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I'm thinking about getting a new open gun built.
BiggMike replied to magpulled's topic in Open Pistols
Akai for me. A good group of guy and they build great guns. Atlas will be my second choice. I have an Atlas Limited gun and I have not shot one of their open guns yet. I can attest to him being a good guy and very helpful if you call him. -
DAA Alpha X here.
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Will the Dawson Precision basepads fit the new style mags?
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I would recommend getting a Trubor and see if you will like shooting open. You can find a used one for about $2500-2800. It is a great starter gun and a way to find out what you like and what you don't like. I would hate to see you buy a custom gun out of the gate and not like it. See if you can borrow a gun for some range time practice. My first gun was a Trubor, then a CK Arms Hardcore before I finally decided on my 2 Akai Custom Open guns. My last one was truly spec'd out with tungsten sleeved barrel and PT grips.
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Have you check for comp strikes?
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My bad...I misunderstood his post. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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I was talking about HS-6 only. Most guys I know who use it in STI style guns are at 8+ grains. I was not talking about WAC or CFE. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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I would say for piece of mind; move to small rifle primers. I am at 8.3 of HS-6 and it my cases look like A.
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Wow. What type of gun are you running? For open, I have never seen anything under 7.8 grains.
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+1. As an Open shooter, I laugh at how cheap parts are for my MPX; I'm like give me two please (force of habit). I just switched to shooting CFE pistol and it is almost like cheating.
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You cannot go wrong with Akai. I have 2 Open guns from Akai and they are running like scalded dogs. I also have an Atlas Limited gun also. The thing about Shay is that he will build what you want but he will keep you out of trouble if you get to crazy. They have been busy with the Team guys getting them ready for the Optic Nationals but they are back in the shop now, Shay travels to support his guys and get feed back on the guns. I go to the shop a couple of times a month and they are always there; he will stand by his guns and fix any problems, I have had zero problems with my Open guns. You won't be sorry if you go with Akai, trust me!!!
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I run 2 MBX mags with Gram's spring and followers, they run with no problems. I use the FKS-13 (I think) kit and it works with no problem. I get 29 reloadable. I won't fully switch to them until I get a chance to try the new STI tubes.
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+1
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What is the max amount of 3N38 that you were able to get in a 9mm case?
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You will be fine. I have an open gun on order with Shay & Speedy now and It can't get done fast enough (living close to the shop makes the wait even harder....lol) You have to remember they are busy as hell and Shay still has an open door policy at the shop while still getting guns completed. Also, with Nationals 2 months away they are probably putting in 18 hours days to get the team guys going, the local work and the orders out the door; not to mention Shot Show. Shay is a standup guy, just be patient you won't regret it.
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173-175 pf
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7.1 grains, 124 JHP MG, 1.160 OAL, Win primers.
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I moved from HS-6 to CFE Pistol and I am thinking about moving back. There is nothing wrong with CFE but I think HS-6 works my comp better. The struggle is real!!!!!
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HS-6 is very dirty at low pressure. Try N320, Power Pistol or Clays. Either one of these will give you a nice 130pf round.
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Phoenix Trinity Grip - Metal Mainspring Housing Fitting Issues
BiggMike replied to surfmaster's topic in Open Pistols
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I have steel grips on my Atlas Gunworks Limited guns and I love it. It has reduced the recoil by at least 75% for me. I have the Phoenix Trinity aggressive grips on my limited gun. So people want them smooth but I like the aggressive feel for my shooting style. I would say give each one a few matches in different conditions and see which one performs better for you.
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+1. I just got a Limited gun from Adam and it is amazing. I shot it for a practice match and it ran like it had 10K rounds through it. This gun is super tight but it runs like it is on glass. Whenever I called or email he got back to me very quickly. You can't go wrong with a gun from Adam.
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Some people round off the beaver tail. It doesn't change the handling of the gun or make it unsafe. A small amount and it will fit the box. I know will say this is cheating but each LimPro that comes from the factory does not have the same size beaver tail. I had two of them and each beaver tail was different.
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I currently use CFE, I switch from HS-6 because it was way too dirty, try moving the OAL to about 1.160. You might have to go to 7.2 grains but it should stop the flat primers. I forgot to ask, what type of primers are you using?
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