Limited Custom

It sounds like the extractor problem. yes, empty case left in the chamber and also come right out easy after dropping mag. Thanks all for the info. I will try change the extractor. Just not really happy it happen on a brand new gun.

Pictures of the jam itself are always helpful. It does not sound like a classic double feed based upon what you stated. Is the round being extracted stuck against the slide and barrel (i.e. stovepipe)? Does it do it with all of the mags or just one or two? Does it happen during the first few rounds of the mag or the last few? It usually happen on the first few rounds looks like the extractor did not grap the case from the barrel and the slide tried to push the 2nd round in. Makes the 2nd round "bullet" are up against the bottom of the 1st round which is still in the barrel. Some said the gun are too new, if I can go 2-3000 round everything will get smooth........????? I am thinking if it doesn't work at the first place, how can it goes better. Will that somthing to do with tension of the extractor?

Just received another new Limited .40 (2nd one), but having double feed problem. (Next round jamming against the case being extracted.) The gun was fine in the first 100 rounds. And the problem start every 10-20 rounds. The mags should be fine since they’ve been uesd on my other one. Any idea why? My load – 180g / Universal 5.4gr / 1.185 OAL - same as the other. Why ?????

I have the same problem when it's new. After about 3-4000 round, it works fine.

Henning - Where is the buffer ?????? Waiting.......

Some guys said it even help the recoil, is that true?

Has anybody try the Slide-Glide from Brian Enos's store? Does it really work or help?

Askomiko - whats your OAL on the N320 ammo? that's the powder I would like to try. 5.3gr enough?

You ar right, 175 PF for me in a Tanfoglio is very tough to handle, thats why I was hopping to find a special receipe to match or might need to change gun....

Cha-Lee This is another thing I don't understand, Spec on Clay max should be about 3.8 1.12OAL. But your's are a lot higher. How can we make it "soft" by using more power? Longer OAL = need more power = more "bang"???????

So, is that mean you are suggested to use faster power so that I can use less power, then less recoil? Beside titegroup, what kind ? (we cannot get tigegroup here)

Tanfogliocoe - what do you mean by bad pressure signs? jimzim - do you think a slower burn power will help (less recoil) we do not have much choice in Canada, I was thinking to switch to N320.

Pressure is pressure. If you drop the powder charge, but decrease the OAL and get the same velocity, you're getting the same pressure as you were before, so it doesn't really help. Adjust the OAL so that the gun functions and the rounds fit the magazine. Adjust the powder charge to meet the velocity requirements. Sierra's data shows a load with a 180gr JHP at 1.125" going up to 6.0gr of Universal Clays as max. Sounds like you should be fine. R, But will that be more "kick" when I use more power? What I mean is, If I use a STI for 5.2gr / 1.17 OAL to compare, the STI would feel softer (less power). I know its different gun + the design, I'm just wounder if I should change to STI with better control. I do like the Tanfoglio, but I am not a big guy to hold the "kick" I can see some of you guys are using more power than suggested, (Eric use 5.2 on titegroup) is that because we need longer OAL ? Or is it because of the way "Tanfoglio" design?

.40 / 180 gr Help guys.

I have a Limited Custom, using universal clays for power, OAL 1.195 My problem is by loading 5.3gr I got 880 FPS, when I use 5.4gr got 900 FPS If IPSC require 950FPS to meet the PF, I might need to go 5.6-5.7gr. Will that be too much power? Can anyone tell me if that is the OAL make the difference? Should I use 1.17OAL instead and drop back to 5.4gr? Kindly advise.

I am looking to determine how many folks would be interested in a tungsten version of the new ConeHead guide rod design. I've talked to Rich @ Canyon Creek Custom. previously about a custom tungsten guide rod and would be willing to contact him about making up a batch of them either as complete tungsten units or as a two piece design using a screw in tungsten extension to a shortened steel Henning rod if there are enough interested parties. Expect that this is at least a $100 outlay. If you are interested in this please post a response here or PM me This is of course assuming I can get Henning's blessing to pursue this. As per Henning, the extra weight will only benfit the plastic frame, for us using limited custom, it might not make a big different. I m still not 100% sure. But if there is one, I m will to have a try.

Henning In that case, I want one. Will you post it when you and Rich ready for them.

Is tungsten has one for us? They works really good in STI/SV Henning's is nice but just to save the frame (my guess) I do want soming to make the gun with less "kick".

Cha-Lee Thank you for your info,

I've tried Henning 10.75lb but I felt too mich "kick" compare to the factory 12lb. both with 175pf. Is it me or my ammo???????

Henning How about your guide rod? I'm looking forward for it.

Have anyone used the Sprinco Recoil Management Can it really help to soften the recoil

Henning When can we have that? Also you mention your new guide rod. When? is that for the Limited Custom?

10-15 feet is very far. The other brand works a lot closer. But will try out..... Sounds like I will need to buy another brand soon (after I shot it). Thanks guys

I use one, and find that it is really sensitive to the light level. Trying to chrono at dusk is a no-go, direct sunlight going in the sensors - no-go. I generally put a target over the top, white side toward the sensors - shading the sensors from direct sunlight, and I get good readings then. Mark K. Mark How far do you need to shoot from? Do you know what happen when I get the funny 3000 FPS readings?