Derya Melik Beretta 92 locking block installed

Beretta 92 / M9 locking block installed in my Derya Melik. Will they work? Yes, but it requires hand fitting. Why I did this was for 2 reasons. Reason 1 I was not satisfied with the loose fit of the Derya locking block. 2 I Wanted to prove it can be done. Now I have a custom very nice fitting (correct IMO) locking block. Poof of concept for everyone. If supply lines break down (which it looks like they'er going to). You will be able to maintain these pistols completely with domestically sourced parts and or surplus. As always, thanks for watching.It's greatly appreciated. ***Disclaimer do not attempt this unless you are proficient in gunsmitting***.

[@randomposter8964]

Does a tighter fitting locking block result in better accuracy?

[@Sandhill1988]

@@randomposter8964 It can, but it all depends on the tolerances are that are critical to acuracy. My concern was more so the way the locking block fit in the barrel. It wasn't bad but it just wasn't to my liking.It was a little loose and you could rattle it and the block would fall out on its own. This actually is not uncommon.It's just not what I prefer. This particular situation wouldn't necessarily affect accuracy Unless it was extreme in this was not. More critical to accuracy would be the locking tabs that actually lock into the slide and ride in the slide rails. Once the breech is closed and the locking tabs of the block are seated fully into the locking block cut outs on the slide, that would be the most critical To stabilize the barrel and breach during the firing process. Abnormalities in wear and/or machining in those areas can affect accuracy as well as small cracks that can be undetectable at times.

[@Sandhill1988]

I actually have seen small cracks on either blocking block tabs or even the frame pulling the shot one way or the other because there was flex. Of course eventually leads to a catastrophic failure. But if your shots are pulling one way or the other And there's no other explanation a Detailed inspection of the slide and locking blocks are in order. I believe Beretta's PM Full replacement of the locking block is twenty thousand rounds. Recoil springs should be replaced every 3 to 4 thousand rounds This will help prevent unnecessary battering of the breach face and locking block. The ninety two platform is an excellent weapon but like anything else it requires maintenance or will eventually fail.