Beauxdog

My solution to the age old problem was to have a special pair of glasses made. The left lens is my regular lens w/bifocal in a progressive lens. For the right lens, my eye Dr. made a lens that lets me focus 5" past my hands. That way I can see my front sight & the target is fuzzy, as it should be. This is like what a bifocal lens does but the whole lens is made that way. Now I can see my front sight and still be able to read, score targets, work the Nook for scoring. I bring my guns (with permission) to the office to check everything works as it should. The biggest problem is getting the folks that make the lens to make it to the correct prescription. They see what should be a bifocal script and don't think it is correct. Once they understand what your trying to do, then they make to lens as required. I can now see my front sight without having to hold my head at odd angles to get the bifocal in the right place. All I shoot is SS and really don't want to swap to anything else. Beauxdog

Look at what the Big Guys are running at the SS Nats. The .45 runs better and the .40 is a little easier to control. I've been running a .45 ACP for years just because. Others run the .40 for the same reason. Pick one and go practice and when your done go practice some more. Beauxdog

I use a 9mm non-ramped barrel in my STI. My gunsmith built one for me several years ago from parts I had on hand. Clark barrel, Caspian slide and STI frame. Since I only use it for minor loads, it's never been a problem. A great steel gun and I got to shoot the Pro-Am with it this year. This gun is really fun to shoot, holds a lot of ammo and hardly no recoil. Beauxdog

Don't think that one will work in single stack. It has a full length dust cover and rail, so I don't think it will make the weight limit and it has a 14 round capacity. Beauxdog

I use an STI Sentry in SS. Worked right out the box. Only addition was a Dawson magwell and enlarged mag button. Load ammo on Dillon RL-550. Been using this one for 23+ years. Works like a champ. Beauxdog

Hey Latech-15, Why don't you tell us how you really feel. Quit holding back. Beauxdog

I donb't know who can't get a double stack .45 to run. I've had a Para Double stack in .45 for the last 20 years and it never fails as long as I put good ammo in it. Shot it this past weekend at a local match. Beauxdog

A good gunsmith should be able to fix the loose lock up problem for you and tell you if changing out the barrel is the way to go. There are several options for you to consider. Such as how much money you want to put into the gun. Welding up the lugs and recutting them, swapping out the bushing, chaning out the link to make the barrel fit tighter and tightening up the slide to frame fit are a few. Talk things over with a gunsmith and if you don't have a local smith you can use or trust there are many good ones on this site you can go to. Beauxdog L-2311 NRA-Life

The Para Pro Shop has them and you may also try CDNN Sports of Texas, they will have them on sale at times. Beauxdog L-2311 NRA-Life

A small frame 1911 pistol really won't make much commerical sense. It would be a very small market and would not be cost effective for the makers. Also, 380 ammo is not leagal in USPSA or SC competition. Yea, we know it's .355 but it's not 9x19. Beauxdog L-2311 NRA-Life

The Para mags I used in an Armscor double stack 45 worked great for me. No issues and never had to be "yanked" out, they dropped free. Beauxdog L-2311 NRA-Life

Try using bathroom caulk, the clear kind, to hold it down. I spoke with the Dad of a pro shooter from Louisiana, he told me he puts a little bit on his finger and smears it on the fiber rod. This glues it down to the sight and since it's clear it still picks up enough light. Any kind of RTV sealant that is clear will work. You use so little, one tube will last you a life time. You will have to use a razor blade or small blade knife to remove the rod when you need to change it out since you are gluing it down. Hope this helps. Beauxdog L-2311 NRA-Life

The use of the single stack grip won't pass the rules as they are for now. THe rules stated the frame must be metal and it must be the same demension as a 1911. I have a single stack grip for one pistol and use it with a Marvel Conversion. It is awesome for use on shooting steel and just a lot of fun to play with. Beauxdog NRA-Life L-2311

CB, don't worry about being obnoxious to Latech. We treat him that way all the time. He ususally deserves it as well. Beauxdog

I'm still having a problem getting off to go. Too many folks off the watch the game. Will have to try and swap with someone. Will see what I can do. Beauxdog

Superbowl Sunday.... Good Work T-Roy

Pics work for me and the pistol looks really good. What is the cost (in round numbers) of a custom gun such as this. Thanks, Beauxdog

Curtis, Leave it to Darrel and I to help you spend YOUR money. If you need anymore assistance don't hesiatate to call. We always like to help. Beauxdog

Curtis, First, it's hard to believe your moving away from the Glocks. But at least your moving in the right direction. Take a look at the 40 S&W before doing anything. Even in Single Stack you will be able to shoot major and you can still down load to a very light load for steel. The problem with 9mm is you are stuck with minor and there is no way around it, you will lose a lot in points without any real gain in capacity. If you are looking for one gun to do it all, I would suggest a 2011 style gun. Do it right the first time and don't look back. It will be cheaper in the long run. Your buddy, Beauxdog

We have sold several Del-Ton kits at a shop I do some work for and thye have worked out really well. A few folks are shooting them in 3-gun matches and have not had any problems. Good deal for the money. Beaquxdog

The Marvel and STI units were both designed by Bob Marvel. He "sold" the rights to the Marvel 22 conversion long before the STI unit hit the market. I have not had a chance to try the STI unit but the Marvel unit is very good. The only time it decided to puke was at a match, go figure. I have the Marvel and a Colt conversion and the Marvel is way better. A friend bought 2 of the Kimber units and one is great, no problems and shoots like a dream. The other one, he wouldn't use for a trotline sinker. Sometimes luck plays a big part in all of this. He bought them at the same time and accidently gave the good one to his son.