Shadyscott999

I can't see how the aluminium grip could be that much different. i would give the Dawson's a try. It is only a few buck so you don't have much to loose.

Go to Lowe's or Ace Hardware and buy a $8.00 roll of 3m stair tread tape and make your own.

I am no authority on 40 open, but I know for a fact that the fast powders the OP was talking about SUCK for 38SC and 9Major. There is a reason the real authorities on Open guns, the builders recommend slow powders and a lot of them.

http://www.shootersconnectionstore.com/Dawson-Grip-Tape-for-STI-2011-Set-of-3-Gray-P2158.aspx

I am running my #1 mag with SNL, Grams 11 coil with 2 coils cut off. I get 21 non reloadable and have been using it for about a year with no problems. I find it hard to believe a spring life is altered by cutting coils.

Those slide cuts are sweet. Congrats!

I talked to Bevin about these 6-8 months ago. He said he was thinking about doing them again. IIRC he said they were going to be north of $300 if he does them. My memory sucks so the price may be off.

This is an excellent tip. There is a place in Charlotte NC than will turn a gun in 2 days. The do general metal plating and have gone all three of my guns.

I like the CR's better. The DAA are a bit too thick for me and some folks have a good bit of trouble getting holsters and mag pouches mounted.

If you are still running 40, I would try some 135 and pump that baby up on the powder charge. My open guns (9mm and 38 sc) both run best at about 177pf. GAS! GAS! GAS! The more the better.

I have one on mine. It helps more than you would think. It adds a bit of weight, and you can actually see the gas jets on film.

Spray the cases with some One Shot. I can feel the lack of case lube much more with 9mm.

Three things... 1. Accuracy 2. Accuracy 3. Accuracy

No worries. This is a post from Dillion toward the end of your referenced thread...

To my knowledge, this is incorrect. I have 2 RL1050's and every part is available.

I wonder how many people voting have ever actually used a 1050.

I would If I could. I haven't seen the gun(Jeff still has it). When I get it back I will post pics. He says somehow after only about 3K rounds the gun went out of time and destroyed the lugs.

Well, the top end of my open gun is trashed. Some type of timing issue ruined the barrel and slide. So being the standup guy that Jeff Abernathy is, he is building me a new tops end. The current gun is a Tru bore with 4 holes that is tri topped and panel cut. I now have the opportunity to change everything if I want. The gun is really flat as it is using 121's and 3n38. I have always thought it was a little nose heavy; so I am thing about going Ti. Anyone have any suggestions on barrel and comp combos? My current thinking is... SVI Ribbed barrel w 4 conical popple holes SVI ti comp.

I'll be alright. I have no debt and refuse to get in the hole when I have things (luxuries) that I can get rid of if need be. I'd always rather have to replace "stuff" than try to dig myself out of a hole. It wasn't that long ago that having ANY reloading equipment was just a dream. I'm grateful to have this problem. I would keep the 1050. You can easily by a conversion kit here and there as you need. i have 2 Rl's and I can do a caliber change in about 20 minutes. The time savings from loading in bulk then switching calibers is huge.

I put mine is the tumbler for several hours to polish the inside. I then use rouge on the outside with a buffing wheel.

N320 is a great powder for 40. The cost is really small when you figure it out per round. IIRC with my major loads, it was well under .01 per round difference. Quick math. N320 $00.0193 per round in powder WW231 $00.0133 per round in powder This is considering buying 4lb jugs of each at PV's current prices using my loads for 40 major. Find a powder you like and roll with it!

Only when I am alone. Or with someone.

I think Jeff Abernathy is only running 2-3 months and is a fantastic builder. http://abernathygunworks.com/

I run a 7.5 in my gun shooting 170 pF loads.

I would buy another slide in 40. Send it to Jeff Abernathy and have it back in about 6 weeks. As a custom. He will probably want you to replace the fire control parts as will most smiths. Add mags and Dillon 550. BOOM! Done.