chad GUNder

Wow! Nice gun... Super nice price!!!

Nice skateboard job!

I have a set of VZ operator 2s. They are definately sweet... But heavy. Burner series grips from Jerry Barnhart are my number 1 choice. They are injection molded with the sand of skateboard tape molded right into them. Super light, escpecially if weight is an issue. They stick to your hands without tearing them up!

Is there a specific rule in the rule book that calls this a range failure... Re-shoot?

Para wound up sending me a new PXT. I replaced the weak one with the new stronger one and the number of FTEs was "Reduced". Pistol sold! Thank you... But no thank you Para!!

Thanks for all of the good info guys. Will start with the heavier PXT spring. If that works, I'll buy 50 of them and stay IDPA legal. If no go on extraction then... iDPA is out and I'll just have to buy another single stack in 9mm. Bummer!

OBTW... Great write up and info on what ammo put up the best groups!!! Thank you!!!

I run my tacsol upper on a Wilson Combat CQB frame. I have successfully run the Kimber mags also... $18 bucks each... Run great but don't lock the slide back or drop free from the pistol. I also have a GSG 1911-22. Their mags ran sweet with the tacsol upper conversion. + drop free and lock the slide back when emptied. $30 bucks when you can find them. Very happy with this unit. If you run a mainspring any heavier than a 17 pounder, my experience would recommend drop to the 17!

Thank you! Looks like I could go to Millennium Custom direct.

It's a PXT. Does anyone know who makes the sleeves?

Recently bought a new P-18. Its intended purposes are IDPA ESP division and Steel Challenge Limited division. Since I shoot Single Stack and CDP primarily these days, I felt this was a good buy for a gun that will get only 10% of my competition time.... Provided it can run flawlessly!!! Stock, this thing was sprung heavier than any of my 1911s in .45. Firing anything other than high powered ammo my first time out with it, the empties would just drool or roll out the chamber. So I replaced the stock mainspring with a 17 lb wolf and the recoil spring with a 10 lb. At the range today (2nd trip) with factory Wally World WWB ejection was firm, when it ejected. Unfortunately now, 25% of the time the slide would come back and the extractor will have left the empty in the chamber. This is now the only problem this gun has. Accuracy is more than acceptable holding 2 inches easily at 20 yards. If y'all could help with the extraction problem I would appreciate it very much. In addition, I need a magwell that will fit the IDPA box and keep me under 43 ounces. Finally, the stock thumb safety needs to go. What type ambis will fit this frame? Does anyone know if the Caspian ambi without the right side tang will work on this gun? OBTW, this is a very recent make but NOT built in the USA. It is stamped Canada on the frame. Thanks All.

How long can you load your ammo? C.O.L. With the KKM? If you've done much testing, What lengths with what kind of bullet profile?

+1 on checking the clearance between the magazine/top round in the magazine and the bottom of the ejector. I'll bet the Tripp mags are built to orientate the rounds to the chamber as high as possible. I've had this same problem in the past and was easily solved with a jewelers file to the bottom of the ejector to ensure no interference.

I got a chance yesterday to feel the difference between the Gilmore shroud and the Caspian. Both are nice, but I did prefer the slimmer Gilmore. I still feel like someone should make a slimmer one yet! Just my 2 cents. I cannot wait to go open! I love high tech! I really appreciate everyones help on this subject! Thanks to all of ya very much!