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  1. ive been pouring over this topic for some time as well. While i do own both a Marvel unit 1 and a Tacsol Upper for a standard 1911 lower, I consistently compete with my Rugers and Volquartsens. The muscle memory thing for me doesnt pan out. The only thing I "really" like to be the same is the feel of a 1911 grip angle which you can acheive with a Ruger 22/45, a S&W model 41, and a Volquartsen. Other things like slide release, mag button, etc dont matter a whole lot because there is no reloading in steel challenge. If you have a significant jam to clear, your stage is over regardless so it doesnt matter if you have a slide racker in the same spot as your open major gun. These other guns have all proven ridiculously accurate, reliable, and cheaper than the 1911/2011 conversion builds. The conversions have a cool factor but if you're looking for pure competition, I think there are better options.
  2. STI also produced an "STI" branded 22 conversion upper for some time. I believe it was either just a re-branded Marvel or Tacsol conversion but either way it was marketed directly to STI owners for use on their STI guns. You can find them on gunbroker every now and then, in fact I think there is one on there right now. If you had issues, might be able to bug STI customer service.
  3. i prefer cmore 6moa for USPSA and 8 or 12moa cmore for steel challenge shooting.
  4. Hi folks, I fully understand the process of purchasing a suppressor directly from a retail store (store fills out their part of application, you fill out your part and write a check, store a ubmit applications to atf with check for fee, wait for approval, once paperwork comes back the gun store calls you and you go pick up your suppressor). my question is how the process works for purchasing one online such as gunbroker? I assume first you need to find an FFL that will accept the item and do a transfer for you. But it what happens after you purchase online? How does the seller submit the paperwork to the atf if you are 10 states away? Once approval comes back, does the seller the ship it to your FFL? Looking for insight on this process. Thanks!
  5. No comparison in what sense? Which setup are you saying performs better?
  6. hey all, I dont see or read much discussion about the EAA Elite Gold open guns. I know they have more of an international following but curious what the opinion is on them? There is something attractive about the pricepoint ($1800 out of the box with compensator and magwell etc) and some even come with a major and minor load barrels. What is your experience if anyone here runs one of these guns? Good value for the money? 9mm versus 38 super? Thanks for the help?
  7. Thanks for all the feedback, some extremely helpful insight here. Lots to think about as I keep my eye open for a pre-owned open gun. Would love to see some more open guns built with the Schuemann Tribrid barrel and no comp. the shorty guns with the steel grip looks like a nice combo but adding up the cost makes it tough.
  8. THanks for these videos. Curious where you end up with tuning then shorty. It seems apparent in the video the shorty has noticeably more recoil. Appears to jump higher and do it quicker. Maybe it’s an illusion. iPhone slo-mo is great.
  9. Hmm, this starts to link up with my post from the other day about bringing back Para framed open guns. Could build a Para framed shorty for half the cost of a steel frame STI build.. maybe a shorty Para open gun with Schuemann tribrid barrel and no comp, very hipster I’d say.
  10. This is a really interesting concept. I’ve seen tribrid barrels before but I don’t think I’ve ever seen them used in uspsa open glass without a comp like your setup. I’d be really curious to know how this performs versus a more traditional setup with an external comp. Anyone else running a rig like this to add to the conversation? I think they look look awesome without the comp on the end. Have to wonder though why this isn’t a more popular setup?
  11. This is a beautiful gun! Thanks for the info. So if I’m reading your post correctly, your PF dropped from 175 to 168 in the shorty gun with the same load? Do you think it would drop even more with a 3 port comp?
  12. Thanks, I was afraid that might be the initial feedback. Im guessing why its also easier to find them on the used market for slightly better deals. They are more limited in their versatility. Im guessing if you had a full size gun and shot steel, you probably wouldnt be wishing you had a shorty gun but the same is not true for the other way around.
  13. Hi All, currently looking for a used STI 38 super or 9mm open to get back into the sport after a long break. Ive seen a few STI Matchmasters/Steelmasters for a decent price and remember when these were/are popular for steel shooting with minor loads. My question is whether or not some of you can speak from experience on the viability of using these guns with major PF loads for USPSA? Does the shorter barrel make that much of a difference in recoil/snappiness with major PF loads? Or is it mostly hype and these shorty guns can be set up fine to shoot major PF for uspsa? Do you have a different opinion on 38 super vs 9 major? Thanks!
  14. my two cents having built a few. start with stock 10/22 bull barrel, get a used one. In order of priority/return on investment: #1 upgrade: drop in trigger group like Volquartsen ($200+-) #2 upgrade: C-more railway red dot 8 MOA #3 upgrade: buy about 10 factory mags and as much high quality ammo as you can. #4 upgrade: drop in barrel like TacSol (lightweight) #5 upgrade: lightweight stock like Hogue (keep it simple) no big bulky wooden thumbhole things. These above will take you as far as your skill will go.
  15. thanks for the input, good options
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