Shadyscott999
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I am definitely interested. I use a LOT of LE range brass that has been Glocked. At least 20% will not gauge.This is after using RCBS, Dillion, and Lee sizing dies. The Lee's do a much better job, but I still have the run quite a lot through the pass through. I wold love to be able to roll size several thousand rounds at a time.
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Keep them coming. We have 30k plus members, several hundred on at any given time. I would like to see the total responses for this poll get into the couple hundred range to be useful for lots of different questions for future readers as well.
In my 5" STI Limited gun, I am loading 180 FMJ (PD) to 1.185 with 5.0 N320 for a PF of 169. You need to work up your own loads. Everyone likes something different and some barrels are faster than other.
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I've got an old Kimber Clackamas Classic Custom that I purchased new in 1996. It's my first handgun, and the gun I started shooting USPSA with. I had an original Bo-Mar put on it as well as a S&A magwell back when. It's the most accurate pistol I've ever owned, but the reliability has always been spotty, regardless of magazines. I had sent it to Kimber about 5 years ago to have the chamber re-cut (mine was one of the early run with slightly oval chambers), but it's still having 3-point failures about 1 out of every 100 rounds. Which means about 1 failure per match when I'm shooting SS. Looking at the classic causes, the only thing I can potentially see is that the frame ramp to barrel distance isn't quite the 1/32" spec, but there is a gap there.
There's a part of me that says retire the old girl and just shoot my CZ's until I can save up the scratch for a Les Baer or an STI. But I'd also like to get it running, and running well. Is reliability work on the Kimber something to trust to the local gunsmith, or is there someone I should talk to about sending it off?
PM's are fine if you'd rather not broadcast to the world.
I have been very happy with the work of Jeff Abernathy in NC. You should give him a call and see what he says.
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This is my aluminum framed 5" bobtail, carry gun. I asked Wilson if there would be a problem with the frame if I shot it a lot. They said, "if you hurt the gun, we will replace it". It has 4-5k rounds through with 0 problems.
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Wow! Great looking piece. I really like the clean lines and the overall set up. I have had a looked at Jeff's website, but I think you had a few things done that he doesn't list. If I may be so nosey, about what was the cost to refurbish? Again, great looking gun.
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Thanks! I was right around a grand for everything. Parts, labor and hard chrome.
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Very impressive. I can't believe it only took 10 hours. I couldn't have made that in 10 weeks.
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Oops! Double Tap.
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I like it, very functional, not overdone, congratulations!
wg
Thank you. The Eagle Jeff is doing for my buddy, Rick is going to have slightly more "bling".
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What grip tape is that?
http://www.dawsonpre...1385-1327701114
DARK BLUE, Set of 3 #036501
DP Grip Tape for STI 2011 Pistols
You are correct Sir.
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Congratulations on a great looking gun! I never thought about buying a used 2011 and having it fixed up like this, I just got my STI APEIRO so when i get it broken in maybe I will give a Jeff a call!
Thanks for posting the pics.
Thanks. The gun runs fantastically. I shot the snot out of it Sunday. I really like the lightened slide. Seems to smack me in the hand more but the muzzle flip seems greatly reduced. I can get back on target much faster than before.
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What grip tape is that?
Dawson Dk Blue.
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for our game the .40 does everything we need it to do for Limited. plus you can download the .40 to make a nice Production load.
And exceptionally soft Steel Challenge loads.
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I can get consistent a zone hits with my limited setup in a cr speed in 1.2ish. Any faster, I will flub my grip 70% of the time.
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Looks like the Redding it shall be. Thanks for the help. Now I just have to find a cheap SS press.
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What kind of press and dies are you using? Have any photos of cases that you're having issues with?
I am using a 1050 with RCBS dies. The brass, I bought 10k mixed. Don't have any pics. What should I be looking for?
The issue I am having is that a few times (3-4) per hundred, my slide won't go all the way into battery. A sharp wack to the back of the slide sends it home. I case gauge all match ammo. I just thought it would be a better idea to pick up a cheap single stage press and size them all.
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I am having problems with bulged brass(range pickup) in my STI. About 2-3 per 100. Have you used one in 40? Likes, dislikes? Thanks.
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I have a Lightning Strike extended, lightened steel striker in my G22. I also lightened a factory striker with good results. Both have 8-10k rounds with no problems.
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Stipple and paint is done. Gonna go put about 500 through this mutha tomorrow!
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Congrats again!
You didn't happen to test fire an Open gun that was still in the white did you?
If so, you owe me $5 per shot! 
Steve
Nope, but I know which one you are talking about. I am assuming it is yours? It is very nice.
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One last picture showing the undercut trigger guard. I am going to try to get the grip stippled and painted this weekend if time allows.
I can't say enough good things about Jeff. He went out of his way to make this happen very quickly. The work is outstanding and the price was very reasonable. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to have work done.
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My buddy has another Eagle with Jeff for basically the same build. It should be done in a couple weeks. This is the Open gun Jeff just finished for him.
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I picked the limited gun up yesterday. Ran 100 ends through it to check function. Ran great. The lightened slide makes a bigger difference than I expected. The gun is very flat with major loads.
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Holy Crap! Jeff sent me this picture of my limited gun. Woo Hoo!
If so, you owe me $5 per shot! 
Got my 2011 Nickel Boron Plated
in 1911-style Pistols
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Very nice!