STInky

Thanks for the info Eric.....finally some straight-forward answers and suggestions.

In regards to the OAL of the factory cartridge possibly being the culpret, I assume you are meaning that they are too long and maybe nosing in to the ramp ? Help me out here......Also, If I do decide to go with just a standard guide rod, what all parts do I need to install it with the bull barrel on my Edge ? Just the rod and the spring, or is there anything else that goes with it ??

Hey Guys & Gals..... I'm new here and am also just getting accustomed to my new STI Edge (hardchromed). I bought my Edge slightly used, less than 1500 rounds fired thru it. When I got it, I took it out and shot about 100 rounds thru it, functioned fine. These were Remington UMC 165gr. FMJ. Next I shot the same loads in a match, had a couple fail-to-feed problems. Then for todays match, I was out of the UMC loads and all I had was some Mag-Tech 180 gr FMJ. Out of 6 stages, I only had 1 stage that the gun ran all the way thru without a fail-to feed, and that was the last stage we shot. I had a couple guys at the match tell me to get rid of the RecoilMaster guide rod and get a standard 1-piece guide rod. I had another guy tell me that the pistol may not be completely broke-in yet, and give it some time. I'm not in to reloading, so I'm limited to factory ammo. Besides, I can get the UMC loads at State bid price (LEO) , which is about as cheap as reloading your own anyway. Tell me what you guys think.....should I give the Recoilmaster more time, or trade it out for a one piece guide rod ? If I get a one piece rod, which one should I get and what lb. spring do I need ? Thanks STInky

Anyone know what the normal shipping time on a Slide Glide order is ? Had mine ordered for a week now.......and I need it man, I really need it !!!!!! Who said IPSC was not addictive.....

Thanks for the input guys......My Slide-Glide is on the way !!!!! STInky

Hey Guys/gals.... I recently got my first STI Edge in hard-chrome, and after my shooting it and cleaning it, the slide does not feel as smooth when operated by hand as it did before I cleaned it. I cleaned it with Breakfree, then put some white-grease synthetic lube on the rails. My pistol has the RecoilMaster guide rod, and I even gave it a shot of breakfree for lubrication. Any ideas ???? I just remember being thoroughly impressed with the glass-like action when I first got the STI....maybe I just need to compare it to one of my other pistols to see how good it still is. Thanks STInky....

Well.....I'm glad to see I wasn't the only one who was baffled by the RecoilMaster. I just recently bought a very slightly used Edge and I love it. After shooting it, I was going to give it a good cleaning, when I realized I didn't know how to take the guide rod / barrel out. I've since heard about the TakeDown tool and have one on the way, but can someone tell me exactly how to use the tool. Do you start with the slide on or off of the pistol ? What do you do next ? I feel like an idiot. I've been shooting for years, owned half-dozen 1911's, but I've never had a pistol I didn't know how to take apart. Thanks -STInky