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You might want to check the front grip screw on your 2011 if you haven't already. I've seen them loosen and be a bit wider than the frame. This will act exactly like you're describing. Steve

It’s very common for the Vario trigger bows to be .020”-.030” longer than STI triggers. This sometimes causes the hammer strut to push on the middle leaf. Check for clearance between the strut and middle leaf when the hammer is cocked. You’ll also see a shiny spot on the middle leaf. The strut can be carefully ground down for clearance The other replies are good tips too. Steve p.s. I’m not saying Vario triggers are wrong. I use them in my guns.

Thanks! Finish is hardchrome. Denver Metal Finishing did it. I have a Sig Romeo 3 XL scope on it now. I like the larger window over the RTS2.

My latest, I've had it for awhile, but still playing with different comps. Not sure what I like best yet. Steve Pitt

I'm with Joe4D. Just because something isn't practical for concealed carry or for police daily use doesn't mean it isn't practical. My 38SC open gun is a GREAT nightstand gun. 29 rounds of essentially .357 mag, and with the right powder it doesn't have hardly any flash. Yes I've tested it in low light, and no I wouldn't carry it for daily use. Steve Pitt

You might call the reamer company. I use Manson and PTG reamers. They will both send you a copy of their reamer dimensions. Steve Pitt

As a lefty I agree with using the strong hand index finger for all the reasons already mentioned. How light of a spring did you try? Wolff sells a 5 spring pack- factory and #1-4 with the # 4 being the lightest. I've found I will drop mags with the #4, but the # 3 works fine. Most people I've talked to use either the # 2 or #3. Brownell's carries these also. Steve Pitt

From C-More- There will be an RTS3, at least 6 months out. It will have a bigger window, not sure about the footprint being the same as an RTS2. Steve Pitt

Here's a few things I've seen cause this issue: 1) Trigger bow- as discussed above- most likely cause. 2) Center sear spring leaf protruding into the magwell. The magazine then pushes back on the spring. Usually this results in the disconnector not being pushed up reliably. 3) A loose magazine release catch (play in the grip). The overtravel stop screw pushes on the mag release, pushing it back into the magazine. Remove the mag release, seat a magazine and see if you still have the problem. 4) Broken trigger bow where the bow is staked to the trigger shoe. Steve Pitt

What I find the dumbest is all the shooters that complied and went downrange. I'm probably insulting the author of this note. No disrespect intended, but I would have taken a zero on that stage and not shot it! It reminds me of instructors that teach an NRA safety class, go over all the safety rules, then point an unloaded gun at the students for some of the demos. I see it all the time. Steve Pitt

Just to add a little more- I was the RO and had just taken over the timer from another RO. So maybe I didn't have my "RO brain" engaged fully. I did not notice the hammer back and I DEFINITELY would have issued a DQ if I had noticed the safety wasn't engaged. I'm not a new RO, just lack of attention to detail. Lesson learned. My real point in replying was to call attention to D-Stiker's character. Imediately when the stage was finished, he let me know he started with the hammer back. It is shooter's with this type of integrity that is refreshing. FWIW, all of his remaining stages, started with hammer down! Steve Pitt

Quit putting 8 # of pressure on a 2# trigger! I actually had the same problem several years ago, and when I learned to be soft on the trigger, the problem went away. Just another possibility. Steve Pitt

Yes, the Gold Cup wider trigger will be a problem. I would HIGHLY recommend that any holster you get for the Gold Cup (or any gun for that matter) you holster the gun UNLOADED with the safety OFF, grip the gun so the grip safety is deactivated an make sure the hammer doesn't fall. My Gold Cup WILL fire in a 1911 Blade Tech holster if the safety is off. I carry that gun in a Milt Sparks Summer Special holster and that works fine, but it's not really the way to go for USPSA. Steve Pitt

Moverfive- I'm curious about your comment on 7625 powder. I'm running a Trubore comp with 7625 with 124gr JHP's in Supercomp and have noticed the excessive dot movement. I recently tried VV N105 and am undecided about it. I like the way the dot settles better, but it seems pretty harsh in the hand. What powders do you consider better than 7625? (I know what some choices are for 3SC, but would like to hear what you consider better specific to dot movement). Thanks, Steve Pitt

I saw the same issue that Cha-Lee is reporting at our June match. There were approx. 52 shooters, 6 stages. I also ended up manually entering the scores into EZWinscore I was using Nooks for the stage devices and the master. Steve Pitt Pikes Peak Practical Shooters