"Shorty" open guns for USPSA?

[ksf141]

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.  

[rishii]

35 minutes ago, ksf141 said:

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.  

years ago I asked a Team SVI shooter about that setup they sold

he said, it works but it won't beat an open gun

[Jumprun13k]

I started with a Matchmaster, but was able to get a Hardy Mongoose recently (Technically I got 2, lol). I just prefer the shorties. I have shot the full sized guns and they are certainly a bit softer feeling, but I just like the quickness of the shorty. 

 

I really think it comes down to personal preference. 

 

I do wonder how a steel grip would affect how it shoots. 

[ChuckS]

On 2/2/2018 at 8:58 AM, ksf141 said:

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.  

The tribrid is not as effective as a regular comp. (I have used both) But there is one distinct advantage to the tribrid: You can get away with all kinds of stuff like foot faults since it is so friggin' loud, the RO will not tailgate you one bit. Besides that, the reduced reciprocating mass may be a plus. Minor loads in a gun for steel probably OK. Major loads, very unpleasant.