GeorgeD

I want to change the front sight on a 986 pc 2.5” barrel , it is a dovetail front sight. does anyone have the dovetail dimensions of the vcomp front sight or know if it’s the same as the 986? I measured the 986 front .380w x .100d and appears to be 60° dawson makes a sight for the 627 vcomp, I emailed Dawson for dimensions but only got back, “it won’t fit” thanks

I can’t speak to the bushing, fp or your gun… But since my dept has switched to pmc for training ammo, we have seen a huge increase in light strikes . Pmc bronze 45 out of our g21s. We are seeing multiple light strikes in every training block , almost all of them will ignite with a second strike. FWIW

My first 2011 was built with two top ends one in 40 and one in 9. The gun was built by Dan Bedell (Bedell custom.) Both top ends were tight and ran flawless. It can definitely be done. I fit the 9 top end to a new frame a couple years back because I’d rather have two guns than one.

Colt has nicely optioned guns that are under $1k . I have 3 colts, all have been modified extensively at this point, but they ran just fine when they were stock too. Used sti could be an option as well. I will also concur with much of what’s mentioned above that I have experience with. Remington, Springfield, Dan Wesson are all nice in my opinion

I just had a 9mm conversion done by https://pinnaclehighperformance.com he did great work, was reasonably priced, answered my call and emails, fairly quick too.

My first thoughts of my Brekke Custom PCC setup. I do not shoot pcc but I wanted an AR to practice with at work on the indoor range. Queue the 9mm pcc. I snatched up a aero epc receiver set, which is nothing special, but has a last round hold open that I wanted since it needs to mimic an AR15. I bought Brekke Customs 12.5” barrel, break and carbon fiber handguard combo. I’m running a stern bolt, a 308 buffer spring and 5.5 oz carbine buffer. Guns empty weight with a primary arms dot is 1 oz short of 6 lbs. It may not be the best combination of parts ever but i am very pleased with the results. Shooting my pistol reloads (147 BBI over 3.0g clay dot) the gun is a bit sluggish, I’m sure just a result of not having enough gas. But shooting factory ammo the gun runs soft and flat, just as good as any properly tuned 5.56 that I own. The dot barely moves while shooting. I can’t say enough good things about the customer service at brekke and the quality of product he puts out. I’m sure his comp is most of the reason this gun runs so well. I have around 1k stoppage free rounds through the gun with many more to come I’m sure. So far I have used Glock, magpul and ets mags. Glock and magpul mags run fantastic. My opinion of ets is they are junk. First time I dropped them with ammo the base plates exploded off the mag leaving guts and ammo all over the floor. The springs bind in the tube, the follower look like they’re going to flip over if you look at them wrong.

Out of 10 or so various streamlights, only one has stopped working on me. A $15 aaa micro. The rest have been great. I have a new 500 lumen tlr7 , I would say borders the limit for interior use. My work gun light is 200ish , an old insight, but works well inside. Not so much outside. I’ve been told we’re getting new 1000 lumen streamlights but haven’t see it yet. Overall great products, maybe not the best , but they work well for me.

Is anyone running an ALS holster with a railed 2011 with light. The closest thing I can find that might work is for a Springfield operator with a surefire x300. But I’m not to keen on wasting $100+ on trail and error. So if anyone is running a similar setup let’s hear what your using. I only want a safariland als, no hood. Want it similar to my work holster. It will be going on a qls so I can mess around on the range while at work. thanks!

https://www.amazon.com/HOPPES-No-9-Lubricating-Oil/dp/B082DFQ3HF I dump these out and fill with motor oil. Haven’t had one leak yet

http://www.jabuie.com/ionbond.html If you’re looking for black, ive used these guys for ionbond. Did a nice job.

I agree with above. Good bullets, no more smoke than any other brand. He is also shipping fairly quick right now.

http://clubcustomguns.com/ check these guys out, couple local shooters here used him. Did a good job, think it was $60 or $75 for black ionbond.

Whatever works in your gun. Some guns are finicky. I use Chip McCormick power mags and factory Colt mags that came with my guns. I use metalform in my 9mm wilson, Tripp are good choices too. I have kimber tac-pros that work surprisingly well too

I like the double alpha racer double stack with a spacer. Get more versatility for your money. I rarely shoot production (maybe 2 times ever) but I can quickly change my SS rig to production or ipsc standard

I finish sand with some fine-ish grit 600-1000, like mentioned above, you cant even tell

I have had very few magwells "drop in" my 2011 grips. I usually have to massage them a little to get them to fit right, especially metal grips. But I have no personal experience with the EGW. But I know from using their other parts, most of them are oversized so they can be properly fit. Of coarse they should not advertise a "drop in" part that does not do so.

I use blue Loctite and haven't had any issues getting them out. I also switched to svi screws, they are a spline drive wrench, I think they allow you to get a little more torque when tightening

https://clubs.practiscore.com/4th-annual-rochester-brooks-invitational/register Location: Rochester Brooks 962 Honeoye Falls 6 road Rush, NY 14543 August 18 & 19 Match fee $85 9 Stages Lunch provided Cash payouts

I use a short dust cover gun in 40 for limited. I have shot and compaired just about any combination of frame styles, barrels, heavy magwells, steel and plastic grips. Fact is that whatever you choose, you will get used to the recoil and feel of the gun and it won't matter after that. For me, I base my decisions more on reliability (not an issue here) and looks. I also run a metal grip because I think it balances the gun making easier gun handling.

I think an Edge or similar offerings is most common. I run a short dust cover .40 5" bull barrel Bedell 2011. Lightened slide, PT metal grip, ice magwell 2lbs trigger. I think this set up is fairly common as well with a long dust cover...

I ran some Remington 180g over the chrono yesterday out of a 2011, 170-172 power factor

I loaded 155 Montana golds over 5.2 WST last week to try. I was going for major but fell way short. OAL 1.180" Avg velocity 972 Avg PF 151 Shot nice at least

I have a 9 and 40 limited top end, I spent a good portion of last season shooting 9mm in practice. I don't think their were many negatives, softer recoil made practice more enjoyable and I don't care about losing 9 brass. see your sights, let the gun work, I think it's a great idea. Give it a try, rounds down range will not make you worse .

If anyone from out of state is interested in coming shoot me a PM I will send you the invite letter

Guys, I am working on getting the invite letter from the match director. The letter will cover out of state residents to bring their firearms here and compete. The match is going to be 8 stages each in individual shooting bays. It gonna be a fun match, don't miss it. George