Chuck Merriam

Ok.I have the mags out of the way(Beven Grams)..how about a holster? STI Edge. I have been shooting limited 10 and like kydex. Will I really be that much faster with a race rig? I have looked at Safariland 012 ($75), Rescomp ($150), Garcia Xtreme ($109), Arredondo ($109), etc. I am not sure I want to have to remember to do something so my gun doesn't hit the trail?!? Price is an issue since I am not sure if it is worth the money. The Xtreme looks good since I can unlock on the draw or fast Draw.....the Arredondo since I can Lock, 12 lb Lock or Fast Draw. The Safariland I am not sure of with the tension knob...and the Rescomp because of the price. HELP I would like to be able to use it with minor adjustments for my 1911 L10 Les Baer. A $60 kydex holster is feeling like a safe bet, but will I be missing out? Thanks, Chuck

Just ordered three mags from Grams. What a nice guy on the phone. Price was a little higher than the rest but he comes with such high regard. The lead time was, I guess, very supportive of this, as he is 4 to 6 weeks out. Later, Chuck

Key word OLDER....but I do now believe that with age comes wisdom....and lumps to prove it! Thanks for all your help. One more question, I see where I can buy tuned 140mm mags....but what kind of base pads can I put on them to keep from going over legal limit? If I put it together myself.

I am getting a new STI Edge in 40 S&W. I am new to the limited class and to the hicap mag thing. Build myself or buy tuned and ready? Not a fan of guns that jam. Where should I spend my money for the best most reliable mags? Grams, Dawson, Brazos, or?? I only want to do this once....I am getting wiser as I get older (34) So I know to ask you guys first!

I just added a Smith & Alexander magwell to my Les Baer and Love it. The nice thing about his are they are not ment for carry and are one piece. Another thing is the back strap checkering continue all the way to the bottom giving you an extra 1/4"- for your palm to grip. Give Allen a call and he will get you going in the right direction. Nice guy, he likes to talk, so make sure you have 45min. or so.