P99 Rail Adapter Poll

[Zebraranger]

Im in, and I voted for the aluminum. I'd definitely like one for my 1st gen P99.

[chjade84]

Aluminum is what I made mine out of. Reverse engineered with digital calipers and 3D CAD software.

Sturdy as hell. I started a thread in the P99 section. It's a scope mount, but with a few sight modifications it could be a Picatinny adapter.

[m6amba]

Originally Posted by REDFISH

Even if you open the rail the distance and radius is completely different than all other models of guns, accessories, and adapters. The first generation is a one of a kind rail.

That's what I was afraid of....fricking proprietary stuff anyway!


In that case, I renew my eagerness for a rail adapter, in Aluminum of course!

[mdfd]

and I think red anodized aluminum would be killer!

[txtj79]

I have a rail adapter that I bought off someone in the classifieds section. My understanding is that it isn't made anymore. At somep opoint I was led to believe that it was made for airgun copies of the P99, but I'm not sure. If its any help to Redfish, I can send/post some photos. I would probably be interested in getting another adapter if Redfiish comes through.

-T.J.

[REDFISH]

Hi txtj79,
Yes pictures would be great as it helps to look at different designs. Just PM me. Thanks
I generaly think out of the box in the way I design parts as not to necessarily copy any other design. I also look at the adaptability as a platform to make and add as many options possible. Not just a simple picitiny rail but a base to add flashlights/ lasers/ laser /light combos etc, with the lowest profile/weight/size as possible.

[REDFISH]

The first hand made adapter prototype is done . Pics tomorrow. Next is refining it and getting it all programed in the CNC.
I made the rail removable and adjustable so that it will fit almost any different light/laser combination out there and be able to get it as close to the trigger gaurd as possible. Made of Delrin so it matches the frame texture and color. It is super strong material. I will also try and make it a little closer to the frame as well.

[REDFISH]

Here are the pics of the generation 1 rail adapter, This is a rough hand made sample. I will start programing and refining it next week . Any opinions are welcome as all the forum members are the driving force to which this became a reality.

[mdfd]

Kudos to you Redfish for doing this! It looks great! I know there was alot of folks who requested aluminum, but perhaps delrin will help keep the cost down?

I like to keep the accessories as close to the bore axis as possible. What is the approximate thickness of the adaptor from the bottom of the gun to the start of the rail as pictured here? (Sorry for the quick & crappy photoshop job)

[REDFISH]

No problem. Yest the next stage is to reduce the adapter thickness. If I machine the rail into the adapter I can take about .3" off the height or more. The problem is that all the different gadgets have a different mount point and I was trying to get the switch functions as close to the trigger rail as possible. I still thing I can take about .22" off and keep the removable rail which will be a slidable one that can be adjusted. I do all my prototypes in Delrin and switch to aluminum if strength is needed.