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Great replies, thanks to all the responders. Lots to go over. I know life is definitely short, and that was a well thought out response. I must say that if certain wives, and not just one I'm very familiar with, would have a lot of our fellow shooters hides tacked to the wall if they knew how much us competition lunatics have shelled out. I only got started in the sport 5 years ago, and was eligible for the senior division immediately.
Started with a Taurus Beretta clone, then from there.........then I needed a 3 gun setup, and reloading gear, then better optics, and that new shotgun.
I have have not regretted one dime..................
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Since I am reaching, (or have reached) that unpleasant time when the bones and eyes are losing ground rapidly, I keep looking at investing in a 2011 for the fun of it and maybe use it for Limited 10 (as long as it is around), then play in Limited and 3 Gun.
The question I have is I don't see why I would invest $2000K plus for something I may or may not stay with. I know STI has its ups and downs, SV is way more then I want to pay, so are there any other alternatives that could be viable in this game without loosing too much?
I have seen a few Para 2011's on line for sale, but I have found very few comments regarding their value. I enjoy tinkering with what I shoot with, and I keep seeing the advice to buy this or that, gut it, and then you will have the gun you want. It seems that perhaps there is a mid way point for those of us who don't want to sell a kidney to finance our fun.
(LOL, if we added up what we spent it would amaze us anyway.)
So, any options out there????
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I am surprised to learn there are still no aftermarket extractors made for the XDM yet. I have broken one and bent the heck out of another, (case head failed on both.) PMC brass, 180 lead bullet and Red Dot both times.
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I tried the old standby, 700X. I found it is really close in feel. As of now it is my go to powder in the .45 using Blue Bullet and Montana Gold 230 grain bullets. It may even be adjacent to it on the burn rate chart. The only drawback is you really have to tamp it down and add the Wally World aquarium pump to the powder hopper to get consistent drops.
Went and bought 4 lbs after I tested it, and of course found 8 pounders at Cabelas a week later. So, I'm doing OK.
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As I was getting ready to place an order, my Open friends keep hollering to go to .40. Since my Kimber frame either has to be replaced or have a cit made for the bushing, (bull barrel model), I could order a Caspian .40 frame and barrel, and travel that direction. In doing so I assume I would have to buy all new .40 mags.
If I do so, will the .40 mags fit my Kimber 1911 frame, or can I close the feed lips on my existing .45 mags and stay with those? If I have to buy all new mags the cost gets close to buying a whole new pistol. I know I'm one of the dinosaurs but .45 is what I have always used. That extra .05 does find the perforations once in awhile.
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The ICE magwell looks like the way to go, thanks for the info gentlemen.
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Seeing L10 is ready for its funeral, moving.on to Single Stack. What Magwells if any are legal for the division? Using a Kimber .45 Gold Match.
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I'm sure this issue has been beaten to death so many times it really is getting old, but.......
I just read in Frontsite the issue to eliminate L10 is on the radar at least at the rules level, so once again, a final comment. As an L10 shooter, the reasons I shoot it are:
Us old diner sores need the two extra rounds to make up for our SS misses, Eyes don't work well any more.
I can keep the mags on the front and close side of the belt which provides better access.
The holster can be just about any retention device.
Major and minor power factors still apply, unlike in Production. Those who shoot major should get benefit for doing so.
I never go to a match expecting to win much more then a decal and a spare mag. If not enough people sign up for a match, eliminate the high level prize. No one wants sandbaggers to benefit at that level.
It would seem USPSA might just be a bit premature in eliminating this division. Should the next presidential election go a certain way, limiting pistols to 10 rounds only may become the norm not only in many states, but across the board. Then L10 becomes very relevant. The way the political landscape is changing, demographics tend to make me think we are headed for 8 more years of a hostile presidency.
So, my real question is why the effort to delete a division? As in all areas of life, it is common for conditions to swing one way, then swing back the other because of the nature of humans. What was old is now new and so forth. This clearly seen in Cowboy Action Shooting which certainly mystifies me. I would not compete in it, but it has seen a surge in popularity, and will also ebb and flow.
I suspect L10 will follow the same path if left alone. It will again in time become a relevant division left to its own devices. Who would have though Carry Optics would be a division 5 years ago?
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I have used Winchester for 10 years plus and can't remember a failure to fire. There are others I cannot say that about.
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Will try the vise work first, then progress from there. Thanks to everyone for the help.
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Started having an issue with 1911 mags sticking in the magwell upon ejection. This did not happen to all of the mags, but it wrecked two matches this fall. The mag release does not seem to be a problem, but others have said the mags are out of specs as far as thickness and that is causing the sticking issue. When I measure the thickness they do seem to be wider about a 1/3 of the way down from the lips.
What is the cure for this issue? Is there a process to get them back into form, or is it buy some more mag time. I use two different .45 mags in the Limited 10 division.
(I know, us dinosaurs are a pain with the Limited 10 and Volkswagen tossing guns........)
One shooter mentioned he knew of a jig fixture that would fix this, but I have never seen one.
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39, that's a heat wave up here in MT. Today we worked in 19 degrees, with 6 inches of snow on the ground.
Getting too old for this stuff.
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You guys were right. I put in the Wolff 14 lb spring set and off the ol girl ran like a top. And since it is 18 degrees outside when I tested it, I know it runs in the cold. Thanks to everyone for the help.
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From what I have studied so far on this and other forums, it is gas volume that makes the compensator work properly to keep the red dot within the sight frame. That is certainly one of the things I want to achieve. I have not ruled out 9 major, but just wondered why the SIG has not been a real option. Obviously it is a real pain to reload, but I do have access to quite a bit of brass.
Even though I will not beat the top shooters, I do want to at least get to B class and compete on some level. Winning does have its rewards.
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I was researching this exact same issue today and wondered that besides the capacity issue, why not a .357 SIG. I normally shoot Limited 10 in .45, but as my age advances, my eyes retreat. So, my thought process was to try Open for the fun of it with a less expensive pistol to see if I even liked it. I intended to begin with an XDM I have, a 5.25 or 4.5 which is in .40, and reduce it with a conversion barrel and compensator. I already have a NeuMount red dot mount that attaches to the frame (great platform) and off I go.
Many issues seem to come to mind on using 9MM major or the .40 round. The .40 seems to not be a very popular choice due to poor comp results. And to be honest, the 9MM major idea in a plastic gun seems, well, reserved for the brave. This year I have watched 1 Glock and 1 XDM go boom. I'm not sure I want to approach the high level of power needed to make major in a 9 case.
So, the .357 SIG looks just right. It makes major on its own merits, and by its design has barrels built for it to specifically handle the the pressure, Yeah, I'm never going to beat the Trubor or SV people, but I will never be that good anyway. And I do not feel like one reload should ever cost the match, other factors will. Those days are long gone. So my thinking is use what I have, buy a few mods, and go have a ton of fun. I would hate to spend $3500 on a sport I would not enjoy. If I find I love it, well there is that ol credit card.......
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I had the same issue with the odd smell until I used Blue Bullets. They have performed very well for me in both 125 and the 147. I used TG and 231.
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Same bullet, different powder charges.
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I ordered new springs today, I'll let everyone know how it goes, thanks.
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Quick history, this is an XDM 4,5, in 40 cal which is now fitted with a Storm Lake 9MM barrel for 3 gun. I replaced the old trigger with a new PRP system from Brownells, and what a wonderful trigger PRP makes. Makes the gun that much better.
My problem now is light primer strikes. I am sure I must have done something wrong on the install, but can't figure out what the problem is.
1. It is not high primers, I checked that very close.
2. Not the ammo because I have tried six different loads with three different primer types, all fail.
3. The gun worked fine before I put the trigger in.
4. OAL does not matter.
5. The firing pin channel is very clean, no build up of powder or gunk.
This happens about every fourth round. You can visually see the firing pin strike is not deep enough. I can load the same unfired round back into the gun and it goes off.
Do I need a lighter spring system?
I am suspecting I have done something wrong when I installed the new trigger system, any ideas?
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Gunbot shows Cabelas with 8 lb Clays, 4 lb Titegroup, and Trail Boss, I got my Clays finally.
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I really like the WST in .40 for both the 165 and 180 grain loads, but I can't stress enough the velocity loss when it gets hot. My .45 loads ran at lease 50 -75 FPS slower when the temps hit the 90's and above. My .45 would have gone minor at a big USPSA match in UT this summer had I not prepared for the loss in PF. When it gets real hot I go to WSF or 231.
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I was using the same bullet, then just recently switched tot he Montana Gold 165 grain hollow point just to test any difference. I was not surprised at all, the Golds are the best bullet out there. I have gotten to the point I needed much better accuracy, and the Golds provide that. I do not use N320, but have tested CFE (did not like), and Titegroup.
The TG ran well at 4.6 grains of TG, and reduced loads down to 3.6 produced a minor load I really liked the feel of. I will be chrono testing these in a few weeks. Also going to try out 700X which seems to be a decent substitute for Clays, which is by far my favorite powder in .40, but can't find for whatever reasons. WST is also on the list of test powders with this bullet.
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If you want the most accurate, the Montana Gold is simply the better bullet. There is a noticeable improvement over the rest. Of course, you pay for that accuracy, and for myself, the Xtreme plated come in 2nd. Great company to work with and I have never had a problem with them.
I had some trouble with the Bayous also, and switched to Blue Bullets. Absolutely love em................
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I have found the Xtreme to be the most accurate. Using Berrys RN 230, the rounds would lock up my Kimber about every fifth round, even after changing the OAL. I would try a sample or 100 pack from each and find out what shoots best in your pistol. To me there are so many variables from firearm to firearm, the final test will depend on the gun. Keep in mind the choice of powder and velocity are also huge participants in accuracy.
That's what makes the reloading crowd happy, striving to find the round that will get you the A Zone.......still looking for it doggone it.
( As is my case, accuracy might possibly be affected by aging eyes, bad back, and not so stable hands, but I deny such allegations.)
200gr RN?
in 44/45 Caliber
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I shoot either Montana Golds or Blue Bullet, but have always gone back to the 230 grains for the above mentioned reasons, less recoil to meet power factor is certainly one. I have found , and this is only in my Kimber and SA, that 200 grain bullets have caused more jams then the 230. I have tried adjusting OAL, but still had the occasional lock up. Not a consistent issue, but pretty fatal in a match. I need all the points I can get.
SWC is even worse, so it really depends on the individual firearm.