I have owned a few varieties of 38 super comp pistols. My preferred open round.
I started out in single stack, played in Open a bit (florida open, euro xtreme, etc.).
Completely fell out of the sport for personal and health reasons 4 years ago.
Now back...to 50yr old eyes....so decided to get into open again.
I have an older SV and a banged up Akai. In the past I have owned STIs, SV's, Brazo STI, Millenium Custom STI, etc.
Now considering my next build.
I am looking for something that will be more comfortable with IPSC power factor loads (171pf with a 1.240 Zero on 9.8gr of 3N38 was my load).
If you had $6-7K to put into an open build, what would you buy?
Custom shop (SV) or the custom/assembly shops (Akai/Atlas). Or a more private builder (McLearn, etc)?
I really want a metal grip (but lower weight), stroked pistol).
Recommendations and why (from owners)?