remove the slide from the pistol. This way you will be able to work the stand on and off the oiled frame rail easier. Once the sliding fit becomes smooth, it will be a simple installation and removal process. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Glock stand off device is currently made for G17 pistols. It is a simple slide on affair with a single crossbolt. Very heavy duty design and impact resistant. The oval retaining nut is marked with "TOP" to assure installation is simple and straightforward. Due to minor variations in polymer frame rails, the first few times the device is slid on and off, put a drop of oil on each rail. You may need to gently tap the device in place with a small rubber mallet. Once the device and the rail are mated together, the drop of oil will no longer be required, just make sure the sliding surfaces are clean. Make sure the cross bolt does not protrude, and is the correct length to fit your holster without any drag. In some cases the end of the cross bolt may need minor sanding to assure it does not protrude from the device too far. Keep the end of the cross bolt round so there are no sharp edges. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| If you are completing a fully customized pistol, you can further blend the stand off device right into your custom build for the sleekest possible look and feel, then refinish it to match. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Once the stand off device is installed, and before firing, with the magazine removed from the pistol, the chamber empty, and no loaded ammunition in your work area, hand cycle the slide numerous times with medium vigor to make sure the slide closes into full lock up. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Then manually operate the unloaded pistol's slide with full vigor numerous times. Then remove the stand off device. If the device is still tight on your frame rails, use a small rubber mallet to tap both device arms in a forward direction on both sides of the trigger guard. Hold the unloaded pistol with the muzzle downward, and the bottom front section of the trigger guard against a padded table edge when you tap the device arms forward. (make sure the cross bolt and the clamp have been removed from the device before tapping). This will remove the device from the pistol rail. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inspect the rear inside face of the device to assure there are zero impact marks indicating the front of your slide, or guide rod is contacting the rear inner face of the stand off device. On very rare occasions an oversized guide rod front face can contact the device. If this occurs, the inner surface of the device should be dressed down until there is zero contact with the rear inner face of the device. DLS inc can assist you with this simple modification if need be. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Be sure to blue #242 loctite all cross bolts in place as needed. Make sure the muzzle of the pistol is in proper alignment with the bullet exit hole in the device. Once the loctite is cured, live fire test the pistol before carrying it for serious purposes. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Keep in mind that if muzzle strikes do not solve the problem, live firing a pistol at contact distance can create blast debris. Be sure to wear your eye and ear protection. Clean pistol as required. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The stand-off device features aluminum construction, and an approximate weight of 2.5 OZ. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| NEVER attempt to do any firearms work while the firearm is loaded. Do not attempt to install or remove the stand off device while the pistol is loaded. Do not attempt to install or remove weapon light or laser or any other rail mounted device from the pistol while the pistol is loaded. Follow all safety rules all the time. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holsters are now available for 1911s and Glock 17s with this standoff device attached. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Price Available On Request | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| This standoff device is designed to allow the pistol to keep operating when there is pressure against the muzzle. Tactical operators / defensive shooters who are formally trained in muzzle strikes need to understand that direct muzzle strikes should only be used in situations where deadly force IS authorized, and you are using a muzzle strike (with your finger completely OUTSIDE the trigger guard) as a last resort effort to avoid using deadly force. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| At approximately 9:00 on this video it shows a failure to fire during attempted contact shooting. The DLS standoff device stops autopistols from being pushed into the out of battery position. The standoff device allows the pistol to keep firing even when pressed into a target. The standoff device is far superior to holding the slide closed to fire. Holding the slide closed takes two hands, and it turns the pistol into a single shot because the slide is not allowed to function as designed. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Dave ...a solidly-built piece....as a combatives student, I have an appreciation for how important this can be. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Dave This standoff device was badly needed - my concern with autos and close contact has been out of battery attempts to fire when situations are 'up close and personal'. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Dave outside of protecting the slide while I'm close combat, the extra added weight could minimize recoil,.....and does | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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