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Finally read the FAQs

Finally read the FAQs (3/11)

  1. Yup. A true open gun is still on the horizon... just out of reach now for reasons I've already stated.
  2. To be completely honest. This new limited optics sounds pretty damn perfect to me. Let's me play with all the stuff I want to, without loading 9mm to major being almost required. Basically exactly as I have it now, just moving the optic back to the slide. But it's just one man's opinion.
  3. Primarily Carry Optics right now. But currently building an open gun as well. Yes, my main goal was to make a choice necessary... You either gain capacity at the cost of point value, or gain point value at the cost of capacity. That is the main basis of my idea. If you want to run 170 pf 9mm go for it, but it won't gain anything on scoring. But I can agree that the minimum floor might need to be a little higher. Say just below the average powerfactor of factory 9mm.
  4. But if 9 is scored as minor regardless of "powerfactor" will as many people feel the need to run the ammo at Mach Jesus speeds that see any significant benefit of a comp?. But at the same time, it was the rough draft of thoughts after a few beers last night, lol. Let's see what the consensus is.
  5. I have read through most of this thread (but I admit, not every single post) I'll submit my ideas for critique, and I know some of this will piss off some. But please think of the entirety of suggestion before losing your s#!t on me. So here goes. There are arguments for every side of everything SAO vs striker, thumbrests, weight limits higher/lower. But in my experience, simplicity always helps when things become too convoluted. So as I'm reading this post, I began thinking of what the biggest influence to scoring is, and I came up with 3: Capacity, Point value (major/minor), and Sights (Optic/irons). Everything else has and argument for and against. I'm breaking down divisions based on those 3 criteria, along with adding a little balance to keep/restore competitive compromise. Major and minor to be determined by bullet OD. 38cal is minor only. 40cal and above is Major. You'll have to decide whether more capacity is more important, or higher point value per bullet. Decide what's more important to your shooting style. This will be universal through all divisions as well as a sport wide minimum of 130 power factor. That being said here's the breakdown of the divisions: Ultra Capacity Irons: 170mm mag limit, Iron sights only. No other limitations. Ultra Capacity Optics: 170mm mags, frame mounting optic allowed. No other limitations. ----- Standard Capacity Irons: 140mm mag limit. Irons only. Standard Capacity Optics. 140mm mag limit. Slide ride optic. ----- Micro Capacity Irons. 10 round minor limit, 8 round major limit. Micro Capacity Optics: Same as Irons but with a slide mounted optic. ----- Now the biggest upset I know people are going to have is losing major scoring on open guns. But everyone will be on the same playing field. If your gun needs 170 pf and a comp to run the way you want it to, go for it. But it ends the "let's lower pf requirements to stop blowing up our guns" argument. It simply a balancing decision, more rounds vs point value. Alphas are still the same. Decide whether you want more rounds or more points per round. Next is equipment requirements and/or limitations. All the gadgets that people add to their guns are essentially moot, if you think its worth it, go for it... if you think it's a fad dont... just shoot. Thumbrests, weight requirements, whatever it may be. Some like a lighter gun, some like heavier both are capable. The Micro division will essentially lump SS, production, revo and L10 all together. But remove the restrictions on gun type like SS currently has. Want to shoot a P210? Now it has a home. Cz 97? Now it has a home. 365 xl with a carry comp and magwell? Now it has a home. Won't affect the guys already shooting 1911s, but adds the ability for similarly setup guns to shoot as well, without being forced into a high cap division it isn't suited for. Brings more shooters to the game without creating a million niche divisions to accommodate everyone's little tweek they want to put on their gun. Simply put, if you want to score higher, practice more. Pcc division would remain mostly unchanged, other than adding a 30 round limit. All major manufacturers have a 30 round mag available, and in my opinion, mags that double as hiking sticks seems ridiculous. Keep it similar to what a 170mm mag with 9mm capacity would be, and learn to reload on the clock. Ok, let the roasting begin.
  6. I know it's an uphill battle. And shooting major ammo isn't a huge concern for me at least. But gives me something to tinker with, and keeps the burn out feeling at bay that I've had for a little while. I have 5 kids, 3 of which are on travel ball leagues. So my shooting/gun money budget isn't all that large, lol. But I slowly accumulated parts for this as I could. Dropping a few grand on a 2011 isn't in the cards for me right now. Maybe once the kids are older. But their stuff comes first right now. And I can put everything back to CO legal and shoot that again if I want to.
  7. Just search Amazon for 6-32 thermal inserts. Make sure they are the thinner ones or you will be sanding them down on yhe inside of the dust cover.
  8. These thermal inserts were extremely easy to install. I am by no means a machinist, but I used a micrometer to scribe a line parallel with the top of the frame. Then used the mount as a guide for the spacing. Center punched, and drilled them by hand, then pressed them in with a soldering iron. They're mostly used in 3D printing to reinforce threads. Look up a few YouTube videos to see the process. Biggest thing was I couldn't find 5-40 inserts that match what most 2011 mounts are secured with. So I jumped to 6-32 and had to drill out the mount to clear the bigger screw. Screw heads still fit flush on the mount.
  9. Ran a few hundred rounds of my normal CO load through it today. We did different drills so I can't compare apples to apples regarding any benchmark times I had in the CO setup. But sight recovery and tracking seemed better. Nothing shook loose or broke thatvi can see. Now I just gotta stack the pennies to get the barrel and comp on its way.
  10. Because I already had a TXG frame is the biggest reason. Second is the txg frame is heavier than the aluminum axg frame.
  11. Will be mostly minor through it. But I do want to see how major handles in it.
  12. Thermal threaded inserts pressed into the polymer. I forgot to take "in process" pics. But I can take some when I get home tonight.
  13. I'm definitely going with the barsto threaded barrel. But I'm torn between the Springer 3 port comp, or an SJC 5 port. Springer will be much more install friendly, while SJC will require a ton of rework. And if I'm staying minor anyway, not sure the 5 port will do me much good.
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