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    Commander Length 1911's

    in 1911-style Pistols

    Posted

    I have a S&W Gunsite that I bought used...actually it was a range gun at Hoffman's Gun Center in Newington. The gun has been 100% reliable with all factory and my handloads. I have just over 1200 rounds through it. I paid $450

    I carry it in a Milt Sparks Summer Special II

    My point I feel you are better served by purchasing a used firearm than a new one. More bang for the buck :)

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

    Non-slip Grips for Single Stack

    in 1911-style Pistols

    Posted

    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!

    Bought a new P-18 recently

    in Para

    Posted

    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! :cheers:

    Tactical Solutions 1911 .22LR Conversion

    in 1911-style Pistols

    Posted

    Thats good to know, I was curious if someone elses mags work with the TacSol. There mags are well made and function great but break the bank!!!! I was going to try a kimber mag but hated like hell to spend the money on it to not work. I will have to order one now, I'll put it through its paces. Thanks

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

    Tactical Solutions 1911 .22LR Conversion

    in 1911-style Pistols

    Posted

    Thats good to know, I was curious if someone elses mags work with the TacSol. There mags are well made and function great but break the bank!!!! I was going to try a kimber mag but hated like hell to spend the money on it to not work. I will have to order one now, I'll put it through its paces. Thanks

    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!

    Bought a new P-18 recently

    in Para

    Posted

    Does it have the PXT extractor?I'm not 100% sure but someone makes a sleeve that will allow you to use standard extractors. If it's not a PXT, you can go with a standard extractor from any of the many manufacturers out there. I'd personally go with a AFTEC. As for thumb safeties, you'll be able to use any thumb safety that's made for the 1911.

    Of course a little fitting here and there is required.

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

    Bought a new P-18 recently

    in Para

    Posted

    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.

    Dang 38 Super Pistol...

    in 1911-style Pistols

    Posted

    Had to remove two coils from the Wilson mags in my 9mm Trojan. I would suggest taking the mags apart and cleaning them, looking for coil bind or stacking. Put a small bend up just under the follower nose. I've had some mags that that bend helped.

    With the slide off, check the clearance between the ejector and the magazine. I've seen several hit, just remove a little off the bottom of the ejector if it hits. You'll need to remove the ejector to do this.

    If nothing is bound and the mags are clean, not hitting the ejector, cut one coil from the bottom of the spring and check it.

    I wouldn't remove more that two and do it one at a time.

    Might check for a burr on the magazine release also.

    New mags, load the up and let them sit for a day or so to let the springs set before cutting the springs.

    +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 want to go open but where to start...?

    in NRA - Bianchi Cup

    Posted

    I have a Gilmore Shroud on the gun my daughter uses and we just got a Caspian / Piatt Shroud. I am hard pressed to choose between the two. Plus I also have two old Hillver / Koenig shrouds that are perfectly servicable, a little wider than most like but I ran one for years until I built my custom unit.

    I have 5 AP guns in Super, 3 open and 2 metallic. I am looking at building one for my Dad and he only loads 38Spl or 9mm so we are going 9mm for him. I have a choice of Tanfoglio (which I already own and is reliable) and an old free 1911 frame. I suspect I am going to land up building both for different reasons. My Dad already owns a Tanfoglio in Std configuration and it has been brilliant. Not the best for accuracy for AP but it is relaible as hell with std loads. He also has enough magazines to shoot everything without reloading a mag all day.

    If my guns disappeared tomorrow I would be torn between 9mm or Super, both have advantages.

    I like 9mm as you could in theory use factory ammo in a pinch and brass is absolutely everywhere for peanuts. John Pride does OK with 9mm, so you will shoot as good with one or the other.

    Scopes, Call Brownells and see if they have some AImpoint CompC left, if so grab one, and buy a PFI as well as a backup plan. Can't have to many good optics when shooting open.

    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!

    I want to go open but where to start...?

    in NRA - Bianchi Cup

    Posted

    First of all I should clarify... I'm am not personally building this pistol. I'm having it built!

    Thanks to you both for the advise. Definitely some clarification on some items! Still looking for some advice on powders... Fast or slow burning? I'm guessing slow for the comp to be at it's best.

    Regarding the Gilmore shroud! Where do you get one? Gilmore's site is down? Cost? Who else makes a good scope? Lots of bad press on the Gilmore sight, but we all know the saying about opinions?

    Mine will be a single stack Caspian with probably a Schueman barrel as well.

    Cost on magwell from Warren? I know his stitch shift price... 300!

    Thanks again!

    OBTW... I'll be shooting a match in Billings this weekend. Only 10 minutes from home.

    For optics, the Pride/Fowler AP red dot is the way to go. There's a link on here in the Bianchi Cup section somewhere for that scope.

    The Gilmore shrouds are rare to find anymore. If you have serious problems finding one, get back to me and maybe I can help. I have a couple of them stashed for future gun builds and could maybe be persuaded to part with one of them.:roflol:

    As far as the powder is concerned, you won't be pushing enough velocity to need a slow powder. Most use something like WST, AA#2, W231, or Titegroup. The faster stuff in other words. Stay either under 1100 FPS or over 1150. If you get in the area in between those numbers, you're playing with the speed of sound and the accuracy gets hinky for the 50 yd stuff. Keep your loads either super-sonic out to 50 yds or sub-sonic from the get-go.

    The magwell/prone pad goes for around $50.00. Shoot Warren a PM or an email and he can fill you in on pricing.

    Alan~^~

    I want to go open but where to start...?

    in NRA - Bianchi Cup

    Posted

    First of all I should clarify... I'm am not personally building this pistol. I'm having it built!

    Thanks to you both for the advise. Definitely some clarification on some items! Still looking for some advice on powders... Fast or slow burning? I'm guessing slow for the comp to be at it's best.

    Regarding the Gilmore shroud! Where do you get one? Gilmore's site is down? Cost? Who else makes a good scope? Lots of bad press on the Gilmore sight, but we all know the saying about opinions?

    Mine will be a single stack Caspian with probably a Schueman barrel as well.

    Cost on magwell from Warren? I know his stitch shift price... 300!

    Thanks again!

    OBTW... I'll be shooting a match in Billings this weekend. Only 10 minutes from home.

    For optics, the Pride/Fowler AP red dot is the way to go. There's a link on here in the Bianchi Cup section somewhere for that scope.

    The Gilmore shrouds are rare to find anymore. If you have serious problems finding one, get back to me and maybe I can help. I have a couple of them stashed for future gun builds and could maybe be persuaded to part with one of them.:roflol:

    As far as the powder is concerned, you won't be pushing enough velocity to need a slow powder. Most use something like WST, AA#2, W231, or Titegroup. The faster stuff in other words. Stay either under 1100 FPS or over 1150. If you get in the area in between those numbers, you're playing with the speed of sound and the accuracy gets hinky for the 50 yd stuff. Keep your loads either super-sonic out to 50 yds or sub-sonic from the get-go.

    The magwell/prone pad goes for around $50.00. Shoot Warren a PM or an email and he can fill you in on pricing.

    Alan~^~

    I want to go open but where to start...?

    in NRA - Bianchi Cup

    Posted

    First of all I should clarify... I'm am not personally building this pistol. I'm having it built!

    Thanks to you both for the advise. Definitely some clarification on some items! Still looking for some advice on powders... Fast or slow burning? I'm guessing slow for the comp to be at it's best.

    Regarding the Gilmore shroud! Where do you get one? Gilmore's site is down? Cost? Who else makes a good scope? Lots of bad press on the Gilmore sight, but we all know the saying about opinions?

    Mine will be a single stack Caspian with probably a Schueman barrel as well.

    Cost on magwell from Warren? I know his stitch shift price... 300!

    Thanks again!

    OBTW... I'll be shooting a match in Billings this weekend. Only 10 minutes from home.

    I want to go open but where to start...?

    in NRA - Bianchi Cup

    Posted

    Fact... I'm going to build an open gun for NRA AP

    Fact... It will be a single stack 1911 on a Caspian Frame and STI slide

    Help... Is 9 mm going to get it done? 115 or 124? Slow or fast burning powders?

    Fact... caspian barrel shroud and stick shift with PF 4 reticule dot site?

    Help... Magwell for this set up?

    Help... Barrel? Bull or bushings?

    You are the ones who know and I would really appreciate your guidance. I am currently shooting metallic with a long slide 45 with an ultimatch bull barrel, acc-u-railed, major slide lightening and use 10 round mags to elevate my sights while prone?

    Did I mention I AM going to build an open pistol? I don't want to make the wrong decisions based on shooting open USPSA for years!

    Thank you all for whatever you can do to help me make the fewest mistakes!

    USPSA Clubs near Springfield MO

    in Match Announcements - Pistol Only - USPSA, IPSC & Misc.

    Posted

    Chad,

    There are a few of us that shoot at the COPS range that for many years have "embraced the dark side", the Open Class.......

    If you don't mind shooting with and old broke down guy, Cliff or Myself would be happy to squad with you.

    I'm not sure which one of us is more broke down.....

    Looking forward to meeting you.

    Marty

    A-7424

    St. Louis, MO

    Thanks Marty I appreciate that very much. If you don't mind I'd like to add you to my friend list so I can contact you after I make the move. :cheers:

    USPSA Clubs near Springfield MO

    in Match Announcements - Pistol Only - USPSA, IPSC & Misc.

    Posted

    Joplin Action Pistol Club Shoots on the 4th Sunday of each month.

    we have 3-4 Stages and a Classifier round count could exceed 100

    contact me or look up information at http://www.joplingunclub.com

    We need you to help up our number of shooters and rounds shot to get more slots for the nationals. as it is we only get 1 for the state.

    My shop website si located at http://www.tlso.net

    thanks for the info.

    how many shooters do you pull each month? any open guns?

    looks like i'll be living on the north side of town right off of I-44. how long would you figure the drive to be?

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