[Taran tactical base pad retaining pin size]

Thanks, I have had two fall out recently.  

[AFTEC 38SC & 38S]

Mine runs 9mm and 38sc but not 38s.  

[Taran tactical base pad retaining pin size]

What size are the retaining pins?  

[Tripp 10 Round .40 System Mags]

I had to swap followers and springs to get mine to run.  I need to shoot more than 2-3 rounds or they will not drop free.  It's not usually an issue but it can be on certain stages...

[different manufacturers causing the issue?]

You must make adjustments to the bullet dropper.  It is sensitive to bullet profile.  Be careful if you dissemble.  There are, I think three, small BB's inside that are very easy to lose.  

[STI Trubor 38 Super-convert to 9mm]

I measured some .223 cases and 38SC cases.  The .223 cases were around 10 thousands smaller in diameter.  In a worst case scenario, where the case is 10 thousands away from the extractor, it seems like it could slip off.  Can anyone confirm if a super extractor has a longer hook?  Also, would this fix FTE issues with cut down .223? 

[STI Trubor 38 Super-convert to 9mm]

15 hours ago, dvc4you said:

I agree with the OP, everyone's gun is reliable with 38 SC, this is just an exercise (maybe futile) of finding a cheaper option if you have access to inexpensive 223 brass.

Maybe switching your AFTEC to a 38 super would improve extraction.

The .223 case rim is a few thousandth smaller than 38SC.  Would a super extractor have enough contact area with a .223 case? 

[STI Trubor 38 Super-convert to 9mm]

5 hours ago, bret said:

I got a Five Gallon Bucket from working Open Nationals Last year.

 

Unless you are volunteering some of your brass, I'd still like to find a lower cost option. 

[STI Trubor 38 Super-convert to 9mm]

3 minutes ago, bret said:

then why mess with anything else?

 

I can't always recover my brass.  Also, I can get .223 cases for free, which beats paying for 38SC brass.  

 

Its something i wanted to try.  I was hoping someone else may have figured out how to get it to run in a super comp gun.   

[STI Trubor 38 Super-convert to 9mm]

2 hours ago, bret said:

How does the gun run with .38 supercomp?

 

My gun is 100% with 38SC.  

[STI Trubor 38 Super-convert to 9mm]

aftec extractor in a 38sc gun.  Mostly failure to extract.  I can understand a FTE when I am firm firing.  However, form fired "should" run, its only 1 or 2 thousands off from 38SC in the rim area.  

[STI Trubor 38 Super-convert to 9mm]

Has anyone had any success with cut down .223 cases?  I get FTE and double feeds frequently with cut down .223.  However supercomp runs 100%. 

[Ammo for shooting limited at Majors]

Roll sized, once fired from a police range.  Then, plunk tested in my barrel.  I haven't had any ammo related issues at a major match.  

[What brands 9mm 124 gr JHP's are you using?]

I also like PD, 124 JHP.  Accurate and cost effective.  

[Bullets key holing]

Measure the diameter of the bullets.  I got a batch that was under sized.  

[N310 and 200 coated for Major...]

I tried 200 grainer's with a 6" gun and didn't like them.  I dont remember my load.  

 

I am using 180 zero jhp, 4.5 grains n310, 1.185 coal.  It made 172pf at nats last year. 

[40SW case variation]

I don't have any issues with mixed head stamp 40 brass.  Having said that, I run same head stamp for major matches.  

 

I can feel a differnce in 9mm, especially 9 major.  

[Roll sizing brass, is it worth it?]

It solved a problem for me in 40.  As a bonus, I can get an extra round in a big stick.  I put a pw drive on my case pro, so I roll all my brass. 

[SV IMM barrel]

I think I am going to wait for one to come up on the classifieds.  

[SV IMM barrel]

3 minutes ago, BeerBaron said:

jeezuz that thing must be loud and need a lot of powder with all 6 holes in the barrel! I've seen IMM's with 2, 3 and even 4 holes but I've never seen one using the full 6 holes including the 3 square holes with a comp as well. yikes!

It is very loud!  10.1 grains of 3n38 drove the gun down.  

[SV IMM barrel]

That is why I said IMM and did not refer to barrel length.  It is definitely not a gov length.  

[SV IMM barrel]

I bought an IMM on here and it is fantastic(black slide).  My friend has an older SV for sale with different style barrel and comp(stainless) I am trying to cost effectively duplicate my gun.  I assume the same barrel and comp should make the guns "feel" very close.  

 

It it seems like rebarreling should be fairly easy...

[SV IMM barrel]

I am trying to duplicate my IMM without paying a small fortune.  

[SV IMM barrel]

I was afraid of that.  

[SV IMM barrel]

Is the SV IMM barrel the same as hybrid that they sell on their website?