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I am in the same boat, I WANT a new STI, but there is no reasonable division to shoot it in.
It would be a dedicated EDC not an EDC that i can compete with. I have considered Ltd Minor but.....
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19 hours ago, Buck8154 said:
Same as P $1999, and $2499 DUO
According to my notes I paid about $1600.00 for my STI single stack 9mm in 2007. I stopped tracking how many outlaw steel, uspsa and classes I've used it for after 100.
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Has anyone seen a price yet on the C2. thx.
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10 hours ago, f2benny said:
"What didn't you like about the range officer compact?"
Once again it is OK, with issues.
1. First time out the lock, locked the gun up. Would not fire.
2. It took 4 tries over 8 weeks to get Springfield to replace the mainspring housing. They sent the wrong part 3 times.
3. When correct MSH showed up I had used the time to have a good smith work on the trigger so it was lighter and clean.
4. The grip safety with the trigger work and new MSH no longer engages.
5. Last, and probably most important is accuracy with all ammo and multiple shooters is crappy.
It should go back to Springfield, and they have offered. But that means they will not let it leave the shop with the GS not engaging, so there probably goes the trigger work. And, I have to take a day off and sit around waiting for return delivery.
Nothing earth shaking, nothing horrible, just all PITAs.
Last, the finish is just cheap looking and the gun has sharp edges all around. I wonder if Springfield would work the exterior? If they do the sharp parts would it require more money to refinish?
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I have two Colt Gunsite CCOs that I have carried for a decade. This year I bought a Springfield RO compact so I could get more practice time with a 9 v the recoil of a 45.
It is my understanding that if you say CCO it means that the frame is light with a 4 inch length.
FYI: the Springfield is OK, but I would not buy it again.
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I've given up on shooting 45s. I simply cannot get enough practice in before my hands hurt. My 11 year old STI single stack is a cupcake and I can shoot much more and put the time and effort in.
But, if I were given a choice, there is just something about shooting a 1911 in USPSA that just feels right
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I understand that STI is announcing its new line next week. Anyone spot a Glock 19 sized one in the wild?
Pretty sure I would be a buyer even tho I know better than to purchase a just released gun.
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I definitely respect classifications, in context.
Got hooked on attending high end classes with name instructors a while back. I don't go to major matches, just spend my money on the classes. For years weather it is pistol or rifle, out of the 25 people in class I would come in 1st to 3rd anytime a clock came out.
I am also the eternal B shooter, If I go to a USPSA match I'll finish dead center, class and overall.
What does this mean....I am not sure
Reminds me a lot of being in the martial arts for 25 years. Yes, belts and ranks can mean a lot, but only in the specific school within the world of the specific GM you are training under.
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My heated L&R is over 20 years old, still running great and the actual designer always picked up when I have had any questions.
Only regret is not buying a rifle sized one. Also, the cost of the solutions can be pricey.
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Other than RangerTrace does anyone daily carry the STI double stacks...
Any issues?
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I am going to purchase one of the new STIs. Not new to STI, I have an 11 year old single stack and have owned other STI single stacks.
I’ve never owned a double stack STI. At USPSA matches I see shooters treat their magazines with extreme care: loading at the match, cleaning after each stage, playing with springs.
This will be a carry and outlaw match gun. I am use to abusing magazines, P7s, Colt McCormicks, Glocks etc.
Does anyone have positive or negative experiences with recent STI factory double stacks and how they hold up to being kept loaded etc. Can I trust them?
Thx
jon
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I came back into USPSA when Production was introduced. It has changed a lot.
I don't see why we can't review/change the magazine capacity for a year and see where it leads.
The world will not end if we can shoot 17 round magazines in 2020 and then look at the issue again going forward.
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19 hours ago, Hi-Power Jack said:
Yes, I'm willing to try getting into 2-gun (rifle and pistol) - now that sounds like fun
I've shot some MultiGun matches (with my Open pistol, only) and that was also fun.
But adding a rifle could be interesting also - I've got to get the rifle out and practice a bit.
Jack how far are you from OKC?
The hold a monthly 2 gun match that is pretty well run.
Generally six stages. Two pistol, two rifle and two combined.
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The answer is 2 Gun.
The people who love shotguns are the same ones who like reloading revolvers.
As mentioned above, shottys are about reloading not shooting fast.
All our local matches have gone 2 gun. Everyone has a rifle etc. Setting up paper for 223 or pcc and either / or for pistols has brought in the regular shooters.
Dedicated outlaw shotgun matches would be an option.
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I had a small firm on Wall St and lived in Manhattan. The only pistol i saw in 25 years was carried by a jeweler who had been mugged a few years before.
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"I thought it was very accurate mechanically but somewhat hard to shoot accurately".
TIA
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A plus 2 OEM extension on a 17 would help, BUT, I've never me an extension I could rely on.
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Got it. thanks again.
jon
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Going to run a Glock 19 in an outlaw Action Steel match this weekend.
I can't do math. Would the 24 round mag fit in
The Box for Ltd Minor?
Yes, it is Outlaw, but they follow most of the USPSA book to avoid chaos.
DVC
jon
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Taccom does not make an extension for a Colt, and looking for other than Taylor Freelance.
thx
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Other than TF anyone using Colt PCC extensions?
Suggestions and experiences.
TIA
jon
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Is the Steel test another ANNUAL exam ?
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3 hours ago, ddc said:
That is a nice looking pistol and I have STIs. Buuut....
Rules say Single Stack must have a metal frame. Eliminates Single Stack minor in USPSA.
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Handled another one yesterday.
Perfect fit for EDC and 15 rounds.
Now PLEASE talk me out of it.
A. 3K and no division to shoot USPSA in. Limited Minor does not count.
B. Hard to get practice motivated if I am not competing with the gun.
C. Already have 55 guns that I can shoot Steel with.
D. 3K plus + 2 holsters+ 6 mag holders + 4 more mags
E. It is a lot of money when a Glock 19 also goes bang, just not hopefully as accuractely
F. It is still 3K plus plus see D.
thx
jon
Remembering Ammo
in Match Screw-ups
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We've all shown up and forgotten something.
Now I use a Checklist, written down like a stone tablet.
It definitely has more items on it than Moses did.